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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Aug 15
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Star Party

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society for a program on the night sky. The park has several telescopes that will be set up for everyone to use including a large 14-inch mirror telescope. You may want to bring a chair or...
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Sep 4
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Welcome to the Weekend Social

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join park staff at the spring area for a program on the park and what opportunities are available this weekend. After the program feel free to play at the spring and playground and get to know the other campers that are enjoying the holiday weekend...
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Sep 5
9:00am - 9:45am

Dogwood Trail Hike

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join park staff for a hike around the Dogwood Trail. This moderately strenuous hike will take us through the woods and up a small stream. Along the way we will be on the lookout for flowers and animals. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. We will meet...
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Sep 5
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Mammals of Arkansas

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join park staff at the spring area to learn about the mammals of Arkansas. Did you know that Arkansas was once called the bear state? Find out why and how the mammals of Arkansas played such an important role in Arkansas history. You may want to...
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Sep 6
9:00am - 9:30am

War Eagle Overlook Hike

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Meet park staff for a hike to the overlook on the War Eagle Trail. We will meet at the top trailhead and hike out to the overlook for a great view of the War Eagle Creek and the surrounding area. Please wear sturdy shoes as the trail is rocky.
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Sep 6
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Stream Life

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join park staff at the stream by the visitor center for a fun survey of the stream. Prepare to get wet in this program as we will be flipping over rocks and scooping out creatures to see what is living in the stream. After we find out what calls the...
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Sep 11
7:45pm - 8:45pm

Star Party

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society for a program on the night sky. The park has several telescopes that will be set up for everyone to use including a large 14-inch mirror telescope. You may want to bring a chair or...
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Oct 2
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Star Party

Withrow Springs State Park, 33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR 72740 United States
Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society for a program on the night sky. The park has several telescopes that will be set up for everyone to use including a large 14-inch mirror telescope. You may want to bring a chair or...
Get Directions