Welcome fall with lots of fun! We found eight family-friendly activities (plus a few more ideas) to enjoy the new season together. 

Laser Safari at the Zoo 

The Little Rock Zoo is putting the spotlight on fun with their new drive-in Laser Safari. This after-hours all-ages show features 30 minutes of the latest music, spectacular lasers and awe-inspiring graphic effects.

The Details: 

When: Thursday-Sunday | 8 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11 p.m. (gates open 30 minutes before showtime)

Where: The Little Rock Zoo | 1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock

Admission: $25/car | Tickets must be purchased before the show. Reserve yours here. 

Live Music Friday at the SoMa Outdoor Dining Room

This Friday you and the fam can enjoy food and live music. Grab your mask, the kids and order takeout from your favorite SoMa restaurant. 

The Details: 

When: Friday | 4-9 p.m. (live music starts at 7 p.m.)  

Where: SoMa Outdoor Dining Room | 1301 S. Main St. 

Guidelines: 

  • Use hand sanitizer before you grab a seat

  • Wear a mask when not seated

Arkansas Peace Week Mural Painting 

Arkansas Peace Week will add two 7th Street Murals this year. "Patchwork Peace and Protest" will have selected youth from Little Rock working on it and "Love is Greater Than Fear" will be open to all ages to come and participate. Learn more here. 

The Details: 

When: Saturday & Sunday | 8 a.m.-noon   

Where: 2486 W. 7th St., Little Rock 

Guidelines: 

  • Masks are required.
  • Multiple sanitizing stations will be available.
  • Social distancing measures will be in place.

Tinkerfest Part 2: Tools & Tech  

The Museum of Discovery played around with the 2020 Tinkerfest format. The result: four times the fun. Instead of a daylong celebration, Museum of Discovery has decided to present four smaller events to help keep participants safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Saturday is the second installment, Tools & Tech. Come get into the nuts, bolts and drills of STEM play. 

The Details: 

When: Saturday | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.* 

Where: 100 block of Sherman Street just outside the museum’s main entrance

Guidelines: 

  • Masks are required. 

  • Social distancing measures will be in place.

*To limit crowd size, you need to purchase your tickets in advance (members should reserve tickets.) Tickets will be offered in two hour increments:

  • 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Purchase or reserve your tickets 

Pumpkin Patch Opening Day 

We rounded up the details for 10 local pumpkin patches. Many are opening for the season on Saturday! Check out our post for full details. 

Saturday Drum Circle at Bernice Garden 

Come get your groove on at the Bernice Garden Drum Circle. Just bring your masks and your family — drums, chairs and hand sanitizer will be provided.

The Details: 

When: Saturday | 10 a.m. 

Where: Bernice Garden | 1401 S. Main St.

Guidelines: 

  • Masks are required.
  • Multiple sanitizing stations will be available.
  • Social distancing measures will be in place.

Arkansas Peace Fest

Arkansas Peace Fest is part of Arkansas Peace week. This in-person event will feature lessons for youth and adults to take concrete steps to counter societal violence. It will also provide sidewalk chalk art, crafts, free ice cream and snacks, music, and more for children and families.

The Details: 

When: Sunday | 2-4 p.m.  

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

Admission: Free

Grab and Go at a Local Farmer’s Market

We found a few places where you can find delicious, healthy food for your family while supporting local farmers! Grab your produce now: September signals the end of the season for most markets. 

Little Rock Farmers' Market - Last weekend! 

When: Saturday | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: River Market Pavilions, 400 President Clinton Ave.

Argenta Farmers Market (formerly Dogtown)

When: Saturday | 8 - 10 a.m. 

Where: 410 Main St., North Little Rock

Whitewater Tavern Market

When: Saturday | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Where: 2500 W 7th St, Little Rock

Bernice Gardens Farmers Market

When: Sunday | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Where: 1401 Main St. 

Anytime Fun: 

Still stumped? Here are a few other ideas:

Cycle as a Family 

September is National Bike Month. You can play Bike Bingo as you take on family-friendly cycling routes in Little Rock or the new pop-up bike lanes connecting the Children’s Library, Little Rock Zoo and War Memorial Park. Want to get away? Head to Fayetteville for some cycling-focused fun. 

Create Pumpkin Treats

We rounded up pumpkin-based treats to take you from breakfast to dessert. Weekend plans, enhanced. 

Even more ideas: