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Christmas Open House
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
DeGray Lake Resort State Park invites you
to celebrate the holiday season in the comfort of the park's beautiful lodge. Come
in from the cold to make a nature-themed craft or tree ornament while…
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Pinecones and Popcorn
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Want to make some popcorn and pinecone garland while snacking on popcorn and hot chocolate? Or maybe try your hand at making a pinecone wreath for your door. Join us at pavilion 2 for some fun holiday…
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Mini Wreath Craft
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn about Lake Sylvia's evergreen trees as you enjoy creating a mini wreath ornament! We will discuss evergreen varieties, habitat, needles and how they can be used for winter crafts. Then, we will…
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39th Annual Christmas and Candlelight
Friday, December 12, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Experience the awe and natural beauty of candlelit streets as you stroll through our historic village. Decorations, music, and more set the mood for this historic holiday experience. The homes of…
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39th Annual Christmas and Candlelight
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Experience the awe and natural beauty of candlelit streets as you stroll through our historic village. Decorations, music, and more set the mood for this historic holiday experience. The homes of…
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A Railroad Christmas Celebration
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit with the staff at the Mammoth Spring State Park. Activities include a guided hike around spring lake, Christmas caroling at the Spring and a tour of the 1886 Frisco Train…
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Sensory Sunday
Sunday, December 14, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Plantation Agriculture Museum is committed to creating an inclusive and educational experience for all visitors, including those with autism and other sensory sensitivities, for whom a typical trip to…
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Pinecone Bird Feeders
Sunday, December 14, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn about the birds that stay at Lake Sylvia through the winter and create a pinecone bird feeder! Each person will make two pinecone bird feeders. One to decorate a tree here at Lake Sylvia for our…
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“Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 9 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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Merry Makers Craft Day
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Enjoy making charming crafts with your family while sipping hot cocoa or wassail and nibbling on holiday treats at Plantation Agriculture Museum's Merry Makers Craft Day. Create memories as well as…
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Winter Workshop Series: Campfire Cooking Basics
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a
class in campfire cooking basics. We will use multiple mechanisms to cook
outdoors – including cast iron over a campfire, Dutch ovens, and foil…
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Leaf Print Christmas Cards
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Prepare for the holidays with this fun and festive craft! Make your own Christmas card using pressed plants and printing techniques. Get in the spirit as you listen to Christmas music and create…
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Handmade Holiday - Mug Rug
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Homemade gifts used to be commonplace. We are bringing the tradition back. Join a park interpreter to create a handmade gift. Pre-registration is required by December 6th. The registration fee…
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Winter Solstice Celebration
Saturday, December 20, 2025
/ 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Walk into the past with us to discover what archeologists have uncovered about the people who lived here over 1,000 years ago. The story of the Plum Bayou people will be revealed, including why…
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Pinecones and Popcorn
Sunday, December 21, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Want to make some popcorn and pinecone garland while snacking on popcorn and hot chocolate? Or maybe try your hand at making a pinecone wreath for your door. Join us at pavilion 2 for some fun holiday…
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Winter Workshop Series: Hiking 101 - Winter Edition
Saturday, January 10, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join park staff for a special hiking 101 course.
This course will include a hike along the park's Boy Scout Trail. While we won’t complete the full trail, we will hike about 7 miles of it. This is a…
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Stained Glass Snowflake Panel Class
***Click Here for more information or to register*** Learn how to make an 8” stained glass Snowflake Panel in your choice of colors. Students will learn the Tiffany Method of stained glass which uses…
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Stained Glass Snowflake Panel Class
***Click Here for more information or to register*** Learn how to make an 8” stained glass Snowflake Panel in your choice of colors. Students will learn the Tiffany Method of stained glass which uses…
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Winter Workshop Series: Live Like the CCC
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join park staff for a hands-on workshop to learn
what life and work was like for the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 1731 at
Petit Jean State Park. This interactive program lasts about 3 hours.…
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Swedish Heart Stained Glass Class
***Click Here for More Information or to Register***
Learn how to make your own beautiful
8” stained glass Swedish Heart in your choice of colors.
Students will learn the…
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