Arkansas State Park Events

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Our interpretive guides routinely schedule fun, family-friendly adventures that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. We offer more than 15,000 activities each year, including outdoor recreation skills demonstrations and workshops, guided hikes, lake tours on park boats, birding walks, kayak tours, living history activities, nature games, bald eagle watches, spring wildflower walks, campfires, school field trips, and much more — there’s something going on all the time! Use the search filters to view specific parks, dates, or topics.

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Jul 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm

CCC Softball

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
This friendly game connects participants to the past at Petit Jean: Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who built this park in the 1930s played softball as a form of recreation while living and working here. Meet the park interpreters...
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Jul 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Evening Kayak Tour

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for an evening kayak tour on Lake Bailey. This is a special opportunity to go kayaking on the lake with a guide. Everyone is required to wear a life vest on this tour. Space and equipment are limited, so please sign up in...
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Jul 25
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Night Hike on the Seven Hollows Trail

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter for a special night-hiking experience along a short section of the Seven Hollows Trail. Please bring along a flashlight, water and wear sturdy shoes.
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Jul 26
9:00am - 10:00am

Pedal and Picnic Ride

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Join a park interpreter for a family-friendly bike ride along the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We’ll start at the CCC Hike and Bike trailhead at the old visitor center, ride to Mather Lodge with a stop at the Lower Cedar Creek Canyon overlook, then...
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Jul 26
11:00am - 11:30am

Legends of Petit Jean

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Petit Jean is a strange mountain with many natural wonders, but that isn’t all that is fascinating. Meet a park interpreter to discover some stories surrounding the naming of this mountain during the early days of exploration.
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Jul 26
1:00pm - 1:45pm

"Becoming A Wildlife Watcher" Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
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Jul 26
3:00pm - 3:30pm

"Meet a Tree" Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
What would Petit Jean State Park be like without our trees? Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a short hike to get to know the trees of the park and how they shape the land. This program lasts about 30 minutes.
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Jul 26
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rock Climbing Beta Blast

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Struggling to figure out that one move or get your foot to stick on that tiny foothold? You might need the “Beta,” or the specific body positioning, sequence of moves, and techniques needed to get to the top of your climb. Join a park interpreter...
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Jul 26
8:00pm - 8:45pm

Owl Prowl Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Seven Hollows trailhead to discover the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for a visit. Please bring a flashlight...
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Jul 27
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rock Climbing Basics

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Are you interested in rock climbing or rappelling on the beautiful Hartshorne sandstone cliffs of Petit Jean Mountain but unsure of how to get started? Join a park interpreter in the CCC room at Mather Lodge to learn how to get started on your...
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Jul 27
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Rock House Cave Hike

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the Rock House Cave trailhead to hike to the park's archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is 1/4-mile...
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Jul 27
8:30pm - 9:15pm

Night Hike at the Reservoir

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking lot for a special night-hiking experience around the Reservoir and the CCC Hike and Bike Trail. We will look for some of the nocturnal creatures that call Petit Jean Mountain home. Please bring along a...
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Jul 28
9:00am - 10:00am

Birding 101 Walk

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
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Jul 28
11:00am - 12:00pm

Rock Climbing Beta Blast

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
Struggling to figure out that one move or get your foot to stick on that tiny foothold? You might need the “Beta,” or the specific body positioning, sequence of moves, and techniques needed to get to the top of your climb. Join a park interpreter...
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Jul 28
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Five Essential Knots

Petit Jean State Park, 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110 United States
The art of tying knots is an essential skill to enhance your camping, climbing and outdoor experiences. So often though, knots can feel overcomplicated and confusing. Join a park interpreter in the CCC room at Mather Lodge to learn five simple knots...
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