
Discover Events

Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Rock Whisperers Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this guided hike along the Dam Mountain Trail that uncovers the hidden stories written in stone. Discover how ancient oceans, rising mountains, and the forces of erosion…
Heart Healthy
Read more

Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Eastern blue birds, Carolina wren, and American robins are some of the many wonderful birds that make Cane Creek State Park their home. While you’re camping at Cane Creek State Park, you can enhance…
Read more
Healing Waters
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The "healing" waters of Three Sisters Springs had an impact on many people from the past as they continue to be important to us today. Join a park interpreter for a trip back in time to rediscover the…
Read more
Leave No Trace
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Discover the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how they relate to allowing everyone enjoy Mount Magazine State Park for years to come. All are welcome to this program, best suited…
Read more
Guess that Mammal!
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Mystina to guess which mammal the furs, skulls, tracks, and scat belong to and discover more about the furry critters of Lake Fort Smith State Park.
Read more
Bird Trivia
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In this interactive game, Join a park interpreter who will help you identify local birds and discovered some of their more interesting facts.
Read more
Afternoon Tea
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Don your best hats and dresses – it’s time for tea! Join us for a tea party where we will share traditional refreshments, enjoy games and crafts, and practice 19th-century etiquette. This…
Read more
What Bee Would You Be?
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Are you an introvert? Maybe you're an
extrovert? Perhaps you're a little of both. Join a park interpreter as
we discover how bees have these same types of social identities and how they help the…
Read more
Slithering Snakes
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
There is no such thing as a “bad snake.” Join a park interpreter to find out more about the six venomous snake species in Arkansas and what to do if you ever find yourself in a dangerous situation…
Read more
Mammal Animals of Petit Jean
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
What does the fur of a black bear feel like?
Meet a park interpreter in the historic CCC Room at Mather Lodge to
discover some interesting features about the mammals of Petit Jean State Park.
You…
Read more
Name that Fish
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
How familiar are you with the fish that live in the lakes and rivers of Mississippi River State Park? Stop by to test your skills at identifying some of the fish that are found in these bodies of…
Read more
T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABC's of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved,…
Heart Healthy
Read more

3D Bird Painting
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and paint your very own migratory bird on a 3D bird. Join the park interpreter during a craft and walk away with more information about migratory birds and what…
Read more
Owl Pellets
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Owls are famous for their distinct calls, stellar eyesight, silent flight, and being birds of prey. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about how incredible these birds are and to…
Read more
Arkansas Wildlife: Real Life Pokémon
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Pokemon are often thought of as having the coolest abilities and adaptations to their environment. Queen Wilhelmina State Park is home to wildlife with adaptations that rival that of Pokemon! Join a…
Read more
Golf Course Safari
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon…
Read more
Pedal and Pines Ride
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie for a one-hour guided bicycle ride on the roads of Lake Catherine State Park. We will meet at the administration office to begin this scenic adventure. Please bring your…
Heart Healthy
Read more

Birding 101
Sunday, May 11, 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…
Heart Healthy
Read more

Pioneer Cemetery Tour
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
The Pioneer Cemetery is the resting place for the first settlers on Rich Mountain. Join a park interpreter at the Pioneer Cemetery to hear about life for settlers in the 1860s and the history of the…
Heart Healthy
Read more

Birds and Blossoms
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 0.5-mile stroll to become acquainted with some of the birds, trees, and wildflowers that live at Village Creek State Park. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, a…
Heart Healthy
Read more
