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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is
one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River
Valley. Occupied
by American
Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, July 05, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is
one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River
Valley. Occupied
by American
Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
Read more
Archeological Site Tram Tour
Sunday, July 06, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is
one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River
Valley. Occupied
by American
Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
Read more
Rag Quilt Class
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Rag Quilt ClassTaught by Donna NicholsIn this class you will learn some basic sewing techniques and different types of fabrics used in sewing and quilting. *** Click Here for more information or to…
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Feathered Flyers Weekend
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Attention all "bird brains": This weekend was made for you! Bird watching hikes, bird trivia, raptor visits, and plenty of feathers will fly throughout the weekend. Join our interpretive staff to…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is
one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River
Valley. Occupied
by American
Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
Read more
Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, July 12, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is
one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River
Valley. Occupied
by American
Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
Read more
Archeological Site Tram Tour
Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is
one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River
Valley. Occupied
by American
Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
Read more
Letterpress Printing Workshop
Monday, July 14, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Letterpress Printing WorkshopTaught by Troy Odom *** Click Here to register or for more information ***This one day class will include basic terminology, hand setting type and plate…
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Wire Wrapped Bracelet Class
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wire Wrapped Bracelet ClassTaught by Linda Widmer*** Click Here for more information or to register ***Learn to make a beautiful sterling silver and gold-filled wire bracelet with the fine wire…
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131st Old Soldiers Reunion
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
A week of fun starting nightly at 6 p.m. with carnival rides, games, prizes, food, bingo, and more each evening. Free access and parking. Sponsored by VFW Post 7831. Contact the park for more…
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Food as Medicine Class
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Food as MedicineTaught by Susan Belsinger *** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ***This class is about knowing herbs intimately; from the garden and beyond and into the kitchen. It is a basic…
Heart Healthy
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Stained Glass Simple Flag Panel
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Stained Glass Simple Flag PanelTaught by Dona Sawyer *** Click Here for more information or to register.***Make a 7" x 8” stained glass July Flag Panel in your choice of reds, whites, and…
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Community Square Dance
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Stop by the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, and enjoy this timeless Ozarks tradition from 7-9 p.m., weather permitting. Admission is free and on-lookers…
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Using Herbs for Well Being
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Taught by Susan Belsinger *** Click Here for more information or to register. ***This class is about keeping healthy naturally as we go about our daily lives. We will discuss these herbs and how to…
Heart Healthy
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Handcrafted Evening in the Park
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join us Friday, July 18,
2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Handcrafted Evening in the Ozark Folk Center
State Park Craft Village. Admission to the Craft Village is free for this
evening event. There…
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One Day Taste of Clay
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
One Day Taste of Clay WorkshopTaught By Judi Munn & John Perry *** Click here for more information or to register ***Learn the basics of creating functional mugs, bowls, vases, and other…
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Inspect an Insect Weekend
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Did you know that 95% of all living creatures on earth are insects! Spend the weekend with park interpreters learning about the different types of insects in the park and you even have a chance to eat…
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Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is
one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River
Valley. Occupied
by American
Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
Read more
Archeological Site Tram Tour
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is
one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River
Valley. Occupied
by American
Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is…
Read more