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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Aliens Among Us: Spiders
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Spiders are so different from us that sometimes they seem almost alien. Join the park interpreter to learn more about these weird creatures and how being different helps them survive.
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Naturally Nocturnal
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Although the dark may seem kind of scary to some people, there are many animals that depend on the cover of night for survival. Learn how the animals of Logoly State Park use their senses to get…
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Wild Wednesdays: Nature Journals
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Discover nature at Logoly State Park in a new way through nature journals. Join the park interpreter to find out how to start your own nature journal, make a small journal to take home, and add your…
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Become a Community Scientist
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Logoly State Park is home to a wide variety of fascinating plants and animals. Not only is it fun to see them in the park, but these observations represent valuable data that can be used by…
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Meet a Snake
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This is your chance to meet a live snake. Join the park interpreter to learn more about the park's most misunderstood creatures and why they call this place home.
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Skull Detective
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Logoly State Park is home to many animals. One way we learn about these animals is by looking at the skulls. Join the park interpreter to uncover the mystery of the skulls.
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Beautiful Butterflies
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
How does a caterpillar become the beautiful butterfly that you see flying in the park? Join the park interpreter to discover the answer and make a craft to take home.
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Wild Wednesdays: Outdoor Photography
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Photography is a great way to explore the outdoors at Logoly State Park. Join the park interpreter to learn the tips and tricks of getting good nature pictures and find out the difference between…
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History through the Shadows Hike
Saturday, August 02, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Spend an evening wandering through the shadows and pondering
history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk allows
visitors to reflect on the past, as the intricacies of history,…
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Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is the perfect location to view the Perseid Meteor Shower. Meet a park interpreter at 8:30 p.m. to learn what causes meteor showers and for viewing tips. Join at 8:45 p.m.…
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Music in the Park
Saturday, August 16, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Enjoy an evening on the lawn of the 1874 Courthouse listening to live music from the past to the present. Bring your own lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, activities will be…
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Trial by Jury Dinner
Saturday, August 30, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Have you ever
wondered what it was like to sit in a courtroom over 150 years ago? Now’s your
chance! Join us for a unique re-enactment of a Washington, Arkansas, court
case from 1856: Illness
and…
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Great Arkansas Clean Up 2025
Saturday, September 06, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Great Arkansas Cleanup is a state-wide volunteer event sponsored by Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Volunteers are invited to help clean up roadways, shorelines, trails, and the lake. Meet at the nature…
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All about Seeds
Saturday, September 06, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Take a deep look at the importance of how to harvest and
store seeds properly. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn
harvesting, drying, and storage techniques to preserve their seeds for…
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Logoly State Park Fall Bioblitz
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Logoly State Park is home to a wide variety of fascinating plants and animals. Not only is it fun to see these things in the park, but you can also help park staff by being a community scientist and…
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Junior Apprentice Day at the James Black Blacksmith Shop
Saturday, September 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park
blacksmiths and the Four State Iron Munchers blacksmithing club for our Junior Apprentice Day at Historic Washington State Park! Participants of all
ages will be able to work with and…
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Frontier Days for Homeschools
Friday, September 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Today our interpretive staff will provide a special
experience for homeschool groups. Students will experience Frontier Days
as the 19th century pioneers would have experienced it. Programming will
be…
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Frontier Days
Friday, September 19, 2025 - Saturday, September 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn about the early settlement of the area in the 1820s
and 1830s and hear about the beginning of the town of Washington. Take a tour
of town and discover what some of the early settlers here…
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Hunter Education
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | Sunday, September 21, 2025
In order to purchase a hunting license in Arkansas anyone who was born after December 31, 1968, must complete Hunter Education. This is a 10-hour course that will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on…
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Dances of the Past Workshop
Saturday, September 20, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Dance experience is not required for this fun evening of dance and fellowship! Join the staff of Historic Washington State Park for an exciting class that will leave you with unforgettable…
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