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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Healing Waters
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 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…
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The Great Migration Challenge
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Summertime at Mount Nebo State Park brings a whole new crop of critters - migratory birds! Although they manage to return year after year, migration isn't an easy journey. Join a park interpreter at…
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Grab Bag Adventures
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What's that strange thing in the bag? We often use our senses of smell, sight, and hearing to experience the outdoors, but what about our sense of touch? Join a park interpreter for this fun…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is
one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River
Valley. Occupied
by American
Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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Jasper Bingo
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the picnic area near the mine entrance to learn about one of the park's most useful minerals and see how many colors of jasper you can find! Regular admission to the diamond…
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Secret Language of Flowers
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Did you know that wildflowers have a secret language for our pollinators? Come join a park interpreter to discover how flowers here at Devils Den communicate with our pollinators.
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The Fishing Challenge
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ready to test your fishing skills? Drop by the
weigh-in pavilion for the Fishing Challenge! This event features three fun
stations where you’ll practice your casting aim, discover how much you…
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Go Outside and Play!
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Ball and cup, buzz saw, graces, and rolling hoops are just some of the toys that were used by pioneer children. Try your hand with these toys and learn about the life of a pioneer child. Even…
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Nature Journals
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to make your very own nature journal. Take this keepsake with you and use it to record your future experiences in nature! All materials provided. Appropriate for all…
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"What's that Fur?"
Saturday, July 05, 2025 - Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Can you correctly name the furs on our table? In this fun-filled game, try to be the first to name all the furs and learn about the animals they belong to with a park interpreter at Cane Creek State…
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Love history? Join a park interpreter to learn more about our local history while touring the 143-year-old Woolly Cabin! The inside of the cabin can only be viewed during tours, so don’t…
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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Guess That Creature
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
How well do you know
the special creatures and features of Lake Ouachita State Park? Meet a park interpreter to take the "creature challenge." We see how good you at are at identifying photos,…
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Petit Jean Softball
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Meet the park interpreters for a fun, family game of softball – Petit Jean style. We have some softball equipment, but if you have your own bring it out and join us.
Heart Healthy
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Dip Net Discovery
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of Lake Frierson? Join a park interpreter in this hands-on activity to discover and discuss the roles of Lake Frierson's macroinvertebrates. Wear clothes…
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Mountain Top Bingo
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Spend time with friends and family in the Hearth Room while trying your luck in a few games of bingo!
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Fire Building 101
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
What are the three essential things a fire needs to thrive? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park and learn about fire building and safety. We might even have a few campfire stories to…
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Tunstall's Racehorses and Steamboats
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Thomas Todd Tunstall was the founder of Jacksonport and a fascinating man. He made, lost, and made again several small fortunes throughout his life from his two passions, racehorses and steamboats.…
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The Camping Challenge
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Ready to put your camping skills to the test? Join
us at the weigh-in pavilion for the Camping Challenge! Race to set up part of a
campsite in our tent relay, learn how long trash really sticks around…
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Historical Hayride
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Andrea for a scenic wagon ride around the summit of Mount Nebo! This round-trip tour takes roughly 30 minutes and offers visitors the opportunity to sit back and enjoy beautiful…
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