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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
CCC Stroll
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
The Civilian Conservation Corps holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a historic stroll while we travel back in time to the origins of Lake…
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Build a Bird Feeder
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Did you know you can make simple bird feeders using items found in nature? We'll show you how to make one to take home! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin for this fun activity.
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Bird Bingo
Friday, December 19, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Lake Catherine State Park is home to many beautiful birds! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to play this fun game and learn all about these fascinating fliers.
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Terrain of Thought Hike: Nature Journals
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Enrich your experiences here at Lake Catherine State Park through nature journaling! Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail. We will take the easy 1-mile…
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Dendrochronology Detectives
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Trees can reveal mysteries of the past. Put your detective skills to the test and learn how to decode the ancient secrets of trees with a park interpreter. This cryptic case will take place at the…
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Art in The Park
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.
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DIY Christmas Wrap
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tis the season for bows, ribbons, and presents! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to design your own wrapping paper and learn how to go green during the holidays.
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Discovery Hike
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and…
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Handmade Holidays: Pinecone Owl Ornaments
Saturday, December 27, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Enrich your experiences here at Lake Catherine State Park through nature journaling! Join a park interpreter at the trailhead for a hike on the Falls Branch Trail. We will take the easy 1-mile…
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Dendrochronology Detectives
Saturday, December 27, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Trees can reveal mysteries of the past. Put your detective skills to the test and learn how to decode the ancient secrets of trees with a park interpreter. This cryptic case will take place at the…
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Art in the Park
Sunday, December 28, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.
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Match that Mammal
Sunday, December 28, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.
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Discovery Hike
Sunday, December 28, 2025
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's winter scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is 3/4-mile long. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and…
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First Day Hikes: Falls Branch Trail
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Start your new year by partaking in First Day hikes, a nationwide tradition led by America's State Parks! Join a park interpreter along the Falls Branch Trail for a 1-mile trek to the waterfall.…
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First Day Hikes: Slunger Creek Nature Trail
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Slunger Creek Nature Trail to explore the park's unique forest and lake scenery. This stroll takes about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Dressing in layers is…
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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Demonstration: Apple Cobbler
Friday, January 02, 2026
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Once a cherished possession of explorers and settlers, the Dutch oven holds a significant place in Arkansas history. Join a park interpreter to learn how to cook outdoors and without electricity. This…
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Match that Mammal
Friday, January 02, 2026
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to test your knowledge of mammals! We will be using a combination of tracks and furs to identify some of the mammals found here at the park.
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Leave No Trace
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Come to the amphitheater to learn how to practice the seven ethical principles of Leave No Trace and how they apply to Lake Catherine State Park. By practicing Leave No Trace, we can become…
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Herptile Bingo
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Lake Catherine State Park is home to many herptiles - amphibians and reptiles! Meet a park interpreter at the nature cabin to play this fun game and learn all about these fascinating animals.
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Arkansas Trivia
Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin for a fun game of Arkansas Trivia. Put your knowledge to the test and compete with other teams for prizes!
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