5 Events for Weekend Fun: North Little Rock Airshow, Butterfly Festival & Shakespeare!
It's hot. Really, really hot. Which means you're probably floating a river or staying cool at a free splash pad. But if you can't beat the heat, join it. Flying enthusiasts will soar as they watch this weekend's airshow at the North Little Rock Municipal Airport. And, Mount Magazine will lead workshops and events to teach families about butterflies and other pollinators that call the mountain home. Don't worry, if you need a little AC, we've got you covered with indoor events, too.
27th Anniversary Celebration at Plantation Agriculture Museum State Park: Families are invited to celebrate with free Dutch-oven desserts and homemade ice cream. The museum first opened its doors in June 1989 after the final 3-year restoration period. The museum has long held to its mission of preserving a way of life and interpreting historic agriculture into the future. 2-4 p.m. June 25. Info: (501) 961-1409, ArkansasStateParks.com/PlantationAgricultureMuseum. FREE!
Wings Over the Rock Airshow and Car Show at the North Little Rock Municipal Airport: Kids who love airplanes will be dazzled by formation flying and wild aerobatics at this airshow. Awards will be presented in numerous categories. Food and beverages will be available. Proceeds from the event benefit Arkansas veterans. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 25. $5 for adults, free for kids. Info: (501) 835-5654, NorthLittleRock.org.
Mount Magazine Butterfly Festival XX: This annual event teaches families to understand and appreciate butterflies and other pollinators, such as bees. Enjoy make-and-take crafts, nature related games, guided nature walks, garden tours, insect exhibits, live music and more. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. June 24-25. Info: (479) 963-8502, MountMagazineStatePark.com. FREE!
Family Summer Camp at Bass Pro Shops: Summer workshops kick off this Saturday to teach kids and families about outdoor pursuits, including fishing, water safety, camping, hiking, hunting, outdoor gardening, archery and more. Kids can take aim in a shooting arcade and a BB shooting range, handle a rod and reel in the casting area, and make a flower pot craft. Workshops will be held noon-4 p.m. Tue., Thu., Sat. & Sun. through July 24. Visit the website for a complete schedule of activities. Noon-4 p.m. June 25-26. Info: (501) 954-4500, BassPro.com. FREE!
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre in Central Arkansas: This annual summer series presents Shakespeare and Broadway productions across the state. This weekend, theater-loving families can find a performance of both “Romeo & Juliet” and “West Side Story” at UCA Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway. Or, if you’re on Petit Jean Mountain on Saturday, head to the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute to see “Twelfth Night.” Times vary; ticket price varies by show. Info: (501) 852-0702, ArkShakes.com.