December is a wonderful time to connect with your community in Arkansas state parks. We have interpretative programs and events on tap all month to celebrate the holidays and Arkansas' rich history. It's also a great time to go on eagle tours and see other wintering wildlife that call our state parks home in the winter. As always, you can go on nature hikes, mountain bike, rock climb, paddle, dig for finders keepers diamonds, book a winter getaway, see artifacts at one of our museums, and immerse yourself in Arkansas history at one of our history state parks. Come see us!
Here are some highlights to check out:
- Battle of Prairie Grove Reenactment at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
- Christmas Toy Ride at Village Creek State Park
- 31st Annual Christmas and Candlelight at Historic Washington State Park
- Holiday Open House at Logoly State Park
- Christmas Open House at Petit Jean State Park
- Holiday Light Extravaganza at Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
- Holiday Hoopla at Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
- 3-D Pen Christmas Ornaments at Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
- 31st Annual Christmas and Candlelight at Historic Washington State Park
- Holiday Open House at Arkansas Post Museum
- Holiday Open House at Powhatan Historic State Park
- Christmas Open House at Mount Magazine State Park
- Holiday Ornaments at Parkin Archeological State Park
- Christmas Open House at Mississippi River State Park
- Holiday Hayride at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
- Making Clay Christmas Ornaments for Kids at Jacksonport State Park
- Christmas Bird Count at Village Creek State Park
- Christmas Bird Count at Lake Ouachita State Park
- Hands-On Candle Making Workshop at Historic Washington State Park
- Christmas in Davidsonville at Davidsonville Historic Park
- Victorian Style Christmas Ornament Workshop at Jacksonport State Park
- Holiday Open House at Plantation Agriculture Museum
- Caroling in the Forest at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
- Christmas in the Park at Queen Wilhelmina State Park
- Audubon Christmas Bird Count at Mississippi River State Park
- Holiday Open House at Devil’s Den State Park
- Christmas Open House & Seasonal Music & Sing Along at Lake Fort Smith State Park
- Winter Solstice Celebration at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
- Holiday Hayride at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Monika Rued
Monika Rued is the previous Public Information Officer for Arkansas State Parks. She, her son, Pierce, husband Fitz, and two rescue dogs love the outdoors and taking advantage of our incredible state parks. Monika is passionate about sharing everything Arkansas has to offer, her family, making a difference for families in need, enjoying incredible local fare, rock climbing, and as a ginger is always on the quest for the best sunscreens and moisturizers.
