Family Things to Do in Eureka Springs, AR

Why Families Love Eureka Springs

Tucked into the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Eureka Springs is one of the most charming, kid-friendly destinations in the South. Historic train rides, big-cat sanctuaries, lake days, and spooky-but-safe ghost tours all in one Victorian mountain town.

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Why Families Love Eureka Springs

Intrigue Theater

An intimate evening of magic and mystery with Sean-Paul the Illusionist and Juliana Fay.

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Turpentine Creek

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a massive 459-acre sanctuary, that provides a safe, lifelong home for rescued big cats and bears. It is a real-life haven for over 100 animals, including tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, and even bears

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Crescent Hotel Kids Ghost Tour

Step inside America's most haunted hotel. Spooky enough to thrill, safe enough for the whole family.

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Lakes, Rivers, and Easy Floats Near Eureka Springs

Lakes, Rivers, and Easy Floats Near Eureka Springs

Eureka Springs is blessed with its location between two rivers and three lakes and within an hour to the Buffalo River Region, visitors enjoy boating, canoeing, kayaking and the newest trend of stand-up paddle boarding on its adjacent lakes -Beaver, Table Rock and Leatherwood- and fishing, floating and scenic hikes are often found at the area rivers -White, Kings and Buffalo.

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The Best Kid-Friendly Attractions in Eureka Springs

Top Day Trips From Eureka Springs

Some of the Ozarks’ best day trips are just a short drive from Eureka Springs. Branson theme parks, Bentonville art museums, scenic floats on the Buffalo River, and some of the best caves in Arkansas are all within easy reach.

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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

GO WILD FOR WILDLIFE!In the Ozark Mountains on 459 acres and home to a variety of exotic and native animals, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TC...

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Hidden Eureka: A Downtown Walking Tour

Eureka Springs' original award-winning walking tour! Hidden Eureka: A Downtown Walking Tour is a lively, story-packed 75-90 minute stroll th...

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Cave Wine Tasting - Exclusive Sip and Song

Pairing a Wine Tasting with a Listening Room Format for an intimate concert in the speakeasy cave. The Basin Park Pop-up music series provides opport...

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Crescent Hotel Ghost Tour

CRESCENT HOTEL WALKING GHOST TOURS – Featured on Ghosthunters, Ghost Adventures, My Ghost Story and in Smithsonian magazine. Learn the tales...

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Eureka Springs Historical Museum Day Pass

Before you take a stroll through our town, take a stroll through our history! For only $5, the Eureka Springs Historical Museum located in the 1889 Ca...

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Eureka Springs Adventure Park - Slingshot Rentals

Slingshot Rentals - Enjoy the open-air excitement of our three-wheeled Slingshots on scenic mountain highways. Feel the wind in your hair as you cruis...

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  • Oct 31, 2026

Basin Park Halloween Séance

Join a small group at midnight on Halloween to establish communications with the spirits who haunt the Basin Park Hotel. The first floor will be the s...

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Halloween With The Rosses

The Melonlight Theater presents a delightful sitcom experience filled with the spirits of Halloween - both shaken and stirred. This episode of With Th...

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Intrigue Theater - Sean-Paul the Illusionist-PORTAL

Intrigue Theater - Sean-Paul the Illusionist - PORTAL Back from the illustrious Magic Castle in Hollywood and Marvyn's Magic Theater, Sean-Pa...

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The Great Passion Play & Attractions

The Great Passion Play  Tucked away in the pictureesque Ozark Mountains, the amphitheater thransports you over 2,000 years ago to witness the ma...