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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Nightshift Hike
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy…
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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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What's for Lunch
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.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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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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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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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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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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What's for Lunch
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.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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Falling for Fall Tabletop
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 2 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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Talking Turkey
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Cherokees who historically inhabited this area were heavily dependent on nature for their livelihood. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater as she explains the importance the wild turkey had to…
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Finding Footprints Bingo
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…
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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on Dutch oven cooking workshop at Lake Dardanelle State Park! Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking while preparing a classic meal and take home a pre-seasoned Dutch oven to…
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Who Goes There?
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they move about their…
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Music to Your Ears: A Ukulele Highpoint Hike
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…
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Nightshift Hike
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy…
Heart Healthy
Read more

The Big Five Hike
Sunday, November 09, 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…
Heart Healthy
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Fall Colors Walk
Sunday, November 09, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
With the changing of seasons comes an abundance of color. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a leisurely stroll along the Meadowbrook Trail to soak up the beauty of fall.
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