We polled our readers to find the best of the best places to dine out, play and explore with your families. Peruse our list to inspire memory-making fun right here in central Arkansas. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!

Dining Out

Burger Joint
David's Burgers
Downtown: 400 President Clinton Ave. | 501-400-8371
WLR: 101 South Bowman Road | 501-227-8333

Date Night Restaurant
The Pantry
Hillcrest: 722 N. Palm St. | 501-725-4945
WLR: 11401 N. Rodney Parham Road | 501-353-1875

Dessert Destination
Loblolly
1423 Main St. Suite C | 501-503-5164

Family Restaurant
The Purple Cow
Cantrell: 8026 Cantrell Road | 501-221-3555
WLR: 11602 Chenal Pkwy. | 501-224-4433

Pizza Place
Shotgun Dan's Pizza
10923 W. Markham St. | 501-224-9519

Weekend Brunch
Raduno Brick Oven and Barroom
1318 S. Main St., Suite 100 | 501-374-7476

Enrichment

Dance, Cheer and Gymnastics
River City Gymnastics
5310 S. Shackleford Road | 501-407-8000

Fine Arts
Arkansas Arts Center
2510 Cantrell Road | 501-372-4000

Martial Arts
ATA Martial Arts
1101 S. Bowman Road | 501-224-1234

Sports Program
Upward Soccer at Fellowship Bible Church
1401 Kirk Road | 501-224-7171

Summer Camp
Ferncliff
1720 Ferncliff Road | 501-821-3063

Tutoring
Mathnasium
12800 Chenal Pkwy. Suite 15 | 501-376-6284

Out & About

Annual Festival or Event
International Greek Food Festival
1100 Napa Valley Drive | 501-221-5300  

Day Trip Destination
Hot Springs
134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs | 501-321-2277  

Field Trip
Little Rock Zoo
1 Zoo Drive | 501-661-7200  

Indoor Playground
Urban Air
801 S. Bowman Road | 501-404-7422  

Kid Friendly Music and Theater
Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre
2510 Cantrell Road | 501-372-4000

Museum
Museum of Discovery
500 President Clinton Ave. | 501-396-7050

Outdoor Park
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
11901 Pinnacle Valley Road | 501-868-5806

Pool or Water Park
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
1701 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs | 501-624-0100

Sporting Event
Travelers Baseball
400 W. Broadway St., North Little Rock | 501-664-1555

Party Time

Birthday Cake/Bakery
Community Bakery
Downtown: 1200 Main St. | 501-375-6418
WLR: 270 S. Shackleford Road | 501-224-1656

Party Entertainers
Silly Brushes
619-312-9478

Party Facility
DEFY
4711 Talley Road | 501-313-0100

Shopping & Services

Bookstore
WordsWorth Books
5920 R St. | 501-663-9198  

Children's Clothing and Shoes
The Toggery
The Heights: 5919 R St. | 501-663-8662
WLR: 11525 Cantrell Road | 501-227-8492

Children's Furniture
Hank's Fine Furniture and Mattresses
1000 S. Bowman Road | 501-954-7130

Children's Haircuts
Pigtails & Crewcuts
11525 Cantrell Road Suite 305 | 501-227-4436

Family Photographer
Lyndsey Sullivan Photography
5600 Kavanaugh Blvd. Suite 2

Gym with Child Care
Little Rock Athletic Club
4610 Sam Peck Road | 501-225-3600

Lawyer for Family and Childrens' Needs
The Raymon B. Harvey Law Firm
650 S. Shackleford Road Suite 400 | 501-221-3416