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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
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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Star Songs
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Enjoy some original guitar songs inspired by the stars that light up Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful dark skies as you relax on the lodge terrace!
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Hawktober Hawk Watch
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could
potentially view broad-winged…
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All Tied Up!
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
By learning basic knot tying skills, you can learn to set up your campsite quickly and efficiently. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn to tie a few…
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Mysterious Forest Objects Tabletop
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Look at some mysterious objects found in
the forest around Hobbs, see if you can identify them, then learn more about
them. A 15-minute program begins every half hour. Come and go as you
please.
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Nature Journals
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Ever wish you had a picture of something you saw but didn't have a camera? Nature journals are a sure way to have that picture and never have to get a picture printed. Join a park interpreter in the…
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Light It Up
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The power of the Arkansas River lights up your world and life in the river valley every day. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how the Arkansas River…
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Hawktober Hawk Watch
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could
potentially view broad-winged…
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Mountain Songs on the Lodge Terrace
Sunday, October 26, 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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Music to Your Ears: A Ukulele Highpoint Hike
Monday, October 27, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…
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What's for Lunch
Tuesday, October 28, 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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Slithering Snakes
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Discover how to tell the difference between a venomous and non-venomous snake. Then don't miss out on the chance to meet some of our snake residents here at Lake Dardanelle State Park.
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Afternoon Kayak Tour
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and spend the afternoon exploring beautiful Beaver Lake while learning the basics of kayaking. Meet at the visitor center and then caravan
to the launch site. All equipment is…
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Nature Encounters
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room for this program designed to give visitors the chance to…
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Burn Smart, Leave No Mark
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Campfires can warm the night and cook our meals, but they can also scar the land for years. Join a park interpreter for a guided activity about how to enjoy fire sustainably and responsibly. From…
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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
/ 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is…
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Pioneer Play
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center, you will discover what pioneer kids did to pass the time while the exploration and progress of their parents forged the…
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Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along…
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Color Walk
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The great outdoors is filled with many colorful things. Thanks to Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats, you can discover just how bright and colorful the world around you is. Join a park interpreter at…
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Finding Footprints Bingo
Thursday, October 30, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Ever wonder who’s wandering through the woods when you’re not looking? Join a park interpreter to learn about Mount Magazine State Park’s wildlife by identifying their tracks and uncovering their…
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