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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Mammal Animals of Petit Jean
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 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…
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Mountain Songs in the Hearth Area
Friday, November 21, 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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Tunstall's Racehorses and Steamboats
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 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 Moth Stop
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
When the sun sets, Mount Magazine State Park comes alive with fluttering wings! Join a park interpreter at a glowing moth cloth to meet the hidden pollinators of the night and discover their…
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Canstellations
Friday, November 21, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Learn about the importance of the night sky here at Cane Creek State Park. Then take trash and turn it into a neat star-gazing decoration with the park interpreter. All materials are provided.
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 7:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center, lower level to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past…
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Delta Heritage Trail Guided Bike Ride Snow Lake Trailhead
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Here
is your chance to explore a remote part of Delta Heritage Trail State Park on a
guided bike ride with a park interpreter lasting 2 hours and covering 8-miles from the Snow Lake trailhead. We…
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Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, November 22, 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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Art in the Park
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter at the swim beach to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.
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Nature Jeopardy
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat!” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter…
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Monarch Migration Station
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
How do monarchs manage to migrate over 3,000 miles? What challenges do they face on their journey? Join a park interpreter at Lake Poinsett State Park to learn about the challenges monarchs face…
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Meet a Tree
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.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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Ceremonial Site Tour
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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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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Build a Bird Feeder
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll demonstrate how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity.
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Tree Ring Craft and Dendrochronology
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
This program focuses on the fascinating scientific study of dendrochronology. Learn how scientists use tree rings to track tree growth and past weather events. Then create a cool craft using the rings…
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Deer Tabletop: Oh Deer!
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
The white-tailed deer is just one of the fascinating animals that call Hobbs State Park home. It’s time for the rut and now is the perfect time to learn more about these majestic…
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Take Nothing But Pictures
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Have you ever been hiking in a park and discovered a pretty rock and wanted to take it? Or a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it? Join a park interpreter to enjoy a wonderful stroll along a short…
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Cherokee Games
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Have you ever wondered about the daily lives of the Cherokee who inhabited this area before the Trail of Tears, long before it was a park? Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the…
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