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From the Harlem Globetrotters to monster truck wars, this weekend is filled to the brim!

Friday

Mother-Son Dance at Tyndall Park: Moms and their sons ages 3-12 can have a fun evening together! 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 for more details or visit the website. 

Saturday

Star Wars Science at Museum of Discovery: May the force be with you at this hands-on science event for the whole family! Bring your future Jedi for a day of fun and explore the science in Star Wars. The event from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. is included in regular museum admission or free for museum members. Click here for more info.

Paint & Story Time at The Painted Pig Studio: Aimed at kids age 1-4, this creative time gives kids a chance to try out painting! While the projects are geared towards ages 1-4, older siblings may enjoy as well. Head to the studio to make mini cocoa mugs and listen to "Snowmen at Night" read aloud. Cost is $16 plus tax and the session starts at 10 a.m. Click here for more info.

Wild Kratts Live! at Robinson Center: The Kratt Brothers are coming to Little Rock to host "Wild Kratts Live 2.0 – Activate Creature Power!" Based on the PBS Kids series "Wild Kratts," the show follows Aviva and the rest of the Wild Kratts team, who will be animated and on screen at the Tortuga HQ. The fun starts at 1 p.m. and tickets start at $27.50. Click here for more details. 

Eagle Lake Cruises at Pinnacle Mountain State Park: Join park interpreters for a cruise on Lake Maumelle to seek wintering bald eagles and other migratory waterfowl. Dress in layers for extreme cold and windy lake weather. Meet at the Jolly Rogers Marina at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. Call 501-868-5806 to register and pay in advance: $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 6-12.

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. The fun starts at 2 p.m. and tickets start at $29. Visit the website for more info.

Little Rock Monster Truck Wars at Barton Coliseum: The mud will be flying at this moster truck show at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds! Watch giant, 12,000-pound monster trucks battle in head-to-head competition and races, plus see a motorcycle stunt show as part of the event. Tickets are $12 and the fun starts at 2 p.m. Click here for all the details.

Sunday

Kids Cooking Class: Chinese New Year at Eggshells Kitchen Co.: Start planning for your Chinese New Year celebration with these kid-friendly recipes. Kids ages 7-10 will make Orange Chicken, Fried Rice and Chinese Moon Cakes! Registration is $40 and more details are available here.

Friday-Sunday

Fancy Frocks by Duck Duck Goose at Crowne Plaza: Want to shop a little more upscale but for a lot less money? Fancy Frocks is an all boutique children’s consignment event and Sunday is even half price day! Featured brands include Lilly Pulitizer, Matilda Jane, Michael Kors, American Girl and so many more. The Friday night presale is $10 starting at 6:30 p.m. or $5 starting at 7:30 p.m. The rest of the sale is free admission and the doors are open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Click here for all the details.