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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover the stories behind the name of "Ben." What stories might…
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Shaped by Water: Watercolor Painting
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
At Village Creek State Park, water is powerful. Join a park interpreter to learn some of the many ways water has the power to shape the park we see today, all while creating a watercolor painting that…
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Erosion in Motion
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Erosion shapes everything at Village Creek State Park, from the landscape you see today to the history that's happened here. Join a park interpreter to discover the unique geology of the park and the…
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Mammals of Village Creek
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about many of the diverse mammal species that call Village Creek State Park home in this hands-on fur showcase.
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Winter Birding Basics
Saturday, December 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Winter is prime time for spotting migratory birds at Village Creek State Park! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding, then put your skills to the test as we look for birds in and…
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Echoing Footsteps Hike
Saturday, December 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military…
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Grab Bag Adventures
Saturday, December 27, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into the unknown contents of a nature grab bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter to discover many unique resources at Village Creek State…
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, December 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover the stories behind the name of "Ben." What stories might…
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The Fish Name Game
Sunday, December 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Want to brush up on your fish ID skills? Join a park interpreter to play the Fish Name Game! We will learn what features can help you identify different fish, then put our new ID skills to the test.
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First Day Hike: Austell Trail Adventure
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The unique landscape of Village Creek State Park makes it the perfect place to find a sense of adventure in 2026. Join a park interpreter to explore the characteristic hogback ridges and stream…
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First Day Hike: Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Why does this trail have a name? Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover to the stories…
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First Day Hike: "Blue to the Rescue" Storybook Hike
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
What kind of stories will you create in 2026? Join a park interpreter for a reading of "Blue to the Rescue," a children's hiking story written by Wynne, Arkansas-native Amy Poindexter. During…
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Winter Birding Basics
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Winter is prime time for spotting migratory birds at Village Creek State Park! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birding, then put your skills to the test as we look for birds in and…
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The Storyteller's Bag
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Native American stories unlock the secrets of the natural world. Join a park interpreter to hear Native American stories and discover the secrets they tell us about life at Village Creek State Park.
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Echoing Footsteps Hike
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
As you walk the Military Road Trail, your footsteps echo those of the past, present and future. Meet a park interpreter to learn the stories, histories, and hardships of those who walked the Military…
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What's the Catch?
Saturday, January 03, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while uncovering the secret…
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Grab Bag Adventures
Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Are you brave enough to stick your hand into the unknown contents of a nature grab bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet a park interpreter to discover many unique resources at Village Creek State…
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Mammals of Village Creek
Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a bobcat? Meet a park interpreter to learn about many of the diverse mammal species that call Village Creek State Park home in this hands-on fur showcase.
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Why does this trail have a name? Join a park interpreter to hike the Big Ben Trail (0.5-mile, moderate difficulty), learn about Village Creek State Park's history, and discover the stories…
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