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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Diamond Mining 101
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.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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Micro Hike
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Have you ever imagined the world from the perspective of a bug? Join a park interpreter as we slow down and observe the smaller elements in the landscape – you never know what you might find! This…
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Crafty Tracks
Sunday, November 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to create your own animal track soap! We'll discuss different tracks you may find in the park and how to identify them. All supplies provided. No registration required.
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Christmas Open House
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
DeGray Lake Resort State Park invites you
to celebrate the holiday season in the comfort of the park's beautiful lodge. Come
in from the cold to make a nature-themed craft or tree ornament while…
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“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and
be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of
candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…
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Annual Eagles Et Cetera Festival
Friday, January 23, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
Join us for the annual Eagles Et
Cetera Festival, the longest-running eagle awareness event in Arkansas, which
has taken place for over four decades. Celebrate the remarkable
conservation story of our…
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