Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Are you looking for fun activities during your visit to an Arkansas State Park? Our park interpreters routinely schedule fun, family-friendly programs that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. We offer more than 50,000 activities each year, including guided hikes, lake tours on park boats, birding adventures, kayak tours, living history demonstrations, nature games, historic site tours, bald eagle watches, spring wildflower walks, campfires, outdoor skills workshops, A.D.E.-accredited teacher professional development, and much more — there’s something going on all the time.
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The dates, details, and admission prices in this calendar of events were submitted to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and are accurate to the best of our knowledge. We recommend that you check with local sponsors before making a trip to any event.
Friday, April 19, 2024
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to see what takes flight over this historic point. We may see vultures, hawks, or other birds, and it’s all a fun learning experience. The scenery is great too. Bring…
Friday, April 19, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar…
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Friday, April 19, 2024
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this night hike down to the park’s archeology site: Rock House Cave. We will view ancient, mysterious rock art and imagine what life was like for the American…
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park’s archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Jake to guess which mammal the
furs and skulls belong to. As we go, we will also discover some
interesting features about these animals who live at Petit Jean State…
Saturday, April 20, 2024
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
What creatures spend their lives in
and on the edge of Lake Bailey and why are they important to the overall
ecosystem of Petit Jean State Park? Meet Park Interpreter Jake for a…
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about some of the birds we have here at Petit Jean State Park, and why they are important to our ecosystem. Bring a bird guidebook if you have one and join in on the…
Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar…
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bring your binoculars if you have them and join Park Interpreter Jake for a short hike to the Cedar Falls Overlook. On the way, we will be looking for wildflowers and birds along the way. We will have…
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Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of
the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole…
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Friday, April 26, 2024
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter BT to see a beautiful Petit Jean State Park spring sunset and to learn about the planetary movement that gives us the seasons of the year. The sun sets at…
Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park’s archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…
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Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a competition for only the most devoted visitors. This scavenger hunt is guaranteed to stimulate the senses and get you thinking about all the wonders of nature…
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Saturday, April 27, 2024
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to take a short stroll to the CCC Overlook where you can watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Sunset is approximately 7:54 p.m. Bring a…
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar…
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park’s archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
/ 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about some of
the birds we have here at Petit Jean State Park and why they are important to
our ecosystem. Bring a bird guidebook if you have one…
Saturday, June 01, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Celebrate and enjoy Petit Jean’s 20-plus miles of trails! This day is filled with hikes and hiking related programs for all ages. Contact the park for a schedule. This event corresponds with American…
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Saturday, June 08, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hook, line, and sinker! See if you can catch a fish at Petit Jean State Park. The derby is open to children ages 15 and under. Parents are welcome to help, but the kids must do the fishing. Bring your…
Thursday, July 04, 2024
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join the park staff for an “old-fashioned” celebration of our nation’s birthday! Numerous enjoyable, family-oriented games, contests, and other activities are offered. Contact the park for a…
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