Start out the new year on a great foot with these (mostly) free events around the Little Rock area this weekend, including Family Movie Day at Maumelle Library, a winter hike at Pinnacle Mountain, a free Family Fun Day at the Arkansas Arts Center and more! 

Friday

"Finding Dory" at the Maumelle Library: This family movie day features "Finding Dory." The PG-rated movie is for parents and children in grades K-12, with free snacks for all. Jan. 6, 3:30 p.m. For info: (501) 851-2551, cals.org. FREE!

Saturday

Create Toolbox Workshop at Home Depot Locations: A hands-on workshop where families can build a wooden toolbox with free supplies and step by step instruction. Once the toolbox is built, children can paint it in their favorite colors. Jan. 7, 1-2:30 p.m. For info: (501) 219-9600, workshops.homedepot.com. FREE!

Knapp Trail Tram Tour at Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park: Let a park interpreter guide you around this prehistoric site. Learn what the site would have been like when the Plum Bayou people lived here hundreds of years ago. The similarities from these ancient people to people now are amazing! Meet at the visitor center. $6; $5 kids ages 6-12; $22 family. Jan. 7, 9 a.m.-noon. For info: (501) 961-9442, arkansasstateparks.com.

Sunday

"The Little Mermaid" Ballet and Tea Under the Sea: Enjoy a classical ballet that will make the Disney movie come to life right in front of your eyes. Afterward, join Ariel and her friends for an afternoon of tea, sweets, activities, pictures, and more! It all takes place at the Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Tickets for the ballet are $5-$10 and tickets for the tea are $10. The ballet is from 2-4 p.m. and the tea is from 4-5:30 p.m. on Jan. 8. For info and tickets: ballet, tea.

Tea With "Frozen" Princesses: Join the Snow Queen and Ice Princess from "Frozen" for tea at the Castle on Stagecoach! There will be singing and dancing and a full English tea for everyone. Plus, attendees get to take a carriage ride to the castle where it's all taking place. $60 for adults and $50 for kids. 12:30-2 p.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. For info: Facebook, 
(501) 960-0658.

Winter Wanderings at Pinnacle Mountain State Park: Experience the adventure of an interpreter-guided hike to a nearby peak without a trail to mark the way. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water for this moderately strenuous activity. Meet at the visitor center. Jan. 8, 2-4:30 p.m. For info: (501) 868-5806, arkansasstateparks.com. FREE!

Super Sunday Free Family Funday at Arkansas Arts Center: Take part in this free art-making experience for the whole family! Jan. 8, noon-3 p.m. For info: (501) 372-4000, arkansasartscenter.org. FREE!

Friday-Saturday

Tenth Annual Arkansas Shorts at The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa: Arkansas Shorts is an annual night showcasing short films by natives and current residents of Arkansas. The films, 10 minutes or less, are directed by professionals, amateurs, hobbyists and beginners alike. Expect to see short films in the form of narratives, music video, experimental, and documentary. Tickets are $10. Jan. 6-7, 7-9 p.m. For info: (501) 282-9056, lowkeyarts.org. PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT!