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Handmade Holiday- Soap Making
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Homemade gifts used to be commonplace. We are bringing the tradition back. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Lakeview Room to create a handmade gift. Pre-registration is required by…
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Basket Weaving Workshop
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn a new hobby based on an old art form that would have been essential during the height of the Magnesia Springs tourism era. All materials and tools will be supplied to weave a basket based on a…
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Beginner Woodworking Workbench
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join park staff to learn how to make your own beginner woodworking workbench. This type of workbench has been used for hundreds of years and is perfect for any project. This is a perfect beginner…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Enjoy a back-to-basics cast iron Dutch oven cooking workshop by learning the history of the oven and how to take care of cast iron. After the basics, participants will prepare easy Dutch oven recipes…
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Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tickets for Mountain View's annual fall bluegrass festival go on sale September 2, 2025, and go on sale each year after Labor Day, at **MOUNTAINVIEWBLUEGRASS.COM**. (Tickets are not sold by the Ozark…
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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop
Saturday, November 08, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on Dutch oven cooking workshop at Lake Dardanelle State Park! Learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking while preparing a classic meal and take home a pre-seasoned Dutch oven to…
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Handmade Holiday- Woven Ornaments
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Homemade gifts used to be commonplace. We are bringing the tradition back. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Lakeview Room to create a handmade gift. Pre-registration is required by…
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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking Workshop
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Transform your outdoor cooking experience with a Dutch oven!
Join park interpreters for this one-day Dutch Oven Workshop at Cossatot River
State Park. You’ll leave with skills on how to season and…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop
Saturday, November 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and learn the basics of using our state cooking vessel as we try four different recipes. Fee includes instruction, lunch and a Dutch oven cooking guidebook. This…
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Harness and Driving Workshop
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This course covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving
horse teams. If you like hands-on learning opportunities and want to experience
the fun of wagon and carriage transportation, this class is…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop: Sweets and Treats
Saturday, November 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the
world of Dutch ovens. Participants will prepare various 19th century
sweets and treats and learn how to use and care for Dutch ovens.…
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Survival Skills Weekend
Start or add to your knowledge of surviving in the great outdoors. This weekend will be filled with survival skills workshops and bush craft such as map and compass, fire starting, shelter building,…
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Dutch Oven Cooking Demo: Pizza and Popcorn
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Exhausted the recipes of leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Join us at Cane Creek State Park for pizza and popcorn at Pavilion 2! Experience the rich flavor and hearty texture that only cast-iron cooking…
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Survival Skills Weekend
Start or add to your knowledge of surviving in the great outdoors. This weekend will be filled with survival skills workshops and bush craft such as map and compass, fire starting, shelter building,…
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O.W.L.S. -Tree ID
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 10 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…
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Handmade Holiday - Survival Bracelets
Saturday, December 06, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 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 November 22nd. The registration fee…
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Pinecones and Popcorn
Sunday, December 07, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 3 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
/ 1 p.m. - 2 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
/ 2 p.m. - 7 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
/ 2 p.m. - 7 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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