7 Events for Weekend Family Fun
The temperature are warming up a little this weekend, so get out of the house and have some family fun!
And if none of these activities are calling your name, check out this list of 14 Things To Do During Winter in Central Arkansas for lots more ideas.
Friday
Mother-Son Superhero Dance at the Gene Moss Building at Tyndall Park: Dress up as your son’s favorite superheroes and have a fun evening together in the Gene Moss Building at Tyndall Park in Benton. Take pictures at a photobooth and enjoy snacks, games and prizes during this event from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $30 per mother-son duo and $7 for each additional son. Call (501) 776-5970 or visit the website for more information.
The Harlem Globetrotters at Verizon Arena: A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to experience the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Prepare to be amazed as the Globetrotters showcase basketball’s first 4-point line, located 30 feet from the basket – 6 feet, 3 inches beyond the top of the NBA’s current 3-point line. The fun starts at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $28.50-$131.50. Head to the website for more information.
Saturday
Princess and Superhero Party at Harding University: Kids can enjoy snacks, crafts and fun activities at this sixth annual event from 9-11:30 a.m. Harding students will be dressed as your kids' favorite princesses and superheroes and children are also encouraged to wear their favorite costumes. The fun takes place in the Heritage auditorium and tickets are $10 for kids and $5 for adults. Visit the website or call (501) 279-4276 for more information.
Essay Writing & Scholarship Workshop: This essay writing workshop is for students ninth grade and above. Instructors will assist with writing essays for a scholarship and assist with filling out a college application. There also be scholarship information given out. Seating is limited and registration is required. Workshop goes from 9 a.m.-noon. To register, call (501) 680-0144 and visit the Facebook event page for more information.
Concert With Brian and Terri Kinder at CALS Main Library: Head to the kids department at 10:30 a.m. for a rockin' morning of musical fun with Kinders! Click here for more info. FREE!
Eagle Lake Cruises on Lake Maumelle: Join park interpreters for a cruise on Lake Maumelle to seek wintering bald eagles. Guests often see several eagles and migratory waterfowl. Dress in layers for extreme cold and windy lake weather. Advance registration and payment required: $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 6-12. Cruises take place at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and meet at the Jolly Rogers Marina. Visit the website for details.
Saturday-Sunday
Fancy Frocks by Duck Duck Goose Boutique Consignment Event: Fancy Frocks is a two-day, all boutique consignment event! Find your favorite children's and women's brands at discounted prices, with an additional half price sale on Sunday. The sale goes from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and noon-4 p.m. on Sunday. Click here for more information.