Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Are you looking for fun activities during your visit to an Arkansas State Park? Our park interpreters routinely schedule fun, family-friendly programs that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. We offer more than 50,000 activities each year, including guided hikes, lake tours on park boats, birding adventures, kayak tours, living history demonstrations, nature games, historic site tours, bald eagle watches, spring wildflower walks, campfires, outdoor skills workshops, A.D.E.-accredited teacher professional development, and much more — there’s something going on all the time.
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The dates, details, and admission prices in this calendar of events were submitted to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and are accurate to the best of our knowledge. We recommend that you check with local sponsors before making a trip to any event.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a leisurely hike along the Dogwood Trail. This easy hike will take you through a peaceful forest. Listen for sounds of wildlife along the way. This 1/2-mile hike is…
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Friday, November 22, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Want to see where some of the earlier settlers settled and
where they are buried? Join Park Interpreter Melissa as we hike the west side of
the Ouachita Trail to the Pioneer…
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Friday, November 22, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Mount Magazine State Park is a testament to successful conservation and rehabilitation of a natural environment. The western end of the mountain is a wonderful showcase of how far the…
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Friday, November 22, 2019
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Meet Park Interpreter
Carrie for a hike along Cedar Creek Canyon to
see a view of Cedar Falls. Along the way we will see glimpses of rock glades,
deep canyon walls, and beautiful…
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Friday, November 22, 2019
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Meet Park Interpreter
Carrie at the Seven Hollows trailhead for a special night-hiking experience
along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. This trail is moderate, so be sure…
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Friday, November 22, 2019
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Back by popular demand – join us for a special monthly Spirit Walk! Experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park after dark on this short walk. Visitors will meet…
Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Explore the environment that makes this area special as Park Interpreter Alex guides you on this paved, 1/2-mile trail along the Little Maumelle River. Keep your eyes open for this trail's…
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Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike along the Caddo Bend Trail to the park's scenic Point 50 overlook. Along the way, we will talk about the environment that surrounds us and also get great lake and…
Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Have you ever wanted to walk in the same footsteps as those in the past, and see what they saw? Here is your chance! Join the park interpreter on the moderately difficult 2.16 mile hike down the Old…
Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fall is a wonderful time to find a wide variety of birds at Logoly State Park. Join park staff on a relaxing walk to seek out these winged friends. Binoculars are not required for this walk, but they…
Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 10:30 a.m.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a group of men established in the 1930s who constructed facilities and trails in state parks across America, including Devil’s Den State Park. Join Park…
Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Ross to hike to the park’s archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide.…
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Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter, and pick a color! Take time to enjoy the great outdoors at Mount Nebo State Park, and try to find your chosen color on this moderately difficult trail hike! Wear sturdy shoes…
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Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
How attentive do you really think you are? Join Park Interpreter Melissa to test your powers of observation in this fun interesting hidden item hunt along the Spring Trail.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Does this look like a
good den? Does this smell like
food? Join a park interpreter for a hike
through the woods to imagine what a bear experiences in the forest. This moderate…
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Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Fall is a great time for a hike in the Ozarks! Join Park Interpreter Chris for an easy 1/4-mile interpretive hike on the Ozark Plateau Trail. What will we find and what secrets will be revealed? It…
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Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter
Carrie for this easy, handicap
accessible, ¼-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make
Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as…
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Saturday, November 23, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Whether you’re a beginner or pro at birding, join Park Interpreter Melissa as we hike to the observation deck. We will be watching for birds along the way. Bring your binoculars and we will see how…
Sunday, November 24, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Do you know what animals eat or where they get their food? Join Park Interpreter Melissa on a short hike to look for critter signs and tracks to see what is eaten for food.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Use all your senses to enjoy nature on a short hike with a park interpreter. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.