Parks and Rec Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Kelly Softball Fields this year. Back up location due to weather will be the Hope Rodeo Arena at Fair Park.

Staff will demonstrate the method used by Washington’s early settlers to prepare a chicken for cooking. This free workshop will be held at the Sanders Barnyard. Free admission.

BAKE SALE. PIES CAKES ROLLS COOKIES

Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but you will take them home so everyone can enjoy the colors and fragrances of the candle that you create. Must be 12 years and older. $25 per person. Reservations required. Contact the visitor center at 870-983-2684.

This fun (and slightly wacky) tea party is inspired by the 1865 book, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”. Children can attend the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, play croquet with the Queen of Hearts, run in a caucus race, and more! $20 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required. Contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

All ages are welcome for the annual Presidential 5K Walk Run. This free event will take place on the University of Arkansas Hope Campus. All those interested should plan to arrive by 8:45 am and meet near the outdoor pavilion. All participants will receive a finisher's medal upon crossing the finish line. Age group awards will be awarded to the top 3 runners and walkers in the age groups of 10 and under, 18 and under, and adults. Please help us support wellness and community by joining us for this event. Volunteers to help would also be a welcome addition. Please contact us if you have any questions or email Ranger Sheila at sheila_malone@nps.gov. Participants do not need to register, just show up.

Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but you will take them home so everyone can enjoy the colors and fragrances of the candle that you create. Must be 12 years and older. $25 per person. Reservations required. Contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

Spend an evening wandering through the shadows and pondering history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk allows visitors to reflect on the past, as the intricacies of history, architecture, and the way of life and death are illuminated and explained. Each site visited will feature houses that have stood since the antebellum years. $15 per person. Reservations required. Contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

Kids fishing derby 15 years old and under- Fair Park at Huckabee Lake- Free- Registration starts at 8:30 am fishing 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Families and dinosaur fans of all ages are invited to travel back in time when Dinosaur World Live comes to Hempstead Hall on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.This interactive, family-friendly show brings remarkably lifelike dinosaurs to the stage in an unforgettable live adventure. Blending theatre, puppetry, and hands-on learning, Dinosaur World Live takes audiences on a journey through a prehistoric world filled with excitement, discovery, and larger-than-life creatures.Grab your compass and join an intrepid explorer as you venture into uncharted territory to meet some of the most fascinating dinosaurs ever to roam the earth. Along the way, audiences will encounter a host of impressive prehistoric creatures, including the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor, and Segnosaurus.Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Family Entertainment, Dinosaur World Live is packed with adventure, surprises, and moments that will spark the imagination of kids and parents alike.Tickets are $35, $30, and $20 and are available now. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, as seating is limited.Event DetailsShow: Dinosaur World LiveDate: Friday, May 1, 2026Time: 7:00 p.m.Location: Hempstead Hall, University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Hope CampusTickets: $35, $30, $20Tickets can be purchased online at www.hempsteadhall.com.For more information about upcoming performances at Hempstead Hall, visit hempsteadhall.com or call 870-722-8565.

Free Public Event- Kids Activities, Live Music, Car Show, Rib Cook Off, Vendors

Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only hand forging can give iron and steel! Materials and tools are supplied. The minimum age is 16 (accompanied by an adult). $200 per person. Reservations required. Contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but you will take them home so everyone can enjoy the colors and fragrances of the candle that you create. Must be 12 years and older. $25 per person. Reservations required. For more information call the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

Treat your mom to a delightful tea party and fashion show! Enjoy refreshments based on a traditional Victorian style afternoon tea while being regaled by fashion trends of the 19th century. Period dress encouraged. $30 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

This course covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving with horse teams. If you like hands-on learning opportunities and want to experience the fun of wagon and carriage transportation, this class is for you! Minimum age is 16 (accompanied by an adult). $65 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

Our local cemeteries are important parts of our community history. Learn how to properly care for and clean tombstones with the park curator and research of cemeteries with the archival manager of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives. The workshop will cover the basics of tombstone care and demonstrate cleaning techniques on stones in the Pioneer Cemetery. $25 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

Klipsch and HDN are presenting three months of concerts at the HUB. Bring your chairs and join us for a great evening of music in downtown Hope. Sweet Escape Arkansas will join us to sell tasty drinks. Grab dinner at Tailgaters and head to the HUB!

Join us for a hands-on weaving workshop perfect for beginners and craft enthusiasts alike. In this class, participants will learn the fundamentals of weaving using a simple frame loom. They will explore basic weaving structures, experiment with color, and walk step-by-step through the process of warping the loom, creating patterns, and finishing a woven piece. $15 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

Historic Washington State Park will offer a hoof care demonstration at the Sanders Barnyard. Attendees will witness and discuss the methods used by 19th century pioneers to keep their horses sound and in working condition. Admission is FREE. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

Spend an evening wandering through the shadows and pondering history at Historic Washington State Park. This guided evening walk allows visitors to reflect on the past, as the intricacies of history, architecture, and the way of life and death are illuminated and explained. Each site visited will feature houses that have stood since the antebellum years. $15 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

Are you interested in historical dyeing methods? Join us for a beginner's workshop focusing on 19th century dyeing techniques for plant fibers! From mordants and fixatives to dyes and dyebaths, you'll learn the entire process from start to finish. Each participant will have the opportunity to dye and take home two mini-skeins of 100% cotton to use in any of their future projects! $15 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. Not only will you make your own creations, but you will take them home so everyone can enjoy the colors and fragrances of the candle that you create. Must be 12 years and older. $25 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only hand forging can give iron and steel! Materials and tools are supplied. The minimum age is 16 (accompanied by an adult). $200 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

Klipsch and HDN will present three concerts (May, June, July). Shop and dine downtown and then head to the HUB for a night of great music. Sweet Escape Arkansas will be on hand selling tasty drinks!

Free Admission to the Public- Live Music, Kids Activities, Food Trucks and Fireworks

Klipsch & HDN will present three concerts at the HUB (May-July). Come early and grab dinner at Tailgaters & then join us at the HUB for a night of awesome music. Sweet Escape Arkansas will be on hand selling tasty drinks!

"Taste of Hope" is Hope Downtown Network's signature event. It takes place every year on the first Saturday in October. The event spotlights and showcases restaurants and eateries throughout Hope and Hempstead County. Activities include, Bingo, Mural Painting, Auction, and Voting for the next HDN project. The 4th Annual Taste of Hope theme and all theme-driven activities will be announced at a later date.