Turtles wear their life stories on their sleeve (and on their shell). Put your detective skills to the test and join the park interpreter and their shelled friend in exploring some of the stories…

Far from just being a prop in the story of Sleeping Beauty, a spinning wheel was a common and useful piece of furniture in the homes of Territorial Arkansans. Join a park interpreter to learn how to…

Do you think you could name all 424 bird species that we find in Arkansas? Beginning birders may be intimidated by the vast number of birds to be remembered. Thankfully, the names of birds often help…

How did this big hill get out here in the middle of the Delta anyways? Answer this question and more as you join the park interpreter for a time-traveling adventure on Crowley's Ridge. We will be…

Join the fun every Thursday at Jacksonport State Park! Park interpreters will help you explore and understand the history and nature of Jacksonport State Park through action-packed games, crafts,…

Thursdays at 2 p.m., children are encouraged to visit the park for a summer story and craft hour during school summer break. Join us for the last of the season as we make clay necklace gorgets that…

Mark your calendars! Admission is free to the Arkansas State Fiddle and Banjo Championships at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View on Saturday, August 2, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the…

Get in the park van ladies, we’re going treasure hunting! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of geocaching and then embark on a multi-park adventure to find the hidden caches at Lake Frierson…

Come do your part to Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Join the state park team as they participate in cleaning up a large portion of HWY 63 in Mammoth Spring. Meet at the state park at 9:30 a.m. Call…

Taught by Donna Nichols *** Click Here for more information or to register. *** In class you will cut your fabric of choice to make 63 single petal flowers and a single path row with your…

Ozark Quilt Retreat One Block Wonder Panel Taught By Felicia Locke *** Click Here for more information or to register. ***There are three classes offered during this year's Ozark Quilt…

Taught by Joyce Honeycutt*** Click Here for more information or to register ***This intermediate quilt uses fat quarters and a pattern that you will cut all the pieces for before class. It is…

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…

Powhatan Historic State Park will host a bandbox Workshop on Saturday, August 9, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join park staff and learn the Victorian art of making a decorative hat box, glasses case, or tea…

Herbal Apothecary WorkshopTaught by Linda Odom *** Click Here for more information or to register ***Explore the amazing world of herbs! In this class, you will be making a tincture, an herbal salve,…

Weave a White Oak Grape BasketTaught by Billy Owens***CLICK HERE*** for more information or to register Everyone will leave this class with a beautiful piece of our Ozark tradition. The Grape Basket…

Weave a White Oak Harvesting BackpackTaught By Billy Owens***CLICK HERE*** to register or for more information Join this class to make and take home a white oak basket that should last a lifetime!…

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…

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…

This summer, getaway to the Ozarks for the Bluegrass & Fried Chicken festival at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in scenic Mountain View, Arkansas for two days of timeless music and good…