Take a deep look at the importance of how to harvest and store seeds properly. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn harvesting, drying, and storage techniques to preserve their seeds for future use. Admission is $25 per person. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.

EDC Annual Luncheon. Free of cost. Anna Powell or Brandi Tuttle

Join us for Hempstead Hall’s Gospel Music Show featuring Brian Free & Assurance, Legacy 5, and The Hoppers! This will be an unforgettable night of southern gospel music! Group rates available for groups of 7 or more by calling (870) 722-8565.Check out HempsteadHall.com for more info!

Join the park blacksmiths and the Four State Iron Munchers blacksmithing club for our Junior Apprentice Day at Historic Washington State Park! Participants of all ages will be able to work with and learn from various smiths as they work on projects on forges set up adjacent to the James Black Shop! This is a come and go event. Admission is FREE. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.

Today our interpretive staff will provide a special experience for homeschool groups. Students will experience Frontier Days as the 19th century pioneers would have experienced it. Programming will be designed to correlate with state curriculum requirements. Sign up early for this hands-on adventure! Contact the park for further details and reservations at (870) 983-2684. Admission is $5.50 per person (ages 3 and up).

Learn about the early settlement of the area in the 1820s and 1830s and hear about the beginning of the town of Washington. Take a tour of town and discover what some of the early settlers here brought to southwest Arkansas. For more information, contact the park at (870) 983-2684. Regular tour price for admission.

Dance experience is not required for this fun evening of dance and fellowship! Join the staff of Historic Washington State Park for an exciting class that will leave you with unforgettable memories. Throughout history, dance has been not only an art form but also a way to socialize and make new friends. Come alone or with a partner and you will leave with new friends and new knowledge of dances such as the Virginia Reel and many more. Refreshments will be served, and fun will be had by all. Casual dress or period dress as you like. Admission is $15 per individual and $25 per couple. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.

Join in the fun of welcoming cooler weather and head downtown to shop & support small businesses and enjoy lunch (downtown) as well. Enjoy in-store treats! Children’s games (checkers, tic tac toe, sidewalk chalk art, Fall Photo Ops and more) will be outside throughout downtown.

Taste of Hope Goes Main Street“Oh the Places We Will Go”With a Dr Seuss theme, attendees will be able to enjoy “all things Seuss.” This night provides an opportunity to showcase our local restaurants & eateries! The evening will be filled with games, activities, music, fund-a-project, LIVE auction, and much, much more! Join us as we celebrate downtown revitalization & historic preservation!

The CALL in Hempstead and Nevada County will host their annual SOUPer Sunday fundraiser event on Sunday, October 5, 2025.“SOUPer Sunday is an annual opportunity for Hempstead and Nevada County churches and individuals to show love to local children and families impacted by foster care,” said Holli Boyett who is the Affilate Director for The CALL in Hempstead and Nevada Counties. “The idea is simple – churches sign up to participate, and individuals within their congregations make pots of soup. Soup is then packaged in containers provided by The CALL and sold after church on Sunday, October 5th for $8. All proceeds fund our ministry of recruiting, training and supporting locaal foster families. This fundraiser is critical as we receive no federal or state funds for our work,” Boyett said. Proceeds are used to host foster family recruitment events, train new foster families and support current foster families with tangibles such as beds, baby equipment, diapers and hygiene supplies. To sign your church up for SOUPer Sunday 2025, contact The CALL at 501-607-8035.

Free admission. Over 100 quilts on display and variety of vendors selling sewing related items. Contact Barbara Gilbert for more information at (870) 403-6481.

Students can enjoy a matinee performance of Shakespeare’s historic drama “Julius Caesar” by the Texas Shakespeare Festival of Kilgore. Performances begin at 10:30 a.m. in the 1940 WPA Gym. Seating is limited; advanced reservations are required. For more information, call (870) 983-2684. This performance is ONLY for students and teachers and is appropriate for junior and high school students. Admission is FREE.

Enjoy an evening performance of Shakespeare’s historic drama “Julius Caesar” by the Texas Shakespeare Festival of Kilgore. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the 1940 WPA Gym. Call ahead for ticket reservations. Tickets may be picked up at the 1874 Courthouse visitor center. For more information, call (870) 983-2684. Admission is $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 6-12).