Create memories and celebrate a tradition at Historic Washington State Park. This two-day festival heralds the arrival of spring in Southwest Arkansas! Thousands of jonquils welcome craftspeople,…

Join a park interpreter to walk into the past and discover what archeologists have uncovered about the people who lived in the area over 1,000 years ago. The story of the Plum Bayou people will be…

Create memories and celebrate a tradition at Historic Washington State Park. This two-day festival heralds the arrival of spring in Southwest Arkansas! Thousands of jonquils welcome craftspeople,…

Join the Plantation Agriculture Museum in a Sakura Matsuri, or cherry blossom festival held to recognize the arrival of spring and to celebrate the museum's grove of sakura trees honoring the Japanese…

To help celebrate Archaeology Month, we have partnered with the Arkansas Archeological Survey to host an Artifact ID event. Bring any artifacts you have at home to the Collections Management Facility…

Join Dr. Robert Scott, Archeologist at Parkin Archeological State Park, as he presents Applied Zooarchaeology and the Analysis of Archeological Freshwater Mussel Shell. As we dig into his presentation…

In partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Cane Creek State Park will open its stocked catfish pond to all angler kids and their families. Bring your finest fishing tackle and your…

With over 12,000 eggs hidden, children will hunt in three age divisions: 1–3, 4–7, and 8–11. *This event is presented in partnership with Arkansas State Parks and the Spring River Lions Club.

This year’s Mile Zero Delta Outdoor Festival (formerly Delta Grind) celebrates its 5th year in nearby Helena, bringing together cycling, running, paddling, and birding experiences to showcase the…

This year’s Mile Zero Delta Outdoor Festival (formerly Delta Grind) celebrates its 5th year in nearby Helena, bringing together cycling, running, paddling, and birding experiences to showcase the…

Stop by the Delta Heritage Trail Visitor Center and discover the myriads of outdoor recreation opportunities from kayaking, camping, hiking, and cycling that are available on the soon to be completed…

Take a long look at the Lyrid meteor shower at its peak! With its exceptional dark skies, Mount Magazine State Park is one of the best places in Arkansas for such special occasions.

Whether you want to hone your musical abilities or it's your first time playing the mountain or hammered dulcimer, the annual dulcimer workshops are a great opportunity to relax, get hands-on, and…

Experience the festival that celebrates James Black, the bladesmith who forged the first Bowie Knife for Jim Bowie in Washington. Various Arkansas heritage crafts and trades and bladesmiths from…

Experience the sounds of this unique and ancient instrument during evening concerts and championship contests at Ozark Highlands Theater on April 24 and 25. Admission is free to the Hammered…

Everyone is welcome to come out and fellowship with neighbors old and new! There will be live music, family-friendly activities, games, free food, treats, and so much more! The fun begins at 11 a.m.…

James Williams is dead, A.B. Chambers was the last to see him alive. Was it murder or an accident? Only the jury can decide. This mock trial is based on actual events that occurred in Newport,…

Experience the sounds of this unique and ancient instrument during evening concerts and championship contests at Ozark Highlands Theater on April 24 and 25. Admission is free to the Hammered…

Trade the school books for hands-on-history at Davidsonville Historic State Park as we celebrate 200 years since the construction of the oldest courthouse in Arkansas. Teachers, bring your class and…

Enjoy two nights of old-time mountain music and dance at our acclaimed 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, during Memorial Day weekend. You'll enjoy performances by Ozark Folk…