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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
On the Wings of Butterflies
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The butterflies of Lake Frierson State Park paint the skies using color and tricks of light. Join the park interpreter to learn about the science behind the diverse butterfly…
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Wonderful Wetlands Field Games
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wetlands are an incredibly important part of our world for many reasons, one of which is because they provide food and shelter to many animals. Join us in the field next to the playground for some fun…
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T.R.A.I.L.S. Guided Hike
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
So, you've found yourself lost in the wilderness. Now what? Join a park interpreter on the Delta Woodlands Trail to learn the ABC's of what to do in this worst-case scenario. This is an easy, paved,…
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Grab Bag Adventures
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
The diverse habitats around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities for discovery and exploration. Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater to find out what is in her magic bag! We’ll…
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Trial by Jury
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Put yourself in the place where history happened at Powhatan and join us for a Trial by Jury. You’ll become the judge, part of the jury, a lawyer, or maybe even the accused as we bring…
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Queen Wilhelmina State Park Jenga
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
How much do you know about the plants, wildlife, and history of Rich Mountain? Meet in the hearth room to find out by playing a game of Jenga with a twist!
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Lightning Bug Lingo
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Have you ever seen glowing bugs at Lake Catherine State Park? Join Park Interpreter Carrie to learn a bit about lightning bugs, how they communicate, and maybe even see a few. This program will last…
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Golf Course Safari
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon…
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Daybreak Diamond Tour
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9 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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Wonderful Wetlands Weekend Kayak Float
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us for our Wonderful Wetlands Weekend guided kayak float on the Little Maumelle River. Leisurely float through bald cypress groves, along stream and riverbanks teeming with wildlife, and…
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Diamond Mining 101
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 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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Animal Mythbusters
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Can you really catch warts from a toad? Join Park Interpreter Mystina to “bust” the myths and misconceptions
about certain animals that we may have heard all our lives.
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The Mystery of the Tracks
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Many wild animals roam the park when we aren’t looking, leaving only tracks as evidence. Join the park interpreter to find out more about these wild footprints and uncover the mystery of the tracks.
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Turtle, Turtle
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
What is the difference between a terrapin and box turtle? Why are they important to the park? Join a park interpreter to learn all about the turtles that can be found at Devil’s Den State Park.
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Dark Forests, White Tails
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
What do you know about white-tailed deer?
Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn how this amazing animal survives here in
the park.
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Toadally Awesome Amphibian Tabletop
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Some bumpy, some jumpy and even a little slimy, these cold-blooded creatures play an important role in nature and give us clues to the health of our ecosystem. Interact with live toads,…
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Wonder House Tour
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
What is the Wonder House? It’s not only a place, but also an experience. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Wonder House takes us back in time almost 100 years.…
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International Museum Day: Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pickup
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Visitors who dropped off their stuffed animals for their sleepover at the museum are welcome to pick them up on Sunday between 1 and 5 p.m. Let your plushie show you all about their adventures through…
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Camouflaged Critters
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
When exploring the park, critters can be hard to spot. Some blend in with the background, some look like different objects, and others pretend to be other animals. Join Park Interpreter Kara to learn…
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Spinning Demonstration
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Far from just being a prop in the story of Sleeping Beauty, a spinning wheel was a common and useful piece of furniture in the homes of Territorial Arkansans. Join a park interpreter to learn how to…
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