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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Habitats Along Devil's Racetrack Monument Trail Hike
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Explore a few different habitats with a park interpreter as we hike along the southern terminus of the moderate 2.2-mile (total) Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail. We recommend wearing comfortable…
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Seeds on the Move!
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Ever wonder how trees can grow in different places? Joina park interpreter to learn the many ways tree seeds are moved throughout the park.
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Devil's Den Softball
Friday, May 23, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for the first softball game of the season! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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Skull Sleuth
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What does the shape of an animal’s skull tell you about that animal? Solve the mystery with a park interpreter as we become skull sleuths!
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Icky, Sticky Spider Webs
Saturday, May 24, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
What are the different types of spider webs you can find in the park? Find out by joining a park interpreter and "stick" around to for a game to see who can make the best spider web!
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Woody Plant Walk
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a relaxing afternoon walk along the easy 0.25-mile Woody Plant Trail as we discuss what makes this area great animal habitat. Dress for the weather.
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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Dazzling Dragonflies
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Dragonflies are unique creatures that tell us a lot about the environment. Join a park interpreter to discover their characteristics and why they are helpful!
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Devil's Den Softball
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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Sensory Grab Bag
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Can you identify
items in nature? Join Park Interpreter Kara to discover just how well you may
know nature by using just your sense of touch!
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Smelly Skunks
Monday, May 26, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Why do skunks smell bad to some people? What
is the reason they spray? Learn the answers to these questions and more by
joining Park Interpreter Kara as we discuss one smelly animal, the…
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!
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History of Mountain Biking: Devil's Den and the Monument Trails
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join Assistant Superintendent Tim Scott to learn all about the history of mountain biking in Devil's Den State Park as well as more about our beautiful Monument Trails.
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We Can Take It
Tuesday, June 03, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
This motto of the Civilian Conservation Corps inspired the boys of 1933! Join the assistant superintendent to discover their story and the history of Devil’s Den State Park tonight at the…
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Dazzling Dragonflies
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Dragonflies are unique creatures that tell us a lot about the environment. Join a park interpreter to discover their characteristics and why they are helpful!
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Sensory Grab Bag
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Can you identify
items in nature? Join Park Interpreter Kara to discover how well you can
identify things in nature by using just your sense of touch! It’s not as easy
as it sounds, but it’s really…
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How Long Will It Last
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Kara for a fun game about recycles and learn some interesting facts about how long some of our trash lasts!
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35th Annual Bat-O-Rama
Friday, June 06, 2025 - Sunday, June 08, 2025
It's time to celebrate one of the most beneficial and misunderstood creatures in the world, BATS! Join us this weekend for the 35th Annual Bat-O-Rama to check out some bat-focused programs to learn…
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Bat Habitat Hike
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
What do bats need to be happy in their habitat? Join a park interpreter to discover the answers as we hike the moderate 1.5-mile Devil’s Den Trail. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring insect…
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