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.
Monday, August 20, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Matt at the Mather Lodge CCC room to see if there are any plants and animals located in Petit Jean State Park that are rare or are in decline. While you are there, you will also…
Monday, August 20, 2018
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Matt to reconstruct what life was for American Indians who lived near the Petit Jean plateau 1,000 years ago. Were they so very different than we are today? Meet at the Rock…
Friday, August 24, 2018
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Ross to enjoy one of the most scenic views on the mountain. We will talk a little about the resources we have here at Petit Jean and some ways we can help to preserve them.
Friday, August 24, 2018
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meet Park Interpreter BT 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…
Saturday, August 25, 2018
/ 7 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter BT for a fascinating 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 the whole family.…
Saturday, August 25, 2018
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
While many of us don't view them as food, some insects are considered part of a healthy diet all over the world! Come to the Mather Lodge breezeway to meet Park Interpreter Sam and learn about some of…
Sunday, August 26, 2018
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Sam to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art. This hike is ¼-mile long, so please wear sturdy shoes and bring along…
Sunday, August 26, 2018
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Sam in the historic CCC Room at Mather Lodge to guess which mammal the furs and skulls belong to. You will also discover some interesting features about these animals who…
Sunday, August 26, 2018
/ 7:15 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Ross to take a short stroll to the Civilian Conservation Corps Overlook where you can watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for…
Monday, August 27, 2018
/ 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Matt at the amphitheater to discover the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park their home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a…
Monday, August 27, 2018
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Sam at the parking lot in front of the boathouse for a stroll through the picnic area. As we walk through and learn about some of the history of Arkansas’s first state…
Monday, August 27, 2018
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Sam at the amphitheater to see how quickly you can guess the identity of some mysterious natural objects, which you might be lucky enough to encounter when you explore Petit Jean…
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
There are lots of animals at Petit Jean State Park that live in our trees. Who are they and why are they important to us? Join Park Interpreter Sam and find out who uses our trees and for what. This…
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Sam at the historic CCC Room at Mather Lodge 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.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
In 1923, Petit Jean became the first state park in Arkansas thanks to the efforts of Dr. T.W. Hardison. In 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laid the foundation for the park as we know it…
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join Park Interpreter Sam at the Bear Cave parking lot for an interesting walk amongst the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy ½-mile hike…
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Matt at the Cedar Falls Overlook parking area for this easy, handicap accessible, ¼-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State…
Thursday, August 30, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
In 1923, Petit Jean became the first state park in Arkansas thanks to the efforts of Dr. T.W. Hardison. In 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laid the foundation for the park as we know it…
Friday, August 31, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
In 1923, Petit Jean became the first state park in Arkansas thanks to the efforts of Dr. T.W. Hardison. In 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laid the foundation for the park as we know it…
Saturday, September 01, 2018
/ 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
In 1923, Petit Jean became the first state park in Arkansas thanks to the efforts of Dr. T.W. Hardison. In 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laid the foundation for the park as we know it…