6 Family-Friendly Weekend Activities
Now that it finally feels like fall, we have some perfect activities to get you in the holiday spirit. Be sure to mark your calendars for the the 25th Annual Holiday House, free admission day at the Clinton Center and even a visit with Santa at McCain Mall!
25th Annual Holiday House General Shopping at Statehouse Convention Center: Start your shopping season with a four-day shopping extravaganza with more than 180 specialty merchants from across the United States. Shopping hours: noon to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. $10; children 5 and under are free. For info, (501) 375-5557, jllr.org.
Free Admission Day at the Clinton Presidential Center: In honor of the Clinton Presidential Center's 12th anniversary, admission and audio tours narrated by President Clinton are free throughout the day. Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For info: (501) 374-4242, clintonfoundation.org. FREE!
Fall Craft Show and Used Book Sale at Grace Lutheran Church: Twenty five artisans and vendors are involved in the show and sale. That includes vendors with unique items from jewelry to soup mixes and baby items to Christmas decorations. Free parking is available. The used book sale features hundreds of paperback and hardback fiction, cookbooks and crafts books. Most books are $1 or less. Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For info: (501) 954-9281. FREE!
Farm in the City at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center: A brand-new event at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center will highlight the agricultural contributions of African Americans throughout Arkansas’s history and build a connection between children and the farmers who cultivate and produce their food. Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info: (501) 683-3593, mosaictemplarscenter.com. FREE!
Techno Gramp Camp at Mid-America Science Museum: This workshop series is a stress-free introduction to technology targeted at grandparents that want to relate with their grandchildren through technology. Tickets are $5 plus admission. Sataurday, Nov. 12 beginning at 10 a.m. For info: (501) 767-3461, midamericamuseum.org.
Visits with Santa Claus at McCain Mall: It's time for holiday photos with Santa! Come make a memory with Santa Nov. 11-Dec. 24 for photos and visits. Santa photo packages start at $24.99. For info: (501) 758-6317, simon.com/mall/mccain-mall.