6 Free & Cheap Weekend Events: Block Party, Concert, Baseball Game and More!
Is your weekend schedule looking a little empty? We've got you covered. Learn about snakes, watch a fun Wizard of Oz musical, or go to a free block party. Or take advantage of these warm summer days by catching a baseball game and running a 5K! Check out some of our favorite weekend events right here:
Easter Seals Rollin' on the River 5K/2K at Clinton Library: Easter Seals 19th annual Rollin' on the River will begin with a USATF Certified 5K Run, followed by a 2K Family Fun Walk, as well as food, games and awards! Register for either race here or just go for the food, games and fun. Aug. 27, 7 a.m. For info: (501) 227-3706.
Arkansas Down Syndrome Association Neighborhood Block Party at Camp Aldersgate: The block party is a meet and greet event for friends and families in the Down syndrome community. The event provides a free lunch, games, carousel rides, fingerprint card station, interactions with mounted police and more. Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info: (501) 223-3696 or website. FREE!
Hickory Hill Park Concert Series in Hot Springs: Enjoy an outdoor gospel music concert at Hickory Hill Park. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy uplifting music; the concert features performers The Hacketts and New Reason. Aug. 27, 7 p.m. For info: (501) 623-8068 or website. FREE!
The Wiz Musical at the Albert Pike Memorial Temple: Bearden Productions presents "The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical 'Wonderful Wizard of Oz,'" a glorious musical retelling of Frank Baum's classic story set in the context of African-American culture. With an infectious funky soul score and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, The Wiz brought renewed relevance to a timeless classic. Show Times are 10:30 a.m., Aug. 26 and 7 p.m. Aug. 27. Admission: $8-$12. For info: (501) 747-1036 or website.
Arkansas Travelers vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Dickey Stephens Park:The Arkansas Travelers take on the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at home. Saturday features a mystery giveaway and Sunday is a Family Fun Day, Operation: Military Appreciation Night and Photo with a Trav Night. Aug. 27, 7:10 p.m. and Aug. 28, 6:10 p.m. Admission: $6-$12. For info: (501) 664-1555 or website.
Snakes of Arkansas at Central Arkansas Nature Center: Local reptile enthusiasts Jeremy Sloan and Brad Birchfield present a family-oriented live snake demonstration highlighting the importance of snakes to our environment. This is a great family activity with a chance to see a variety of venomous and non-venomous snakes. Best for elementary age and older. Aug. 27, 2 p.m. For info: (501) 907-0636 or website. FREE!