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Erosion in Motion
Friday, November 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Erosion has shaped past, present and future at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the unique geology of the park and the stories erosion simultaneously preserves and…
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Chunkey Champions
Friday, November 14, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Before the days of baseball, a different type of game dominated the United States. Join Park Interpreter Megan to learn about the indigenous game of Chunkey and then play the game for yourself. Do you…
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Picture Perfect
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The protections of Village Creek State Park give us endless opportunities for picture perfect memories. Even though we can’t take pieces of the park home with us, a picture lasts forever! Meet a park…
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The S.S.S. Experience
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: The S.S.S. Experience (Sunsets, S’mores, and Songs). Join a park interpreter outside the visitor…
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The Storyteller's Bag
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Native American stories unlock the secrets of the natural world! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to hear Native American stories and the secrets they tell us about life at Village Creek…
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Watercolor Wonders
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Water is powerful! From shaping the landscape to shaping the activities we enjoy here, water has the power to shape life at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center…
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Color Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 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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Old as a Tree
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Are you as old as a tree? Join a park interpreter to discover how to tell the age of a tree and what happened during its life. You will also have the opportunity to create your own…
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Origami Folding: Forest Friends
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Ready to try your hand at folding origami animals? Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to learn about the native wildlife around Village Creek State Park that call the forest home.…
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Become a State Park Explorer
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about the State Park Explorer Program, intended for kids aged 6-14 to connect with Arkansas State Parks and our resources. Start your journey to become an…
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The Guides Above Us
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
In the dark skies of Village Creek State Park, you find eternal guides. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to hear stories about the guides in the sky, lessons these guides have taught…
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Checkpoint Challenge
Sunday, November 23, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Calling all nature detectives! Join a park interpreter for a mystery-solving navigation challenge. We will learn how to use a compass then find hidden clue checkpoints to solve a nature mystery. Can…
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The Hidden Hunt
Sunday, November 23, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Nature has a secret hidden side, if you are willing to search for it. Meet a park interpreter to go on a scavenger hunt and investigate what you might miss at first glance. This program is great for…
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Chunkey Champions
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Before the days of baseball, a different type of game dominated the United States. Join Park Interpreter Megan to learn about the indigenous game of Chunkey and then play the game for yourself. Do you…
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Watercolor Wonders
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Water is powerful! From shaping the landscape to shaping the activities we enjoy here, water has the power to shape life at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center…
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The S.S.S. Experience
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: The S.S.S. Experience (Sunsets, S’mores, and Songs). Join a park interpreter outside the visitor…
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Mammals of Village Creek
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about our native mammals and feel their furs. This program is great for any age!
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Golf Cart Safari: Life on the Edge
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
What is it like to live on Crowley's Ridge? Join the park interpreter on a golf cart safari to see how The Ridges golf course fits into the mission of Village Creek State Park and discover the animals…
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What's the Catch?
Sunday, November 30, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret…
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