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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Fall Foliage Hike on the Rocky Valley Trail
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided hike on the Rocky Valley Trail to explore and admire the fall foliage! The hike will emphasize both the science of leaf color change and the ecological importance…
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Mysterious Forest Objects Tabletop
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Look at some mysterious objects found in
the forest around Hobbs, see if you can identify them, then learn more about
them. A 15-minute program begins every half hour. Come and go as you
please.
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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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Safety Sense
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything! Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poisonous plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.
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Who Needs a Tree?
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Did you know Pinnacle Mountain State Park used to be surrounded by logging camps? Or that some of our trees act like mega-skyscrapers, playing a host to a multitude of wildlife? Who uses our trees,…
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Mammals of Cossatot River
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Are you ready to discover the wild side of Cossatot River State Park? Stop by the falls to investigate the diverse wildlife of the area with a park interpreter! This is a come and go station.
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Eco-Artistry: Leaf Splatter Painting
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Meet at the beautiful Historic Camp Ouachita site to make a fun craft! In this program, you will take time to slow down and enjoy nature while making a leaf splatter painting. The program may take…
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History of Hobbs Tabletop
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn more about the
history that took place here, including the establishment of this state park,
and the interesting people that made history happen! A 15-minute program…
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Let's Make a Deal: Arkansas River Edition
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
In the early 1800s, the Arkansas River connected diverse communities through trade and exchange. Goods carried stories, relationships shaped survival, and every deal mattered. Meet a park…
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 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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Whose Leaves Are These?
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Fall is here! Why do some leaves change colors while others don't? Join a park interpreter to learn about the various tree species in the park and identify leaves by matching them to their…
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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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Go Outside and Play!
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Children in historic Davidsonville did not have the same toys we have today, but the fun they had was timeless! Join a park interpreter during this come-and-go program to play the Game of Graces, Buzz…
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Bear-ly Believable!
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Throughout the spring and summer seasons, Arkansas' black bear populations have been eating everything they can find to prepare for hibernation in the winter months. Join a park interpreter to learn…
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Meet a Tree
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter for a short walk around the amphitheater to get to know the trees of the park, and how they shape the land around…
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Technology in Nature Walk
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Have you wished you could identify any plant or animal at the push of a button? Join a park interpreter for a short information session followed by a walk around the visitor center. We will discuss…
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Wearable Water Cycle
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. Discover the many stops a drop of water makes on its journey…
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Mountain Songs in the Hearth Area
Sunday, November 16, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The hearth is where the heart is! Join a park interpreter and enjoy a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources of Mount Magazine State Park.
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Diamond Mining 101
Monday, November 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in 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, November 17, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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