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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Moonlit over the Monument
Thursday, July 10, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Step onto one of the Monument Trails at Devil's Den State Park by the light of the full moon and see the forest in a whole new way. As the sun sets and shadows stretch, we’ll hike beneath the stars,…
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Rock Stars of the Monument: Geology of Devil's Den
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a geology focused hike along the monument trails. This two mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that…
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Star Party
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 8:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Discover the Wonders of the Night Sky! Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society at the pavilion for an
evening of stargazing. Bring your own telescope or binoculars or explore…
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Summer Stargazing
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 10 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Mount Magazine’s exceptionally dark skies make for exceptionally bright stars. Witness stunning light that has taken an unfathomably long journey to be enjoyed by you from Cameron Bluff…
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Star Party
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Discover the Wonders of the Night Sky! Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society at the pavilion for an
evening of stargazing. Bring your own telescope or binoculars or explore…
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Summer Stargazing
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 10 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Mount Magazine’s exceptionally dark skies make for exceptionally bright stars. Witness stunning light that has taken an unfathomably long journey to be enjoyed by you from Cameron Bluff…
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Star Party
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Discover the Wonders of the Night Sky! Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society at the pavilion for an
evening of stargazing. Bring your own telescope or binoculars or explore…
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Fall Star Party
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Discover astronomy with the Memphis Astronomical Society. This is a family-friendly event for all ages! The first part of the program will be inside to teach guests what is in the night sky.…
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Star Party
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Discover the Wonders of the Night Sky! Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society at the pavilion for an
evening of stargazing. Bring your own telescope or binoculars or explore…
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Women in the Woods
Join women empowering women in the outdoors. Lake Chicot State Park is hosting a space where you will make connections to the calm waters, scenic cypress trees, abundant wildlife,…
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Star Party
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Discover the Wonders of the Night Sky! Join park staff and the Northwest Arkansas Astronomical Society at the pavilion for an
evening of stargazing. Bring your own telescope or binoculars or explore…
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