These are a few of our favorite things: "Schoolhouse Rock," Dr. Seuss, dance parties, star-gazing and love stories. And we'll get a chance to experience them all around central Arkansas this weekend!

"Schoolhouse Rock Live!" at Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre: Packing plenty of giggles, gasps and outright laughs, this show makes grammar, science, math, history and citizenship a delight to learn. And while the cartoon may be decades old, this fresh live-theatre adaptation will spark the wide-eyed wonder of new discovery in our youngest generation while inviting smiles of toe-tapping, lip-synching nostalgia from the rest of us. Enjoy performances of "Just a Bill," "Conjunction Junction," and more. 7 p.m. Fri. & 2 p.m. Sat. & Sun. March 4-25; Spring Break Performances: 2 p.m. March 22-25. $12.50; AAC members are $10. Info: (501) 372-4000, ArkansasArtsCenter.org.

Read Across America Week at Laman Library in North Little Rock: Read Across America Week at Laman Library culminates with a photo opp with Seussical characters, Thing 1 & Thing 2. Bring your camera to snap a fun photo! 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 5. Info: (501) 758-1720, LamanLibrary.org. FREE!

Gettin' Down for Down Syndrome at Woody's Sherwood Forest: Dress up as your favorite Star Wars character and prepare for a galactic good time! This annual dance aims to spread awareness about Down syndrome, distribute resources, build community, educate the public, and raise needed funds. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.; dance starts at 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 5. $10, those with Down syndrome free. Info: (501) 223-3696, ARDownSyndrome.org.

Conway Symphony Orchestra: Romeo and Juliet: Shakespeare and Prokofiev at UCA Reynolds Performance Hall: Concertmaster and virtuoso violinist Linda Hsu solos the Butterfly Lover’s Violin Concerto. Then, in a unique collaboration, the symphony and actors from the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre tell the story of Romeo and Juliet. With Shakespeare’s words and Prokofiev’s music, it will be a night to remember. 7:30 p.m. March 5. $20-$38; students are $6. Info: (501) 450-3265, ConwaySymphony.org.

Star Gazing at Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park: This remote archeological park provides a perfect backdrop for viewing the night sky! A park interpreter guides guests through the basic spring constellations and tells Native American stories. Space is limited; advanced reservations are required. Whether you are a novice star gazer or an astrophysicist, come and relax while appreciating earth's natural night lights. 7-8 p.m. March 5. $4; kids 6-12 are $3; kids under 6 are free. Info: (501) 961-9442, ArkansasStateParks.com/ToltecMounds.

For more events, browse our full online calendar here.