This weekend is jam-packed with holiday goodness. Take the family to to see Ballet Arkansas and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra put on The Nutcracker, head to the Big Jingle Jubilee Holiday Parade in Downtown Little Rock or get your science on with Santa at the Museum of Discovery. 

Friday

Pictures with Santa at the Argenta Branch of the Laman Library: Santa is at the Argenta Branch Library to take pictures in the Children's Department. Dec. 9, 4 p.m. For info: (501) 687-1061, lamanlibrary.org. FREE!

Fourth Annual Santa Paws at Trapnall Hall: Friends of the Animal Village's Fourth annual Santa Paws! Live music brought to you by Joe Meazle & Friends, a silent auction, wine, Southern Prohibition beer, delicious food and more! $40, $50 the day of the event. Dec. 9, 7-10 p.m. For info: (870) 648-8064, friendsoftheanimalvillage.org. PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT!

Saturday

Big Jingle Jubilee Holiday Parade in Downtown Little Rock: See Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudy the Reindeer in this annual parade in downtown Little Rock. The Parade will begin at 2nd and Broadway, follow Broadway to Capitol Avenue, then proceed down Capitol Avenue to the State Capitol. The parade has been postponed to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. (It was originally scheduled for 3 p.m. on Dec. 3.) For info: (501) 835-3399, HolidaysInLittleRock.com. FREE!

Science With Santa at the Museum of Discovery: Step into Santa’s science lab for fun science demos, hot cocoa, pictures with Santa, chances to meet museum animals and more! This event is included in regular museum admission: $10 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under and free for members and children under 1. Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For info: museumofdiscovery.org.

Christmas Parade in Downtown Conway: A festive parade beginning on Front Street and Prairie Streets includes bands, floats and lots of holiday cheer. Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. For info: (501) 932-5407, DowntownConway.org. FREE!

Clinton Presidential Center: The Clinton Center will host holiday activities for the family, including fun art projects, special holiday entertainment, tasty treats and free photos with Santa. The Santa at the Center event is free, but regular admission fees apply to tour the rest of the Library. Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For info: ClintonPresidentialCenter.com. Visits with Santa and photos are FREE!

Papa Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm in Benton: This quaint farm provides saws for adventurous visitors to cut down their own trees. Families can also go on a wagon ride, and snack on free candy canes or sip complimentary hot cocoa and cider. And then say hello to Papa Santa himself! No purchase required—bring your own camera to snag a free photo. Santa will be there Dec. 10, 2-5 p.m. See the farm's hours here. For info: (501) 779-1062, Facebook.com/PapaSantasChristmasTreeFarm. Tree prices vary; visits with Santa are FREE!

Sunday

Sundays with Santa at The Capital Hotel: Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, The Capital Hotel hosts a special visit with Santa where children and adults alike have a chance to talk with Santa and take pictures. Dec. 11, 2-4 p.m. For info: (501) 370-7062, capitalhotel.com. FREE!

Christmas Parade in Cabot: This year's theme is "Christmas Around the World," and includes floats, bands, clowns and Santa. The parade begins at Panther Trail and travels on South Pine St., ending at Central Elementary School. Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. For info: (501) 920-2122, Facebook. FREE!

Friday-Sunday

Arkansas Remembers Pearl Harbor: The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum hosts "Arkansas Remembers Pearl Harbor: 75th Anniversary." The tugboat Hoga, which fought fires for 72 continuous hours on Battleship Row and is the last floating Navy vessel that was present in Pearl Harbor during the attack, is available for public viewing from the outside. The submarine Razorback will be open for free self-guided tours. Dec. 9-11, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. $7.50; $5 children under 12 and seniors 62 and older. For info: (501) 371-8320, aimmuseum.org.

The Nutcracker at the Robinson Center: Ballet Arkansas presents its traditional holiday classic fairytale ballet, The Nutcracker, accompanied by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. $60-$70. Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 10-11 at 2 p.m. For info: (501) 66-1761, arkansassymphony.org.

Holidays in the Wild at the Little Rock Zoo: Holidays in the Wild features an enchanted train ride to the South Pole, pictures with Santa, crafts for kids, live music, food trucks and light displays! This year, Holidays in the Wild will feature Lightasmic's colorful, interactive light show on the Civitan Amphitheater stage. All activities are included in admission. Tickets $12 per person at the gate. Dec. 8-11, 6-9 p.m. For info: (501) 666-2406, littlerockzoo.com.