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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Light My Fire: DIY Firestarter
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Discover various ways to make a firestarter with a park interpreter and create one to take with you for your evening campfire.
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Light It Up
Saturday, September 20, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The power of the Arkansas River lights up your world and life in the river valley every day. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how the Arkansas River…
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Tails on Monument Trails
Sunday, September 21, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Bring along your leashed pup and enjoy a peaceful hike with a park interpreter through the scenic Monument Trail area. This moderate 1-mile walk offers lovely views and a chance to connect with…
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Astronomy Night with Sugar Creek Astronomical Society
Saturday, September 27, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
We will
begin with an indoor program on beginning astrophotography presented by David
Cater. He will also discuss the process of using Photoshop and stacking to
create a photograph that you can be…
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Sensory Sunday
Sunday, September 28, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Plantation Agriculture Museum is committed to creating an inclusive and educational experience for all visitors, including those with autism and other sensory sensitivities, for whom a typical trip to…
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The Forest Glows
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Step into the hidden world of Devil’s Den State Park after dark with a park interpreter on a 1-mile guided UV discovery hike. Using special blacklight flashlights, we’ll uncover glowing fungi,…
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Star Songs
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Enjoy some original guitar songs inspired by the stars that light up Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful dark skies as you relax on the lodge terrace!
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Star Songs
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Enjoy some original guitar songs inspired by the stars that light up Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful dark skies as you relax on the lodge terrace!
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Light It Up
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The power of the Arkansas River lights up your world and life in the river valley every day. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how the Arkansas River…
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Sensory Sunday
Sunday, December 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Plantation Agriculture Museum is committed to creating an inclusive and educational experience for all visitors, including those with autism and other sensory sensitivities, for whom a typical trip to…
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