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May 1 - 3

Birder Weekend

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
Join us for a weekend of family fun as we celebrate our special feathered friends! There are bird-themed programs and birder walks for you to enjoy! Whether you’re an expert or a novice birder, everyone is welcome. Click here for a detailed schedule...
May 1
9:00am - 10:00am

Morning Bird Songs Walk on the Monument Trails

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
It's Devil's Den Annual Birder Weekend! Enjoy a morning walk along the southern terminus. This is a moderate 2.2-mile walk. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water and insect repellant, and your favorite bird book field guide. This walk is all...
May 1
9:00am - 9:15am

Diamond Mining 101

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
May 1
9:00am - 4:00pm

Crochet a Round Rag Rug

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Learn to give old linens new life! In this hands-on class, we’ll take recycled and thrifted bed sheets, cut them into strips and crochet them into beautiful round rag rugs. This traditional craft is simple, practical and a wonderful way to create...
May 1
10:00am - 11:00am

Bear Creek Nature Detective Hike

Join a park interpreter to observe, study and explore the natural environments of Bear Creek Lake. We will be nature detectives, using our senses to investigate the plants, animals, and habitats around us.
May 1
10:00am - 5:00pm

What's Happening Today at the Ozark Folk Center State Park

1032 Park Avenue Mountain View, AR 72560 United States
Performing today, Friday, May 1, 2026 These programs are free with regular Craft Village admission or season pass. Live Music with Down Yonder on the outdoor Blacksmith Stage at 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 1:45, 2:45 & 3:45 10:30 and 2:30 p.m. - Ride the...
May 1
10:00am - 2:00pm

Territorial Arkansas Living History School Day

8047 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 United States
Trade the school books for hands-on-history at Davidsonville Historic State Park as we celebrate 200 years since the construction of the oldest courthouse in Arkansas. Teachers, bring your class and come explore town as it would have been during a...
May 1
10:00am - 10:15am

Diamond Mining 101

209 State Park Rd Murfreesboro, AR 71958 United States
Meet in the upper level of the Diamond Discovery Center to learn the tips and tricks of diamond searching techniques.
May 1
11:00am - 11:30am

Fish Feeding

153 Dam Overlook Lane Bull Shoals, AR 72619 United States
Come see the fish feast! Observing the different feeding habits of fish can be quite entertaining. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
May 1
11:00am - 11:45pm

Geocaching Hike

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Join the 21st century and discover what geocaching is all about. We’ll take a crash course on one of the fastest-growing activities in America. Then we will hit the trail in search of an actual cache! Smartphone users are encouraged to download a...
May 1
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Knot Tying

Learn three essential knots and which to avoid in this hands-on session.
May 1
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Nifty Nests

11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74 West Fork, AR 72774 United States
It's our Annual Birder Weekend! Join a park interpreter to discover which birds live in what nests and how those nests compare to our own style of home.
May 1
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

2027 State Park Entrance Road Bismarck, AR 71929 United States
Arkansas is a natural fit for this adventurous sport with an abundance of clean, clear lakes and rivers around the state. Join a park interpreter for a crash course to get you standing on water in no time! Reservations are required and are taken at...
May 1
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Rabbits in the Sky and on the Ground

15458 Sheperd Springs Road Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004 United States
One of the many wild animals that makes Lake Fort Smith State Park its home is the Eastern Cottontail rabbit. Did you know there are also rabbits that live in the sky? Meet a park interpreter to discover how the cottontail rabbit lives and survives...
May 1
2:00pm - 2:30pm

American Alligator

2542 Hwy. 257 Lake Village, AR 71653 United States
Lake Chicot State Park is home to several wild American alligators and our resident alligator. Meet this ambassador animal and learn about the important role that alligators play in their native ecosystems. After learning about this reptile, join the...