11 Events for Weekend Family Fun
This weekend is going to be big. Not only is Disney on Ice in town at the Verizon Arena, the farmers markets open and the Bernice Garden Market is happening on Saturday! You'll have plenty to do in Little Rock this weekend. Enjoy!
Friday
Preschool Explorers at Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library: Preschoolers are invited to explore unique areas of the library. 10 a.m. For info: (501) 978-3870, website. FREE!
Whole Kids Club at Whole Food Market: Enjoy storytime, songs and fun foodie activities! Free snacks and crafts. This week’s club features Brain Games with special guest Brain Balance of Little Rock. 10 a.m. For info: website. FREE!
Arkansas Travelers vs. the Tulsa Drillers at Dickey-Stephens Park: The Travs start May off with a series against the Tulsa Drillers. This game is the Kids Day Game and features a team photo giveaway. Worried your kids will get bored during the game? Have no fear - there is tons to do at the stadium! Check out this article for details. 7:10 p.m. Tickets are $6-$12. For info: (501) 664-7559, website.
Saturday
Opening Day at Little Rock Farmers' Market: A morning full of fresh fruit, veggies, jams, jellies, breads and so much more. Enjoy a stroll through the booths and vendors as well as the brand new Lil' Farmers Club. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. For info: (501) 370-3293. FREE!
The Bernice Garden Market: The Bernice Garden Market (formerly known as the South Main Vintage Market) has expanded its scope to include artists, craftspeople, jewelers, vintage vendors and more! 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For info: (501) 410-3938, website. FREE!
Walk for the Waiting at War Memorial Stadium: Three leading orphan care ministries, The CALL, Immerse Arkansas, and Project Zero, are uniting forces for the fifth year in a row to host a family fun walk and 5K fundraiser called Walk for the Waiting! 10 a.m. For info: (870) 536-3375, website. FREE!
Kevin Delaney Science Day at the Museum of Discovery: Celebrate Kevin’s first season of his TV show, “Street Science." Meet Kevin and watch some of his amazing science demos throughout the day. 10 a.m. $10. For info: (501) 396-7050, website.
Southern Silks at Methodist Family Health: The event raises funds to support children and families who receive care from Methodist Family Health’s programs and services including inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, outpatient counseling clinics, grief counseling services, residential treatment centers, group homes, emergency shelters and more. Tickets start at $50. 6-10 p.m. For info: (800) 745-3000, website. PARENTS' NIGHT OUT!
Sunday
No Child Wet Behind Diaper Drive & 5K Family Fun Run at the Clinton Presidential Center: The aim of the 5K is to help raise awareness and provide families in need with clean diapers for their babies. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For info: (501) 492-6644, website. FREE!
Friday-Sunday
Disney on Ice "Worlds of Enchantment" at Verizon Arena: The show features characters from "Cars," "The Little Mermaid," "Toy Story," and "Frozen." Shows at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday; and 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 and up. For info: (501) 975-9000, website.
Xtreme BUGS at the Clinton Presidential Center: Nothing itsy bitsy here! Bugs are marching, flying, and crawling into the Clinton Center! Xtreme BUGS brings you up close and personal with a honey bee, praying mantis, ants and many more larger-than-life animatronics in order to see the bizarre features and physical characteristics of these (usually) tiny creatures. Regular admission applies. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For info: (501) 748-0419, website.