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Soak in all the fun you can handle on this glorious, four-day weekend.

Thursday

Go!bbler Turkey Trot in The Heights: Get the whole family moving before you all stuff yourselves with turkey and pie and participate in either a 3-, 4-, or 6-mile run on Thanksgiving morning. Go! Running hosts the annual event, which benefits the Arkansas Foodbank. The run (not a race) is free to participate in and begins at Go! Running at 8 a.m. There’s no entry fee or timing. Visit the website for details. FREE!

Second Annual Turkey Trot for Heroes at Outlets of Little Rock: Events include a 5K Run, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, Wild Gobbler 5K and a Virtual 5K. Proceeds benefit Sheep Dog Impact Assistance’s Christmas Outreach program to assist the children of military, law enforcement, fire & rescue, and/or EMS families that are in need of assistance during the holiday season. Race starts at 9 a.m. Registration ranges from $10-$27. Visit the website for more information.

Toys for Tots Hockey Game at Arkansas Skatium: Watch local talent face off in this one of a kind Thanksgiving event! Admission is a new, unwrapped toy that will be donated to Toys for Tots. The games starts at 9 a.m. Click here for more details.

Friday

Parents' Day Out at the Little Rock Zoo: Leave the kids to have their own fun while you dive into Black Friday shopping. Kids in kindgergarten through sixth grade can hang out at the Little Rock Zoo for games, exploration, projects and more from 8 a.m.-noon. Registration for the first child is $35 for non-members and $30 for members and each child after that is discounted. Click here for more information. 

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!

Green Friday Hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park: Join park interpreters for a peaceful alternative to Black Friday and go on a hike! Hike around the Arkansas Arboretum at 10 a.m., hike the 3-mile base trail at 1 p.m or hike Kingfisher Trail along the  along the Little Maumelle River at 3 p.m. Click here for more information. FREE!

Saturday

Santa Arrival at Outlets of Little Rock: Santa will arrive with great fanfare at Outlets of Little Rock on a fire truck at 10 a.m. to kick-off the magical holiday season. Enjoy free Cinnasweeties from Cinnabon at the event, which will begin near Nike Factory Store and then move to the Food Pavilion. Santa will be available for photos. Head to the website for more info. FREE!

Small Business Saturday in the River Market: This second annual pop-up style street shopping holiday festival will include existing River Market District retailers as well as local artisans and other small businesses set up in the parking spaces along two blocks of President Clinton Avenue from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Downtown Little Rock Partnership will operate a beer, wine and mimosa tent just for mom and dad. Click here for more information. FREE!

Turkey Cupcakes Family Class at Art Is In Cakes: Walk through the process step by step to create adorable turkey cupcakes with the whole family and learn essentials for icing a decorated cupcake together. The class requires each person attending to register and purchase a ticket. Families will be grouped together and kids must be at least 8 years old. Registration is $45 per person. Click here to sign up and for more info.

2018 Northern Lights Festival in the Argenta Arts District: Head to downtown North Little Rock for the Christmas tree lighting across from Argenta Community Theater. Cast members from their  production of "A Christmas Carol" will be in costume for pictures. There will be holiday music, craft booths, food trucks, face painting and Christmas carolers. The fun goes from 5-7 p.m. Click here for details. FREE! 

Sunday

Fall Foliage Hayride at Pinnacle Mountain State Park: Jostle, bounce, and laugh your way across the fields and through the woods on a guided hayride followed by a warm campfire, stories, hot chocolate and marshmallows. Advance payment and registration are required: $15 for adults and $8 for kids ages 6-12. The fun goes from 3-5 p.m. Call 501-868-5806 for more info and to register.