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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Early Birder Hike
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
It's early, but the birds are already up. Join a park interpreter for this leisurely hike down the Great Blue Heron Trail to try and spot some local birds and other wildlife. Bring binoculars if you…
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Echoing Footsteps Hike
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo the footsteps of the past and the future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, history, and hardships of those who walked the Military…
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Wealth in the Water
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…
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The Big Five Hike
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a big, 5-mile hike on Mount Magazine! Hiking in some of the same steps of people dating as far back as the 1800s, participants will experience the pure mountain…
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Falling for Fall Tabletop
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
It’s one of the best seasons in the
Ozarks with the comfortable weather and beautiful tree foliage, but what
exactly is fall or autumn, and why does it occur? How do leaves change color?
Learn all…
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Venomous Snake and Tick Safety Monument Trail Tabletop
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
These two groups of creatures are the most dangerous that you could encounter when hiking or biking at Hobbs State Park. Discover more about these creatures and how to avoid them. A…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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What's for Lunch
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
/ 5:30 a.m. - 6 a.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Eagle Tour
Thursday, November 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle (weather permitting). Many other spectacular birds will…
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Possum Passel
Friday, November 07, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
You've probably seen one squashed on the side of the road, and you might have even driven through the town of Possum Grape, but how much do you really know about these elusive creatures? Join a park…
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Where the Rivers Meet
Friday, November 07, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The confluence of the Black and White Rivers have shaped the past
and will shape the future of Jacksonport State Park and the surrounding area. Join
a park interpreter to
learn about "stewardship" and…
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Night Flight
Friday, November 07, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about our silent hunters that come out when the sun goes down. We will talk about some of their unique features including looking at an owl pellet.…
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Autumn Stargazing
Friday, November 07, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this relaxing look up at the autumn night sky. Try and spot some constellations, shooting stars, satellites, and more. Bring a flashlight, a chair if you'd like, and dress…
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Women in the Woods Campout
Saturday, November 08, 2025 - Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
“Keep close to nature’s heart…and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir Ladies, renew your spirit with time…
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What's for Lunch
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 5:30 a.m. - 6 a.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Beginner Woodworking Workbench
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join park staff to learn how to make your own beginner woodworking workbench. This type of workbench has been used for hundreds of years and is perfect for any project. This is a perfect beginner…
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Handmade Holiday- Soap Making
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Homemade gifts used to be commonplace. We are bringing the tradition back. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Lakeview Room to create a handmade gift. Pre-registration is required by…
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Be an Explorer Look & Learn Table
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Interested in becoming an Arkansas State Parks Explorer? Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center to learn how to get started! The Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (though…
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Explorin’ With Lauren: Fall Birding in the Ozarks
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join NWA Wild Birds Unlimited Education Director Lauren Eno on a bird
walk to discover some winter resident birds at Hobbs. This beginner-friendly
bird walk will help birders of all levels practice…
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Wealth in the Water
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…
Read more