Embark on an adventure-filled journey in Eureka Springs with our handpicked selection of family-friendly activities. From magical performances to thrilling ghostly encounters, there’s no shortage of exciting things to do with your kids in Eureka Springs.
Fun Things to Do in Eureka Springs for Kids
Intrigue Theatre
Experience an evening of mystery and intrigue with Sean-Paul the Illusionist and Juliana Fay, as the Medium–featuring special guests from the other side. The evening begins as guests enter a century old building that seats less than 100 people. Advanced purchase is strongly advised as sell-outs are common.
Beaver Lake
The big water of Beaver Lake is closest to Eureka Springs, completed in 1966 and nestled high in the Ozark Mountains, Beaver Dam is located just West of Eureka Springs in northwest Arkansas. With 487 miles of shoreline highlighted by limestone bluffs, Beaver Lake offers a world of recreational opportunities.
Crescent KIDS Ghost Tour
Officially known as the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, its legend has been formed from the many guests who checked out but have never left. Most recently, famed paranormal investigators from Ghost Tours visited the site. What they found left The Crescent Hotel & Spa to be forever known as America’s Most Haunted hotel.
Fun Things to Do for Teens
Eureka Springs is home to miles of Awesome Mountain Bike Trails, including the best–The Eureka Springs Downhill at Lake Leatherwood.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, also offers a variety of activities for kids, including outdoor adventures at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Beaver Lake, and Lake Leatherwood City Park. Kids can learn about local history at the Eureka Springs Historical Museum and marvel at the Thorncrown Chapel and Christ of the Ozarks statue. Fun attractions like The Great Passion Play, Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway, and Onyx Cave provide unique experiences, while Quigley’s Castle and ghost tours add a touch of the unusual. For entertainment, visit the Family Entertainment Center with mini-golf and go-karts, or solve the mystery at Escape Room 13.
Our Top 10 Places for Day Trips With Kids
- Silver Dollar City
- War Eagle Cavern
- The Promised Land Zoo
- Amazeum
- Ponca/Buffalo River
- Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
- Pea Ridge National Military Park
- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
- Devil’s Den State Park
- Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Things to Do for Families
Basin Park
Basin Spring Park is the center for year-round fun. Fudge and ice cream shops are a favorite stop for kids.
Eureka Springs Train
Kids of all ages love to ride the Eureka Springs Train. Visitors to town have boarded the train since the 1800’s.
Turpentine Creek Wildlife
Hang with the big cats of Turpentine Creek. Kids love to hear the roars and the big cats are ready for visitors all year long.
Great Passion Play
The Great Passion Play is home to the largest outdoor drama in America and the monumental Christ of the Ozarks.
Upcoming Attractions in Eureka Springs
CRESCENT HOTEL Eureka Springs Paranormal Weekend
ESP (Eureka Springs Paranormal)- A SPECIAL PROGRAM FROM CRESCENT HOTEL GHOST TOUR GUIDES: Two Weekends (A 48hr immersion in Par...
CRESCENT Ghost Tour - Expert & Expanded
Expert & Extended This extended ghost tour is conducted by our most senior guides and extends to include tales of the criminal mind of Norman ...
Crescent Midnight Investigation
Crescent Hotel Midnight Investigation led by the ESP Investigators Join us at the Crescent Hotel for a unique paranormal investigation, exclusiv...
Crescent Hotel Ghost Tour
CRESCENT HOTEL WALKING GHOST TOURS – Featured on Ghosthunters, Ghost Adventures, My Ghost Story and in Smithsonian magazine. Learn the tales...
Paranormal Investigation - Basin Park Hotel
Abnormal History - Paranormal Mystery Join Eureka Springs Paranormal Investigators in the Barefoot Ballroom to investigate the most active...
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...
Downtown-N-Underground
Discover the Behind the Scenes Secrets of Eureka Springs! Our underground Eureka Springs Tour will deliver a unique and entertaining view into the...
Peculiar Things and Downtown Springs Public Tour
A Guided Walking Tour to Peculiar Places in Downtown Eureka Springs. Please meet in the Basin Park Hotel Lobby. Join our Resor...
Winter Carnival at the Crescent Ice Park
Join Us at Crescent Ice Park for Our Winter Carnival Extravaganza! Every Saturday evening, starting at 5PM, Crescent Ice Park transforms into a win...
Crescent - Kids Ghost Tour
This 45 minute walking tour will introduce the Crescent ghosts to children ages 5-12. One guardian age 18 or older must accompany the child ...