From Classrooms to Cinemas: Arkansas PBS at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

02 Oct 2025 in

The 34th Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF) is around the corner and Arkansas PBS is thrilled to be participating, supporting local and emerging filmmakers. Arkansas PBS is proud to be a resource and an outlet for independent filmmakers in the state and wants to help encourage the art of storytelling by participating in the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival from Oct. 10 through 18.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Filmmaker Forum
Sunday, Oct. 12 – Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m.

Experience the Revolution: Screenings, Hands-on History and Student Projects

24 Sep 2025 in

We’re on the path to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and Arkansas PBS is bringing you so many ways to learn about our shared history with multiple events, programs and resources. Be a part of #ARVoicesAt250 as we kick off a year-long celebration! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and sign up for our weekly e-newsletter.

Celebrate Kindness at Arkansas PBS Family Day

02 Sep 2025 in

Mark your calendars! Arkansas PBS Family Day is back this fall, bringing families together for some laughter, learning and connection. Best of all – it’s free and open to everyone!

You’ll have two opportunities to join the fun: Saturday, Sept. 27, in Conway at the Arkansas PBS Studios and Saturday, Nov. 8, in Springdale at The Jones Center. Both events will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families are encouraged to RSVP at myarpbs.org/events.

Making a Difference: Free Events, Family Fun and Conversations That Matter

23 Jul 2025 in

At Arkansas PBS, we’re more than what you see on screen. Yes, we stream, post and broadcast – but we also step outside our Conway headquarters and into the heart of Arkansas communities. For nearly 60 years, we’ve worked as your neighbor, creating meaningful connections around stories that matter. Education is at the core of everything we do, and our commitment to outreach means bringing free, accessible events directly to the public because as public television, we’re nothing without the people we serve. Through community engagement, we don’t just meet Arkansans – we reflect them.

Wilmar June Dinner: A Juneteenth Celebration

19 Jun 2025 in

The small town of Wilmar, located in southeast Arkansas, holds one of the longest-running Juneteenth celebrations in Arkansas history and has been celebrated since the late 1800s. Arkansas PBS captured the history and relationships that draw people back to Wilmar year after year in the documentary short, “Wilmar June Dinner,” produced as part of the Arkansas PBS series "Celebrating Arkansas."

The Strange but True History of Toad Suck Daze

02 May 2025 in


My name is Karli New, I am a senior communication major and marketing minor at the University of Central Arkansas. I am a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, as well as the UCA cheerleading team, Public Relations Student Society of America and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Making a Difference: In the Community for Autism Awareness Month

03 Apr 2025 in

From libraries and schools to museums and innovation hubs, Arkansas PBS loves to partner with communities throughout the state! By fostering learning, creativity and cultural connection, we ensure that knowledge and opportunity are accessible to all.