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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Oct 12
9:00am - 10:00am

TREE ID WALK

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter on 1-mile hike focused on identifying common trees using leaves, bark, branching patterns and seasonal clues. A field guide will be available to help participants compare features and practice identification. Bring water...
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Oct 12
9:00am - 10:15am

Oh, I AM on a Mountain Hike

Hikes
Mount Magazine State Park, 16878 AR-309, Paris, AR 72855 United States
Hike down the Dripping Springs Trail to some of the most scenic bluffs that are oftentimes overlooked if not taking part in a breathtaking guided hiking adventure. CAUTION: This hike visits high overlooks with no guard rails. Children and pets must...
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Oct 12
9:00am - 10:30am

Hike to the Waterfall

Hikes
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for all ages. Just bring your appreciation of waterfalls and your ability to walk approximately 1.5-miles. Comfortable walking shoes, water, and a...
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Oct 12
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

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Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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Oct 12
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Knot Tying

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Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Learn three essential knots and which to avoid in this hands-on session.
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Oct 12
1:30pm - 1:45pm

Diamond Mining 101

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Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
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Oct 12
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Woolly Cabin Tour

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Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Do you love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our park's story while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin.
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Oct 12
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Disney Animals

Programs
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Did you know some of the animals seen in Disney's animated movies can be found at Lake Fort Smith State Park? Join a park interpreter to find out which of your favorite Disney animals live here in the park.
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Oct 13
9:00am - 10:30am

Senior Kayak Tour

Paddling and Floating
Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective of a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided. No previous paddling...
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Oct 13
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Feeding

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Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Come see the fish feast. Observing the different feeding habits of fish can be quite entertaining. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Oct 13
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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Oct 13
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Nature Connections Hike

Hikes
Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR 72058 United States
Join a park interpreter for an easy, short hike along Gold Creek to use different senses to make meaningful connections with the native flora and fauna found at Woolly Hollow State Park. Please be sure to wear sturdy shoes.
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Oct 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Legacy of the WPA

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Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project created work groups during the 1930s Great Depression Era such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA built public infrastructure like highways, public buildings, dams and more. The...
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Oct 13
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Scenic Lake Tour

Lake Tours
Lake Ouachita State Park, 5451 Mountain Pine Rd, Mountain Pine, AR 71956 United States
Lake Ouachita's immense size, pristine shoreline, and numerous islands offer breathtaking scenery that is unparalleled in the state. Enjoy a cruise aboard our tour boat with a park interpreter as your guide. Explore the wildlife, history, and geology...
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Oct 13
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Ozark Chinquapins

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Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
The Ozark chinquapin was once a common tree in the Ozarks. Join a park interpreter to learn more about the story of this tree and the reintroduction efforts here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park.
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