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, August 03, 2023
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Community Square Dances take place at the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. Musicians from the OFC community play old-time…
Saturday, August 05, 2023
/ 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
The Annual Arkansas State Fiddle & Banjo Championships & Concert returns to the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View on August 5th, 2023!Admission is free for both state…
Tuesday, August 08, 2023
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Taught by Janice ClarkEnjoy making your own personalized leather journal while learning basic leather crafting skills - tooling, staining, lacing, and finishing. All materials are provided.Maximum…
Thursday, August 10, 2023
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Community Square Dances take place at the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. Musicians from the OFC community play old-time…
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Make your own leather fly swatter. Registration fee of $22 due when you sign up, class fee $45 includes materials and is due directly to instructor at the beginning of class.Taught by Janice…
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Taught by Linda WidmerLearn to make a beautiful sterling silver and gold-filled wire bracelet with the fine wire wrapping like the one in the picture. All materials are provided. Tools are also…
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Taught by Linda WidmerLearn 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…
Thursday, August 17, 2023
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Community Square Dances take place at the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. Musicians from the OFC community play old-time…
Sunday, August 20, 2023
/ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Taught by Jennifer WhitmanIn this class, you will learn some basic basket weaving skills and techniques. Using river reed in various sizes and colors, you'll create your very own little bird house.…
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Taught by Janice ClarkEnjoy making your own personalized leather belt while learning basic leather crafting skills. All materials are provided. In this class you will make a 1 1/2 inch wide leather…
Thursday, August 24, 2023
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Community Square Dances take place at the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. Musicians from the OFC community play old-time…
Friday, August 25, 2023
/ 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
This summer, retreat to the Ozarks for bluegrass pickin' and a
healthy helping of fried chicken. This two-day festival at the Ozark Folk Center in scenic Mountain View includes plenty of…
Saturday, August 26, 2023
/ 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
This summer, retreat to the Ozarks for bluegrass pickin' and a
healthy helping of fried chicken. This two-day festival at the Ozark Folk Center in scenic Mountain View includes plenty of…
Thursday, August 31, 2023
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Community Square Dances take place at the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. Musicians from the OFC community play old-time…
Thursday, September 07, 2023
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Community Square Dances take place at the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. Musicians from the OFC community play old-time…
Saturday, September 09, 2023
/ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join us for a special Music Roots Showcase on September 9th at the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater. This evening show features…
Saturday, September 09, 2023
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Taught by Machelle ChristiansenThis half day class will explore a handful of herbal teas for the needs of the coming season and how to prepare them for the best results. Bring your curiosity and see…
Heart Healthy

Thursday, September 14, 2023
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Community Square Dances take place at the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. Musicians from the OFC community play old-time…
Monday, September 18, 2023
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Taught by Linda Odom
Learn to make soap with old-fashioned ingredients and modern methods in the Ozarks.In this class, you'll learn to make wholesome soaps using old-fashioned ingredients and modern…
Thursday, September 21, 2023
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Community Square Dances take place at the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. Musicians from the OFC community play old-time…