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.
Saturday, January 11, 2020
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet the park interpreters in the historic lobby of Mather Lodge prior to our departure to Holla Bend, a national wildlife refuge located just west of Petit Jean (driving distance…
Saturday, January 11, 2020
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Lynn Sciumbato, naturalist
and veteran raptor rehabilitator from Northwest Arkansas, will be give an
exhibition of some of the birds of prey in her care. Join us in the
historic…
Saturday, January 11, 2020
/ 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Meet the park interpreters in the historic lobby of Mather Lodge prior to our departure to Holla Bend, a national wildlife refuge located just west of Petit Jean (driving distance…
Sunday, January 12, 2020
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Our national symbol – its status has changed over time: endangered, threatened, and finally de-listed. What is the status of eagles in Arkansas? A park interpreter answers questions and…
Sunday, January 12, 2020
/ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Meet the park interpreters in the historic lobby of Mather Lodge prior to our departure to Holla Bend, a national wildlife refuge located just west of Petit Jean (driving distance…
Friday, January 17, 2020
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter
Carrie for an evening tour of Petit Jean
State Park’s primary archeology site: Rock House Cave. Discover Native American
rock art and get a glimpse of the people…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, January 18, 2020
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. We will also explore the park through
maps you can take with you on your adventure around the park. These new…
Saturday, January 18, 2020
/ 5:15 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie for a special night-hiking experience along a
short section of the Seven Hollows Trail.Be sure to bring your flashlight and wear sturdy shoes.
Heart Healthy
Sunday, January 19, 2020
/ 7 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter
Carrie bright and early to watch the sun
rise above the beautiful Arkansas River Valley.
The sunrise will be approximately at 7:33 a.m. Before the sunrise, we…
Sunday, January 19, 2020
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter
Carrie for a hike down the Boy Scout Trail.
This hike will lead us up along the canyon for a spectacular view of the Cedar
Creek canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy…
Heart Healthy
Friday, January 24, 2020
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie for a fun game of Nature Bingo. As we play the game, we will learn more about
the natural side of Petit Jean State Park.
Saturday, January 25, 2020
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter
Carrie for a hike down the Boy Scout Trail.
This hike will lead us up along the canyon for a spectacular view of the Cedar
Creek canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy…
Heart Healthy
Saturday, January 25, 2020
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone
boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy ½-mile hike that is great for…
Heart Healthy
Sunday, January 26, 2020
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. We will also explore the park through
maps you can take with you on your adventure around the park. These new…
Sunday, January 26, 2020
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter
Carrie for this easy, handicap
accessible, ¼-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make
Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy…
Heart Healthy
Friday, February 14, 2020 - Sunday, February 16, 2020
Enjoy historic Mather Lodge on Petit Jean
Mountain and be treated to a romantic weekend. Activities such as guided trail
hikes are geared toward couples. Contact the park for a…
Saturday, March 07, 2020
March is Archeology Month in Arkansas, and you
are invited to spend a day finding out about the archeological treasures of
Petit Jean Mountain, including the genuine American Indian…
Friday, March 13, 2020 - Monday, March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020 is Arbor Day in
Arkansas. Visitors are invited to join the park staff for programming that celebrates trees and the natural beauty and greenery of Petit
Jean State…
Monday, March 23, 2020 - Friday, March 27, 2020
Daily,
family-friendly programs, including some evening activities,
will be scheduled during Arkansas Spring Break Week. These may include guided
nature hikes, games, tours, stories,…
Friday, April 10, 2020 - Sunday, April 12, 2020
Celebrate spring and the great outdoors at our
Great Escape Weekend! Enjoy free nature-related and family-oriented activities.
The celebration will conclude with an Easter egg…