5 Events for Weekend Family Fun: Big Rigs, Beatles and Bees
Let's get real: There's not enough time to visit all of the fantastic events and activities this weekend. But that's not going to stop us from trying! It's the opening weekend of Magic Springs Water & Theme Park, and the Travelers will play their first home game of the baseball season at Dickey-Stephens Park. Plus, families can celebrate Easter at The Wonder Place's Egg Hunt or the giant eco-friendly egg hunt at the Clinton Presidential Center (see our full list of Easter activities here).
If that's not enough, here are five more events to attend this weekend:
1. Boosters & Big Rigs 2014 at UALR Jack Stephens Center Parking Lot -- The Junior League of Little Rock presents this annual family-friendly community event to provide children with immunizations and dental, hearing, vision and wellness screenings. The event offers children the opportunity to explore community vehicles, such as ambulances, fire trucks, police cars and more. Free lunch is provided. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 12. For info: JLLR.org. FREE!
2. "The British Invasion Fifty Years Later" Exhibit Opens in Argenta Arts District -- This free photography exhibit on the Beatles will take over North Little Rock's Argenta Arts District from April 11-19. The exhibit, which includes some never-before-seen photos, focuses on the public and private lives of the musical and cultural icons. Photos will be on display at Greg Thompson Fine Art, Pennington Studios, The Joint, THEA Foundation, Art Connection, Laman Library Argenta Branch and Mugs Cafe. Plus, special events and activities are scheduled to coincide with the exhibit, including walking tours, classic car shows, performances from a tribute band and more. At noon on April 12, the U.S.S. Razorback Submarine transforms into the Yellow Submarine. For more info, read the full article on Little Rock Soiree's website here. Many events FREE!
3. The Fashion Event Benefitting Easter Seals at the Marriott Hotel -- Professional and Easter Seals models will showcase the latest styles from 12 of Little Rock’s premiere boutiques, including Scarlet, The Independent, Beehive, Beyond Cotton, Whippersnappers, The Toggery and more. The fashionable event will benefit Easter Seals Arkansas, nonprofit organization that provides services to people with disabilities or special needs. $50 per ticket. 6 p.m. April 11. For info: EasterSealsAR.com.
4. The Wizard of Oz presented by Parkview Arts Science Magnet High School at the Parkview Metcalf Auditorium -- Follow the yellow brick road as Parkview Arts Science Magnet High School takes to Oz! This Tams-Witmark stage version includes performances of Over the Rainbow, Munchkinland, We're Off To See the Wizard, and many other favorites from the film. $10, students $7; tickets can be purchased one hour before curtain at the Metcalf Auditorium box office. Performances 7:30 p.m. April 11-12 and 3 p.m. April 13. For info: ParkviewTheatre.com.
5. Meet the Bees at The Green Corner Store & Soda Fountain -- Meet the honeybees behind KBee honey at this special in-store event! Visitors can also sample the locally-produced sweet stuff, nibble on honeycomb and even try creamed honey. While you're in SoMa, make a stop at the Bernice Garden Farmers Market, open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 10:30 a.m. April 13. For info, click here. FREE!
For even more family-friendly events in central Arkansas, see our full online calendar here.