8 Events for Weekend Family Fun
Weekend plans? We've got 'em.
Saturday
Kidstock at CALS Children’s Library & Learning Center: The Central Arkansas Library System's summer reading club kicks off at this fun outdoor event! From 10 a.m.-3 p.m., enjoy live entertainment, music, karaoke and outdoor activities. And, if you haven’t already signed up for the summer reading club, make sure and do it here. Click here for more info. FREE!
Dog Days of Summer at Bernice Garden: Get outside with all of your friends, family and four-legged pals. This dog-friendly event features a DJ, a splash park for pups, doggie snow cones, food trucks and more. The fun goes from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and proceeds support Arkansans for Animals. Click here for more info. FREE!
Daniel Tiger at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center: Daniel Tiger is coming to town! Be there at 11 a.m. to welcome him, watch a special premiere episode of "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, participate in storytime, take photos with Daniel Tiger and enjoy light refreshments. The event is free but pre-registration is required on the website. FREE!
Bukavu's Jungle Birthday at the Little Rock Zoo: Bukavu is the third Western Lowland Gorilla baby born in 12 years at the Little Rock Zoo and it's time to party it up for his birthday! Enjoy crafts starting at 11:30 a.m. and cake served at 1:30 p.m. Head to the top of the Great Apes Viewing Area for the party. Click here for more details.
Little Rock Rangers Soccer at War Memorial Stadium: Bring some hometown spirit to the stadium! Now in their fourth season, this men’s soccer team plays as part of the National Premier Soccer League. The match starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $5 for kids and $10 for ages 12 and up. Visit the team's website for more information.
Sunday
Super Sunday Free Family Funday at the Arkansas Arts Center: Head to the Arts Center for some free family fun! Participate in a scavenger hunt and explore the Delta Exhibition and Young Arkansas Artist Exhibition. Drop by between noon and 3 p.m. to get in on the fun. Click here for details. FREE!
Miracle League Burger Competition in The Heights: Sample all of the options and cast your vote in the first-ever Miracle League Burger Competition! The event kicks off at 1 p.m. and there's a kids zone as well as a beer tent and lots of tasty burgers. Tickets are $20 (proceeds support The Miracle League of Arkansas) and kids get in free. Click here for more info.
Stars & Stripes Celebration at MacArthur Park: Celebrate the Stars and Stripes at this old-fashioned concert in the park featuring marches, patriotic songs and Broadway show tunes. Bring the kids and your picnic basket and get ready to sing along at this annual event starting at 7 p.m. Click here for details. FREE!