This Week: Tuesday, December 27 – All-You-Can-Read Buffet @ Adolphine Fletcher Terry Library, 2:00-5:00pm This program is for kids ages 8 & up. They can bring sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, etc… and books to read (or check some out at the library). Snacks will be provided. Wednesday, December 28 – Eagle Tour @ Lake Dardanelle State Park, 9:00am Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle. Many other spectacular birds may also be in the area for viewing including American white pelicans, ducks, and snow geese. Please dress warmly as temperatures and winds can be more severe on the lake. Call the visitor center at (479) 967-5516  to reserve your seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutes before the … Read entire article »

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 »