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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Archeological Excavation: Guided Walking Tour
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Discovery Hour at Jacksonport
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join the fun every Thursday at Jacksonport State Park! Park interpreters will help you explore and understand the history and nature of Jacksonport State Park through action-packed games, crafts,…
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Dream Weavers
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Like us, American Indians from this area might have wanted protection from bad dreams. Join the park interpreter to learn the stories of the old ways and weave a dream catcher to help with your own…
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Archeological Excavation: Mock Dig
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! While you’re here to see the actual archeological excavation,…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Tram Tour
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Dream Weavers
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Like us, American Indians from this area might have wanted protection from bad dreams. Join the park interpreter to learn the stories of the old ways and weave a dream catcher to help with your own…
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Story and Craft: Turtles
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for story and craft hour while school is out for summer! Come and enjoy hearing Native American stories of Turtle and make a crafty…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Walking Tour
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Pollinators and their ‘Buds’
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to learn about the
wildflowers and pollinators of Woolly Hollow State Park, then create a paper flower souvenir. This program is fun for the whole family and…
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How's It Growing?
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
How is a plant like a person? The answer might surprise you. We have more in common than you might think. Join park staff to learn the ways that all the parts of a plant work together to help it…
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The Sound of Silence
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
A silent walk on the trail reveals a world full of
music. Get your ears ready and join the park
interpreter on the 1-mile Boundary Trail to
see how the music of the woods changes along
Crowley's…
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Archeological Excavation: Guided Tram Tour
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you’re invited! This is one of the largest and most impressive archeological…
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Gold Creek Hike
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Gold Creek trailhead for a 1/5th-mile
hike to become acquainted with some of the birds, trees, and wildflowers that
live in Woolly Hollow State Park. Wear sturdy shoes…
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Where the Trees Lead Us
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Discover how trees at Lake Frierson State Park can help you find your way and explore the forest's hidden connections to life, light, and direction.
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Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter to learn about common animal adaptations and how they are used. Stick…
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Big Ben Trail Guided Hike
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. This is a 0.5-mile…
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Sunset on the Lake
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to connect with the world around you and enjoy a beautiful sunset over Lake Bennet. This program is great for making memories with family and friends.
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Frog Calls
Friday, June 13, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Do you ever listen to the frogs call? We have 25 species of frogs and toads in Arkansas and we have 11 at Lake Poinsett State Park! Join a park interpreter and learn how to call for frogs and how to…
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Mountain Fishin' Derby at Petit Jean State Park
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 1 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…
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Huckleberry Nature Hike
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike that loops around Lake Bennet. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last about two hours. Make
sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring…
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