From a mother-daughter tea to Easter Bunny breakfast, spring is in full swing!

Friday

Storytime with Mermaid Sparkles at Whole Foods Market: Mermaid Sparkles will be the special guest at Kids Club! She’ll be reading her favorite story, “The Rainbow Fish,” sharing her knowledge of aquatic life and conservation and answering all of your mermaid questions! Come prepared to take pictures and have fun starting at 10 a.m. Click here for more info. FREE! 

Saturday

Downtown Dash at Junior League of Little Rock: The official race starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Junior League Building on Scott Street, and will feature downtown Little Rock landmarks, such as the River Market, Clinton Library, and Arkansas Arts Center. There's a 10K/5K as well as a Kids 1K “Downtown Dash, Jr.” which starts at 8 a.m. Registration is $10-$40 and more info is available on the Junior League website.

Catholic High Junktique at Catholic High School: Get ready to bargain shop! This huge garage sale includes two gyms filled with lamps, pictures, furniture, household items, clothes, toys and more. Outside, find outdoor furniture, basketball goals and other items. The sale goes from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and more details are available here. FREE!

Easter Bunny Breakfast at McCain Mall: Hop into spring with Easter crafts and activities, breakfast and a visit from the Easter Bunny from 9-10 a.m. Reservations are required. Call Jordan at 501-758-6317, extension 221. FREE!

Arkansas Birth & Baby Expo at the Statehouse Convention Center: With over 21,000 square feet of booths and centers, shop baby merchandise from local boutiques, talk to baby and child photographers, meet birth and support doulas, learn about educational opportunities and all things baby and maternity! The expo goes from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and more details are available here. General admission is free and VIP tickets are $20.

Kids in the Kitchen at Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library: Kids in the Kitchen is nutrition class for students in third grade and older. The lesson is 30-60 minutes long and includes a physical activity and a food tasting or activity. The fun starts at 1 p.m. Click here for details. FREE

Sunday

Caring Bunny at McCain Mall: McCain Mall's Caring Bunny event will offer families whose children have special needs a subdued environment to participate in the Easter Bunny photo experience. Free tickets are available online to reserve a timeslot between 9-11 a.m. at the center court. FREE!

Inclusive Playground Ribbon Cutting at Tyndall Park in Benton: Commemorate the opening of the brand new inclusive playground at Tyndall Park, accesible to wheelchairs and created to provide fun for people of all abilities. Lunch and drinks will be provided while supplies last. The celebration goes from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Click here for more info. FREE!

Barkus on Main in Downtown Little Rock: Downtown Little Rock’s third annual Mardi Gras dog parade will feature live music, a beer garden for mom and dad, gumbo, a crawfish boil, plenty of beads, and of course the pet parade itself! The parade starts at 2:30 p.m. and other festivities continue until 5 p.m. Click here for more details. FREE!

Mommy & Daughter Afternoon Tea at Honey Pies: Afternoon tea is the perfect occasion to not only enjoy tea delicacies but show off that pretty spring dress! Mind Your Manners Etiquette School hosts this tea from 3-4 p.m. at Honey Pies in Little Rock. Learn the basics of tea etiquette and service, enjoy finger foods and tea. Registration is $59.50 per mother-daughter duo. Click here to sign up and for more information.

Friday-Sunday

“Charlotte's Web” at Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre: A spider and a pig may be an unlikely pair of best friends, but Wilbur needs a one-of-a-kind friend — and Charlotte the spider is a perfect companion. Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $10 for members and $12.50 for non-members. More details are available here.