Ozark Folk Center State Park is not a traditional “Spring Break” destination for families with school-aged children, due to our main operating season not starting until April 15. However, we do offer…

Ozark Folk School TinsmithingTaught by Robert StonePre-registration required by March 10*** Click Here for more information or to register ***In this 3-day class, you'll start with a flat sheet of…

Life at home during the Civil War looked a little different than it does today. Visitors will get a chance to explore our 19th-century Ozark homestead and compare its similarities and differences…

Woodpeckers can be found all over the park in several different shapes and colors. Learn how to spot evidence of woodpecker activity and discover these strange and fascinating birds on this easy…

Deeper Dive into FermentationTaught by Susan Belsinger *** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ***Cost of class $150, includes materialsLet’s try some new ferments! (In our past classes we made basic…

Ozark settlers used a wide variety of gadgets to help them accomplish their everyday tasks. Visitors will be put to the test as they try to identify some 19th-century “contraptions” and how they were…

Join us as we explore the incredible adventure of a water droplet, from its humble beginnings to its grand destination. Through engaging activities and hands-on experiments, participants will learn…

Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…

Join Park Interpreter Mystina for a hike to explore an Ozark mountain trail and take in your surroundings. We will search for and discover more about the native Ozark plants, animals, and…

Bring your young children to explore the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources. Tinkering for Tots is geared towards children ages 1-5. Through stories, music, movement and hands-on projects, children…

Join us for the family-friendly "Drops In the Bucket" program, inspired by Project WET! Through fun, interactive activities, learn about water conservation and the significance of Lake Ouachita.…

Quilts were items that were not only used to keep you warm. Some quilts would have secret messages hidden in them. During the Underground Railroad, quilts were used to communicate along the…

No previous paddling experience necessary. Hands down, one of the best ways to enjoy the lake is from inside a kayak, paddling along the shoreline, exploring quiet coves. Sign up early for this guided…

Join Park Interpreter Carrie for an adventure on the Slunger Creek Nature Trail. Every trail has a story, and each path has been marked for special reasons. Learn more about why this trail is so…

Classrooms look a little different today than they did in the 1800s. Come, take a seat, and learn about school during the 1800s. Meet at the one-room schoolhouse. #ARSpringBreak

The pottery reconstruction activity will teach how Archeologists reconstruct Native American artifacts. We will discuss the pottery in our museum and then rebuild broken pottery for a fun hands-on…

We may not always know it, but there are tiny living things all around us. Join Park Interpreter Mystina to uncover the many insects, arachnids, and other tiny critters that secretly make Lake Fort…

Discover the power, grit, and camaraderie of wild women on the trail! Join a park interpreter for a weekly gravel ride, covering 4-6 miles on different routes each week. Whether you're new to gravel…

Stilts, Sack Races, and Hoops and Graces are just part of the fun waiting for you at Pioneer Games! Join the park interpreter to get in touch with your inner pioneer. Meet at the one-room…

Woodpeckers scatter the forest here at Lake Catherine State Park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie at the amphitheater to learn more about these birds and go on a search for a few. We will walk 1/2-mile…