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 23
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Evening Boat Cruise

Lake Tours
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the marina for a relaxing boat cruise on the waters of Lake Catherine. We'll have the opportunity to learn more about the origins of Lake Catherine State Park while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Ouachita Mountain...
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Oct 25
9:00am - 10:30am

"Cleaning Up the Falls" Hike

Volunteer
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail. This trail is best known for its seasonal waterfall. On this 1-mile hike, trash bags and gloves will be provided for the cleanup of litter seen on the trail. This program...
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Oct 25
11:30am - 12:00pm

Critter Crunch

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever seen a snake strike for its food? Or a turtle swim for a snack? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about what snakes and turtles love to eat, then watch them chow down.
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Oct 25
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Feel the Furs

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Oct 30
9:00am - 10:30am

Morning Boat Cruise

Lake Tours
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the marina for a relaxing boat cruise on the waters of Lake Catherine. We'll have the opportunity to learn more about the origins of Lake Catherine State Park while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Ouachita Mountain...
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Oct 30
11:30am - 12:00pm

Feel the Furs

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Oct 30
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Art in The Park

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to discuss the beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.
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Oct 30
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Owl Prowl

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to soar into the wonderful world of owls at Lake Catherine State Park. Learn all about these birds of prey and have the chance to call for them on this night-time adventure. This program will include a...
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Oct 31
9:00am - 10:00am

Halloween Mystery on the Slunger Creek Nature Trail

Hikes
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Help a park interpreter solve a Halloween mystery at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail. Put on your nature-detective caps for this 5/8-mile stroll as we work together to identify the culprit of this Halloween crime. Dress in layers and wear comfortable...
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Oct 31
11:00am - 11:30am

Critter Crunch

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever seen a snake strike for its food? Or a turtle swim for a snack? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about what snakes and turtles love to eat, then watch them chow down.
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Oct 31
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Skins and Skulls

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Lake Catherine State Park is home to a wonderful array of wildlife. Meet a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to take a closer look at these animals and what special features allow them to thrive here at the park. This is a come and go program...
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Oct 31
3:30pm - 4:30pm

All Hallow's Eve

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Enjoy the night of All Hallow's Eve with a park interpreter at the trailhead firepit. We will sit around the warmth of the campfire and eat delicious s'mores. Bring a blanket, a chair and your appetite. Questions, stories and conversation are all...
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Nov 1
9:00am - 10:30am

"Cleaning Up the Falls" Hike

Volunteer
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail. This trail is best known for its seasonal waterfall. On this 1-mile hike, trash bags and gloves will be provided for the cleanup of litter seen on the trail. This program...
Get Directions
Nov 1
11:30am - 12:00pm

Feel the Furs

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? How about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
Get Directions
Nov 1
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Critter Crunch

Programs
Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 United States
Have you ever seen a snake strike for its food? Or a turtle swim for a snack? Join a park interpreter at the Nature Cabin to learn about what snakes and turtles love to eat, then watch them chow down.
Get Directions