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 1
9:00am - 10:00am

FALL PHOTOGRAPHY WALK

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a guided walk celebrating the colors, textures and changing scenery of fall season. Participants are encouraged to bring a phone or camera to capture while learning simple photography tips. Bring water, insect repellent...
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Nov 1
3:00pm - 5:00pm

FALL COLOR PADDLE

Paddling and Floating
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Paddle Hornor Neck Lake with a park interpreter and explore the beauty of Cypress trees dressed in fall color. All skill levels are welcome; no prior paddling experience is required but you should be comfortable around water. Basic paddling...
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Nov 6
9:00am - 10:00am

BIRDING HIKE: STORM CREEK LAKE

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter to see what birds are hanging around in the forest and on the water of Storm Creek Lake. Binoculars will be available. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes.
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Nov 6
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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 7
6:30am - 7:30am

SUNRISE BIRD WALK: WAKE UP WITH THE WINGS

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Begin the day with a guided sunrise walk on 1-mile hike. We will experience the quiet transition from dawn to daylight while listening to bird songs. Binoculars will be available. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes.
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Nov 7
3:00pm - 5:00pm

FALL COLOR KAYAKING ON STORM CREEK LAKE

Paddling and Floating
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Experience the colors, sound and calm of autumn from the water as we paddle Storm Creek Lake. All skill levels are welcome. No prior paddling experience is required, but you should be comfortable around water. Basic paddling techniques are covered by...
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Nov 8
9:00am - 11:00am

ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FOREST BIRTHDAY HIKE

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Celebrate the birthday of St. Francis National Forest with a guided interpretive 3-mile hike along the Louisiana Purchase Survey Baseline Trail. We will explore the connection between the history of land surveying, forest stewardship, and shared...
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Nov 8
2:00pm - 3:00pm

FOREST HISTORY AND MAP EXHIBITION

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Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Celebrate the birthday of St. Francis National Forest by exploring the stories hidden in its map. The exhibit will display the survey maps, photographs, and discover how St. Francis National Forest became a place for conservation, recreation, and...
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Nov 8
5:00pm - 6:30pm

DUTCH OVEN OUTDOOR COOKING CELEBRATION OF THE FOREST

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Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Let’s celebrate the birthday with a Dutch oven outdoor cooking demonstration that brings together campfire traditions, forest history trivia, and taste delicious desserts cooked over coals.
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Nov 13
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 14
7:00am - 8:30am

MORNING MOMENTUM RIDE

Cycling
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a gravel ride covering 4-6 miles on a mixed flat and gentle uphill terrain (suitable for beginner riders). Don’t you have a bike? The park offers rentals; call (870) 295-4040 in advance to arrange bike rental.
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Nov 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm

NIGHTTIME CRITTERS HIKE

Hikes
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Discover what happens in the forest after the sun goes down during this 1/5-mile guided nighttime hike. We will walk on the trail at a slow pace while using our senses to listen to owl calls, frogs, and other signs of nocturnal wildlife. Bring water...
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Nov 15
9:00am - 10:00am

BREWS, VIEWS AND BONFIRES

Programs
Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Savor morning coffee by the fire with a park interpreter. Share stories and enjoy the view. Come and go while supplies last.
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Nov 15
1:30pm - 2:30pm

AMERICA RECYCLES DAY: TRASH TO TREASURE

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Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Celebrate America Recycles Day by reusing old tin cans to make citronella candles that help keep mosquitoes away. Bring an empty container if you have one; some supplies will be available.
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Nov 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm

FALL WATERCOLOR BY THE LAKE

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Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Slow down, look closely, and paint the colors of fall during this relaxed watercolor session. All skill levels welcome. Supplies are available while they last or bring your own. Capture the beauty of the water’s edge with color and creativity.
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