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Picnic in the Park

Everyone is welcome to come out and fellowship with neighbors old and new! There will be live music, family-friendly activities, games, free food, treats, and so much more! The fun begins at 11 a.m. a... Everyone is welcome to come out and fellowship with neighbors old and new! There will be live music, family-friendly activities, games, free food, treats, and so much more! The fun begins at 11 a.m. a...
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2026 Battle of Prairie Grove Reenactment

Enjoy several American Civil War themed programs and activities. You will get to tour military camps, observe drill demonstrations from both the Union and Confederate Armies, meet and chat with living... Enjoy several American Civil War themed programs and activities. You will get to tour military camps, observe drill demonstrations from both the Union and Confederate Armies, meet and chat with living...
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Moonlit Mountain: Hike the Solar System

Embark on an exploration of our solar system without leaving Queen Wilhelmina State Park. We will start at the Sun, making pit stops at each planet! Using the Spring Trail and a little imagination, yo... Embark on an exploration of our solar system without leaving Queen Wilhelmina State Park. We will start at the Sun, making pit stops at each planet! Using the Spring Trail and a little imagination, yo...
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Nature Sense Hike

Take a moment to pay attention to your surroundings using all your senses and experience Queen Wilhelmina State Park in a whole new way. Meet a park interpreter at the overlook in front of the lodge f... Take a moment to pay attention to your surroundings using all your senses and experience Queen Wilhelmina State Park in a whole new way. Meet a park interpreter at the overlook in front of the lodge f...
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National Go Birding Day Bird Wander

Birds have a long and complicated relationship with farms. Join park staff to learn about modern methods farmers are using to help their crops and native birds at the same time as we wander the ground... Birds have a long and complicated relationship with farms. Join park staff to learn about modern methods farmers are using to help their crops and native birds at the same time as we wander the ground...
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Tin Punching Workshop

Tin punching is a traditional American metalworking technique that was used for everyday items. As tin was inexpensive and easy to work with, tin punching offered a cost-effective way for many familie... Tin punching is a traditional American metalworking technique that was used for everyday items. As tin was inexpensive and easy to work with, tin punching offered a cost-effective way for many familie...
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Spring Break Drop-In Program: Senses of Culture - Japanese Carp Windsock Craft

Join museum staff to make a traditional Japanese Children's Day decoration called a koinobori and to get a feel (and smell, sight, taste, and sound) for the things that make you feel connected to your... Join museum staff to make a traditional Japanese Children's Day decoration called a koinobori and to get a feel (and smell, sight, taste, and sound) for the things that make you feel connected to your...
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Spring Break Drop-In Program: More Bees Please! Bee House Building

Native bees and other insects are very important to the plants that live around the museum. Learn about helpful bugs and how to make a safe space for them to live. Native bees and other insects are very important to the plants that live around the museum. Learn about helpful bugs and how to make a safe space for them to live.
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Spring Break Drop-In Program: Folded Together - Origami Cranes

In Japanese folklore, it is believed that those who fold 1,000 paper cranes in a year will have a wish come true. Join museum staff to learn how to fold paper cranes of your own and begin your journey... In Japanese folklore, it is believed that those who fold 1,000 paper cranes in a year will have a wish come true. Join museum staff to learn how to fold paper cranes of your own and begin your journey...