Calendar of Events
DEC 5: - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Daybreak Diamond Tour
Join a park interpreter for a morning tour of park facilities and the search area. Learn secrets to help you in your diamond search! Wear sturdy shoes or boots. Contact the park for more information.
Admission: Free
Contact: 870-285-3113 - craterofdiamonds@arkansas.com
DEC 5: - 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Famous Crater Diamonds
Join a park interpreter for a program that will make you want to go out and find the next famous diamond! This activity is a great way to begin your state park experience.
Admission: Free
Contact: 870-285-3113 - craterofdiamonds@arkansas.com
DEC 6: - 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Diamond Mining 101
Learn the tricks of the trade during this demonstration of tools and the sluicing method. This activity is a "must see" for first time visitors!
Admission: Free
Contact: 870-285-3113 - craterofdiamonds@arkansas.com
DEC 6: - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Walk of Fame!
The first Crater diamond was discovered here more than 100 years ago. Join a park interpreter for a hike across the search area to visit several locations where famous Crater diamonds have been found! Wear sturdy shoes or boots. Contact the park for more information.
Admission: Free
Contact: 870-285-3113 - craterofdiamonds@arkansas.com
DEC 6: - 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
The Crater Rocks!
Join a park interpreter and check out some of the interesting rocks and minerals you can find at the Crater of Diamonds State Park!
Admission: Free
Contact: 870-285-3113 - craterofdiamonds@arkansas.com
DEC 7: - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Rock Cutting and Polishing
Explore beautification processes for some of the Crater's most appealing rocks and minerals with a park interpreter. This activity is a great way to begin your diamond hunt!
Admission: Free
Contact: 870-285-3113 - craterofdiamonds@arkansas.com
DEC 7: - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Diamond Mining 101
Learn the tricks of the trade during this demonstration of tools and the sluicing method. This activity is a "must see" for first-time visitors!
Admission: Free
Contact: 870-285-3113 - craterofdiamonds@arkansas.com
DEC 7: - 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Famous Crater Diamonds
What diamonds, size, shape, and color, do you think have been unearthed at Crater of Diamonds State Park? Meet a park interpreter for a program that will make you want to go out and find the next famous diamond!
Admission: Free
Contact: 870-285-3113 - craterofdiamonds@arkansas.com
JUN 20: - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
26th John Huddleston Day
Celebrate John Huddleston's 1906 discovery of diamonds in Pike County with a family-oriented treasure hunt and games. This is the park's signature special event and there will be something for all ages. Contact the park for a detailed schedule and more information.
Admission: Free, except for treasure hunt, which requires normal mine entrance fee
Contact: 870-285-3113 - craterofdiamonds@arkansas.com