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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Nature Cabin
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop in to the nature cabin to discover the wonders that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs; help start your explorer program or answer…
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Feel the Furs
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what a deer feels like? What about a bear? Explore the world of animal furs with a park interpreter at the trailhead.
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Safety Sense
Friday, July 04, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
With the right knowledge, you can be prepared for anything. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn how to identify poison plants and how to feel confident on any outdoor adventure.
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Nature Cabin
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop in to the nature cabin to discover the wonders that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs; help start your explorer program or answer…
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Fish Frenzy
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
There is a frenzy of fish that await you here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter outside the nature cabin to learn more about the fish that live in Lake Catherine and have the…
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Discovery Hike
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the sights and sounds Lake Catherine State Park has to offer. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Be…
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Art in the Park
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join a park interpreter outside the nature cabin to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.
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Owl's Last Supper
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
What is an owl pellet? Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discover the answer and try to identify what an owl has eaten this time.
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Nature Cabin
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop in to the nature cabin to discover the wonders that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs; help start your explorer program or answer…
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Great Arkansas Clean Up 2025
Saturday, September 06, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Great Arkansas Cleanup is a state-wide volunteer event sponsored by Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Volunteers are invited to help clean up roadways, shorelines, trails, and the lake. Meet at the nature…
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Women's Outdoor Weekend
Friday, October 10, 2025 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
Open the door to all your senses by getting away and reconnecting with nature. During this three-day, two-night adventure, we will offer sessions on basic camping, hiking, introduction to kayaking,…
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Halloween in the Park 2025
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join the friends and staff of Lake Catherine State Park as we host a community fall festival. This event features trick-or-treating in the campground and a hot dog and marshmallow roast. The event…
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