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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Finding Woody
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover the many woodpeckers that make Petit Jean State Park their home. The program will include a short walk by Lake
Bailey for a chance to see a few. Bring…
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Art in The Park
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.
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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, December 21, 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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Erosion in Motion
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Erosion shapes everything at Village Creek State Park, from the landscape you see today to the history that's happened here. Join a park interpreter to discover the unique geology of the park and the…
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Knots and Navigation
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. Then join in to find a hidden spot using your navigation abilities. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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DIY Christmas Wrap
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tis the season for bows, ribbons, and presents! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to design your own wrapping paper and learn how to go green during the holidays.
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Duck, Duck Goose
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor enter to learn about the unique traits of waterfowl and their habitats at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Discover how conservation…
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Leave No Trace Monument Trail Tabletop
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The choices you make when you are outside make a big difference. The Leave No Trace principles are important for all ages, but especially for girls and boys who are just beginning to experience…
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Critter Tree Suet Ornaments: Part 2
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
With all the hustle & bustle around Christmas, we can’t forget about our feathered & furred friends. Now that the suet ornaments are ready to be hung, take a few minutes to decorate the…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2 hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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Pine Needle Masterpieces
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
The forests of Lake Dardanelle State Park are filled with many pine trees. These trees played an important role in the development of the state of Arkansas and also support wildlife. They can also be…
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Mammals of Village Creek
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about many of the diverse mammal species that call Village Creek State Park home in this hands-on fur showcase.
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Snakes of the Park
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to get acquainted with our resident snakes and learn about the many snakes of the area. Decorate your own wooden snake to take home!
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Solstice Lantern Craft
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Celebrate the winter solstice by creating your own handmade lantern. Join a park interpreter for a simple, cozy craft that brings a little extra light to the darkest night of the year. All supplies…
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Handmade Holidays: Salt Dough Ornaments - Part 1
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Stamp salt dough ornaments with critter tracks or your handprint, or use various tools to make a cool pattern! Learn how early settlers decorated for the holidays and leave with an ornament that…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Look & Learn Table
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Curious about cast iron cooking? Stop by our Dutch Oven Look & Learn Table in the visitor center to see Dutch ovens up close, explore how they work, and discover how people have used them for…
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Picture This: Smartphone Photography
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple…
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Diamond Mining 101
Monday, December 22, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 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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Diamond Mining 101
Monday, December 22, 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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Handmade Holidays: Salt Dough Ornaments - Part 2
Monday, December 22, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Now that your ornaments have baked & cooled, come back to add paint, ribbon, glitter, & your unique personality to the decoration you made the previous day.
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