BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/little-rock-ar/family.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - little-rock-ar (family) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T004727Z UID:10004503-1788602400-1788613200@arkmfa.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Transform book pages into a layered collage and word art piece using paint\, paper\, and other materials. Inspired by A Month of Sundays : Art and the Persistence of Time\, this project invites you to experiment with text\, texture\, and composition to make a one-of-a-kind artwork. \n At Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’ s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \n\nThe Mid-South Coho rt\, a multi-year\, multi-institutional exhibtion partnership formed by th e Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham Museum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery \, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. \nThis exhibition was organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Wi ndgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically ap plied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T004727Z URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-sep-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://arkmfa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Preschool Playdate DTSTART:20260909T140000Z DTEND:20260909T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T122039Z UID:10004717-1788944400-1788951600@saclr.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:For more information\, click here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T122039Z URL:https://saclr.org/event/preschool-playdate-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Andrew's Anglican Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://saclr.org/event/dash-wednesday/2026-07-29 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Start DTSTART:20260909T153000Z DTEND:20260909T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T004727Z UID:10004486-1788949800-1788953400@arkmfa.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\ , movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to expl ore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, a nd growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\ , plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discove ry for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story From Head to Toe by Eric Carle\, an energetic stor y about movement. Then paint with Buddha boards inspired by the themes of time\, change\, and repetition found in A Month of Sundays: Art and the Pe rsistence of Time. \n\nThe Mid-South Cohort\, a multi-year\, multi-institu tional exhibition partnership formed by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art\, in collaboration with the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts\, the Birmingham M useum of Art\, Fisk University Art Gallery\, and the Mississippi Museum of Art\, is made possible by the Art Bridges Cohort Program. \nThis exhibiti on is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. \n \nImage courtesy o f Jason Masters. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T004727Z URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-sep-9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://arkmfa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lap Sit for Toddlers Story Time DTSTART:20260910T100000Z DTEND:20260910T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T182048Z UID:10009622-1789034400-1789038000@rockinattherock.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Bring your little ones to the Little Rock Air Force Base Libra ry for Lap Sit for Toddlers Story Time! Designed for babies up to 23 month s old\, this engaging program is perfect for introducing your child to the joy of stories\, songs\, and early literacy in a fun and nurturing enviro nment. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T182048Z LOCATION:Base Library\, Walters Community Support Center\, Bldg. 940 Arnol d Drive\, Little Rock\, AR\, 72099\, United States URL:https://rockinattherock.com/event/lap-sit-for-toddlers-story-time-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Rock Air Force Base X-SOURCE-URL:https://rockinattherock.com/communityprograms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teen Night DTSTART:20260910T180000Z DTEND:20260910T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T182058Z UID:10009637-1789063200-1789070400@rockinattherock.com CATEGORIES:community,family,food,gaming DESCRIPTION:TEEN NIGHT IS BACK! \n\nCalling all teens ages 13–18! Come h ang out at the Youth Center on September 10th from 6–8 PM for an evening packed with fun\, games\, food\, and friends!\n\n Play video games\n Chal lenge your friends to board games\n Shoot some hoops\n Grab some pizza\n H ang out & have a great time!