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 20
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Oh Deer

Programs
Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774 United States
What do you know about the white-tailed deer? Discover how this amazing animal survives here in the park.
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Nov 20
3:00pm - 4:00pm

"Learning the Bear Necessities" Hike

Hikes
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Queen Wilhelmina State Park 3877 Highway 88 West, Mena, AR 71953 United States
Did you know Arkansas was historically known as “The Bear State?” The story of Arkansas’ black bears is one of upheaval and resilience. As we hike one mile along the Spring Trail, we'll explore the history of black bears in Arkansas, their return to...
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Nov 20
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Can-stellations in the Ouachitas

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Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
The night sky is a fascinating yet sometimes overlooked natural resource here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about how the night sky has inspired wonder and creativity for generations. You'll even...
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Nov 20
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Beginning Fishing

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Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802 United States
Lake Dardanelle’s healthy fishery provides great opportunities for catching fish. Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier to learn the basics of fishing and how you can try your luck catching a fish, even if you don’t have the gear.
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Nov 20
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Owl Prowl Hike

Hikes
Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows trailhead to discover the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for a visit. Please bring a flashlight...
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Nov 20
5:00pm - 6:00pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

Programs
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join us for a warm and welcoming evening around the campfire as we celebrate fall season. Enjoy campfire stories, trivia, and s’mores for a cozy evening under the stars. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
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Nov 20
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Midnight Mammal Painting

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR 72126 United States
Enjoy a relaxing evening learning all about Lake Sylvia's midnight mammals. View nocturnal animal pelts and prints to explore the lives of these amazing creatures. Using stencils, sponges, and inspiration from these critters, create a stylized...
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Nov 20
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Picture This: Smartphone Photography

Programs
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 20
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Holiday Lights Walk

Hikes
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, 4087 Smackover Hwy., Smackover, AR 71762 United States
Enjoy a walk through the holiday lights display in the Oil Field park and then come in and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. The trail of lights is approximately 1/4-mile and is paved except for two wooden bridges.
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Nov 20
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meet the Park Interpreter

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Crowley's Ridge State Park, 2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould, AR 72450 United States
Join the park interpreter for an evening around the campfire. Meet at the fire ring in the campground.
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Nov 21 - 22

Introduction to Forging Workshop

Workshops
Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR 71862 United States
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only hand-forging can give iron and steel! Materials and...
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Nov 21 - 22

Arkansas Enduro Series Finale Mountain Bike Races

Cycling Special Events
Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
The Arkansas Enduro Series mountain bike races return with a mix of technical and flowy singletrack with stages for all levels. Perched high above the Arkansas River Valley, Mount Nebo offers amazing views. Registration opens Friday, June 12 at 8 a.m...
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Nov 21

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 21
8:30am - 9:30am

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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Nov 21
9:00am - 11:00am

Paint the Prairie

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Arkansas Post Museum, 5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett, AR 72055 United States
Explore summer on the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Beautiful wildflowers, vibrant green grasses that blow in the wind, and bright rays of sunshine across the clear blue sky. Join park staff for a creative watercolor painting program. Capture your favorite...
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