From mini golf to shopping deals to sweet treats, this weekend is ready for you. There's plenty happening in central Arkansas and we've got the top events for the whole family right here.

Friday

Story Time With The Little Mermaid: Head to Whole Foods for Kids Club in Little Rock and have a meet and greet and storytime with your favorite mermaid princess. The storytime is hosted by Fancyful Fairytale Parties from 10-10:15 a.m. and kids club goes until 11 a.m. For details, click here and here. FREE!

Bright Night at Big Rock Mini Golf and Fun Park: For only $30, choose four activites at Big Rock Fun Park and enjoy a Chick-Fil-A dinner. This brand new event benefits Methodist Family Health and participants can choose from go-karts, laser tag, mini golf and more plus everyone receives glow-in-the-dark accesories to add to the fun. The event starts at 5 p.m. For more info, click here.

Saturday

Head of the Class Bash at the Clinton Presidential Center: The Clinton Presidential Center will celebrate back-to-school with the annual “Head of the Clash Bash,” a free family festival. More than 3,000 backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed to students on a first come, first served basis. Families can also enjoy fun, educational activities. Check out the website for more details. FREE!

Ha-Pie Birthday at Honey Pies: Sprinkles all around! Honey Pies is celebrating its first anniversary and doing it in delicious style. Pop in for confetti mini pies, crust cookies and more. Store hours are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. For more info, click here.

Sunday

Super Family Fun Night at Central Baptist Church of North Little Rock: Celebrate heading back to school at this event for the whole family. There will be free hot dogs, chips, drinks, snow cones, inflatables, games and more! Event goes from 6-8 p.m. Click here for details. FREE!

Friday-Sunday

Arkansas Travelers vs. Tulsa Drillers at Dickey-Stephens Park: On Friday, the Travs play at 7:10 p.m. and the game is followed by a spectacular fireworks display. On Saturday, the first pitch is at 6:10 p.m. and the first 1,000 fans receive a free mini bat. And on Sunday, the game starts at 6:10 p.m. and the whole family (two adults and up to four kids) can get in for $10 if you bring your church bulletin from that morning. Regular admsision is $6-$12 per ticket. For more info, visit the Travs' website.

"The Wizard of Oz" at Murry's Dinner Playhouse: Follow the yellow brick road straight to Murry's Dinner Playhouse for a family night at the theater as "The Wizard of Oz" hits the stage. Friday and Saturday dinner is from 6-7:20 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, there is a matinee with lunch from 11 a.m.-12:40 p.m. and the show at 12:45 p.m. as well as an evening performance with dinner from 5:30-6:40 p.m. and the show at 6:45 p.m. Tickets range from $15-$37. For more details on the show and to view a seating chart, visit the Murry's Dinner Playhouse website. To purchase tickets, call (501) 562-3131.

Saturday-Sunday

Tax-Free Weekend in Arkansas: It's time to get your back-to-school shopping done (and maybe grab a few things for yourself, mom). This annual event means that for two days only, you can skip the state and local sales taxes on items like clothing, shoes, accessories, office/school supplies and more. For all the details about what is and isn't included, click here.