The families who settled here long before the Civil War share many of the same values and traditions we hold today. Explore the similarities and differences between our ways of life on this guided…

Lives were forever changed here on December 7, 1862. Join us for a 1-mile walk along the ridgeline where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Civil War Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet at the Borden…

Get away from the fuss and flurry of the modern city and come to where holidays are about people and craftsmanship is done by hand. Shop the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village during the Ozark…

Join us to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season on top of beautiful Petit Jean Mountain. There will be live holiday music, crafts available for the whole family to make in…

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…

Come get into the holiday spirit with the staff at the Mammoth Spring State Park. Meet at the state park office at 5 p.m. where you'll be greeted by a park interpreter. There will be a guided hike…

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…

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…

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…

Join us for the annual Eagles Et Cetera Festival, the longest-running eagle awareness event in Arkansas, which has taken place for over four decades. Celebrate the remarkable conservation story of our…

Tickets for Mountain View's annual spring bluegrass festival go on sale after the New Year at **MOUNTAINVIEWBLUEGRASS.COM** (Tickets are not sold by the Ozark Folk Center State Park.) Plan your…

Tickets for Mountain View's annual spring bluegrass festival go on sale after the New Year at **MOUNTAINVIEWBLUEGRASS.COM** (Tickets are not sold by the Ozark Folk Center State Park.) Plan your…

Tickets for Mountain View's annual spring bluegrass festival go on sale after the New Year at **MOUNTAINVIEWBLUEGRASS.COM** (Tickets are not sold by the Ozark Folk Center State Park.) Plan your…

Make the beautiful drive to the Ozark Folk Center for the Spring Next Generation Concert during Folk Festival in Mountain View, Arkansas on Saturday, April 18, 2026. You're sure to enjoy performances…

Whether you want to hone your musical abilities or learn to play the mountain or hammered dulcimer for the first time, the annual Dulcimer Jamboree Workshops are a great opportunity to relax, get…

Whether you want to hone your musical abilities or learn to play the mountain or hammered dulcimer for the first time, the annual Dulcimer Jamboree Workshops are a great opportunity to relax, get…

Experience the sounds of this unique and ancient instrument during evening concerts and championship contests at the annual Dulcimer Jamboree at the Ozark Folk Center on April 25 and 26, 2025. Thanks…

Whether you want to hone your musical abilities or learn to play the mountain or hammered dulcimer for the first time, the annual Dulcimer Jamboree Workshops are a great opportunity to relax, get…

Experience the sounds of this unique and ancient instrument during evening concerts and championship contests at the annual Dulcimer Jamboree at the Ozark Folk Center on April 25 and 26, 2025. Thanks…

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…