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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Explore the Ridge!
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
How did this big hill get out here in the middle of the Delta anyways? Answer this question and more as you join the park interpreter for a time-traveling adventure on Crowley's Ridge. We will be…
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Mountain Songs on the Lodge Terrace
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy the beautiful view of Blue Mountain and Blue Mountain Lake, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources…
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Highpoint Hike
Monday, July 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Reaching the highpoint provides more than just bragging rights- it provides a sense of home and habitat! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate…
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What's for Lunch
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Birding from Shepherd Springs Road
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Sometimes the best birding comes from pulling over on the side of the road in an area of prime habitat. Join a park interpreter for a carpool road trip down Shepherd Springs Road to bird from the…
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Let's Go Birding!
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lake Fort Smith State Park is home to many kinds of birds from vultures to warblers. Meet Park Interpreter Mystina to go on a birding stroll to look for the many birds in the park. Binoculars are…
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Nature Bingo
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Mystina to play a fun game of nature bingo. As we play, we will discover more about the natural things found at Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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Discovery Hour at Jacksonport
Thursday, July 31, 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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Lake Fort Smith Furbearers
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever felt the fur of a fox? How about a bobcat? Join Park Interpreter Mystina to touch some real furs and discover the furry mammals of Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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Story and Craft: Clay Gorgets
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for a summer story and craft hour during school summer break. Join us for the last of the season as we make clay necklace gorgets that…
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Opossums are Awesome
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Did you know opossums don't carry rabies? Join Park Interpreter Mystina to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters.
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What's for Lunch
Saturday, August 02, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Women in the Woods: Cache Crawl
Sunday, August 03, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Get in the park van ladies, we’re going treasure hunting! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of geocaching and then embark on a multi-park adventure to find the hidden caches at Lake Frierson…
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What's for Lunch
Tuesday, August 05, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Victorian Band Boxes
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a bandbox Workshop on
Saturday, August 9, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join
park staff and learn the Victorian art of making a decorative hat box, glasses
case, or tea…
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What's for Lunch
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Perseids Meteor Shower
Monday, August 11, 2025
/ 11:45 p.m. - 1 a.m.
A few times a year, meteor showers grace our night skies with spectacular light shows. Stargaze with a park interpreter as you watch for meteors from the Perseids Meteor Shower, which peaks tonight…
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What's for Lunch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…
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Spinning and Lace Making Demonstration
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
In this special showcase, local spinners will share how they craft fibers into yarn and lacemakers will exhibit the creation of handmade laces. They welcome all interested visitors to join them for an…
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