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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Meet a Tree
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 12:30 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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Mammal Animals of Petit Jean
Sunday, November 02, 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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Petit Jean Campfire Legends
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Petit Jean State Park is located on mountain of legends, and it is our delight to share them with you. Gather around the campfire with a park interpreter to take in the evening ambience and a little…
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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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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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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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Winter Workshop Series - Stargazing 101
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special evening
under the stars at Petit Jean State Park. November is one of the best months
for stargazing, with crisp air and longer nights revealing some of…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, December 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, December 12, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…
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Finding Woody
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 8:45 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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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, December 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…
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10-Minute Petit Jean Skills
Sunday, December 28, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Want to level up your campfire game? Stop inside the Historic Mather Lodge where you’ll learn essential outdoor skills in just 10 minutes at a time! Whether it’s building the perfect camp,…
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Firelight Reflections
Sunday, December 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
As the new year approaches, take a moment to pause,
reflect, and prepare for fresh beginnings at Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter in the cozy Mather Lodge lobby for a morning of…
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