\n\n Open to ages 13–18\n Every 2nd Thursday of the month\n\nMake Teen Night your monthly hangout! Bring your friends\ , grab some pizza\, and get ready for a night of games\, laughs\, and good times. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T182058Z LOCATION:YOUTH CENTER\, 1992 Arkansas Blvd\, Little Rock\, AR\, 72099\, Un ited States URL:https://rockinattherock.com/event/teen-night/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Rock Air Force Base X-SOURCE-URL:https://rockinattherock.com/communityprograms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kids' Baseball Bingo DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T182027Z UID:10009638-1789147800-1789153200@rockinattherock.com CATEGORIES:family,sports DESCRIPTION:Bingo night just got a baseball twist! \nHead to The Kenny on September 11th from 5:30–7 PM for Kids’ Baseball Bingo with Community Programs—featuring special guests from the Arkansas Travelers! \nAll kid s 18 & under win a prize! Food and drinks available for purchase \nBring t he family out for a fun\, easy night of games\, prizes\, and baseball-them ed excitement! LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182027Z LOCATION:The Kenny (WCSC) URL:https://rockinattherock.com/event/kids-baseball-bingo/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Rock Air Force Base X-SOURCE-URL:https://rockinattherock.com/communityprograms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dogtown Throwdown DTSTART:20260911T210000Z DTEND:20260913T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T183209Z UID:10000926-1789142400-1789250400@argentaartsdistrict.org CATEGORIES:family,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:Dogtown Throwdown Returns September 11–12 \nAfter a summer b reak\, Dogtown Throwdown is back—bringing live music\, family fun\, grea t food\, and plenty of reasons to spend the weekend in Argenta. \nJoin us September 11–12 as Main Street comes alive with local restaurants\, outd oor entertainment\, and neighborhood favorites. Whether you’re meeting f riends for happy hour\, bringing the kids out to play\, or staying late fo r live music\, Dogtown Throwdown is the perfect excuse to kick off fall in the Arts District. \nFriday\, September 11 \nStart the weekend with a Hap py Hour Kickoff beginning at 4 p.m. as Argenta’s bars and restaurants we lcome everyone back after the summer break. Then stick around for live mus ic from Trey Johnson at 7 p.m. in front of Argenta Library. \nSaturday\, S eptember 12 \nSaturday is packed with activities for all ages. \nFrom 12 –2 p.m.\, enjoy Sparkling Saturday with champagne and mimosa specials at participating Main Street restaurants. Families can visit Argenta Library and the First Security Kids Zone from 12–4 p.m.\, while everyone can en joy lawn games throughout the day. \nAs the sun goes down\, the party cont inues with Big Dam Horns at 7 p.m. on the main stage in the parking lot ne xt to Argenta Library. \nWhether you’re coming for brunch\, music\, shop ping\, or simply spending time with friends\, Dogtown Throwdown is all abo ut celebrating everything that makes Argenta special. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR S PONSORS:Ben E. Keith FoodsNorth Little Rock TourismFirst Security BankAles si Keyes ConstructionNabholz PropertiesTaggart Architects\n\nIN PARTNERSHI P WITH:Four Quarter BarBrood & BarleyBirdie’s Cabaret Theater & LoungeBl ackberry MarketCrush Wine BarDraft + TableFlyway BrewingReno’sSkinny J ’s ArgentaThe Culture Cigar Lounge\n\n\n\nSAVE THE DATE FOR OUR FINAL DO GTOWN THROWDOWN!October 9-10 LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T183209Z LOCATION:510 Main Street\, North Little Rock\, AR\, 72114\, United States URL:https://argentaartsdistrict.org/event/dogtown-throwdown-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Argenta Arts District X-SOURCE-URL:https://argentaartsdistrict.org/event/all-arkansas-craft-beer -festival//cdn-cgi/l/email-protection/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dogtown Throwdown DTSTART:20260911T220000Z DTEND:20260913T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T181545Z UID:10000597-1789146000-1789239600@nlr.ar.gov CATEGORIES:family,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:Dogtown Throwdown Returns September 11–12 \n\n\n\nAfter a su mmer break\, Dogtown Throwdown is back—bringing live music\, family fun\ , great food\, and plenty of reasons to spend the weekend in Argenta. \n\n \n\nJoin us September 11–12 as Main Street comes alive with local restau rants\, outdoor entertainment\, and neighborhood favorites. Whether you’ re meeting friends for happy hour\, bringing the kids out to play\, or sta ying late for live music\, Dogtown Throwdown is the perfect excuse to kick off fall in the Arts District. \n\n\n\nFriday\, September 11 \n\n\n\nStar t the weekend with a Happy Hour Kickoff beginning at 4 p.m. as Argenta’s bars and restaurants welcome everyone back after the summer break. Then s tick around for live music from Trey Johnson at 7 p.m. in front of Argenta Library. