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.
Thursday, June 08, 2023
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Jake to play a fun, family-friendly game of Petit Jean Animal Bingo. As we play, we will learn more about the animals found at Petit Jean State Park.
Thursday, June 08, 2023
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 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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Saturday, June 10, 2023
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The 2023 Mountain Fishin' Derby is here for Arkansas's free fishing weekend! Join park staff alongside Lake Bailey near the Boathouse to register your child and fish the morning…
Saturday, June 10, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - Saturday, June 17, 2023
This annual Antique Car show is co-hosted by the Mid-American Old Time Automobile Association and the Museum of Automobiles on Petit Jean Mountain. Classic and vintage vehicles from all over…
Saturday, June 17, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
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Saturday, June 24, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
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Saturday, June 24, 2023
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join park staff for a Centennial Day of Service at the place where the Arkansas State Park System all began. For 100 years Petit Jean State Park has relied upon volunteers to help the park…
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Saturday, July 01, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
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Tuesday, July 04, 2023
/ 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…
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Saturday, July 08, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
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Saturday, July 15, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
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Saturday, July 22, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
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Saturday, July 22, 2023
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join park staff for a Centennial Day of Service at the place where the Arkansas State Park System all began. For 100 years Petit Jean State Park has relied upon volunteers to help the park…
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Saturday, July 29, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
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Saturday, August 05, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
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Saturday, August 12, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
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Saturday, August 19, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
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Saturday, August 26, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
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Saturday, September 02, 2023
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
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