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Diamond Mining 101
Monday, December 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter on the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
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Search Area Sidekicks
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
When the diamond miners are away, the animals come to play! Though we me not see much wildlife activity in the search area during the day, there are clues left telling us that animals have been here.…
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Colors in the Rocks Hike
Saturday, January 10, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meet in the lower level of the Diamond Discovery Center and learn about colorful rocks and minerals found at Crater of Diamonds State Park before going on a short walk and finding some rocks of your…
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Rock Cycle Game
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
You've heard of the water cycle, but what about the rock cycle? Join us in the Diamond Discovery Classroom to learn about this amazing continuous process in a fun rock cycle game.
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Density Detectives
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Did you know that diamonds have buddies? Its true! There are certain minerals that like to "hang out" with diamonds. Finding these minerals could lead us to a diamond hot spot. Come learn all about…
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Pinecone Birdfeeders
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Who needs a fancy birdfeeder when you can make one out of three simple materials? Learn all about watchable wildlife and make a birdfeeder to take home. Meet in the campground amphitheater.
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Diamonds as a Symbol of Arkansas
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Diamonds can be seen all over Arkansas, not just at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Learn about all the different places you can spot diamonds in the Natural State and create some symbols of your own.…
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