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…

Bring your bike to the amphitheater and decorate it for the bicycle parade! Pre-decorated bikes are fine, too.

The parade route will begin and pass through all the campgrounds. Small children riding in the parade must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet back at the amphitheater parking area for a competition to see who can ride their bike the slowest!

Meet near the statue and chimney for a 60-meter foot race!

Partner up and be prepared to walk on your hands!

Partner up for this traditional race that demands cooperation.

See who can keep a hula hoop going the longest!

Join the park staff for a fun, family game of kick ball – Petit Jean style.

Join the park staff to see how fast you can eat a big slice of watermelon!

Come to the volleyball court prepared to get wet!

Partner up and be prepared to win or get wet!

Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…

Join a park interpreter for a hike down a small section of 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…

Join a park interpreter to discover the many woodpeckers that make Petit Jean State Park their home. The program will include a short walk by Lake Bailey for a chance to see a few. Bring…

Join a park interpreter for helpful hints about snakes you may meet on the trails of Petit Jean State Park. Learn about venomous and non-venomous species and how to tell the difference, plus some tips…

Join a park interpreter 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 the view of Cedar…

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…

Meet the park interpreters for a fun, family game of softball – Petit Jean style. We have some softball equipment, but if you have your own bring it out and join us.

Join a park interpreter for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic…