Things To Do for Kids in Eureka Springs

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.

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

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  • May 15, 2026
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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...

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  • May 28, 2026

Eureka Springs Blues Party 2026- All Access

THE BEST WEEKEND IN EUREKA SPRINGS 2026 Eureka Springs Blues Party Eureka Springs Blues Party is a BluesRock & Funk Festival in Downtown ...

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  • May 15, 2026
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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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  • May 16, 2026
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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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  • May 15, 2026
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Paranormal Investigation - Basin Park Hotel

Abnormal History—Paranormal Mystery Join Eureka Springs Paranormal Investigators in the Barefoot Ballroom to investigate the most active s...

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  • May 15, 2026
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War Eagle Cavern

Largest Cavern Entrance in Arkansas Walk straight into a mountain through the only natural entrance cavern in Arkansas! It's over three stories ...

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  • May 15, 2026
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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 Basin Park...

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  • May 15, 2026
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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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  • May 16, 2026
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Eureka Springs Historical Cemetery Tour

A 60 minute walking tour through a peaceful and well-maintained setting covering many historical remnants led by period-dressed guides. Step into the...

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  • May 22, 2026
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Melonlight Presents - ROBBIE!

A Sexy & Murderous Noir Experience! “Before I explain the job, you must understand that you are all fully committed, and that thismoment&he...