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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
2025 Pollinator Week: Mighty Morphers
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What is metamorphosis? What kind of creatures go through it and how does that compare to how people grow? Join a park interpreter to learn about the process, why it’s unique, and stick around for a…
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, June 22, 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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Nature Journaling
Sunday, June 22, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Let’s explore springtime in Devil’s Den State Park through art! Join a park interpreter in creating your very own nature journal that you can use in the park.
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History of Mountain Biking: Devil's Den and the Monument Trails
Sunday, June 22, 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 24, 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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Critter Cafe
Thursday, June 26, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Kara to play the role of an animal dining at the imaginary Critter Café. Learn what type of food your animal eats and where they would find it in the park.
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Animal Imposters!
Thursday, June 26, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Don’t let the mimics fool you. Join a park interpreter to learn which animal is the imposter.
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Nifty Nests
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Just as humans live in different types of houses, birds live in different types of nests! Join a park interpreter to find out which birds live in what nests and how those nests compare to our own…
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Devil's Den Softball
Friday, June 27, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for softball. Come be a part of this living legacy! We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game! Meet at the ball field in Camp Area…
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Nature Photography on the Monument Trails Hike
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Do you enjoy taking pictures while exploring the natural world? Then join a park interpreter to wander on parts of the Fossil Flats Monument Trail to create some beautiful photos! Remember to wear…
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Devil's Den Softball
Saturday, June 28, 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!
Heart Healthy
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Creek Crawl
Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Crawfish, minnows, and variety of insects, there is an entire world of its own in the creek. Join a park interpreter to walk along a section of Lee Creek to observe the organisms that live there. Wear…
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Devil's Den Softball
Sunday, June 29, 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!
Heart Healthy
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History of Mountain Biking: Devil's Den and the Monument Trails
Sunday, June 29, 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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36th Annual NWA Mountain Bike Championships Race
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Devil's Den State Park proudly celebrates 35 years of mountain biking. It started in 1989 with the first bike event and has become a September tradition. All events are spectator friendly. For a full…
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