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Spider Hider
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
What has eight legs and eats bugs? Discover some of the fascinating things spiders do. Learn how they make their homes, find food, and even which ones are dangerous to us. Join a park interpreter in…
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Soaring Scavengers
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
It is not uncommon to catch a glimpse of the undertakers of Petit Jean State Park soaring over our cliffs. Join a park interpreter to investigate the life and habits of a vulture and see if we can…
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Mountain Songs at the Amphitheater
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Arkansas, as well as a few original guitar songs that highlight some of the wonderful natural and cultural resources you might…
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Trek or Treat Scavenger Hunt
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Lace up your hiking shoes and join a park interpreter for a 1-mile trek along the Lover's Leap Trail. Along the way, we'll search for mystery items hidden in the woods, and maybe a few treats, too!…
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Sunset Kayak Cruise
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
What better way to end the day than kayaking Lake Dunn at sunset? Join a park interpreter for a peaceful paddle tour around Lake Dunn where we will search for wildlife and discover who calls Village…
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White Gold: Cotton in Jackson County
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Step into the past of Jackson County and discover the economic power of King Cotton. This white gold was the economic backbone of the south during the 19th century and allowed the people of Jackson…
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All Mallow's Eve
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Get ready for a thrilling evening around the campfire! Enjoy the night of All Hallows' Eve with delicious mallows, candy and hot chocolate. Bring a blanket, a chair and your courage while you listen…
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Petit Jean Trick or Treating
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Meet the park interpreters with your favorite Halloween costume on to trick or treat around Camp Area A. We will walk around the camp area and visit campsites that are ready to welcome some…
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Campfire Trivia and S'mores
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Ready to test your state park knowledge and enjoy campfire s'mores? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a night of trivia and s'mores. Bring your brain and your appetite for this exciting…
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Campfire Trivia and Stories
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for an
evening of Petit Jean State Park trivia. While we enjoy the mountain air, we will be sharing
some legends of the mountain and a good old-fashioned…
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Night Hike: Nocturnal Powers
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
The night is dark and full of wonder. Join a park interpreter for a nighttime hike on the Big Ben Trail and discover the amazing creatures that come out in the night. The Big Ben Trail is a moderately…
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The Moth Stop
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
When the sun sets, Mount Magazine State Park comes alive with fluttering wings! Join a park interpreter at a glowing moth cloth to meet the hidden pollinators of the night and discover their…
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Ghost Stories & S’mores
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Embrace the enchantment of the spooky season with a captivating evening of ghostly tales and local lore around a cozy campfire (burn ban dependent), led by a park interpreter. As the night deepens,…
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Night Owl Prowl
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
"Who" wants to join a park interpreter on a quest to talk with our nighttime buddy, the owl? Meet at the amphitheater to learn a few quick interesting points about our feathered friends. Then take a…
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Campfire Chat at Woolly Hollow
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to enjoy s'mores and learn campfire basics including safety. This program offers a great opportunity to meet and spend time with other campers while learning how to be…
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The Pioneer Cemetery: Echoes of the Departed
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on All Hallows' Eve for a spooky evening walk amongst the headstones of the Pioneer Cemetery. In the stillness of night, we'll uncover tales of early settlers; some rooted in…
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Cameron Bluff Stroll
Friday, October 31, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s…
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Herb Workshop
Saturday, November 01, 2025
/ 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Learn how to make herb bundles from scratch. We are using fresh and dried herbs from the museum garden. Food allergens may be present. This is a come-and-go program.
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