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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Fishing 101 Workshop
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
It’s Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend and no
permits are required. Both kids and adults are welcome to join our park interpreters
and spend the morning fishing along the banks of Beaver Lake in this…
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Victorian Watercolor Painting
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join park staff to learn how American Victorians
used watercolor painting to brighten up their homes. Participants will learn the basics of
watercolor painting and leave with their own artwork. The…
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Introduction to Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the world of cooking in Dutch ovens. Participants will prepare a simple stew and bread and learn how to use and care for Dutch ovens.…
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Historic Angling Workshop
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
People have been fishing at Lake Chicot for hundreds of years. Join a park interpreter to learn about the different methods used throughout time for recreation and survival. Then test your skills by…
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Nature Cabin
Sunday, June 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine so special. Park Interpreters present programs every half-hour that last about 15 minutes each. Programs begin at 1 p.m.…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, June 08, 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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Nature Cabin
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine so special. Park Interpreters present programs every half-hour that last about 15 minutes each. Programs begin at 1 p.m.…
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Herb Workshop
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Learn how to make herb bundles from scratch. We are using fresh and dried herbs from the museum garden. Food allergens may be present. This is a come-and-go program.
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Introduction to Forging Workshop
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple art objects and more functional objects with the…
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Pearl Stringing
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Freshwater pearls from the bottom of the Black River have been a large part of our local history, but what do you do with the pearls once they’re found? Join park staff to make beautiful necklaces,…
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Learn to Make Tinctures
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Learn to Make TincturesTaught by Linda Odom*** Click Here For More Information or to Register ***In this 2-hour class you will learn how to make tinctures using dried herbs and fresh herbs and you…
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Nature Cabin
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine so special. Park Interpreters present programs every half-hour that last about 15 minutes each. Programs begin at 1 p.m.…
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Nature Cabin
Sunday, June 15, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop into the nature cabin to discover the things that make Lake Catherine so special. Park Interpreters present programs every half-hour that last about 15 minutes each. Programs begin at 1 p.m.…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, June 15, 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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Wire Wrapped Bracelet Class
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wire Wrapped Bracelet ClassTaught by Linda Widmer*** Click Here for more information or to register ***Learn to make a beautiful sterling silver and gold-filled wire bracelet with the fine wire…
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Summer Solstice Stained Glass Panel
Thursday, June 19, 2025 | Friday, June 20, 2025
Summer Solstice Stained Glass Panel Workshop Taught by Dona Sawyer***Click here for more information or to Register ****Make a 10" by 7 1/2" stained glass Summer Solstice panel in your…
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One Day Taste of Clay
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
One Day Taste of Clay WorkshopTaught By Judi Munn & John Perry *** Click here for more information or to register ***Learn the basics of creating functional mugs, bowls, vases, and other…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, June 22, 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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Camping for Beginners
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ever wanted to take up camping, but just didn’t know where to start? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of camping such as tent setup, campfire building, campground cooking and other tips and…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, June 29, 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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