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How is it already August? The summer is flying by, but you can take advantage of these end-of-season events for fun family time before school starts up again. Be sure to check out the Head of the Class Bash at the Clinton Presidential Center for their fifth annual back-to-school celebration to get your kids excited for the upcoming school year. 

NFL Punt, Pass and Kick at Dupree Park in Jacksonville: Girls and boys in five separate age divisions (6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15) compete against each other in punting, passing and place kicking in a fun and engaging forum. Date, time and location subject to change. August 6, 10 a.m. For info, call (501) 982-4171, cityofjacksonville.net. FREE!

Family Fun Fest at Big Rock Mini Golf & Fun Park: Come one, come all for laser frenzy, mini golf, go-karts, an arcade, batting cages and bumper boats. The event benefits the Centers for Youth & Families. $26 for a four-activity wristband. August 6 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. For info: (501) 455-3750, bigrockfunpark.com.

Dad's Day at The Wonder Place: Dads share the learning and fun experiences of The Wonder Place with their kids on a special day. Each dad receives free admission with a regular-priced or punch card admission. Discounts cannot be combined. August 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For info: (501) 225-4050, thewonderplace.org.

Head of the Class Bash and Free Admission Day at Clinton Presidential Center & Park: Celebrate President Clinton's birthday with free admission to the library and audio tours all day long. What's more, commemorate the new school year with the fifth annual back-to-school celebration: the Head of the Class Bash. Fun games, activities, giveaways and more! Free backpacks with required school supplies are handed out. Free immunizations, hearing and vision tests, computer coding demonstrations and bounce houses are also part of the event. August 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info: (501) 374-4242, clintonfoundation.org. FREE!

Alligator Feeding at Central Arkansas Nature Center: Take your kids to meet an alligator and watch him feast on his favorite food! 2 p.m. each Friday. For info: (501) 907-0636, centralarkansasnaturecenter.com.

For many more events this weekend, browse our full online calendar here.