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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Town in Conflict School Day
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Participate in "Town in Conflict" at Historic Washington State Park with your school group. Turn
back the clock to the years of the war and see a town engulfed in a war that
put brother against…
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Diamond Mining 101
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter in the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tricks of the trade at this demonstration of diamond searching methods!
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Autumn Arboretum Trail Stroll
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to take a relaxing autumn stroll on the Arboretum Trail. We will talk about the trees and other plants that paint the unique landscape of Village…
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Arkansas Wildlife Wardrobes
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Not every costume at Halloween is man-made! Drop by the Hearth Room to explore the real-life coats and coverings of Arkansas mammals. From soft furs to tough hides, you'll see what local creatures…
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Sunset Kayak Cruise
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
What better way to end the day than kayaking Lake Dunn at sunset? Join a park interpreter for a peaceful paddle tour around Lake Dunn where we will search for wildlife and discover who calls Village…
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Trek or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Lace up your hiking shoes and join a park interpreter for a 1-mile trek along the Lover's Leap Trail. Along the way, we'll search for mystery items hidden in the woods, and maybe a few treats, too!…
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Campfire Trivia and S'mores
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Ready to test your state park knowledge and enjoy campfire s'mores? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a night of trivia and s'mores. Bring your brain and your appetite for this exciting…
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Ghost Stories & S’mores
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Embrace the enchantment of the spooky season with a captivating evening of ghostly tales and local lore around a cozy campfire (burn ban dependent), led by a park interpreter. As the night deepens,…
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Night Owl Prowl
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
"Who" wants to join a park interpreter on a quest to talk with our nighttime buddy, the owl? Meet at the amphitheater to learn a few quick interesting points about our feathered friends. Then take a…
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The Pioneer Cemetery: Echoes of the Departed
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on All Hallows' Eve for a spooky evening walk amongst the headstones of the Pioneer Cemetery. In the stillness of night, we'll uncover tales of early settlers; some rooted in…
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Lake Greeson Shoreline Cleanup
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join us at Daisy State Park for the Lake Greeson Shoreline Cleanup! This year we will work to clean up the shoreline around the park and day use areas. Gloves, trash bags, safety vests, and lunch will…
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Discovery Hike
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down the Pale Wood Trail where we will discover what nature has in store. Feel free to bring binoculars, field guides, and your nature questions! Closed-toe…
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Ancient Jewelry
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join the park interpreter and discover different types of jewelry the Mississippians wore, where the raw material came from, and methods used to make jewelry. Make your own animal bone…
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Creepy, Crawly, Crafty
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Spiders are master builders, spinning intricate webs with incredible skill. Join a park interpreter in the Hearth Room to learn more about these eight-legged architects, then create a web of your own…
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Daisy Days Festival: Dutch Oven Apple Cider
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join us for the Daisy Days Fall Festival! Enjoy a tasty, spiced apple cider, hot and fresh from an authentic Dutch oven. In this program, we will demonstrate how to clean, care, and cook in a Dutch…
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Ancient Jewelry
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the park interpreter and discover different types of jewelry the Mississippians wore, where the raw material came from, and methods used to make jewelry. Make your own animal bone…
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Mammal Furs
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mammals are found all over Arkansas and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Join a park interpreter to learn about some of these unique creatures and the roles they play in our world.
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Fall Foliage Lake Tour
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Splashes of red, orange, yellow, and green cover the Ouachita mountainsides in the fall. Enjoy them from our covered tour boat on a cool, crisp day! Seating is limited, so make sure to make…
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Mr. Whitney’s Cotton Gin
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cotton plants grow fluffy white bolls, but you can’t just pick them and turn them into cloth. Join a park interpreter to learn how one important machine built an entire industry in the past…
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