KIDS TO PARK DAY

May 16, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

On Saturday, May 16, Poverty Point World Heritage Site is celebrating national Kids to Park Day. Visitors, especially younger ones, are welcome to join in our programs:
-    Hands-on pottery program in the Archaeology Lab from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
-    Atlatl demos will be provided from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. 
-    Poverty Point Station Archaeology will be water-screening excavated soil from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., and all are welcome to participate
-    Jr. Ranger programs are a great way to interact with the site at your own pace and earn your own Jr. Ranger badge!

Visitors are welcome - and encouraged - to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the full day of activities. All outdoor events will be weather permitting.