11 Events for Weekend Family Fun
Spring, we're loving what you're giving us so far.
Friday
Animal Education at Pinnacle Mountain State Park: From 10-11 a.m., Discover the amazing characteristics that help animals survive in the natural world. From 1-2 p.m., experience a reptile roundup and meet one of the park's live animal ambassadors while learning about what makes reptiles unique. And from 3-4 p.m. meet some of the local critters who have developed very special, hairy traits as you learn about fur. Click here for more information. FREE!
Saturday
Imaginate Exhibit Opens at Museum of Discovery: Get ready to imagine, create and innovate at the Museum of Discovery's new exhibit! Entrance to Imaginate is included in regular admission: $10 for adults and $8 for kids 12 and younger. Learn more about the exhibit here. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday.
Spring Fling at CALS Main Library: Celebrate the joys of spring with the whole family. Dress up in your best spring attire to enjoy crafts, interactive activities and an egg hunt. The free event will take place at 10 a.m. in the Darragh Center. Visit the website for more info. FREE!
Paw-some Bunny Arrival at Park Plaza Mall: Welcome the Easter Bunny to Park Plaza alongside Chase, Marshall and Skye from "Paw Patrol"! The crew of pups will be there from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and kids can check out a fire truck and police car outside. Click here for more info. FREE!
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KonMari Workshop at William F. Laman Public Library: Learn more about author and decluttering guru Marie Kondo's organization methods, which emphasize the joy you get from the items you decide to keep. Sue Fehlberg, a certified KonMari Method consultant, shares tips, answers your decluttering questions, and demonstrates folding techniques at 1 p.m. Click here for details. FREE!
Children's Dining Etiquette Lesson at The Butcher Shop Steakhouse: During this two-hour lesson, your child will learn the basics of dining etiquette. The first hour will consist of learning the correct place setting, how to correctly pass around the table, menu etiquette and more. Then in the final hour, each child will order a three-course meal and put their new skills to the test. The meal and lesson goes from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and the cost is $55.50 per participant. Click here to register.
Trout Fishing in America in concert at UA-Pulaski Tech: Get your toes tapping and sing along with Trout Fishing in America, made up of Ezra on guitar and banjo and Keith on bass. Their performance features tongue twisters, mind-benders, spooky situations and instantly identifiable slices of a kid’s life. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $10. Click here for more info.
Sunday
Duck, Duck, Hunt at Laman Public Library: Get in the Easter spirit at this storytime and indoor egg hunt. The fun starts at 10:30 a.m. and is open to the whole family! FREE!
Rhea Lana's Consignment Event in Little Rock: Discount shoppers, get your shopping bags ready. Rhea Lana's is a consignment sale offering gently used children's items, maternity clothes, toys and more. Admission and parking are free. The sale is taking place at 2616 S. Shackleford Road (formerly Gordman's) from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Visit Rhea Lana's website for more information. FREE!
Little Rock Rangers Season Opener at War Memorial Stadium: The Little Rock Rangers Soccer Club is kicking off its fourth season with a hometown crowd to cheer them on against the Tyler Football Club out of Texas. Just make sure you show up early to enjoy all the food trucks in the parking lot. The match starts at 5 p.m. For more info, click here.
Saturday-Sunday
Monster Jam at Verizon Arena: Big trucks, huge flips and awesome tricks are headed to North Little Rock! At approximately 12 feet high and about 12 feet wide, Monster Jam trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. The trucks will face off in battles of strength, ability and perseverance in this fun and intense show at 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $17 and more info is available on the website.