Food festivals, princess outings and a night at the ballpark are on the agenda.

Friday

Mermaid Sparkles at Whole Foods Kids Club: Do you want to meet a mermaid?! Well, here’s your chance! Mermaid Sparkles will be the special guest at Whole Food Market at 10 a.m. She’ll read a few of her favorite stories, share her knowledge of aquatic life and conservation, and answering all of your mermaid questions! Click here for more details. FREE!

Saturday

Keep On Amazing Spring Walk/Run at The Promenade: Don your superhero attire and head to The Promenade for a fun two-mile walk or run around the shopping center. The event is free and starts at the courtyard in front of Lululemon. Check in starts at 8:30 and the run kicks off at 9:30. Head to the Facebook page for more information. FREE!  

Bee Day at Bemis Honey Bee Farm and Supplies: Bee Day is a family-friendly, educational beekeeping field day from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The children's area will feature animals, games, face painting and more! Food will be available for purchase. Click here for more info. FREE!

Arkansas Literary Festival at Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library: Fairy and folk tales rule the day at Little Readers Rock! There will be authors, animals, activities, book giveaways and even a live version of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Click here for a full lineup of events from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. FREE!

"Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea" Open at the Clinton Center: This exhibit features more than 20 giant sea life sculptures made entirely of trash and debris collected from beaches and is designed to illustrate the toll trash takes on oceans and waterways. The gallery will open at 9 a.m. and regular admission applies: $10 for adults and $6 for students ages 6-17. For more information on the Clinton Center, visit the website.

Little Rock International Food Festival: Get a taste of the world right here in Little Rock! There will be a kebab station, Turkish coffee, Bangladeshi food, bounce houses, train rides and so much more. The fest takes places at 3224 Anna St. from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit the Facebook page for more details. FREE! 

Princess Party at American Pie Pizza in North Little Rock: Help American Pie Pizza celebrate their 15th birthday with fun, games and door prizes! Anna, Elsa, Rapunzel and Olaf will all be at the party as well. The celebration goes from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Click here for more information.

Sunday

Spring Tea Party at Castle on Stagecoach: Join Rapunzel, The Frog Princess and The Tinker Fairy at a real castle to ring in spring! The fun starts at 12:30 p.m. with a ride in a horse-drawn carriage from the parking lot to the castle and then photos with the characters. Each attendee receives a tiara and wand before enjoying a three-course tea. During the tea, the princesses will sing, dance and entertain all the guests while mingling at each of the tables. Call 501-960-0658 to make a reservation: $50 for kids and $60 for adults.

Friday-Saturday

The Greatest Show on Ice at Arkansas Skatium: Inspired by the musical blockbuster “The Greatest Showman,” this ice skating extravaganza features local figure skating talent and your favorite music from the film! Showtimes are Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at noon and 6 p.m. Tickets for evening shows are $10 and the matinee is $5. Click here for more details.

Friday-Sunday

Arkansas Italian Food & Culture Festival at the Clinton Center: Experience Italy in Arkansas! Support the Boys & Girls Club of Central Arkansas at this annual Italian festival where attendees can enjoy food vendors from all over the state, a demo tent to showcase fine Italian wines and delicious Italian foods, activities for all ages and live entertainment.  The festival goes from 4-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 and kids 10 and under get in free. Visit the website for more info.

Arkansas Travs Play at Dickey-Stephens Park: Take us out to the ballgame! The Travs play Friday at 7:10 p.m., Saturday at 6:10 p.m. and Sunday at 2:10 p.m. Friday evening features a special postgame fireworks show and on Sunday the whole family can get in for $10 with a church bulletin! There's also a special pre-game baseball clinic for kids at noon on Sunday. Visit the website for more details. Regular tickets start at $6.