Central Arkansas families have several options for weekend fun. Shake off that first week of school at a festival, yoga hour, kiddie concert, swimming party and more!

Friday, Aug. 23

Back-to-School Splash at Splash Zone in Jacksonville -- Youth ages 11-15 can slip, slide, dive and dance away the end of summer. Regulation swim wear is required. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Admission $2, slides $1. For info: CityOfJacksonville.net.

Friday, Aug. 23-Saturday, Aug. 24

Friso Festival in Downtown Rogers -- This family-friendly festival celebrates Rogers' railroad heritage with a huge street party. Families will enjoy carnival rides, delicious food, art vendors and more. Speed racers will especially enjoy the Race for the Spike, a bike race with a twist, in which cyclists try to beat the A&M Railroad train. Families can participate in a more leisurely Frisco Five-Card Poker Ride; as participants ride along the 3.4-mile route, they collect five playing cards. For info: MainStreetRogers.com.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Disney's Planes Back-to-School Showing at Riverdale 10 Cinema -- This special showing of Disney's Planes is sponsored by City Church, and offers cheap (and free!) admission to families. The first 30 visitors will enter free; after that, admission is $3 per person. 3:45-5:15 p.m. For info: TheCityChurchLR.com.

Family Hour: Yoga at Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library & Learning Center -- Families are invited to participate in a free yoga workshop. 10:30 a.m. For info: CALS.org. FREE!

Kindersongs Concert at Arkansas Arts Center -- Brian Kinder is a singer/songwriter who, along with his wife, Ms. Terri, performs rollicking good time concerts for kids. Their music is fun and invites audience participation. Kinder's first album, "A Kid Like You," was placed on America's short list of Must Have CDs for any children's library by Library Association author Robert Reid. 11 a.m. $5. For info: ArkArts.com.

Saturday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Aug. 25

Geocaching Weekend at Pinnacle Mountain State Park -- Scheduled programs and activities introduce curious explorers about Arkansas State Park’s geocache tour and the geocaches found right in the park. For info, a complete schedule and cost, contact the park. For info: ArkansasStateParks.com/PinnacleMountain. FREE!