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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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Stuff to do for Kids, Mom, and Dad too.
We’re getting into the busy holiday season fraught with shopping, office parties, and other sorts of craziness. Don’t forget to schedule some fun time though. Here are a few local ideas: MomsLike Me Playdate – MomsLikeMe.com is hosting a playdate at The Little Gym of Little Rock on Sunday, December 5th. This is a great opportunity to let the kids get in some active play, despite the cold weather. There are two different playtimes available, one for babies and toddlers, and one for the older crew. Dads are welcome to attend as well! My kids live and breathe for The Little Gym, and the MomsLikeMe website has been so instrumental for me in finding friends, fun events, and answers to tough parenting questions. The event is free, but you must register … Read entire article »
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Free Escapes from the Heat (for short people)
At the beginning of August, the kids and I were looking at a full month of empty week day schedules. I had envisioned trips to the pool, a tour of all the area playgrounds, maybe a few morning runs with the jog stroller. And then the real live Arkansas summer reared it’s ugly three digit temperatures and all my plans were dashed. In the meantime, we’ve found a few new summer pastimes that come free and complete with climate control. If you’re not in Little Rock, maybe this list will help you get ideas when researching things to do in your town. Click the links for location and hours. Indoor Playgrounds: Two area churches have indoor playgrounds that are open to the public. Both of these locations also have a cafe … Read entire article »
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