Arkansas State Park Events

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Our interpretive guides routinely schedule fun, family-friendly adventures that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. We offer more than 15,000 activities each year, including outdoor recreation skills demonstrations and workshops, guided hikes, lake tours on park boats, birding walks, kayak tours, living history activities, nature games, bald eagle watches, spring wildflower walks, campfires, school field trips, and much more — there’s something going on all the time! Use the search filters to view specific parks, dates, or topics.

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Nov 7
10:00am - 11:00am

Nature Journal Hike

Hikes
Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Gather by the Trees of the Forest Trail to decorate a little nature journal made partly from recycled materials. Then, embark on the 0.5-mile trail to explore the forest. Make stops to record fascinating finds in your journal. Sketch trees, plants...
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Nov 7
10:00am - 11:00am

Learn to Fish

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Stop by Lake Walcott for fishing 101. The park has rods and bait available, but you are more than welcome to bring your own. Participants aged 16 and up must possess a valid fishing permit with Arkansas Game...
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Nov 7
10:00am - 11:30am

Photography Hike

Hikes
Logoly State Park, 131 Columbia Road 459, Magnolia, AR 71753 United States
Learn to see the park in a new way. Bring your camera and join the park interpreter to take pictures of the beautiful things we see as we hike the Crane's Fly Trail and pick up some tips for nature photography. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are...
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Nov 7
11:00am - 11:45am

Rock House Cave Hike

Hikes
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile...
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Nov 7
11:00am - 12:00pm

Trailblazer's Crossing Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Embark on a 1-mile walk along the easy Lake Trail, where history and wild beauty collide. Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes. Bring drinking water and insect repellant.
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Nov 7
11:30am - 12:00pm

What's for Lunch?

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself what's for lunch.
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Nov 7
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Turtle Talk

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Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
Daisy State Park provides diverse habitats for all types of species, large and small. Join the Daisy State Park staff at the visitor center to discover some of our smaller creatures and what they eat in this real-life demonstration with our rescued...
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Nov 7
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Herbs, History & Healing

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Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Take a walk through the Heritage Herb Garden and learn how people and plants connect in the Ozarks. Meet next to the waterfall in front of the Apothecary Shop for this stroll led by herbalist Linda Odom to see, feel and smell the plants as you hear...
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Nov 7
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Picture This: Smartphone Photography

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple editing tricks to make your photos shine.
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Nov 7
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Birding 101 Walk

Hikes
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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Nov 7
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Crafting Survival Keychains

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you like to adventure in the outdoors? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin for a lesson in crafting your very own survival keychain. Not only are they fashionable, but survival keychains are also a handy resource to have while on any...
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Nov 7
1:30pm - 2:00pm

From Spark to Flame: Fire Building Basics

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn the essentials of campfire building, including the importance of tinder, kindling and proper structure. Whether you're new to fire-starting or looking to refine your skills, this program will equip you with the...
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Nov 7
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Mountainous Event: Camping 101 Workshop

Workshops
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Ready to trade the comforts of home for an adventure in the great outdoors of Mount Magazine State Park? Join a park interpreter for Camping 101, where you’ll learn the basics of choosing a campsite, building a campfire, and practicing Leave No Trace...
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Nov 7
2:00pm - 2:30pm

A Tree's Story

Programs
Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do trees have memories? Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center (backside of snack bar) to take a closer look at how the trees at Woolly Hollow State Park can be used to document the history of environmental conditions in the park.
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Nov 7
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Prospector Trail Guided Hike

Hikes
Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector Trailhead on the northwest side of the Diamond Search Area and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past. Paid admission to the diamond search area is required to access...
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