The best thing about these weekend events in central Arkansas? Every single one is FREE!

Celebrate Easter with your whole family and enjoy an egg hunt (or two, or three). If you need a break from candy and pastel colors, there's also a fantastic food festival happening! Happy Easter!

Friday

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at McArthur Church - You don't worry about not finding enough eggs at this event - there will be 100,000 hidden! Bring your own flashlight and enjoy a night of fun with inflatables, candy, and games for kids sixth grade and younger. 7-9 p.m. For info: (501) 982-1136, Facebook. FREE!

Good Friday Worship at TAG Church - Enjoy worship and communion as you celebrate and remember the reason for the Easter holiday. 7 p.m. For info: Facebook. FREE!

Saturday

Easter Egg Hunt at Allsopp Park - Join Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church for family fun and an egg hunt for children in fifth grade and under. 10:30 a.m. is the Kindersongs Concert and the hunt starts at 11 a.m. For info: (501) 664-3600, website. FREE!

Community Easter Egg Hunt and Hotdog Cookout at Western Hills United Methodist Church - A free Easter egg hunt with plenty of fun, games and hot dogs for the whole family! Separate hunting areas for preschoolers and elementary age children. In case of inclement weather, the events are held inside. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For info: (501) 565-2384, website, AnneHolcomb@SBCGlobal.net. FREE!

St. James United Methodist Church Easter Eggstravaganza - A free Easter egg hunt with a chance to win prizes and visit with the Easter bunny! There will be free hot dogs, chips and drinks and a family photo booth. Starts at 11 a.m. For info: (501) 227-6700, website. FREE!

Standardized Practice Test at Mathnasium - Join the Mathnasium of Little Rock for a Standardized Math Practice Test for students third-eighth grade. Subjects are Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2. 3:30-5 p.m. For info: (501) 376-6284, website. FREE!

Little Rock International Food Festival - Head to the second annual festival on Anna Street and enjoy food from around the world. Kids can also try various games and have their faces painted. Admission is free, food available for purchase. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For info: Facebook. FREE!

Egg Bash Obstacle Dash at Christ Little Rock Church - Kids run in an obstacle course race just under a mile in which they collect Easter eggs along the way. There are races for each age group (4 and under, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12) at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. T-shirts will be available for purchase. 1-4 p.m. For info: Facebook. FREE!

Fairytales & Frogs Painting Session at the Zoo - Try something new at zoo! In celebration of Fairytales and Frogs Day, Pinot's Palette is hosting painting sessions in a tent at the zoo. Participants can choose between the pieces: Horned Frog or Long Live the Crown. Both parents and kids can paint. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info: website, Facebook. FREE!

Downtown Community Egg Hunt at MacArthur Park -  Enjoy an egg hunt as well as fun with crafts, games and bounce houses on the MacArthur Park front lawn. The hunt is hosted by 2BC Baptist Church. 10 a.m.-noon. For info: Facebook, website.

Sunday

Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Catherine State Park - For over 30 years, Lake Catherine State Park has hosted an Easter egg hunt. Join the fun as youngsters and the young-at-heart participate in this event. The hunt is for children 12 and younger. Meet at the Picnic Hill area. The action begins promptly at 2 p.m. For info: (501) 844-4176, website, Steve.Donahou@Arkansas.gov. FREE!

Community Easter Sunrise Service at Lakewood Village Pavilion in North Little Rock - Greet the dawn on this holy day with a community celebration service. The North Little Rock High School band performs and the North Little Rock Mayor Joe Smith speaks. The event is sponsored by Lakewood United Methodist Church. 6:30 a.m. For info: (501) 753-6186, website. FREE!

29th Annual Community Easter Sunrise Service at First Security Amphitheater - Celebrate Easter in downtown Little Rock as thousands gather on the banks of the Arkansas River with music, scripture and fellowship. This is a non-denominational service for all ages. The dress is casual and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Leashed dogs are welcome. 7 a.m. For info: (501) 664-3600, website. FREE!

Friday-Sunday

Great Escape Weekend and Easter Egg Hunt at Petit Jean State Park - Celebrate spring and the great outdoors at Great Escape Weekend! Enjoy free nature-related and family-oriented activities. The celebration will conclude with an Easter egg scramble for about 2,000 eggs. Contact the park for a schedule. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. For info: (501) 727-5441, website. FREE!