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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Jul 16 - Sep 20

PAINTING THE ARKANSAS PARKS EXHIBIT

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Mississippi River State Park is proud to host the Painting the Arkansas Parks exhibit, a statewide celebration of Arkansas’s natural beauty through the eyes of plein air artists. Organized by the Heart of America Artists Association, the project...
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Jul 25
7:00am - 11:30am

PADDLE and DUTCH OVEN OUTDOOR COOKING BREAKFAST

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Start your morning with a peaceful sunrise paddle across Bear Creek Lake before enjoying a Dutch oven breakfast at Beaver Point. All skill levels are welcome; no prior paddling experience is required but you should be comfortable around water. Basic...
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Jul 25
8:00pm - 8:45pm

FIREFLY HIKE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a firefly hike after dark where we watch thousands of fireflies light up the summer night sky. Bring redlight if you have one. Wear sturdy shoes and don't forget to bring water.
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Jul 26
7:00am - 8:00am

MORNING BIRD WALK

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a peaceful 1-mile morning walk to spot and listen for birds along the trail. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes.
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Jul 26
11:00am - 12:00pm

THE GRAVEL GRIND

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 mixed flat and gentle uphill terrain (suitable for beginner riders). Don’t have a bike? The park offers rentals! Call 870-295-4040 in advance to make arrangements.
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Jul 26
3:00pm - 4:00pm

WATERCOLOR BY THE WATER’S EDGE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing lakeside watercolor session. All skill levels welcome. Supplies are limited or bring your own. Capture the beauty of the water’s edge with color and creativity.
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Jul 27
10:00am - 11:00am

BASELINE SURVEY TRAIL HIKE

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreters tracing 1815 Louisiana Purchase baseline. Use maps/compasses to demo the rectangular survey system and discuss gum tree markers. This is an easy 1.5-mile walk with history.
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Jul 27
4:00pm - 5:00pm

NATURE JOURNALING

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Create a nature journal and practice observation skills under the trees.
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Jul 31
3:00pm - 4:00pm

WETLAND WILDLIFE BIKE TOUR

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Join a park interpreter for a ride through the wetland habitats on mixed flat and gentle uphill terrain (suitable for beginner riders). Don’t have a bike? The park offers rentals! Call 870-295-4040 in advance to arrange a bike rental. Helmets...
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Jul 31
7:30pm - 8:30pm

CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES

Mississippi River State Park, 2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360 United States
Stories, trivia, and s’mores return for a cozy evening. Don’t forget a blanket or chair.
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