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's 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 on Dec. 1
- Christmas Toy Ride at Village Creek State Park on Dec. 1
- 31st Annual Christmas and Candlelight at Historic Washington State Park on Dec. 1
- Holiday Open House at Logoly State Park on Dec. 1
- Christmas Open House at Petit Jean State Park on Dec. 1
- Holiday Light Extravaganza at Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources (Several dates in Dec.)
- Holiday Hoopla at Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources on Dec. 7 & 8
- 3-D Pen Christmas Ornaments at Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources on Dec. 8
- 31st Annual Christmas and Candlelight at Historic Washington State Park on Dec. 1
- Holiday Open House at Arkansas Post Museum on Dec. 8
- Holiday Open House at Powhatan Historic State Park on Dec. 8
- Christmas Open House at Mount Magazine State Park on Dec. 8
- Holiday Ornaments at Parkin Archeological State Park on Dec. 8
- Christmas Open House at Mississippi River State Park on Dec. 8
- Holiday Hayride at Pinnacle Mountain State Park on Dec. 8
- Making Clay Christmas Ornaments for Kids at Jacksonport State Park on Dec. 8
- Christmas Bird Count at Village Creek State Park on Dec. 14
- Christmas Bird Count at Lake Ouachita State Park on Dec. 15
- Hands-On Candle Making Workshop at Historic Washington State Park on Dec. 15
- Christmas in Davidsonville at Davidsonville Historic Park on Dec. 15
- Victorian Style Christmas Ornament Workshop at Jacksonport State Park on Dec. 15
- Holiday Open House at Plantation Agriculture Museum on Dec. 15
- Caroling in the Forest at Pinnacle Mountain State Park on Dec. 15
- Christmas in the Park at Queen Wilhelmina State Park on Dec. 17-19 & Dec. 20-23
- Audubon Christmas Bird Count at Mississippi River State Park on Dec. 20
- Holiday Open House at Devil’s Den State Park on Dec. 22
- Christmas Open House at Lake Fort Smith State Park & Seasonal Music & Sing Along on Dec. 22
- Winter Solstice Celebration at Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park
- Holiday Hayride at Pinnacle Mountain State Park on Dec. 29
Monika Rued
Monika Rued is the 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.
