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Free Fun for Families: Nov 28 – Dec 4
This Week: Wednesday, November 30 – Fall Fairy Festival @ Adolphine Fletcher Terry Library, 6:30pm Think a happy thought, sprinkle some pixie dust, and fly off to Terry Library for this fun event! We will be making lots of fairy crafts and eating fun fairy food. For girls of all ages. Wings and tutus encouraged! Friday, December 2 – Santa Comes Early @ Allsopp Park Promenade, 5:30pm School choirs will sing carols while you enjoy hot cocoa, cider and homemade cookies, courtesy of the Hillcrest Merchants Association. Santa will arrive to light the Hillcrest Christmas Tree at 6 p.m. He and Mrs. Claus will stay to visit with the kiddos and hear their Christmas wishes. For info: 663-7757. Saturday, December 3 – Santa at the Center @ The Clinton Presidential Center, 10:00am-2:00pm Kids are invited to … Read entire article »
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Free Fun For Families: Nov 7-13
This Week: Thursday, November 10 – Live @ Laman 7:00pm An evening of musical fun featuring Artistry of the Guitar: Steve Davison, Ken Bonfield, and Micky Rigby. Feel free to bring a blanket and snacks. (The event is outside in nice weather and inside when it’s too cold!) Friday-Saturday, November 11-12 – Robotics Demonstrations @ The Clinton Center 10:00am – 2:00pm In partnership with the Science and Technology Group and FIRST® LEGO® League, the Clinton Center will showcase LEGO® MINDSTORMS Robotics. Arkansas FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) teams will present their robotic designs and demonstrate their problem solving skills, creative thinking and teamwork. The demonstrations are free and open to the public. Demonstrations will be held every hour. Friday, November 11 – Christmas Eve – Visit Santa @ McCain Mall in NLR & Park Plaza Mall in … Read entire article »
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Free Fun For Families: Oct 31-Nov 5
Not many free events going on this week, but don’t forget to check out the library schedules linked below. The library is always a great place for free family fun! This Week: Saturday – Sunday, November 5-6 – Pioneer Village Open House in Searcy Pioneer Village is a collection of 19th century building, farm equipment and other items of historic interest saved from throughout White County by the White County Historical Society. The open house will feature crafters, Dutch oven cooking, live music, activities for children, food and hand crafted items for sale. Contact Elizabeth Heard for more details at 501-580-6633. 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. Coming Next Week: November 10 – Live @ Laman … Read entire article »
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Free Fun for Families: Oct 24-29
I’m a bit late on publishing this post for the week, but there are still lots of fun things to do in Central Arkansas that are FREE! October 26-28 – Pumpkin Carving Contest @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park Have your pumpkin on display at Pinnacle Mountain State Park for the Halloween weekend! Carve your pumpkin entry into a scene, activity, landform, plant, or animal found at the park. If enough pumpkins are entered between October 26 and 28, they will be lit and featured on the hayride route for hayride guests to enjoy as nighttime falls. Winners will receive fabulous prizes such as spots on the Halloween Hayrides or other programs, boat rentals, and other unique opportunities. October 27 – 16th Annual Big Boo!-seum Bash @ Various Museums 6 PM – 8:30 PM A … Read entire article »
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Free Fun for Families: Oct 9-15
As a frugal family of four, we love free events with a focus on fun. I thought I’d share some of what’s available in Central Arkansas this week. Amidst Motorcycles, Trains, and Robots, there are lots of ways to celebrate Fall! October 9 – 15 Sunday October 9 – Fall Color Hike @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park Call 501-868-5806 for times and more information. Sunday October 9 – ROAR into Toad Suck @ Simon Park (Conway) 8:00am This family-friendly motorcycle rally will include live music, vendors, food, bike shows, a poker run, two biker parades, a classic car show, biker church on Sunday and more. Tuesday October 11 – Tales of the Crypt @ Mount Holly Cemetery 5:30pm – 8:30pm The Parkview Arts Science Magnet High School acting classes and the Parkview Jazz Ensemble present this annual visit … Read entire article »
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