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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Sunset Stroll
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to take a short stroll to the CCC Overlook where you can watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to…
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Frog Calls
Friday, October 24, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Do you hear the frogs call? Have you ever seen a frog call? Join a park interpreter to listen to the frogs and discover what kinds of frogs are at Cane Creek State Park. Bring insect repellent and…
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Herb Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Learn how to make herb bundles from scratch. We are using fresh and dried herbs from the museum garden. Food allergens may be present. This is a come-and-go program.
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Fall Foliage Hike
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a guided 3-mile hike on the Coachwhip Trail to explore and admire the fall foliage! The hike will emphasize both the science of leaf color change and the ecological…
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Pedal Paddle Tour
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Here is your chance to immerse yourself into the natural landscape and discover the rich heritage of the Delta region on a guided bike and kayak tour led by a park interpreter. We will meet at the…
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Fall Foliage Hike along the Rim
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead for a special fall foliage hike on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers…
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Build-A-Bat House Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
While more
and more bat habitat disappears every year in Arkansas, we can provide the
perfect roosting spot for many of our mosquito-eating friends. Join the park interpreter to learn what you need to…
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Bats of Arkansas
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
What's that flying in the evening sky? Is it a bird? Is it a bug? No, it's a bat! Did you know that bats are an ancient species going back an approximately 50-60 million years. Today, there are over…
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Great Arkansas Cleanup
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Let’s take action against littering by cleaning one of your Arkansas State Parks. The Plum Bayou Mounds site has been used by mankind for over 1,300 years. Over that time period this land has seen a…
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What in the World Are Webworms?
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Ever hear of fall webworms? What about a giant mess of webs high up in a tree? I bet you've seen them! Join a park interpreter to learn more about these commonly spotted webs and the creatures that…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’ most treasured landmarks.
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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Witches' Brew
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
What would a witch or warlock put in their caldron from Pinnacle Mountain State Park to make a batch of witches' brew? Learn about local spooky plants and fungi with a park interpreter such as…
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Eco-Artistry: Wooden Coasters
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Enjoy the scenic beauty at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area while creating a craft! At this program, you will paint your own wooden coaster made from materials found at the park. This program may be held…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-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…
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Trick or Treat: Arkansas Chocolate Tarantula
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The Arkansas chocolate tarantula is the only native tarantula species in the state. As Halloween approaches, sightings of these spiders could be on the rise as males of this species migrate! Join a…
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Ghost Roast
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Come to Cane Creek State Park for an event so fun it's
scary! A night of fun awaits as you trick-or-treat in the campground! There
will be parking for the event at the boat ramp and a walk up through…
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Petit Jean Campfire Legends
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Petit Jean State Park is located on mountain of legends, and it is our delight to share them with you. Gather around the campfire with a park interpreter to take in the evening ambience and a little…
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Woolly Holloween
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Grab your costume and join our park staff to enjoy a fun night of games and competitions in celebration of Halloween! All games will be held at the pavilion and followed by campground…
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Ghost Roast Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Ghost Roasters are invited to find the park interpreter in the campgrounds. During the last hour of our trick-or-treating event, she will be demonstrating how to prepare some epic Dutch oven s'mores…
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