Celebrate Father's Day weekend with these exciting activities around the Little Rock area! You can hit up the annual River Cities Dragon Boat Festival, check out the Juneteenth celebrations at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and more. 

Friday

Whole Kids Club at Whole Food Market: Enjoy story time, songs and fun foodie activities! Free snacks and crafts. Come out and enjoy the fun! This week’s event is themed "Ready, Set, Summer!" with the Museum of Discovery and a craft by Wildwood Park. 10 a.m. For info: website. FREE!

Music & Movement at the Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library: Songs, instruments and movement for little ones ages 6 and under. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. For info: (501) 978-3870. FREE!

Saturday

Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center: This annual commemoration of the end of slavery is a fun-filled event rooted in history and focused on the future. With a variety of entertainment throughout the day, this block party style celebration has something for everyone — live music, children’s activities, food trucks, nonprofits and vendor booths ranging from clothing to food. 4-6 p.m. For info: (501) 683-3593, website.

19th Annual Youth Fishing Derby & Family Fun Day Event at Jacksonville Shooting Sports Complex: Lots of hungry fish are biting at the annual youth fishing derby in Jacksonville. Fishing enthusiasts, ages 15 and under, are invited to join in the morning of fun and fishing. Admission is free. Derby registration begins at 7 a.m. 8 a.m.-10 a.m. For info: (501) 982-4171, website. FREE!

Go! Mile at the Clinton Presidential Center, Little Rock: This annual family fun run is just one mile long, but packs in a punch. There's an elite runners race, a half-mile for kids and The First Mile, a heat designed for newbies with zero pressure, just fun. The run is part of the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix and benefits the Winston Penn Wardlaw Memorial Fund. The first heat starts at 7 a.m. For info: website. FREE!

Father's Day Kayak Float at Pinnacle Mountain State Park: Park interpreters lead a relaxing float along the Little Maumelle River. This float is a way to say “Thanks, Dad!” Preregistration is required for the 4.5 mile float. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $40 per kayak. For info: (501) 868-5806, website.

Super Summer Saturdays at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock: Yes, those are giant bugs. Back for another year, this weekly summer special gets all ages involved with free educational activities, and this time they coincide with the center’s newest temporary exhibit, Xtreme BUGS. Representatives from the Little Rock Zoo will be onsite to show Madagascar hissing cockroaches, stick bugs and tarantulas. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. For info, click here.

Sunday

Father's Day Fishing at Wildwood Park for the Arts, Little Rock: Head to the park for this special event — the only day of the year where Swan Lake is open for fishing! Play lawn games, walk wooded trails and relax in the shade. Noon-5 p.m. For info, visit the Facebook page. FREE!

The Music Man at the Reynolds Performance Hall: Parading into the hearts, hopes, and dreams of the folks of River City, smooth-talking Harold Hill waves his baton and conjures up just the joy this community needs, while also seeking the heart of skeptical librarian and music teacher Marian Paroo. 2 p.m. $25-$32. For info: (501) 450-5000, website.

Father's Day Baseball Giveaway and Catch at Dickey-Stephens Park: A baseball giveaway and a chance to play catch with dad at an Arkansas Travelers game in North Little Rock! First 1,000 fans receive a free ball and a chance to play catch on the field for 45 minutes beforet the game. Game starts at 2:10 p.m. $6-$12. For info: (501) 664-7559, website.

Father's Day Sunset Lake Cruise at Pinnacle Mountain State Park: A peaceful cruise on Lake Maumelle at sunset with a park interpreter to guide the way and point out seasonal wildlife, historical landmarks and lesser-known lake secrets. Preregistration is required. 7:30-9 p.m. $8-$15. For info: (501) 868-5806, website.

Friday-Saturday

River Cities Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Willastein:  On Friday night, enjoy live music, a baggo tournament and fireworks around 9 p.m. Then on Saturday, 40 teams compete for the championship title in the fifth annual Dragon Boat races at Lake Willastein in Maumelle. Teams of 20 paddlers on long boats race all day Saturday while spectators enjoy food trucks, a kids area, music and fun on shore. This event benefits the Children's Protection Center. Noon-9 p.m. Friay, 7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Saturday. For info: (501) 364-5490, website. FREE!