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 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Eagle Watch Tour

Lake Tours
DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Looking for an adventure? Join a park interpreter for a guided eagle-watching cruise on DeGray Lake. We will spend the hour searching for wintering bald eagles, ospreys, loons, herons, grebes, ducks, and more. Bring binoculars if you have some; a...
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Nov 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Magnificent Mammals & Craft

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Spend the afternoon learning about the many magnificent mammals found at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. Learn about their behavior, habitat, and diet while viewing animal pelts and prints. Then use these animals as inspiration to paint a mammal paw...
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Nov 14
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Craft a Fishing Jig

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Do you enjoy fishing? Enhance your fishing experience here at Lake Catherine State Park by crafting your own fishing jig. A fishing jig is an artfully crafted hook designed to mimic prey and lure in fish. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin...
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Nov 14
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Great Migration Challenge

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Each year, over 350 bird species travel hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find the food they need to survive. Lake Dardanelle State Park is a perfect place for them to find this food and rest due to its diverse habitats. Can you take on...
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Nov 14
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Campfire Critter Chat

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Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Fall and winter changes impact all of the wildlife of Petit Jean State Park differently. Drop by the campfire and meet a park interpreter to learn a few ways they adapt to such changes. This come and go program is great for the whole family. We will...
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Nov 14
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Nightshift Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy owls to squeaky bats. Bring your ears, your...
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Nov 14
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Journaling the Journey

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Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Have you ever spotted something in the park you wished you could take home, but knew you shouldn’t? Nature journaling is the perfect way to capture what you see without disturbing the park’s natural setting. Join a park interpreter to create your own...
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Nov 14
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Bat Night Hike

Hikes
Daisy State Park, 103 East Park, Kirby, AR 71950 United States
When the sun sets, the night life at Daisy State Park begins. Join the park superintendent on an exciting nighttime hike about the history of bats here at the park. This guided hike along the Daisy Creek Trail explores the different adaptations that...
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Nov 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm

NIGHTTIME CRITTERS NIGHT HIKE

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Discover what happens in the forest after the sun goes down during this 1/5-mile guided nighttime hike. We will walk on the trail at a slow pace while using our senses to listen to owl calls, frogs, and other signs of nocturnal wildlife. Bring water...
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Nov 14
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Campfire Treats and Trivia

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Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter at the campground amphitheater for an evening of fun around the campfire. Enjoy s'mores and a chance to test your park and nature knowledge through trivia! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis...
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Nov 14
9:00pm - 11:00pm

"West End Wander" Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Have you ever wanted to wander the woods of Mount Magazine State Park? Join a park interpreter as you explore interesting sandstone structures of the West end of Mount Magazine State Park on off-trail locations. Expect some uneven terrain and slight...
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Nov 14
9:00pm - 11:30pm

Under the Ozark Sky: Leonids at Yellow Rock Hike

Hikes
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided 2-mile hike to experience the Leonids meteor shower under the vast Ozark sky—please bring a flashlight for the hike and consider bringing a blanket or ground pad so you can lie back and watch the stars in comfort...
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Nov 15

Guided Cavern Tours

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Blanchard Springs Caverns, 704 Blanchard Springs Road, Fifty-Six, AR 72533 United States
Blanchard Springs Caverns is one of the most spectacular and carefully developed caves found anywhere in the world. It is located in the Ozark National Forest and is believed to have been formed, and continually changed, by an ongoing mountain spring...
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Nov 15
9:00am - 10:00am

Ouachita Wonders Hike: Falls Branch Trail

Hikes
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter on the Falls Branch Trail to explore the Ouachita Mountains. This 1-mile hike is known for its seasonal waterfall. Bring water and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Cameras and binoculars are welcome while we enjoy the lake and...
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Nov 15
9:00am - 9:45am

Morning Bird Hike

Hikes
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take an easy walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way.
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