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Finding Farmers’ Markets and Harvest Fun
I was going to put together a list of Farmers’ Markets in Central Arkansas, but then I found that Julie over at Real Food in Little Rock already had a great list of Farmers’ Markets in Little Rock. Go Here to check it out. If you’re not in Little Rock, check out Local Harvest’s Website to find a Farmers’ Market near you. You can search a variety of different types of resources by zip code. And, if … Read entire article »
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Family-Friendly Fitness Events
Spring is near, and that means more time outside! Now is also a great time to make good on those health-related new year’s resolutions. And of course, the family that plays together stays together. Ok, if those cliches aren’t enough to motivate you to get out and exercise with your family, here are some truly good reasons – Family-Friendly Fitness Events happening and around Central Arkansas! Kidsfest Superhero Race – March 31 @Simon Park in Downtown … Read entire article »
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Free Fun For Families: January 22-29
There aren’t many free special events this week, so here are a few places my family and I like to go for free entertainement: The Indoor Tubes at Rock Creek – A fun indoor playplace open to the public, complete with slides, climbing tubes, rope bridges, and more. The Indoor Play area at Arkansas Baptist – a small spot for fun on a cold day. Find a storytime or fun event at the Central Arkansas Library System branch nearest you! Check out Laman Library in North Little Rock for storytimes, craft sessions, and more Unity Martial Arts offers a free open gym every Friday from 9am-11am. Who doesn’t love a padded room? This Week Friday thru Sunday, Jan. 27-29 – Eagles Et Cetera @ DeGray Lake Resort State Park This 33rd annual celebration of our nation’s symbol is … Read entire article »
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Local Deal: More Game for Your Buck at Playtime Pizza
If you’ve got kids and live here in Central Arkansas, chance are you’re going to find yourself at Playtime Pizza at one point or another. Whether it be for a birthday party, or because the inlaws come into town and want to take the kids there, or when your husband decides that it’s a perfect place to go as a grand finale of winter break, you’ll be there, whether you want to be or not. Playtime … Read entire article »
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Playground Review: Arkansas Baptist Wellness Center Playroom
I recently told you about the Indoor Playground at Rock Creek, so now that the weather seems to have committed itself to the fact that’s it’s winter, I thought I’d share another little respite from the cold. Playground: The Playroom @ Arkansas Baptist Wellness Center. Address: 62 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72212 Hours: Unknown Equipment: Plastic/Netting Climbing stairs/ladders/platforms play house 1 small slide, 1 toddler slide rope bridge activity panels maze Setting: Indoor (climate controlled) Surface: rubber tile Seating: chairs and tables Facilities: restrooms and water fountain Other … Read entire article »
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Local Deal: Burns Park Funland
For most of the country, Labor Day marks the end of Summer and the start of Fall, but here in the mid-south, we’ve still got plenty of summer fun left in us! Now that the temperatures have dropped, we can finally enjoy the outdoors! Here’s a fun deal to help you do just that! Right now you can get a special Family Fun Pack from Funland in Burns Park that includes unlimited rides for four, … Read entire article »
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