If you’re ready for weekend mode, look no further for family-friendly activities and events. We’ve split up our itinerary with things you can do anytime and events to add to your calendar. Have a great weekend, Little Rock families! 

Anytime fun! 

These ideas work for whenever you’re up for family time this weekend. What are you waiting for? 

1. Take a Hike! 

We rounded up the top family-friendly trails in the metro. Enjoy the outdoors and stay hydrated!

2. Go on a Float Trip.

Roll down the river on these family-friendly floats. 

3. Have a Family Cookout 

We rounded up nine crowd-pleasing plates! Or you can always skip to (healthy) dessert with these simple homemade popsicle recipes. 

4. Soar on an Arkansas Zipline

We also made a list of the top places to soar above the breathtaking views the Natural State. 

5. Join the CALS “Imagine Your Story” Summer Reading Club

The CALS Summer Reading Club may be virtual this year, but the benefits and prizes are very real. Every member of your family can sign up today to start earning challenge badges and winning prizes! Visit  CALS.Beanstack.org to get started. 

On a Schedule:

Put these activities on your calendar. 

6. Awesome Science Zoom hosted by CALS and the Museum of Discovery 

As part of their Summer Reading Club, CALS has partnered with the Museum of Discovery to bring kids and families weekly science fun at home. 

The Details: 

When: Thursday | 1 p.m. 

Where: Register here before noon on Thursday

7. Cirque Italia 

Cirque Italia is pirating the high seas to present its brand new production right here in Little Rock. Join ringmaster Clown Rafinha as a regular day of fishing turns into an unexpected treasure hunt in which he must conquer choppy waters and defeat pirates who wish to claim the treasure for themselves. 

The Details:

Dates: July 9-19 

Showtimes: Weekdays at 7:30 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday are 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 

Where: 2600 Howard St., Little Rock

8. 2nd Friday Art Night

This month, 2nd Friday Art Night will offer a mix of virtual and in-person elements. The virtual participants include Historic Arkansas Museum, CALS and UALR Downtown. For the in-person portion, the Old State House will host a family-friendly concert on the lawn from three ensembles from the US Army 106th band. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. 

The Details: 

When: Friday | 5-8 p.m. 

Where: 2nd Friday Art Night Facebook | Old State House: 300 W. Markham St., Little Rock

9. Grab and Go at a Local Farmer’s Market

We found a couple places where you can find delicious, healthy food for your family while supporting local farmers — including for the first time this season, the Little Rock Farmers Market! Check out this list of fresh July produce from out sister pub Little Rock Soiree. 

Little Rock Farmers' Market

Opening day: Saturday | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: River Market Pavilions, 400 President Clinton Ave.

Argenta Farmers Market (formerly Dogtown)

When: Saturday | 8 - 10 a.m. 

Where: 410 Main St., North Little Rock

Whitewater Tavern Market

When: Saturday | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Where: 2500 W 7th St, Little Rock

Bernice Gardens Farmers Market

When: Sunday | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Where: 1401 Main St.