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 12 \n\n\n\nSaturday is packed with activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nFrom 12–2 p.m.\, enjoy Sparkling Saturd ay with champagne and mimosa specials at participating Main Street restaur ants. Families can visit Argenta Library and the First Security Kids Zone from 12–4 p.m.\, while everyone can enjoy lawn games throughout the day. \n\n\n\nAs the sun goes down\, the party continues with Big Dam Horns at 7 p.m. on the main stage in the parking lot next to Argenta Library. \n\n\ n\nWhether you’re coming for brunch\, music\, shopping\, or simply spend ing time with friends\, Dogtown Throwdown is all about celebrating everyth ing that makes Argenta special. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T181545Z URL:https://nlr.ar.gov/event/dogtown-throwdown/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City of North Little Rock X-SOURCE-URL:https://nlr.ar.gov/departments/sanitation/sanitation-schedule -2023 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Concert: Carnival of the Animals DTSTART:20260912T170000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T181519Z UID:95@arkansassymphony.org CATEGORIES:family,festival,music DESCRIPTION:Conductor: Matthew Pavon\nWhere: Morgan Hall\, Stella Boyle Sm ith Music Center\nWhen: September 12\, 2026 at 12:00 PM\nSeating: General Admission\nCost: Tickets are $5\nScroll down to purchase!\nPROGRAM:\nCamil le Saint-Saëns - The Carnival of the Animals\nI. Introduction and Royal M arch of the Lion\nII. Hens and Roosters\nIII. Wild Donkeys\nIV. Tortoises\ nV. The Elephant\nVI. Kangaroos\nVII. Aquarium\nVIII. People with Long Ear s\nIX. The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Forest\nX. Aviary\nXI. Pianists\nXI I. Fossils\nXIII. The Swan\nXIV. Finale\n\n CONCERT EXPERIENCE \n Sensor y-friendly concerts are adapted live music events for people with autism\ , sensory sensitivities\, or other neurodivergent needs\, featuring modi fied environments like lower sound\, softer lighting\, and opportunities to move freely or use fidgets\; they offer a welcoming\, non-judgmental s pace where audience members can be themselves\, often with quiet areas an d trained staff to ensure a comfortable experience for all ages. These con certs aim to make live music accessible\, with accommodations like allowi ng talking\, standing\, or exploring instruments up close\, making it fun for the whole family.\nKey Features & Accommodations:\nSound & Lighting: R educed volume (especially startling sounds)\, softer stage lighting\, and low ambient light throughout.\nSmaller Venue & Audience Capacity: A smalle r venue with fewer people for a less overwhelming experience.\nMovement & Space: Freedom to move\, stand\, or dance\; sometimes offering quiet zones or sensory-friendly rooms for breaks.\nSensory Tools: Availability of fid get toys and soft seating.\nAudience Freedom: Patrons can talk\, vocalize\ , or use electronic devices as communication tools\; no rigid concert etiq uette.\nInteractive Elements: Opportunities for close-up experiences with instruments\, with guidance from trained volunteers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T181519Z LOCATION:ASO Stella Boyle Smith Music Center\, 1101 E 3rd St\, Little Rock \, AR\, 72202\, United States URL:https://www.arkansassymphony.org/events/2627-carnival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Concerts X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.arkansassymphony.org/concerts-events/concerts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Little Herky Story Hour DTSTART:20260915T100000Z DTEND:20260915T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T181952Z UID:10009654-1789466400-1789470000@rockinattherock.com CATEGORIES:arts,family,literary DESCRIPTION:Little Herky Story Hour is taking flight! \nBring your little readers to the Base Library on September 15th & 29th for a fun-filled stor y time featuring: \n\nA great story\nSongs to sing along to\nA fun craft t o take home\n\nCome make some memories\, get creative\, and enjoy a little story time fun with us! LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181952Z LOCATION:Base Library\, Walters Community Support Center\, Bldg. 940 Arnol d Drive\, Little Rock\, AR\, 72099\, United States URL:https://rockinattherock.com/event/little-herky-story-hour/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Rock Air Force Base X-SOURCE-URL:https://rockinattherock.com/communityprograms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Arkansas Kids Count Coalition for Policy Lab DTSTART:20260915T150000Z DTEND:20260915T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T223850Z UID:210@achi.net CATEGORIES:community,education,family DESCRIPTION:Host: Arkansas Kids Count CoalitionDetails: https://www.aradvo cates.org/events/policy-lab-in-little-rock/Description: In partnership wit h the Central Arkansas Library System\, the Arkansas Kids Count Coalition will host an interactive training where you will learn key aspects of crit ical public policies impacting the well-being of Arkansas’s children and families\, including topics such Medicaid\, Arkansas’s child welfare sy stem\, education funding\, family economic well-being\, and more. Through activities like round table discussions\, quizzes\, and more\, you’ll ha ve opportunities to connect with other advocates\, deepen your policy know ledge\, and prepare to speak up for the interests of children with lawmake rs from the state to the nation’s Capitol. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T223850Z LOCATION:Central Arkansas Library System -Main Library\, 100 Rock Street\, Little Rock\, AR\, United States URL:https://achi.net/calendar-events/arkansas-kids-count-coalition-for-pol icy-lab/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arkansas State Medical Board: RT Committee Meeting X-SOURCE-URL:https://achi.net/calendar-events/arkansas-state-medical-board -rt-committee-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Start DTSTART:20260916T153000Z DTEND:20260916T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T064543Z UID:10004487-1789554600-1789558200@arkmfa.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\ , movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to expl ore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, a nd growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\ , plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discove ry for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story Menudo Sunday by María Dolores Águila\, a lively c elebration of family\, food\, and culture\, then explore a hands-on counti ng activity inspired by National Hispanic Heritage Month. \n\nImage courte sy of Jason Masters. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T064543Z URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-sep-16-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://arkmfa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Booker's Buddies School Age Program DTSTART:20260917T154500Z DTEND:20260917T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260829T061908Z UID:10009623-1789659900-1789663500@rockinattherock.com CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Explore creativity and fun with the Booker’s Buddies School Age Program at the Little Rock Air Force Base Library! Perfect for school- age children\, this program features crafts\, activities\, and more to ins pire learning and imagination. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportuni ty for kids to create and explore! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T061908Z LOCATION:Base Library\, Walters Community Support Center\, Bldg. 940 Arnol d Drive\, Little Rock\, AR\, 72099\, United States URL:https://rockinattherock.com/event/bookers-buddies-school-age-program-4 / X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Rock Air Force Base X-SOURCE-URL:https://rockinattherock.com/communityprograms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rocktoberfest DTSTART:20260918T140000Z DTEND:20260918T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T062058Z UID:10009651-1789740000-1789754400@rockinattherock.com CATEGORIES:drink,family,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:Get ready to ROCKTOBERFEST!\n\nLittle Rock Air Force Base’s annual Rocktoberfest is coming to Warfit Pavilion on September 18th\, and you won’t want to miss the fun!\n\nGet ready for an afternoon packed wit h:\n\nLive music from the Polkameisters\nTraditional German games & contes ts\nBest-Dressed Contest\nFREE Oktoberfest food & drinks (while supplies l ast)\nFun for the whole family!\n\n\nBring the kids to Kid-Fest! Our kid-f riendly area will feature interactive attractions\, bounce houses\, a mech anical bull\, a photo booth\, and more!\n\nAnd what’s Rocktoberfest with out a collectible stein? This year’s Rocktoberfest collectible beer stei ns will be available for purchase\, with more details coming soon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T062058Z LOCATION:Warfit Pavilion URL:https://rockinattherock.com/event/rocktoberfest/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Rock Air Force Base X-SOURCE-URL:https://rockinattherock.com/communityprograms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kid Fest DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T122047Z UID:10009653-1789743600-1789754400@rockinattherock.com CATEGORIES:family,festival DESCRIPTION:KID-FEST IS COMING TO ROCKTOBERFEST! \nLittle ones\, this part of the celebration is just for YOU! Bring the family to Kid-Fest for an a fternoon packed with fun\, games\, and plenty of ways to play! \nGet ready for: \n\nInteractive attractions\nBounce houses\nMechanical bull\nPhoto b ooth\n…and more!