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
2:00pm - 2:30pm

The Hidden Hunt

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Nature has a hidden side, if you are willing to search for it. Meet a park interpreter to go on a scavenger hunt and investigate what you might miss at first glance. This program is great for kids of any age.
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Nov 13
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Mammals of Village Creek

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about many of the diverse mammal species that call Village Creek State Park home in this hands-on fur experience.
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Nov 14
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Stories and S'mores

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: stories and s'mores. Join a park interpreter to build a campfire and enjoy a s'more while listening to some of the stories of Village Creek State Park...
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Nov 14
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Autumn Stargazing

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening of stargazing with your friends and family. We will see what wonders the night sky holds and have the opportunity to wish upon your very own keepsake paper star. Bring a lawn chair, flashlight, and insect...
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Nov 15
10:00am - 10:45am

Big Ben Trail Guided Hike

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile moderate trail. Wear sturdy shoes, insect repellent, and...
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Nov 15
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Checkpoint Challenge

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Calling all nature detectives; join a park interpreter for a mystery-solving navigation challenge. We will learn how to use a compass and find hidden clues to solve a nature mystery. Can you crack the case? This program is fun for the whole family.
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Nov 15
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Fish Name Game

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Want to brush up on your fish identification skills? Join a park interpreter to play the Fish Name Game. We will learn what features can help you identify different fish, then put our new ID skills to the test.
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Nov 20
11:00am - 11:30am

Grab Bag Adventures

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Are you brave enough to reach your hand into a nature grab bag without knowing what's hidden inside? Meet a park interpreter for this hilarious audience participation adventure where we will learn more about what you might find around the park all...
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Nov 20
2:00pm - 2:45pm

What's the Catch?

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret superpower of a fish—their sixth sense.
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Nov 20
4:00pm - 4:30pm

The Storyteller's Bag

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Native American stories unlock the secrets of the natural world. Join a park interpreter to hear Native American stories and discover the secrets they tell us about life at Village Creek State Park.
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Nov 21
10:00am - 10:45am

Big Ben Trail Guided Hike

Hikes
Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions can have here. This is a 0.5-mile moderate trail. Wear sturdy shoes, insect repellent, and...
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Nov 21
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Join a park interpreter to learn about the history of Dutch oven cooking for early Arkansas pioneers, then stay to make a tasty treat. Bring your friends and family for a fall evening of camaraderie and Dutch oven cooking, weather permitting. Pre...
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Nov 22
10:00am - 11:30am

Echoing Footsteps Hike

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present, and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military Road, and discover how your footsteps here today...
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Nov 22
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Origami Animals: Forest Friends

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Ready to try your hand at creating origami animals? Join a park interpreter to learn about the native wildlife found at Village Creek State Park that call the forest home. Afterwards, we will learn to fold some of our favorite forest friends into a...
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Nov 22
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying

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Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396 United States
Want to enhance your fishing, camping, or other outdoor experiences? Knowing how to tie a proper knot can make all the difference! Join a park interpreter to learn a few basic knots with some hands-on practice.
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