Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Are you looking for fun activities during your visit to an Arkansas State Park? Our park interpreters routinely schedule fun, family-friendly programs that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. We offer more than 50,000 activities each year, including guided hikes, lake tours on park boats, birding adventures, kayak tours, living history demonstrations, nature games, historic site tours, bald eagle watches, spring wildflower walks, campfires, outdoor skills workshops, A.D.E.-accredited teacher professional development, and much more — there’s something going on all the time.
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The dates, details, and admission prices in this calendar of events were submitted to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and are accurate to the best of our knowledge. We recommend that you check with local sponsors before making a trip to any event.
Friday, September 20, 2019
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie for a fun game of Nature Bingo. As we play the game, we will learn more about
the natural side of Petit Jean State Park.
Friday, September 20, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet Park Interpreter BT to see what takes flight over this historic point. We may see
vultures, hawks, or other birds, and it’s all a fun learning experience. The
scenery is great,…
Saturday, September 21, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Ross to enjoy one of the most scenic views on the mountain. We will talk about the resources we have here at Petit Jean State Park and some ways we can help to preserve…
Sunday, September 22, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Ross to discover some ways to have safe and enjoyable hikes at Petit Jean State Park.
Sunday, September 22, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. We will also explore the park through
maps you can take with you on your adventure around the park. These new…
Saturday, September 28, 2019
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Meet Park Interpreter BT to discover more
about the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park
their home. Before the evening is over,
we will invite a few…
Sunday, September 29, 2019
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter
Carrie to connect with trees in a
whole new way. We will be sharing the stories of trees that can be found here
in the park and make our own tree story.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. We will also be exploring the park through
maps you can take on your adventure around the park. These new…
Heart Healthy
Sunday, September 29, 2019
/ 6 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Ross to enjoy one of the most scenic views on the mountain. We will talk about the resources we have here at Petit Jean State Park and some ways we can help to preserve…
Saturday, October 05, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie for a fun game of Bird Bingo. As we play the game, we will
discover more about our feathered friends at Petit Jean State Park.
Sunday, October 06, 2019
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. We will also explore the park through
maps you can take with you on your adventure. These new skills
may just…
Friday, October 11, 2019
/ 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter
Carrie to explore the mammals of the air. We will discover what makes bats so unique
among other mammals and how they are able to hunt their prey.
Sunday, October 13, 2019
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter
Carrie to connect with trees in a
whole new way. We will be sharing the stories of trees that can be found here
in the park and make our own tree story.
Sunday, October 13, 2019
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. We will also explore the park through
maps you can take with you on your adventure around the park. These…
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
This afternoon of fellowship will feature snacks
provided by the Petit Jean Women’s EH Club in the CCC Room and the historic
lobby area of Mather Lodge.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join the park interpreters in Pavilion B to get reacquainted with friends from past years, to
meet first-time visitors, and more!
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
/ 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Join the park interpreters at
the Cedar Falls Overlook bright and early for a special sunrise atop beautiful Petit Jean mountain. We will be enjoying the sunrise with coffee and
donuts as an enjoyable…
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet the park interpreters
at the visitor center to take a short drive to the Barnyard Friends and Stables
Petting Zoo. There we will meet Helen Charton, owner of the petting zoo…
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Another year, another BINGO game! The park
interpreters will be awaiting your arrival in Pavilion B for this fun evening of BINGO, joking and prizes!