Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Are you looking for fun activities during your visit to an Arkansas State Park? Our park interpreters routinely schedule fun, family-friendly programs that are designed to help you have a more meaningful park experience and make memories of a lifetime. We offer more than 50,000 activities each year, including guided hikes, lake tours on park boats, birding adventures, kayak tours, living history demonstrations, nature games, historic site tours, bald eagle watches, spring wildflower walks, campfires, outdoor skills workshops, A.D.E.-accredited teacher professional development, and much more — there’s something going on all the time.
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The dates, details, and admission prices in this calendar of events were submitted to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and are accurate to the best of our knowledge. We recommend that you check with local sponsors before making a trip to any event.
Thursday, May 02, 2024
/ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Lavish Herbal
Feast and Heritage Herb Spring Extravaganza returns to the Ozark Folk Center
State Park in scenic Mountain View May 2 through 4.
The festival which takes place during National Herb…
Friday, May 03, 2024 | Saturday, May 04, 2024
Heritage
Herb Spring Extravaganza returns to the Ozark Folk Center State Park in scenic Mountain
View May 3rd through the 4th. The festival which takes
place during National Herb Week is designed for…
Saturday, May 04, 2024
Many centuries ago, native people of this area would weave baskets. Join the park interpreter in learning one of the oldest traditions in Native American history. Call in advance to register as…
Friday, May 03, 2024 | Saturday, May 04, 2024
Heritage
Herb Spring Extravaganza returns to the Ozark Folk Center State Park in scenic Mountain
View May 3rd through the 4th. The festival which takes
place during National Herb Week is designed for…
Saturday, May 04, 2024 | Sunday, May 05, 2024 | Friday, September 27, 2024 | Saturday, September 28, 2024
In this class, you will learn to warp the loom and basic weaving techniques. You will choose your own colors of yarn and leave with a scarf that you wove and the skills to continue on your weaving…
Sunday, May 05, 2024
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Calling all Women in the Woods! Join us on a forager’s journey through the woods of Lake Frierson State Park. Learn about the basics of foraging and identify a few common edible plants for the region…
Sunday, May 05, 2024
/ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The best teas don’t come in a bag. As foraging has regained popularity, more people are brewing their own herbal infusions from ingredients harvested from the garden/woods. Join us to learn about…
Monday, May 06, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This one day class will include basic terminology, hand setting type and plate preparation for printing, and finishing of a personalized note sheet and notecard. If communicated to the instructor…
Thursday, May 09, 2024 | Friday, May 10, 2024
Make your own beautiful 7" x 10” stained glass tulip panel in your choice of colors! In this hands-on class, students will learn the Tiffany method of stained glass which uses copper foil instead…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 1 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…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us Mother's Day weekend as we cook up mom's favorite recipes in our favorite cooking vessel: the Dutch oven! Participants will learn how to prepare Dutch ovens for cooking and how to calculate…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Learn how to make your very own mosaic stepping stone using materials found in the Crater of Diamonds Search area. The cost of this workshop includes a nonrefundable registration fee due by May 4 (pay…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Explore the amazing world of herbs! In this class, you will be making a tincture, an herbal salve, a cough syrup, a bug bite remedy, a dream pillow, and more. We will walk around the beautiful…
Saturday, May 11, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This is a great class to start your journey into the art of felting. In this beginner level class, you'll learn the basics of dry needle felting and wet felting. You'll make your own unique mushroom…
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Learn to make a beautiful sterling silver and gold filled wire bracelet. You can choose either style of fine wire wrapping pictured above. All materials are provided. Tools are also furnished but if…
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Learn to make a beautiful sterling silver wire wrapped pendant. All materials are provided. Tools are also furnished but if you have your own feel free to bring them. This class requires some hand…
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | Thursday, May 16, 2024 | Friday, May 17, 2024
Learn various techniques to create stunning hand-pulled prints, no press necessary! Your instructor will demonstrate printmaking techniques and processes designed to be utilized without a press. We…
Saturday, May 18, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills). This program series is designed to give…
Saturday, May 18, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Have you ever wondered how lace is made? Join park staff to learn how lace was commonly made at home during the 19th century! Participants will learn how to tat lace and leave with their own tatting…
Saturday, May 18, 2024
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class
covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple
art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only…