Kids

We think Arkansas is one of the best family vacation destinations in the South, and this website has all of the travel tools and fun activities you need to help plan your trip to the Natural State. . If you want to travel with kids, blog articles here on the Arkansas Tourism website will tell you everything you need to know about traveling with children in The Natural State. Read through the blogs posted below and start learning how to plan a great travel experience.

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Your August “bucket list”
July 20, 2017 Kim Williams
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Where did summer go? It’s August, but there’s still time to get out and have some fun before the kids head back to school. Check out these ideas for fun this August in the Arkansas Delta. Head to the Big River Crossing (BRX)  in West Memphis. Whether you choose to bike the crossing or walk …
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Scott Family Amazeum celebrates 2nd birthday July 15
July 13, 2017 Jill Rohrbach
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The Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville will celebrate its 2nd birthday with a “Splish Splash Birthday Bash” on July 15. This day-long event begins when the doors open at 10 a.m. for the general public and 9 a.m. for members. As the name indicates, party-goers should get ready to get wet with outdoor water activities …
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Time to hit the water!
June 23, 2017 Kim Williams
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There’s nothing better during the hot summer days than lounging and playing in cool water! During July, head to one of these great spots for some fun in the sun in the water! In Pine Bluff, don’t miss the Saracen Landing Splash Park, located at 200 Lake Saracen Dr. The facility is one of the …
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Free Fishing Weekend and fishing derbies June 9-11
May 31, 2017 Jill Rohrbach
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Anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon, Friday, June 9, through midnight Sunday night, June 11. An annual tradition sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Free Fishing Weekend is a great opportunity for residents and non-residents to experience the angling Arkansas has to offer. It’s also …
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Day camps “RULE” this June
May 22, 2017 Kim Williams
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June is always a great month in the Arkansas Delta…but this June, it’s the perfect time to head to an Arkansas State Park for some awesome day camps. At Lake Chicot State Park in Lake Village, it’s the Delta Discovery Day Camp on June 12-16. The camp starts at 9 a.m. and runs through 5 …
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Plan the perfect Arkansas getaway with Pinterest
May 2, 2017 Katherine Stewart
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Did you know that Arkansas Tourism has a Pinterest profile jam-packed with vacation ideas? Think of it as a one-stop shop for all things Arkansas travel. Inspiring photography will kick-start your daydreams, and our boards can help you plan pretty much any type of visit—from a quick weekender to a longer, statewide tour. Our boards are …
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Me and my Big Mouth at Terra Studios
May 2, 2017 Jill Rohrbach
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He finally arrived in the mail. My “Big Mouth” made with my own two hands at Terra Studios, located just east of Fayetteville. He is a clay figure extraordinaire and he enhances my office décor in a whimsical way. Terra Studios is a wonderland of art and creativity featuring a gallery of more than 100 …
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Fish, ducks and wildflowers highlight May fun
April 21, 2017 Kim Williams
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May is a wonderful  month to get out and explore the Arkansas Delta. These great events offer fun for kids of all ages. If the youngster in your life has ever wanted to learn more about fishing, here’s a great opportunity. Our friends at Lake Frierson State Park in Jonesboro offer a Youth Fishing Workshop …
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Toad Suck Daze returns to downtown Conway May 5th through 7th
April 18, 2017 Katherine Stewart
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What do you do with a drunken steamboat captain? Name a festival after him! One of Arkansas’s most popular (and strangely titled) family festivals returns to downtown Conway May 5-7 for an even bigger weekend of music, entertainment, food, fun, and—most importantly—toad racing. The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 5th, with the …