From the Asian Festival to Little Rock's first walk for food allergies, you have plenty to choose from when planning your family outings this weekend. Families can get crafty at Garvan Woodland Gardens or get cooking at Wildwood Park for the Arts. If you're in the holiday mood, join the Breakfast with Santa to benefit CARTI or visit Barnes & Noble in North Little Rock for an Elf on the Shelf storytime.

Here are 16 events for family fun in central Arkansas this weekend:

Thursday, Nov. 7-Saturday, Nov. 9

Duck Duck Goose Fall Sale at Pines Mall in Pine Bluff -- Fill your kids' closets with gently-used fall clothing from this popular consignment sale. Enjoy half-price sales from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 8 and all day Nov. 9. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 9. For info: DuckDuckGooseSale.com.

Friday, Nov. 8-Sunday, Nov. 10.

"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" at Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre -- Don't miss this journey to meet a mysterious sorcerer's apprentice before the show closes this weekend. Show times are 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat. & Sun. $12.50. For info: ArkansasArtsCenter.org.

Friday, Nov. 8

Jennifer Adams Book Signing at Barnes & Noble in West Little Rock -- Local author Jennifer Adams will sign copies of her children's book, "Dana's First Fish." 6 p.m. For info: BarnesAndNoble.com. FREE!

Saturday, Nov. 9

Asian Festival at Woodlawn Heights Baptist Church in Conway -- This multicultural event includes ethnic foods, a variety of entertainment, an egg roll eating contest and more. A children’s area delights with games, and hula hoop and jump rope competitions. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $3; children under 12 free; seniors, military, firemen and police officers free. For info: (501) 358-3868.

Breakfast with Santa at CARTI Festival of Trees at Statehouse Convention Center -- Venture into the glittery, shimmering forest of CARTI’s Festival of Trees. Hosted by the CARTI Auxiliary, the event features more than 20 decked out trees and benefits the Patient Assistance Fund, which provides medication, housing transportation, support and a statewide cancer education program. Today, children can also chow down on a pancake breakfast with Santa, and enjoy live music from Brian Kinder (9-10:30 a.m.). General admission to Stroll Through the Forest $5, children under 13 $3; Breakfast with Santa $15. For info: CARTI.com.

Children's Series: Make Your Own Paper at Garvan Woodland Gardens -- Children ages 6-12 make their own paper that can be used for a greeting card, special letter or fridge decoration. Young children must be accompanied by an adult; chaperones free. Advance registration required. 1-3 p.m. $15, adult chaperones free. for info: GarvanGardens.org.

Elf on the Shelf Storytime at Barnes & Noble North Little Rock -- Get ready for the holiday season and explore the Elf on the Shelf Christmas Activity Book during this special storytime. 11 a.m. For info: BarnesAndNoble.com. FREE!

Holiday Wreath & Ornament Crafting at CALS John Gould Fletcher Library -- Families can craft away and make fun decorations for the holiday, including wreaths and ornaments. Registration required. 3 p.m. For info: CALS.org. FREE!

Lil' Wild Ones: Nature Stories and Activities at Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center -- Kids ages 4-8 learn about this month's star animal: the turkey. Kids discover the turkey's wild cousin, the eastern wild turkey, and join in some gobble talk as they test out turkey calls. 2 p.m. For info: CentralArkansasNatureCenter.com. FREE!

Little Rock FARE Walk for Food Allergy at Clinton Presidential Center -- Take part in Little Rock's first walk to raise money for food allergy research and awareness; the walk takes place in communities nationwide to fund food allergy research, education, advocacy and awareness. Food allergies affect 1 in 13 children and are increasing every year. Registration and entertainment begin at 9 a.m.; walk ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. The event will take place rain or shine. For info, click here. FREE!

Mad Lab Saturday Workshops: Play With Your Food at Mid-America Science Museum in Hot Springs -- Kids in grades 4-6 unleash their inner mad scientist as they put their leftover Halloween candy to good use and explore the science behind junk food. Workshops are from 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. $15, members $10. For info: MidAmericaMuseum.org.

Moore Manners Pre-Teen Etiquette Class at 1620 Savoy -- Want your pre-teen making a great impression at your upcoming holiday events? Send them to this workshop taught by Leslie J. Moore. In the class, students learn through about "netiquette," table manners and other courtesies through games, role-play, Power Point and a tutorial four course meal. For boys and girls ages 7-12. Noon-4 p.m. $125. For info: (501) 690-1770.

Turkey-lympics at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center -- Compete in a variety of Turkey-lympic events, including a pumpkin roll, with family and friends. Noon-2 p.m. For info: MosaicTemplarsCenter.com. FREE!

Saturday, Nov. 9-Sunday, Nov. 10

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Masterworks III: Beethoven and Blue Jeans at Robinson Center Music Hall -- Prior to the performance, join the festivities in front of Robinson Center Music Hall. Enjoy food vendors, beer and fun activities. Wear blue jeans or other casual attire for this celebration of Fall and the music of Beethoven. Cellist Inbal Segev is one of the featured performers. Performances are at 8 p.m. Nov. 9, 3 p.m. Nov. 10. $14-$53. Free admission to the Sunday matinee for students grades K-12 with purchase of an adult ticket; see ASO website to download Entergy Kid's ticket. For info: ArkansasSymphony.org.

Sunday, Nov. 10

"Holiday for Kids Too" Cooking Classes at Wildwood Park for the Arts -- Wildwood Park for the Arts invites children ages 8 and older to join Faith Anaya from Kids Cook! Arkansas. Ms. Anaya will share creative recipes that provide hands-on kitchen experience just in time for the holidays. Today, they'll makes Remys Cheese Straws, Sweet Potato Oven Fries and Death by Chocolate Cookies. 2-4 p.m. The enrollment fee of $50 per child includes all the supplies and ingredients. Registration is required. For info: WildwoodPark.org.

Playaway Gift Shop Open House at Arkansas Children's Hospital -- Honor the children who created the art for this year's holiday cards, which will be available for purchase. In addition, the Playaway Gift Shop will be open from 1-4 p.m. for holiday shopping (tax-free shopping and free gift-wrapping included). Remember, all of the profits go back to the hospital, so ever purchase is helping the children at Arkansas Children's Hospital. 2 p.m. For info: ARChildrens.org.