13 Events for Weekend Family Fun
Does fall ever slow down? We don't think so.
Friday
Kids' Night Out Halloween Swim Party at Little Rock Athletic Club: From 5-8 p.m., kids ages 3-12 can splash back into summer with a night at the Little Rock Athletic Club's pool. Participants will get to play pool games and receive goody bags. Registration is $13 for members and $15 for non-members. Visit the Facebook page for more information.
Star Wars IncrediBuilds at Barnes & Noble: Calling all Rebels! Hop on the nearest starship and build your very own BB-8 from IncrediBuilds to take home. Quantities are limited so advance sign-up is required. The event starts at 7 p.m. Visit the website for more information. FREE!
Saturday
Shannon Hills Fall Festival at Shamrock Park: Gather with the community for family-friendly fun! Enjoy food trucks, live music all day from local bands, door prizes, arts and craft activity booths, local business booths, a petting zoo and exotic animals, a dunking booth with local police officers and more. The fest goes from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit the website for more information. FREE!
Arkansas Cornbread Festival in SoMa: A cornbread competition puts culinary skills to the test for home cooks and professional chefs alike. Enjoy live music and local brews and peruse food trucks and vendors from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Cosmo Kids Zone gives little attendees something to do as well! Admission is free, but purchase a tasting ticket to sample each competitor’s cornbread and vote for your favorite. Visit the event website for details.
Chili Fights in the Heights: Welcome in cool fall weather with this cozy and tasty event. Chili Fights in the Heights is a neighborhood festival with two purposes: to have fun and to raise money for the Arkansas Foodbank. Taste tons of delicious chili and then vote on your favorite from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit the Facebook page for more information.
Last Kids on Earth Training Camp at Barnes & Noble: See if you have what it takes to fight the monster apocalypse! Try activities, take a survival quiz, test your knowledge at trivia, enter giveaways, and more to celebrate the "Last Kids on Earth" series. The fun starts at 2 p.m. Head to the website for more information.
ARToberfest Fall Family Festival at the Terry House: Enjoy an afternoon of fall activities for the whole family presented by the Arkasnas Arts Center. The fun all takes place on the Terry House Lawn from 4-6 p.m. Visit the website for more information. Admission is free with a canned good donation.
Creep 'N Crawl 10K/5K & Lil Monsters Dash: The Creep ‘N Crawl 10K, 5K & Lil Monsters Dash celebrate the best of Halloween with a healthy dose of physical fitness. Create a new family tradition while enjoying all the fall fun with friends. Grab your costume and head to Two Rivers Park at 5 p.m. Visit the website for more info.
Sunday
Downtown on the Farm at the River Market Pavilion: This brand new festival will feature live music from country singer Adam Hambrick, Bonnie Montgomery, The Going Jessies and Rodney Block as well as food trucks, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, a beer garden, a rice dig, tractors for kids to see and touch and more! Enjoy it all from noon-6 p.m. Visit the event website for more info. FREE!
Masquerade Princess Tea Party at Castle on Stageoach: 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 costume and mask to meet the princesses! The party takes place on at 12:30 p.m. Adults tickets are $60, children's tickets are $50. Advance reservations are required; call 501-960-0658 and click here for more information.
Mount St. Mary Academy Open House: Young women in sixth-12th grades and their families can attend Mount St. Mary Academy’s annual open house to learn more about the educational experience available at the Mount – Arkansas’ only all-girls school. Meet teachers and administration, tour the historic school and learn about its college-preparatory curriculum from 2-4 p.m. Register online to save time at check-in. FREE!
Friday-Sunday
Boo at the Zoo at the Little Rock Zoo: Come for trick-or-treating in a safe environment along with live music, a haunted train, family activities, costume contests and of course lots of animals to see! Event is daily from 6-9 p.m. and admission ranges from $8-$15. Visit the Little Rock Zoo website for 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, Halloween crafts, trick-or-treating and a costume parade. Check the online schedule to see which events take place on each day; some events only happen once or twice. FREE!