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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
The Fish Name Game
Sunday, January 18, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Want to brush up on your fish ID skills? Join a park interpreter to play the Fish Name Game! We will learn what features can help you identify different fish, then put our new ID skills to the test.
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Mammals of Village Creek
Sunday, January 18, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about many of the diverse mammal species that call Village Creek State Park home in this hands-on fur showcase.
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Stories and S'mores
Saturday, January 24, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: stories and s'mores! Join a park interpreter to build a campfire and enjoy a s'more while hearing…
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Winter Birding Basics
Sunday, January 25, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Winter is prime time for spotting migratory birds at Village Creek State Park! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding, then put your skills to the test as we look for birds in and…
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Lake Austell Trail Adventure
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The unique landscape of Village Creek State Park makes it the perfect place to find a sense of adventure. Join a park interpreter to explore the characteristic hogback ridges and stream valleys of…
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Mammals of Village Creek
Saturday, January 31, 2026
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about many of the diverse mammal species that call Village Creek State Park home in this hands-on fur showcase.
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The Fish Name Game
Sunday, February 01, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Want to brush up on your fish ID skills? Join a park interpreter to play the Fish Name Game! We will learn what features can help you identify different fish, then put our new ID skills to the test.
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Shaped by Water: Watercolor Painting
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
At Village Creek State Park, water is powerful. Join a park interpreter to learn some of the many ways water has the power to shape the park we see today, all while creating a watercolor painting that…
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Stories and S'mores
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Village Creek State Park’s natural beauty sets the stage for us to enjoy the perfect camping combo: stories and s'mores! Join a park interpreter to build a campfire and enjoy a s'more while hearing…
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Mammals of Village Creek
Sunday, February 08, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about many of the diverse mammal species that call Village Creek State Park home in this hands-on fur showcase.
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Love Birds: Birding Adventure
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Birds love Village Creek State Park! Grab your "love bird" and join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding, explore different bird habitats, and discover the many reasons why birds love…
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Polar Plunge
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Every year, thousands of people jump into freezing cold water to support Special Olympics Arkansas, bringing opportunity and inclusion to over 19,500 Special Olympics athletes and young athletes…
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Made with Love: Valentine Card Printing
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Share your love of nature with a handmade Valentine's Day card! Join a park interpreter and use natural items to create your own set of six cards using a printing technique called cyanotyping. Capture…
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Sparks Fly: Campfire Cooking
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
There's no faster way to someone's heart than through their stomach! Celebrate this Valentine's Day outdoors by participating in this interpreter-led, hands-on group cooking activity. Whether you're…
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Shaped by Water: Watercolor Painting
Saturday, February 21, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
At Village Creek State Park, water is powerful. Join a park interpreter to learn some of the many ways water has the power to shape the park we see today, all while creating a watercolor painting that…
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Austell Trail Adventure
Saturday, February 21, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The unique landscape of Village Creek State Park makes it the perfect place to find a sense of adventure. Join a park interpreter to explore the characteristic hogback ridges and stream valleys of…
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Mammals of Village Creek
Saturday, February 21, 2026
/ 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about many of the diverse mammal species that call Village Creek State Park home in this hands-on fur showcase.
Read more
Winter Birding Basics
Saturday, February 28, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Winter is prime time for spotting migratory birds at Village Creek State Park! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding, then put your skills to the test as we look for birds in and…
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