Each August, the night sky is scattered with meteors from the annual Perseid Meteor Shower. Enjoy Lake Catherine State Park by exploring the night sky through programs and activities around this special time. Please contact the park for more information and a detailed schedule.
Join the park interpreters for a classic, family-friendly, Fourth of July celebration. This day will be filled with games and activities. Please contact the park for more information.
Join a park interpreter 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 landscape. Meet at the overlook behind the visitor center. At the conclusion of the program, you may continue the hike
In this special showcase, local spinners will share how they craft fibers into yarn and lacemakers will exhibit the creation of handmade laces. They welcome all interested visitors to join them for an informal presentation and chat about the history and art of spinning and lace making. Meet at the
Did you know opossums don't carry rabies? Join a park interpreter to discover the many misconceptions of these fascinating critters.
<p>Mount Magazine State Park's very dark skies are quite an experience for both heart and mind. With the help of a park interpreter, take a deeper look into “the anatomy” of the vast space that is so captivating from the vantage point of Mount Magazine State Park. This program aims to explore your</p>
These nature programs are designed for young children ages 2 - 5. Join members of the Central Arkansas Master Naturalists and a park interpreter for an hour of fun nature learning. Contact the visitor center for more information.
<p>The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host the annual Wild Herbal Field Trip & Medicinal Plant Symposium for students, practitioners and teachers of the herbal arts. The symposium takes place Saturday, October 18th with lectures and demonstrations about beneficial medicinal plants by specialists who</p>
<p> </p><p>The Ozark Folk Center Apprentice Show and Sale is Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the visitor center lobby. Admission to the show is free.</p> <p>Ozark Folk Center Traditional Craft Apprenticeships focus on teaching the business of craft and are sponsored by the Committee of One</p>
<p>Get away from the fuss and
flurry of the modern city and come to where holidays are about people and
craftsmanship is done by hand. Shop the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft
Village during the Ozark Holidays Craft Show on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Admission is free</p>