Take advantage of the warmer weather this weekend and add a few of these events to your to-do list. Take the family to watch a Disney favorite on stage, celebrate winter with fun science or spend the day at Petit Jean State Park. There's no wrong way to do it. 

Friday

Daddy-Daughter Dance at University of Central Arkansas: Give your daughter a night to remember at this fun event. The red carpet will be rolled out and each couple will be announced as they enter the dance floor. Tickets include-admission, heavy hors d'oeurves and a flower for every girl. $25 per couple. Jan. 13 from 6-9 p.m. For info: (501) 581-1070, compasacademyconway.org.

Saturday

Sigh Fi at the UALR Gallery: Let your kids experience arth with a contemporary exhibit at UALR. This exhibition changes the entire gallery space with contemporary art and architectural concepts. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. For info: (501) 569-8977, ualr.edu. FREE!

Pulaski County Spelling Bee at Jacksonville Middle School: The public is invited to watch as 72 students from schools in Pulaski County compete for a spot in the Arkansas State Spelling Bee to be held in March. Jan. 14, 9-10 a.m. For info: (501) 319-5572, Facebook. FREE!

Winter Blast at the Museum of Discovery: Spend your day at the museum for fun with Lego sled races, packing peanut snowmen, ice sculptures and more. Have a meet and greet with different museum animals, watch a Tesla show and observe static electricity demos. Museum admission is $8 for kids 12 and under and $10 for adults. Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For info: (501) 624-6866, MuseumofDiscovery.org.

Friday-Sunday

Cinderella at the Robinson Center: This Broadway show features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the classic moments — the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more — plus some surprising new twists! Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13-14; 2 p.m. matinees Jan. 14-15. Tickets range from $33-$73. For info: (501) 244-8800, celebrityattractions.com.

Saturday-Sunday

Eagle Awareness Weekend at Petit Jean State Park: Join park interpreters for two days devoted to the country's national symbol: the bald eagle. A variety of programs are planned, including field trips to nearby Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge to look for wintering eagles and other birds. Contact the park for the schedule. Jan. 14-15, at 8 a.m. For info: (501) 727-5441, petitjeanstatepark.com. FREE!