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Prospectors Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, January 18, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past! This hike…
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DIY Wire Wrap Rock Picture Frame
Monday, January 19, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ever wonder what to do with the rocks you take home from the Crater of Diamonds State Park search area? Join a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center classroom to make your very own rock…
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Rock Cycle Game
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
You've heard of the water cycle, but what about the rock cycle? Join us in the Diamond Discovery Classroom to learn about this amazing continuous process in a fun rock cycle game.
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Density Detectives
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Did you know that diamonds have buddies? Its true! There are certain minerals that like to "hang out" with diamonds. Finding these minerals could lead us to a diamond hot spot. Come learn all about…
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Jasper Bingo
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the picnic area near the mine entrance to learn about one of the park's most useful minerals and see how many colors of jasper you can find!
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Pinecone Birdfeeders
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Who needs a fancy birdfeeder when you can make one out of three simple materials? Learn all about watchable wildlife and make a birdfeeder to take home. Meet in the campground amphitheater.
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Diamonds as a Symbol of Arkansas
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Diamonds can be seen all over Arkansas, not just at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Learn about all the different places you can spot diamonds in the Natural State and create some symbols of your own.…
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Birding on the Little Missouri
Monday, February 02, 2026
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the trailhead of the Little Missouri River Trail to learn all about the world of birding. This 1.2-mile trail winds its way through the woods from the campground to the…
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Prospectors Trail Guided Hike
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Prospector trailhead, on the northwest side of the diamond search area, and experience Crater of Diamonds State Park like miners and geologists of the past! This hike…
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