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
9:00am - 11:00am

Turkey Trot

Hikes
Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Do you need to start balancing out the feast with a trot before the big meal in less than two weeks? Put on your hiking boots, jump on the Delta View Trail and make this a fun family tradition.
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Nov 15
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Totally Awesome Turtles

Programs
Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Meet our testudines celebrities at the visitor center. During this program, you might get to feed a three-toed box turtle, watch a yellow-bellied slider catching some rays, or observe a common snapper enjoying its meal. This event is a great...
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Nov 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration

Programs
Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
You are invited to gather around the blaze to enjoy a delectable Dutch oven demonstration. Bring your appetite for some outdoor cooking and learn some basic cast iron care.
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Nov 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Skulls of the Natural State

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Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
You may know the animals of the Natural State, but can you identify them by their skulls? Feed your curiosity about the creatures that live in our park. Drop by the visitor center for a fun and challenging activity discovering what animals call Cane...
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Nov 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Feel the Furs

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Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
What mammals call Cane Creek State Park home? Join a park interpreter at the visitor center for a hands-on experience with various Arkansas wildlife pelts.
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Nov 28
9:00am - 11:00am

Strut Your Stuffing: Gobbler Wobbler 2.5

Hikes
Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Make the Gobbler Wobbler 2.5 at Cane Creek State Park part of your Thanksgiving tradition. Hike that turkey, dressing and desserts off with family and friends at the 2nd annual Strut Your Stuffing: Gobbler Wobbler 2.5 on Saturday.
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Nov 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Totally Awesome Turtles

Programs
Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Meet our testudines celebrities at the visitor center. During this program, you might get to feed a three-toed box turtle, watch a yellow-bellied slider catching some rays, or observe a common snapper enjoying its meal. This event is a great...
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Nov 29
2:00pm - 3:00pm

State Park Explorer

Programs
Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
Discover what it means to be an Arkansas State Parks Explorer. Drop by the visitor center to learn how to get started. The Explorer Program is intended for young people who care about nature, history, safety and fun. Connect your mind and heart to...
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Dec 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration

Programs
Cane Creek State Park, 50 State Park Road, Star City, AR 71667 United States
You are invited to gather around the blaze to enjoy a delectable Dutch oven demonstration. Bring your appetite for some outdoor cooking and learn some basic cast iron care.
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