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Great Outdoors Month
Sunday, June 01, 2025 - Monday, June 30, 2025
Petit Jean State Park's interpretive staff will offer a variety of activities daily throughout the month of June, with a special focus on the great outdoors. Enjoy guided trail hikes, games,…
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Let's Play!: Historic Games
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
For the children of sharecroppers and tenant farmers in the early 20th century, games might have looked quite a bit different than the ones kids play today. Join park staff at the museum to learn…
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Summer Solstice Celebration: Sunset Tour
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Culture built this unique mound complex over 1,000 years ago. Activities at this ceremonial center may have included games, feasts, and other special events. Celebrate the arrival of…
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Let's Play!: Historic Games
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
For the children of sharecroppers and tenant farmers in the early 20th century, games might have looked quite a bit different than the ones kids play today. Join park staff at the museum to learn…
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Hooray for Herps Weekend!
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Spend the weekend at Pinnacle Mountain State Park learning about this group of very misunderstood and under-appreciated animals. Park interpreters will host hikes, crafts, programs, and much more…
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July 4th Fun and Games Day
Friday, July 04, 2025
Join the park staff for an “old-fashioned” celebration of our nation’s birthday! Numerous enjoyable, family-oriented games, contests, and other activities are offered. Contact the park for a…
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Fun on the Fourth
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Celebrate and cool off this 4th of July at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Join park interpreters for a day full of old-fashioned games for the whole family. There will be games and programs like…
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July 4th - Watermelon Eating Contest
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join the park staff to see how fast you can eat a big slice of watermelon!
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July 4th - Water Balloon Volleyball
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Come to the volleyball court prepared to get wet!
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July 4th - Water Balloon Toss
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Partner up and be prepared to win or get wet!
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Feathered Flyers Weekend
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Attention all "bird brains": This weekend was made for you! Bird watching hikes, bird trivia, raptor visits, and plenty of feathers will fly throughout the weekend. Join our interpretive staff to…
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Inspect an Insect Weekend
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Did you know that 95% of all living creatures on earth are insects! Spend the weekend with park interpreters learning about the different types of insects in the park. You even have a chance to eat…
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Geocaching Weekend
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Sunday, August 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Immerse you and your family into the world of geocaching. Learn about Arkansas State Parks' geocache tour and geocaches found right here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Events will introduce…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup and National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Help keep Petit Jean State Park clean and litter free! Join us for a few hours of litter pickup and be rewarded with a free cookout lunch. Following lunch there is a door prize giveaway for…
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Senior American Special at Petit Jean State Park
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - Thursday, October 23, 2025
Experience the scenic beauty of Petit Jean State Park while enjoying the hospitality of the friendly park staff! Join us for free guided walks, talks, demonstrations, and entertainment.…
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Christmas Open House
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
See Petit Jean State Park’s Mather Lodge dressed in its Christmas finery. Enjoy family-oriented arts and crafts activities and seasonal entertainment. Contact the park for a…
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