From virtual cooking classes to tempting takeout options, we’ve rounded up nine events for Mother’s Day weekend. 

Thursday

Drive-Up Food Distribution at the Outlets 

Outlets of Little Rock will host a second drive-up food distribution in partnership with the Arkansas Foodbank. Each donation will provide enough items for approximately 40 meals per family, only one donation per vehicle.  

When:  9:00 a.m., while supplies last. 

Where: Vehicles should enter from Bass Pro Parkway near Loves Travel Center into the parking lot at the North entry across from Movie Tavern.

Zoom Family Scavenger Hunt with Williams Library

Williams Library is hosting a Family Game Night scavenger hunt on Zoom. Race to see who can find random items the fastest! 

When: 7-8 p.m.

Where: For more details, check out the event page. 

Sugar Plum Fairy Storytime with Ballet Arkansas

Travel to magical lands without leaving your couch. The Sugar Plum Fairy will lead kids through classical ballet’s most beloved stories each Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m.

When: 7:30 p.m. — if you miss the live reading, no worries! The videos will be available whenever you need a little magic in your life. 

Where: Ballet Arkansas Facebook. 

Friday

Popcorn + Candy Pickup at Riverdale Theater

Upgrade family movie night with free snacks! Riverdale Theater is offering bags of popcorn and your choice of candy with gift card purchases. For more details, click here. 

When: Order gift card by noon on Friday, pick up is between 4-6 p.m.

Where: 2600 Cantrell Road.

Saturday 

Try Girl Scouts Virtual Series

Learn more about Girl Scouts through their virtual video series! For more information, click here. 

When: noon. 

Where: Girl Scout Diamonds Facebook page.

Free + Virtual Kids’ Cooking Class: Breakfast for Mom 

An award-winning chef will walk your kids through a delicious breakfast recipe just in time for Mother’s Day. 

When: 1 p.m.

Where: Gideon Reading & Math Facebook page.

Virtual Young Arkansas Artists Family Festival Hosted by Arkansas Arts Center 

Join the Arkansas Arts Center as they celebrate young artists! This year, they are hosting a digital exhibition with at-home art activities for the whole family. 

When: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

Where: Arkansas Arts Center Facebook page.

Sunday

Drive-Thru Bernice Gardens Farmers Market

Pre-order from your favorite vendors and drive-thru for a fresh supply of fresh and local goods. For more info, click here. 

When: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Where: 1401 Main St. 

Mother’s Day Brunch 

Our sister publication, Little Rock Soiree, created a tempting list of seven takeout options to treat mom to brunch on her big day.