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 13
4:15pm - 5:00pm

Frog Calls

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Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Do you ever listen to the frogs call? We have 25 species of frogs and toads in Arkansas, and we have 11 at Lake Poinsett State Park. Join a park interpreter and learn how to call for frogs and how to sight them at dusk and twilight. Wear weather...
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Nov 14
10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Hike

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Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail to discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions. Closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothes are recommended. Wear...
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Nov 14
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Mammal Furs

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Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Mammals are found all over Arkansas and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Join a park interpreter to learn some of these unique creatures that call Lake Poinsett State Park and Arkansas home and the roles they play in our world.
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Nov 15
10:00am - 11:00am

Hound Hike

Hikes
Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Hiking has gone to the dogs. This pet friendly hike is all about exploring the outdoors with your best pup as we make our way around the 1.1-mile loop trail. Meet some new friends and learn good practices to use while out on the trail with your...
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Nov 20
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Animal Signs Hike

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Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Sometimes we don't see the animals that live at Lake Poinsett State Park because they're nocturnal or good at hiding. How else can we see signs of these critters at the park? Join a park interpreter to explore the hiking trail for signs of animals at...
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Nov 21
10:00am - 11:00am

Nature Photography Hike

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Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Nature has all kinds of beauty, both big and small. Join a park interpreter to explore the world of photography and nature at Lake Poinsett State Park. No camera equipment required, but if you have a camera or phone capable of taking pictures, bring...
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Nov 21
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sounds of the Night

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Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Have you ever been outside and heard a weird noise? Have you ever been camping and heard something you couldn't explain? There are plenty of nocturnal animals in our park that make all sorts of noises. Join a park interpreter to explore the sounds of...
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Nov 22
9:45am - 10:45am

Early Birder Hike

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Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you have them, and please wear tennis shoes or...
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Nov 27
4:30pm - 5:00pm

Campfire Trivia

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Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia to learn about Lake Poinsett State Park and Arkansas. Don't forget about marshmallow roasting. Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided.
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Nov 28
9:00am - 10:00am

Nature Hike

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Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter for a fun and informative hike along the 1.1-mile Great Blue Heron Trail. We'll see what nature has in in store for us along the way using all of our senses. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots.
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Nov 28
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Meet a Snake

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Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn what the snakes of Arkansas can do for us and how they go about their everyday lives. You'll even get the chance to meet some live snakes.
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Nov 29
10:00am - 11:00am

Nature Journaling

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Lake Poinsett State Park, 5752 State Park Lane, Harrisburg, AR 72432 United States
Nature journaling isn't just about drawing. Join a park interpreter to learn a few different ways to nature journal and start your own journal about your time at Lake Poinsett State Park. Materials are provided.
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