8 Events for Weekend Family Fun
St. Patrick's Day is behind us and the Easter bunny is already popping up around Little Rock. Catch him at McCain Mall this weekend. You can enjoy the last days of spring break by snagging one of Loblolly's delicious ice cream sandwiches or stopping by Heifer International for a multitude of free and fun family events.
Friday
Spring Break Fun at Outlets of Little Rock: Calling all video game lovers! The shopping locale has a luxury, limo-style Rolling Video Game Theater on wheels featuring 2 exterior HDTVs, surround sound and multiplayer gaming! March 24 from 1-4 p.m. For info: outletsoflittlerock.com. FREE!
Saturday
Mind Your Manners Dining Etiquette School at Saddle Creek: A fun, interactive lesson in dining etiquette. Tickets are $65. March 25, 4-6 p.m. For info: (800) 675-7109, mindyourmanners.com.
Fancy Nancy Tea Party at the Arkansas Arts Center: The party includes sandwiches, snacks, apple juice, tea and cookies to decorate. Plus, the cast of Fancy Nancy visits for a spot of tea! Does not include a ticket to the 2 p.m. performance of Fancy Nancy The Musical. Tickets to performances of Fancy Nancy The Musical must be purchased separately. Tea party ticket are $10; $8 for members. March 25, noon-1:30 p.m. For info: (501) 372-4000, arkansasartscenter.org. FREE!
Care for the Earth at Heifer Village: Students and adults are invited to learn about caring for the environment. March 25, 10-11 a.m. For info: (501) 907-8800, heifer.org. FREE!
Sunday
The Muses Spring Concert: Celtic Spring at Garvan Woodland Gardens: The Muses present their annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring lyrical dancers, Irish harp, flute and voices. Tickets are available at TheMusesProject.org and are $35. March 26 at 3 p.m. For info: (501) 262-9300, garvangardens.org.
Friday-Saturday
Spring Break at Heifer International: Keep the kids entertained during Spring Break week, March 24-25, at the Heifer Village from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for family fun, crafts and activities. For info: heifer.org. FREE!
Saturday-Sunday
Easter Bunny at McCain Mall: Join the mall as they hop into Spring with Easter crafts and activities, breakfast and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Reservations required. March 25-26, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. For info: (501) 758-6317, simon.com. FREE!
Friday-Sunday
Loblolly Spring Break Ice Cream Sandwich Week: Students, college kids, lunch breakers and families are invited to get wild and party with crazy ice cream sandwiches. $6 per sandwich. March 24-26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For info: (501) 396-9609, Facebook.