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Need some ideas to entertain your kids this Labor Day weekend (Aug. 31-Sept. 2)? In addition to throwing burgers on the grill, running through the sprinklers, and churning homemade ice cream, your family can celebrate the end of summer at one of these special events in central Arkansas.

Catch one of the last Travs games of the season. Central Arkansas' minor league baseball team will play its last game of the year at Dickey-Stephens Park on Sept. 2. Watch the Travelers take on the Northwest Arkansas Naturals all Labor Day weekend: Catch a fireworks show after Saturday evening's innings; snap photos with the players before the game and take advantage of cheap admission on Family Sunday; and watch one last game on Monday afternoon. For info: Travs.com.

Explore the outdoors at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. The popular park offers a ton of special activities for Labor Day weekend. On Saturday, kids can help build a beaver dam at the playground, learn about constellations and make a star chart, and discover how Native Americans used common items found in nature to help with their daily chores. On Sunday, bring binoculars to go bird watching, dissect owl pellets or cruise Lake Maumelle on the park's pontoon. And on Monday, families can participate in even more activities: Play a game of animal charades; paddle the river in a kayak; and learn how to keep a nature journal. Many events free; some activities require reservations. For info: ArkansasStateParks.com/PinnacleMountain.

Travel to the 19th century English countryside at Arkansas Arts Center. This family festival on Saturday presents games, food and activities as they might have been enjoyed in 19th century England. Children can dress and pose for an old-fashioned portrait. Or, youngsters can try their hand at creating masterful landscapes and seascapes. Don't forget to visit the garden party's main attraction and inspiration: an exhibit that traveled to Arkansas all the way from England, called Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: The Treasure of Kenwood House, London. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Entry is $5, $20 per family for the festival only, $25 per family includes entry to the festival and exhibition. For info: ArkArts.com.

Eat with the apes at Little Rock Zoo. Enjoy a breakfast buffet in Cafe Africa and learn all about Great Apes this Saturday. 8-9 a.m. $21.95, children $16.95; members $16.95, children $12.95. For info: LittleRockZoo.com.

Learn about factories at Museum of Discovery. The family-favorite museum will be open all weekend long, even on Labor Day. Check out the traveling exhibit How People Make Things, which was inspired by Mister Rogers' factory tours. $10, children ages 1-12 $8, children under 1 free. For info and hours: MuseumOfDiscovery.org.

Brave a roller coaster at Magic Springs Water & Theme Park. It's the last weekend of the season at Magic Springs. Spend Labor Day weekend enjoying one last spin on a ride, cooling down at Splash Island or rocking at the Chris Cagle concert on Saturday. If you miss your chance to visit, don't worry: The park will open again in October for its special Halloween programming, Magic Screams. For info and hours: MagicSprings.com.

Get in touch with your inner cowboy (or girl) at the National Championship Chuckwagon Race. This annual event in Clinton has grown to attract over 20,000 people to watch chuckwagon races, attend a western trade show and horse sale, listen to country music concerts and more. Events are scheduled through Sunday; for a complete schedule, visit the website. $25, children $12.50. For info: ChuckwagonRaces.com.

Say goodbye to the Dinosaurs exhibit at Mid-America Science Museum. Families have one more chance to immerse themselves in the prehistoric era of the dinosaurs, including the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus and Triceratops. Experience the sights, sounds and actions of robotic dinos -- scaled to three-fourths of their enormous sizes -- through Sept. 2. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. $10, seniors ages 65 and up and children ages 3-12 $7. For info: MidAmericaMuseum.org.

Call the Hogs at the first game of the season. Woo pig! You'll find football fans in Fayetteville for the holiday weekend to watch as the Razorbacks kick off a new season. The Hogs will play Louisiana at 3 p.m. on Saturday. For info: ArkansasRazorbacks.com.

Splash around at Wild River Country. What better way to send off summer than at the local water park? Wild River Country doesn't shutter for the season until Sept. 15, so your kiddos have several more weekends to make use of those season passes. On Labor Day, the park will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For info: WildRiverCountry.com.

Or, picnic at the Historic Arkansas Museum. The museum will be open on Labor Day and is encouraging folks to picnic on the grounds. Grab a glass of homemade lemonade in the historic Brownlee House and settle onto a blanket with your family. Then, take a self-guided tour to find hands-on activities, pioneer demonstrations and fun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $2, children $1. For info: HistoricArkansas.org.