The holiday season is in full swing and we're not complaining one bit!

Friday

Whole Foods Kids Club at Whole Foods Market: Enjoy a free snack, visit with a special guest, make a craft and listen to a story read aloud. The fun starts at 10 a.m. Visit the website for more information. FREE!

Holidays in Hillcrest on Kavanaugh: Head to Hillcrest for the annual tree lighting at the Allsopp Promenade. Enjoy cookies and cocoa while Santa lights the tree! Click here for more info. The lighting takes place at 5 p.m. on Saturday. FREE!

Fostering Hope Through Film Adoption Event at Ron Robinson Theater: This second annual adoption event will feature short films telling the stories of children in foster care waiting for their forever families. Adoptive parents and staff from Project Zero and the Arkansas Department of Human Services will be available to answer questions about adoption and all attendees can enjoy free snacks. The event goes from 6-8 p.m. and is free to attend, but donations are welcome. Call 501-683-2040 for more details.

Saturday

Santa at the Clinton 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 event from 8 a.m.-noon is free, but regular admission fees apply to tour the Library. Visit the website for more information. FREE!

Bells, Baa-aas & Brunch at Heifer Village & Urban Farm: A day full of holiday fun awaits guests at Heifer, complete with a special brunch, arts and crafts, workshops and more. The fun goes from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more info, click hereFREE!

Santa Claus at the Pop Pop Shoppe: Bring your camera and your kiddos for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus for free at Pop Pop Shoppe on University Avenue in Little Rock. There will be special holiday popcorn flavors, games and seasonal sales from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Click here for more details. FREE!

Santa at the Promenade at Chenal: Bring your camera and your cute kiddos for free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus! The fun goes from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. More information is available on the Promenade's websiteFREE!

“Elf” Movie Screening at Ron Robinson Theater: Head to a family-friendly movie screening of "Elf" before the Big Jingle Jubilee Parade. Enjoy concessions specials including warm drinks and candied popcorn. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. The film starts at noon. Visit the website for more info.

Children’s Ornament DIY and Tree Trimming at Laman Library: Help decorate the William F. Laman Public Library Main Branch Children’s Services tree and make a few ornaments to take home! The festive fun starts at 1 p.m. Call 501-758-1720 for more information. FREE!

Winter Discovery Lake Cruises at Lake Maumelle: Discover Lake Maumelle as it springs to life in the middle of winter! Pinnacle Mountain State Park and its surrounding water bodies host thousands of animals that have migrated south for the winter. Dress in layers for extremely cold and windy lake weather. Advance registration and payment is required: $15 for adults and $8 for kids ages 6-12. Cruises leave shore at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Call 501-868-5806 to register.

Sherwood Christmas Parade: Don't miss this fun holiday parade with school bands, floats and fun. The parade, themed "Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree," will start at Lantrip Road and Kiehl Avenue and will end at Oakbrooke Drive. Santa will be there, too! The fun starts at 1 p.m. For info, visit the Facebook page. FREE!

Big Jingle Jubilee Holiday Parade: Led by Santa and his reindeer, the holiday parade starts at 2nd and Broadway in downtown Little Rock and leads up to the State Capitol. After the parade, the State Capitol will host their traditional lighting ceremony and fireworks show. The parade kicks off at 3 p.m. Click here for more information. FREE!

Life Skills for Youth Fall Fundraising Fashion Show at South City Church: Enjoy "Walking Through The Seasons", a community fundraising event of fashion and talent. LSY students will showcase fashion through the seasons with fall, winter and spring looks plus showcase their talent! The fashion show goes from 6-8 p.m. and tickets range from $10-$25. Head to the website for more info.

Sunday

Caring Santa at McCain Mall & Park Plaza Mall: Caring Santa will be available for visits for special needs children from 9-11 a.m. This is an opportunity to provide a quiet environment with minimal distractions. The mall turns off the music, TV, escalator and lights to avoid any continuous sounds that may bother the children. Reserve a timeslot here for McCain Mall and here for Park Plaza Mall. FREE!

Sunday with Santa at The Capital Hotel: Santa will await visitors in the lobby of the Capital Hotel from 2-4 p.m. Children can bring their wish lists and parents should bring their cameras for photographs. Call 501-374-7474 for more information. FREE!

Reindeer on the River at the River Market: Santa's reindeer will be at the River Market Pavillions from noon-5 p.m. to celebrate the start of the holiday season! Enjoy other holiday related activities, games, a letter writing station and more. Click here for more details. FREE!

51st Annual Christmas Frolic at Historic Arkansas: The Frolic celebrates Christmas as it was in the 1800s with living history, carols, reenactments, live music, dancing and more from 1-4 p.m. Visitors get to sample famous hot cider and ginger cake and enjoy activities including blacksmith demonstrations, pioneer games and dancing in the Hinderliter Grog Shop, Little Rock’s oldest surviving structure. Visit the website for details. FREE!

Holiday Open House at the Old State House Museum: Help ring in the holiday season at the Old State House Museum! See the museum's Christmas decor, listen to local music groups performing holiday music and let kids try hands-on activities like creating holiday cards. The fun goes from 1-5 p.m. Click here for details. FREE!

North Little Rock Sertoma Club Christmas Parade: The annual parade, themed "Hometown Christmas," begins at Pershing Boulevard and Main Street, heads south into the Argenta Arts District and concludes in front of the City Services Building (120 Main St.). The fun kicks off at 2 p.m. For info, call 501-753-7902 or visit the websiteFREE!