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Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Nature Jeopardy
Saturday, March 07, 2026
/ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat!” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter…
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Nighttime Critters Night Hike
Friday, March 13, 2026
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Most of the critters living at Lake Poinsett State Park are nocturnal and only come out at night. Join a park interpreter to discuss these nighttime critter calls, behaviors, and how to spot them…
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Picture Perfect
Saturday, March 14, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The protections of Village Creek State Park give us endless opportunities for picture perfect memories. Even though we can’t take pieces of the park home with us, a picture lasts forever! Meet a park…
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Pearling and Shelling on the White River
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of…
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Guess That Critter!
Thursday, March 19, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
How much do you know, or think you know, about the critters that make Jacksonport State Park their home? From mammals to birds to reptiles, this is a chance to hone your cognitive skills with other…
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Nature Jeopardy
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Here is a chance for you and your family to be in the “hot seat!” Bring your whole family to this fun game and challenge your brain on every aspect of the nature of Arkansas. Meet a park interpreter…
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Pollinators and their 'Buds'
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn about the wildflowers and pollinators of Village Creek State Park, then create a take-home paper flower memento. This program is fun for the whole family.
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Backyard Bass
Sunday, March 22, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Backyard Bass is the perfect game for beginning anglers of all ages. Join a park interpreter to learn more about fishing and practicing your casting skills while staying high and dry in this fun game!…
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Our "Boxy" Friends
Sunday, March 22, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Do you know who your friends are that live in a “box," it is box turtles! Join a park interpreter to learn more about our “boxy” friends, and what to do if you come across one.
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Go Outside and Play!
Sunday, March 22, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Ball and cup, buzz saw, graces, and rolling hoops are just some of the toys that were used by pioneer children. Try your hand with these toys and learn about the life of a pioneer child. Even…
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Backyard Bass
Monday, March 23, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter at the beach and learn how to cast and make sure your catch is ethical and legal with this fun, land-based activity. Backyard Bass is a great interactive game to practice your…
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Campfire Cooking
Friday, March 27, 2026
/ 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to make dinner over a fire? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of building a cooking fire and make your own foil packet dinner to enjoy! There will be dairy-free,…
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Birding Hike
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered flyers. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we identify them. Bring water and binoculars if you have…
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Calling all Pest Control - Brown Bats
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Do you like mosquitoes? Of course you don’t! Join a park interpreter to learn about one of natures pest controllers, the brown bat.
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Territorial Arkansas Living History School Day
Friday, May 01, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Trade the school books for hands-on-history at
Davidsonville Historic State Park as we celebrate 200 years since the construction of the oldest courthouse in Arkansas. Teachers, bring your class and…
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