Upcoming May and June 2019 Events
Kids to Parks Day
Saturday, May 18, 2019, 9am-11am (hike), 2pm-3pm (ice cream).
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Porch
Come visit Davidsonville and help us celebrate as we join local and national parks across America for the annual “Kids to Parks Dayâ€. We’ll explore the park with a hike designed for the kids that morning, and whip up some historic ice cream to enjoy that afternoon.
Folk Music and Follies
Friday, May 24, 2019- 7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place: Campground Fire Ring
Come gather ’round the fire and make yourself at home while you enjoy this evening program. We’ll bring the past to life, make music, and whittle away an evening with laughter and fellowship in the historical tradition. Meet Park Interpreter Geoffrey at the campground fire ring for a program about Davidsonville, the good old days, and the music that is as familiar today as it was 200 years ago
Native Tools and Weapons
Saturday, May 25th, 2019- 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Back Porch
Ever thrown a tomahawk? Shot a bow? And where did that meat on the dinner table come from? Roll up your sleeves and stop by Davidsonville to toss tomahawks, throw spears, and learn how to use an atlatl in this fun program for all ages.
Venomous, Poisonous, and Toxic, Oh My! Dangerous Creatures of Arkansas
Saturday, May 25th, 2019- 7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meeting Place: Campground Fire Ring
They’ve got fangs, fuzzy feelers, slimy skin, and they give us the creeps! Come learn about the dangerous creatures that call Arkansas home and why they should be respected but not feared. We’ll talk snakes, spiders, ticks, scorpions, and more as we uncover the differences between poisonous and venomous, untangle the truth about snakes, and even dive into the waters and talk about freshwater jellyfish. Bring a chair and get ready to talk about everything creepy, crawly, and cool.
Earthen Oven Demonstration
Sunday, May 26, 2019- 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Porch
The Wonders of Weaving
Monday, May 27, 2019- 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Meeting Place: Education Center
Cost: $5 per person
Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 01, 2019- 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Meeting Place: Trapper Lake
Davidsonville Discovery Day
Thursday, June 6, 2019- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Meeting Place: Education Center
Cost: $10 per person
For more information or to sign up, contact the park at 870-892-4708 or by email at davidsonville@arkansas.gov