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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Monarch Health Hike
Saturday, October 11, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Every year, monarch butterflies migrate through Arkansas in mid-October to return to their breeding grounds in Mexico. These lively bursts of color are always a delight to see on a hike or in your…
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Cast Iron Connections: Cooking with a Dutch Oven: Breakfast
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Gather around the fire for a hands-on cooking experience using a traditional Dutch oven. Participants will explore the history of cast iron cooking, learn basic techniques, and help prepare a tasty…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, October 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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Modern Soap Making in the Ozarks
Monday, October 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Modern Soap Making in the Ozarks Taught by Linda Odom *** Click Here for more information or to register. *** Learn to make wholesome soaps using old-fashioned
ingredients and modern methods.…
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Wild Herbal Field Trip & Medicinal Plant Symposium
The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host the annual Wild Herbal Field Trip & Medicinal Plant Symposium for students, practitioners and teachers of the herbal arts. The symposium takes place…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Series: Peach Cobbler
Friday, October 17, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a delicious peach cobbler baked entirely in a Dutch oven! We will learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking including how to season, cook, and clean a…
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Wild Herbal Field Trip & Medicinal Plant Symposium
The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host the annual Wild Herbal Field Trip & Medicinal Plant Symposium for students, practitioners and teachers of the herbal arts. The symposium takes place…
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Rag Quilt Class
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Rag Quilt Class Taught by Donna NicholsIn this class you will learn some basic sewing techniques and different types of fabrics used in sewing and quilting. This is a four-hour class for beginners and…
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Basket Weaving Workshop
Saturday, October 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on basket weaving workshop where we’ll weave the story of the Arkansas Delta, using natural materials and traditions inspired by the land, water, and rich heritage of this…
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Wild Herbal Field Trip & Medicinal Plant Symposium
The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host the annual Wild Herbal Field Trip & Medicinal Plant Symposium for students, practitioners and teachers of the herbal arts. The symposium takes place…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, October 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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Herb Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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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Build-A-Bat House Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
While more
and more bat habitat disappears every year in Arkansas, we can provide the
perfect roosting spot for many of our mosquito-eating friends. Join the park interpreter to learn what you need to…
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“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and
be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of
candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but…
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Naturally Delta Tie-Dye
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Create your own
colorful tie-dye t-shirt with a park interpreter. All supplies provided. Great
for all ages. Please call (870) 295-4040 to sign up by Saturday at 9 a.m.
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, October 26, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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Knife Making Class
Monday, October 27, 2025 | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | Thursday, October 30, 2025 | Friday, October 31, 2025
Taught by Bradley SpurlockTotal cost of the class is $420 and includes use of tools during class and all materials. Does not include meals or lodging. Registration is required two weeks prior to the…
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Herb Workshop
Saturday, November 01, 2025
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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Eco-Artistry: Leaf Wreath
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Sylvia while you make a craft! Using resources found at Lake Sylvia and recycled items, you will make a small leaf wreath to hang up around your home! This program…
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Preserving the Legacy
Sunday, November 02, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a special 2-hour open self-guided tour of the 1872 Courthouse Museum! Learn how Jacksonport became the county seat, what the building was used for after the county seat…
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