Make the most of this pre-Halloween weekend!

Friday

Whole Foods Kids Club at Whole Foods Market: Enjoy a free snack, visit with a special guest, make a craft and listen to a story read aloud. The fun starts at 10 a.m. Visit the website for more information. FREE!

Halloween Skate at Arkansas Skatium: Come skate in costume at the Arkansas Skatium's Halloween Skate! The fun starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 per person for everyone who comes in costume. Visit the website or call 501-227-4333 for details.

KidsClub Trunk or Treat at Share the Love KidsClub: From 5-7:30 p.m., Kids can dress up in their costumes and enjoy games, candy and train rides. Parents can enjoy coffee from Zetêo Coffee, which is connected to the KidsClub. Admission is $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Train rides are free for members and $1 for non-members. No scary costumes and bring a candy bucket! See more event details here.

Fall Fest at Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center: Head to this fun, free, family-friendly event with games, crafts, prizes, face painting, activities, snacks and more! In case of rain, the event will move inside to Children's Hall at 6 Children's Way in Little Rock. The fun goes from 4-7 p.m. Check out the Facebook event page for more details. FREE!

Saturday

Celebrate Fall! at Garvan Woodland Gardens: Get your costumes on and join Garvan Woodland Gardens for the fourth annual Celebrate Fall day at the Gardens! Explore a spooky train, trick-or-treat with volunteers and get a free pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Kid’s activities run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and include face painting, spooky science experiments and potions, wand making, and silly pumpkin decorating. Visit the  website or Facebook page for more information. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for ages 4-12 and free for ages 3 and under.

Arkansas Cornbread Festival on South Main Street: Head to South Main Street in Little Rock for a classic southern festival. Enjoy cornbread, community, live music and shopping from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Visit the website for details.

Creep 'N' Crawl Fun Run at Two Rivers Park: The Creep 'N' Crawl 10K/5K Fun Run & Lil' Monsters Dash is a family oriented event offering some Halloween fun with a healthy dose of physical fitness. Grab the scariest, funniest, wildest, goofiest, most creative costume you can think of and head to Two Rivers Park for a Howlin’ Ghoul Time! The fun starts at 5 p.m. Visit the event website for details.

Maumelle Haunted House & Carnival at Jess Odom Community Center: Play on inflatables, compete in the costume contest, try your luck at carnival games and more! This annual event is free to attend but you must purchase carnival tickets for games. The haunted house is $5 per person. The fun takes place from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Click here or call 501-851-2500 for details. FREE!

Fall Festival at Petit Jean State Park: Celebrate the spooky season on Petit Jean Mountain (and see the start of beautiful autumn foliage!). Enjoy family-friendly, nature-focused activities in the rec hall; costumes are welcome. Contact the park at 501-727-5441 for a schedule of activities and click here for details. The event goes from 6-8 p.m. FREE!

Halloween Spooktacular at Terry Library: Drop by the library from 2:30-3:30 p.m. for an afternoon of fun – tricks, treats, games of skill, and spooky crafts. Don’t forget to wear your costume! Click here for more information. FREE!

Second Annual Everbody Bikes! at the Clinton Center: Enjoy a crisp fall night of rodeo racing, live music, family fun, yard games, a bike auction, photo-booth, good eats from Pinches Tacos, ice cream from Loblolly Creamery, and local brews from Flyway Brewing and Core of Arkansas. Event goes from 5-8 p.m. Click here for details. FREE!

ARToberfest at the Terry House: Enjoy fall-themed games, art-making activities, and a spooky walk through the (family-friendly) haunted Terry Mansion. The event is free with a canned food donation and goes from 4-6 p.m. Click here for more info. FREE!

Sunday

Masquerade Princess Tea Party at the Castle on Stagecoach: Ride onto the grounds at the Castle on Stagecoach in a princess carriage then head inside to meet Beauty, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. Sing and dance with them and then enjoy tea complete with sandwiches, scones and mini desserts. Wear your most festive masks and attire to meet the princesses! Teas start at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Adults $60, children $50. Advance reservations required; call 501-960-0658 and click  here for more information. 

Friday-Sunday

“Hansel and Gretel's Gingerbread Games ” at the Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre: This not-so-grim musical adds a fresh and playful twist to an old, old fairy tale. Follow Hansel and Gretel along bread crumb trails, through dark and spooky woods and finally to a house that you can actually eat! Showtimes are Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 for non-members and $10 for members. Visit the website for more details. 

Great Pumpkin Celebration at Bass Pro Shops: Celebrate with the Peanuts Gang at Bass Pro Shops in Little Rock! The fun includes a pumpkin toss game, photos with the Peanuts gang and Halloween crafts from 5-7 p.m. Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Check the online schedule for more details. FREE!

"Seussical the Musical" at Wildwood Park for the Arts: Expect a whole lot of silliness and a whole lot of rhymes at this production based on the works of Dr. Seuss. You have four chances to see the show: 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Student tickets are $15 and general admission is $30. For more info, click here.

Friday-Saturday

Thunder Over the Rock Air Show & STEM Fest at Little Rock Air Force Base: The Thunder Over the Rock Air and Space Show will be headlined by the USAF Thunderbirds demonstration team. Premier air acts will be sure to thrill everyone during this two-day event, which is free and open to the public. In addition to aircraft, attendees check out a STEM Festival with interactive activities for all ages. The fun goes from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Visit the website or Facebook page for more information. FREE!

Boo at the Zoo: Come for trick-or-treating in a safe environment along with a hay maze, carnival rides, zombie paintball, haunted train, face painting, food truck concessions, ghost roast s'mores and more! Event is from 6-9 p.m. Admission is $20 for non-members and $15 for zoo members. Visit the Little Rock Zoo website for details.

Saturday-Sunday

BrickUniverse Little Rock LEGO Fan Expo at the Statehouse Convention Center: Experience hands-on Lego attractions and activities built to inspire, educate, and entertain. This fun, family-friendly event will have tons of amazing Lego creations to gawk at, building zones to unleash creative energy, guest speakers and more in the Lego theater, and vendors selling the latest Lego sets, mini-figures, and accessories. The fun goes from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Visit the website for more information. Admission is $15.

Halloween Hayrides at Pinnacle Mountain State Park: Experience a different kind of Halloween and enjoy a fun filled evening hayride complete with a roaring campfire. Roast marshmallows and enjoy treats as you celebrate this spooky holiday. Meet at Pinnacle Valley Road, 1/4 mile east of Highway 300, at 5 p.m. Advance payment and registration are required: $15 for adults and $8 for kids ages 6-12. Call 501-868-5806 for more information.

Magic Screams at Magic Springs & Crystal Falls: Get spooked on one of the many park rides, stock up on treats along the trick-or-treat trail, showcase your creativity in the family costume contest, visit haunted houses and more. Magic Screams takes place from noon-11 p.m. Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday.  Tickets are $24.99 when purchased online and $29.99 when purchased at the gate. Admission is free for kids ages 3 and under. Parking is $10 per vehicle. Click here for all the details on Magic Screams.