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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Pollinators and their 'Buds'
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Village Creek State Park, then create a paper flower memento. This program is fun for the whole family.
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Devil's Den Softball
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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CSI: Campground Scene Investigation
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Have you ever found tracks and wondered what animal made them? Join a park interpreter and learn how to identify animals found in our park by the evidence they leave behind.
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Mountain Songs at the Amphitheater
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Arkansas, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources you might…
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Catch of the Day
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to…
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Queen Wilhelmina State Park Jenga
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
How much do you know about the plants, wildlife, and history of Rich Mountain? Meet in the hearth room to find out by playing a game of Jenga with a twist!
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Creature Feature: Spiders!
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
This creature feature will highlight spiders! Creepy crawlies or wonderous web weavers? You decide! Found inside and outside, these tiny arachnids are truly unavoidable. Join a park interpreter to…
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Color Scavenger Hunt
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Discover nature’s colorful side! Meet a park interpreter to search for what colors can be found around Village Creek State Park. This program is great for kids of any age.
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Furbearers of Bull Shoals-White River State Park
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover what animals live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and what their fur feels like! Learn what features the animals have that help them survive…
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Frog Chorus Line
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Frogs and toads create a peaceful nighttime soundtrack. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about the critical role frogs and toads play at Daisy State Park. You’ll also get the…
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Mothsters, Inc.
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
While we are busy putting on our pajamas and getting into bed, a whole other world is just awakening. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about some of our nocturnal neighbors -…
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Campfire Stories
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for a fun evening of storytelling. Hear the history of Withrow Springs State Park and connect with the Ozarks through local legends and spooky stories! All…
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Stars on the Summit
Friday, June 20, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
What conditions are needed to view the planets and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes! Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens…
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Adventure Series Workshop -Mussel Cove Kayaking
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Come celebrate Great Outdoors Month at Lake Dardanelle State Park and engage in new outdoor adventures. We will host a new workshop each Saturday from 9-11a.m. Registration for each will include all…
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Birding 101
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics. We will walk a relatively easy 1/2-mile section of the Seven Hollows Trail, and you…
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Ancient Jewelry
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join the park interpreter and discover different types of jewelry the Mississippians wore, where the raw material came from, and methods used to make jewelry. Make your own animal bone…
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Unlikely Pollinators
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
When you think of a pollinator, what comes to mind? Some of the most effective pollinators are underrated! Join a park interpreter to discover unlikely pollinators of Cossatot River State Park and…
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Delta Heritage Trail State Park Guided Bike Ride Watson to Yancopin
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Delta Heritage Trail State Park offers miles and miles to explore the outdoors through hiking and biking. Start your journey by joining a park interpreter on a guided 10-mile bike ride on an easy flat…
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What Doesn't Belong?
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plants and animals that live here in the park can be categorized into different groups. Join a park interpreter to play a fun activity to see what belongs in certain groups and what…
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Life in a Rotten Log
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
There is a secret world hidden in the rotting logs of Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to dig into this world and discover what lives in a dead log.
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