Instead of the Dishes » Mommyhood » Free Fun For Families: April 15-22
Free Fun For Families: April 15-22
This Week:
Monday, April 16 – Hendrix College Wind Ensemble Concert @ The Lawn in front of Staples Auditorium 5:30pm
Free concert open to the public!
Wednesday, April 18 – Little Beginnings Toddler Program @ Old Statehouse Museum 10:30am
The Little Beginnings toddler program is for children ages 2 through 4 with parent. Each month the class will highlight a different topic and promote learning through hands-on activities, music making, movement and storytelling.Call (501) 324-9685 for more information.
Friday – Sunday, April 20-22 – Mountain Man Rendezvous @ Wooly Hollow State Park in Greenbrier 10am-6pm
Witness the rugged life of early explorers and trappers of the Arkansas frontier in the early 1800s. Crafts, games, and survival skills. Contact 501.679.2098 for more information.
Saturday & Sunday, April 21-22 – Green Weekend @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Celebrate Earth Day with a host of green events throughout the weekend. Contact 501.868.5806 for more information.
Saturday April 21 – Safety Expo @ Lake Catherine State Park in Hot Springs 10am-2pm
Representatives for safety/rescue organizations in Hot Spring and Galrand counties. Booths, Free Lunch, and live safety/rescue scenarios. Contact 501-844-4176 for more info.
Saturday, April 21 – Kinder Concert @ Central Arkansas Libraries Main branch 10:30am
Join Brian and Terri Kinder for musical fun as this local singing and songwriting duo entertain kids and parents alike with their catchy, kid-friendly tunes.
Saturday, April 21 – Archery on the Lawn at Witt Stephens Jr. Nature Center, 12pm-2pm
Ages 10 and up can test their archery skills by shooting compound bows at square targets. No experience necessary for this drop-in activity.
Saturday, April 21 – 9th Annual Minority Health Fair @ Central High School’s Stadium, 10am-2pm
Participate in free health and dental screenings and pick up complimentary mental health information for youths, on topics such as peer pressure and bullying, anger and conflict management, depression and mental illnesses. Other activities include: a health and nutrition spelling bee; a health, science and technology trivia game; a fire truck and firefighters teaching fire safety; a climbing wall; plus face-painting, arts-and-crafts and a talent show.
Saturday, April 21 – Arkansas Earth Day Festival @ Heifer International, 11am-4pm
Booths and hands-on demonstrations will teach visitors how to recycle and reuse whenever possible. The Elevate Stage returns with lessons on green topics from yoga to raw food. Heifer International brings animals from the Heifer Ranch in Perryville to illustrate how food and income can be cultivated sustainably. Kids’ activities including a rock-climbing wall, tie-dyeing and recycled craft-making. You can also bring unwanted household goods and e-waste, including old cell phones and chargers. Freecycle will collect unwanted items and let visitors take them home.
Saturday April 21 – Indie Arts & Music Fest @ Shoppes on Woodlawn, 10am-6pm
Browse over 20 Etsy vendor booths, and listen to live music from Mike Mullins, Isaac Alexander, Michael Leonard Witham and Mandy McBryde. Children can have their faces painted for free. Chow down on snacks from The LR Food Truck, Hot Dog Mike and Tropical Sno.
Sunday, April 22 – Earth Day Celebration @ Lake Catherine State Park in Hot Springs
Programs and lake tours for all ages! Join in on the Kayak Shore Clean Up from 2-3pm. Register early if you need a kayak, or feel free to bring your own. Contact 501-844-4176 for more information
Sunday, April 22 – River City Men’s Chorus @ Trinity United Methodist Church 3:00pm
You will see and hear the men perform cabaret style numbers in solos, duets, trios, ensembles, en masse, and more! Trinity UMC is located at 1101 N. Mississsippi in Little Rock.
Go Here for events for Kids and Families at Central Arkansas Libraries.
Go Here for events for Kids and Families at William F. Laman Public Library System.
Next Week:
Monday, April 23 – River City Men’s Chorus @ Trinity United Methodist Church 7:00pm
You will see and hear the men perform cabaret style numbers in solos, duets, trios, ensembles, en masse, and more! Trinity UMC is located at 1101 N. Mississsippi in Little Rock.
Tuesday, April 24 – Farmers’ Market Opens @ River Market Pavillions 7am – 3pm
Buy fresh produce every Tuesday and Saturday through October.
Tuesday, April 24 – This Is Your Brain on Music @ Argenta Branch Library, 6pm – 7pm
The Argenta Branch Library welcomes the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Rockefeller Quartet. How does music make you feel? See and draw colors and shapes, feel how music can change your heartbeat, and interpret the music through motions. For more information call the Argenta Branch Library, (501) 687-1061.
Friday-Saturday, April 27-28 – 8th Annual Fourche River Days @ Courthouse Square in Perryville
Family fun, food vendors, live entertainment, car and truck show, mechanical bull, washer toss, laser tag, and fireworks!
Saturday, April 28 – Salsa Party @ Arkansas Blue 9am-1pm
Join Lifestyle Expert P. Allen Smith for demos on how to grow a salsa container garden at 9:30 and 11:30. There will also be salsa dancing demos, prize drawings, and giveaways. the Arkansas Blue store is located in the Shackleford Crossing shopping center, across from Wal-Mart.
Saturday, April 28 – 10th Annual Strawberry Festival @ Cabot Community Center in Cabot
Carnival, festival, games for the whole family, plus tons of strawberries!
Saturday, April 28 – GPS and Geocaching 101 @ Lake Ouachita State Park 9am-11am
Learn how a GPS works and ways you can use it. We’ll show you how to enter waypoints, track routes, determine distance, and find your way. Contact 501.767.9366 for more info.
Saturday, April 28 – Kids Fishing Derby @ Wooly Hollow State Park 9am-12pm
For kids ages 15 and under. Trophies awarded in various age groups and categories. Bring your own bait and tackle, lawn chairs, and a picinic. Contact 501.679.2098.
Saturday, April 28 – Harbor City Festival & Cook-Off @ Saracen Landing in Pine Bluff 10am
Children’s activities, rock climbing wall, inclatables, games and crafts, bands, food tasting. Gumbo and Catfish cook-offs.
Saturday, April 28 – National Astronomy Day @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park 2pm-10pm
Solar viewing in the afternoon, special indoor programs and night viewing through telescopes 9-10pm. Contact 501.868.5806 for more info.
If you have a free event that you’d like to share, please let me know!
Filed under: Mommyhood · Tags: Central Arkansas, Events, family, Free
2 Responses to "Free Fun For Families: April 15-22"
Leave a Reply
Grab My Button!
Thank you so much for putting these together. It is almost magical that cool things to do appear in my messages.
Thanks for the positive feedback! It’s probably not actually magic, but I’m glad that you are finding these posts useful. Enjoy all the fun that is free!