Family-friendly and fun, Arkansas Peace Fest is one of the many events planned during Arkansas Peace Week taking place September 20-27. The mission of Arkansas Peace Week is to promote peacemaking in our society and raise awareness of organizations working to build a lasting peace in Arkansas.

As part of that mission, Peace Fest will feature lessons for youth and adults to take concrete steps to counter societal violence. The all-ages event will also provide sidewalk chalk art, crafts, free ice cream and snacks, music, and more for children and families.

The Details: 

Date: September 27  

Time: 2-4 p.m.  

Location: Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site | 2120 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, Little Rock

Admission: Free 

Guidelines: 

  • Face coverings are required for all persons present.  

  • Hand sanitation stations, youth and adult masks will be available for guests.   

Interested in more Peace Week? They’ve planned plenty of pandemic-safe events. From picnics, all-ages mural painting sessions and virtual classes, there are many ways to participate. Find out more here.