5 Events for Weekend Fun: Soup Sunday, Discover the Dinosaurs & More
This weekend, dino fans can get as close to a real-life "Jurassic World" experience as possible (we hope!). The popular Discover the Dinosaurs traveling exhibit will be in town for three days, bringing awe-inspiring animatronic dinosaurs to central Arkansas kids!
You can also fuel up the whole family with nourishing soup at the Annual Soup Sunday to benefit Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families. And, book your tickets to see "The 13 Clocks," a witty new musical opening at the Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre!
35th Annual Soup Sunday at Statehouse Convention Center: Taste some of the best soups, breads and desserts in town, generously donated by as many as 35 restaurants in the Little Rock area. This family-friendly event will feature a live and silent auction, games for children and live music. Proceeds from the event support Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families. 4-7 p.m. Jan. 31. $25 in advance; $30 at the door; VIP tickets $50 each; children 5-17 are $10; under 5 are free. Info: ARAdvocates.org.
"The 13 Clocks" at Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre: In this whimsical fantasy quest from the imagination of James Thurber, Prince Zorn must save Princess Saralinda by delivering 1,000 jewels to her icy uncle right as his 13 castle clocks strike 5 o'clock. The problem? Those clocks haven't ticked in seven years! Best enjoyed by children in third grade and up. Plus, kids can go on their own adventure through the Arkansas Arts Center's galleries when they pick up a free scavenger hunt. They’ll get 10 clues which they can use to seek out the corresponding artworks in the AAC collection. Once they’ve completed their quest, they can collect a prize. Jan. 29-Feb. 14: 7 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sat. & Sun. $12.50; AAC members are $10. Info: (501) 372-4000, ArkansasArtsCenter.org.
Discover the Dinosaurs at Statehouse Convention Center: Pick up a scavenger hunt and track the dinosaurs throughout the exhibit to discover the answers. Each scene showcases animatronic dinosaurs in their prehistoric habitats, complete with lighting, sound effects and fog. Plus, kids get access to a Dino Dig, Dino Theater, Dino Coloring Area, and unlimited Dinosaur Rides, Mini Golf and inflatables. Select activities including gem and fossil mining, and face painting, are available for an additional charge. 1-8 p.m. Jan. 29, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 30 & 31. Adults $16, seniors ages 65 and up $13, children ages 2-12 $20, children under 2 free. Info: DiscoverTheDinosaurs.com.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at CALS Ron Robinson Theater: In this 1968 classic, crackpot inventor Caractacus Potts (played by Dick Van Dyke) lives in the English countryside with his two children and their grandfather. Potts' various inventions, including Toot Sweets, a candy/whistle, backfires. But when Potts restores a junked race car, affectionately named Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, it sets his family on the course for a magical adventure. 2 p.m. Jan. 30. $5. Info: (501) 320-5715, CALS.org.
LEGO Skyline and Architecture Studio Build at Barnes & Noble in West Little Rock: Adults and teenagers (ages 14 and up) help build the new LEGO Skyline in-store display and then enjoy a LEGO Architecture build with Architecture Studio bricks. 2 p.m. Jan. 30. Info: (501) 954-7646, BarnesAndNoble.com. FREE!