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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Camp Ouachita Historic Tour
Sunday, November 30, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the rich history of Lake Sylvia and Camp Ouachita. Glimpse into the past by touring the old Girl Scouts cabins. Look into the future while exploring our newly…
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Boy Scout Trail Adventure
Sunday, November 30, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to one of the most scenic and hidden overlooks in the park. Along the way we will explore a rock glade, identify different plants, and admire the beauty of Cedar…
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Ceremonial Site Tour
Sunday, November 30, 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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Cotton Ginning Demonstration
Sunday, November 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
How many of us have heard of the cotton gin? You might even know the name of the man credited with inventing the machine. But do you actually know
what a cotton gin does and how it works? Join…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Sunday, November 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…
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Hike Along the Rim Trail
Friday, December 05, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to set off on a section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail known as the Rim Trail. The walk offers scenic views of Cedar Creek’s lower canyon, as well as woodland…
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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, December 05, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…
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Hibernation Station
Friday, December 05, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Learn about hibernation, an interesting phenomenon that mammals go through during the winter months. Discover what this yearly routine means for animals and how it helps them survive harsh winters.…
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Animal Tracks - Snow Track Ornaments
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Enjoy the holiday season with a fun craft while learning how to track animals in the wintertime! Learn about the animals that are active in the winter and how to trace them. Then create an animal…
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Christmas Open House
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas
season on top of beautiful Petit Jean Mountain. There will be live holiday music, crafts available for the whole family
to make in…
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Rock House Cave Hike
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…
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Knots and Navigation
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. Then join in to find a hidden spot using your navigation abilities. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Mini Wreath Craft
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn about Lake Sylvia's evergreen trees as you enjoy creating a mini wreath ornament! We will discuss evergreen varieties, habitat, needles and how they can be used for winter crafts. Then, we will…
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All about Deer
Friday, December 12, 2025
In this program you will learn all about the amazing mammal, deer! Discover their diet, habitat, behaviors, and how they survive harsh winters as non-hibernators. Explore deer pelts, antlers, and…
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Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Friday, December 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 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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Legends of Petit Jean
Friday, December 12, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Petit Jean, a strange and fascinating mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this…
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Legacy of Mather Lodge
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.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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Rock House Cave Hike
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This…
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Wood Ornament Decorating
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to decorate a winter-themed wooden ornament! Using the beauty of Lake Sylvia's wildlife as inspiration, you will paint a winter scene on a wooden ornament. Get in the spirit as…
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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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