\n\nLet the kids run\, jump\, play\, and make some aweso me memories while you enjoy all that Rocktoberfest has to offer! \nMark yo ur calendars and get ready for a family-friendly day of fun at The Rock! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T122047Z LOCATION:Warfit Pavilion URL:https://rockinattherock.com/event/kid-fest/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Rock Air Force Base X-SOURCE-URL:https://rockinattherock.com/communityprograms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T184700Z UID:10004504-1789812000-1789822800@arkmfa.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Design a colorful paper collage inspired by the rich patterns and traditions of Panamanian textiles in this hands-on artmaking experienc e. Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month by combining shapes\, textures\, and vi brant colors into a unique composition. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests o f all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, fami ly-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no reg istration required! \n\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in me mory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Prog ram is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatic ally applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Master s. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T184700Z URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-sep-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://arkmfa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Start DTSTART:20260923T153000Z DTEND:20260923T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T004621Z UID:10004488-1790159400-1790163000@arkmfa.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\ , movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to expl ore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, a nd growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\ , plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discove ry for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story Menudo Sunday by María Dolores Águila\, a lively c elebration of family\, food\, and culture\, then explore a hands-on counti ng activity inspired by National Hispanic Heritage Month. \n\nImage courte sy of Jason Masters. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T004621Z URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-sep-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://arkmfa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Fest: Made by Hand DTSTART:20260926T150000Z DTEND:20260926T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T004509Z UID:10004633-1790416800-1790427600@arkmfa.org CATEGORIES:arts,family,music DESCRIPTION:Let your imagination lead the way and spend the day at AMFA en joying free activities inspired by the art on view in Material Nature: Gif ts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection. \nExplore the possibilities of your creativity across the Museum: \n\nAtrium / Watch exciting demonstrat ions of wood carving\, loom weaving\, quilting\, and more.\nCultural Livin g Room / Dance along to music performed by the Episcopal Collegiate Steel Band.\nWindgate Art School / Make glass mosaics\, play with clay\, emboss metal\, and more\, then enjoy lawn games on the Art Lawn.\n\nThis event is recommended for guests aged four and up. \n\nMaterial Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection is supported in part by the Alan DuBoi s Fund for Contemporary Craft and Cindy and Greg Feltus. \nThis exhibition is organized by the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is part of Handwork : Celebrating American Craft 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \n \nT he Windgate Art School is generously supported in part by the Windgate Fou ndation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Wo rthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on a ll classes through 2026. \nThe Art Lawn at Windgate Art School is supporte d in part by the Judith Faust Estate and the Roy and Christine Sturgis Cha ritable and Educational Trust. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T004509Z URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/family-fest-made-by-hand/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://arkmfa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NLR Airshow 2026 DTSTART:20261003T050000Z DTEND:20261005T045959Z DTSTAMP:20260730T223845Z UID:10000566-1790985600-1791158399@nlr.ar.gov CATEGORIES:family,festival,outdoors,sports DESCRIPTION:Experience a weekend of nonstop excitement at the North Little Rock Airshow! This 2 day Airshow will immerse you in high-energy aerial demonstrations featuring jaw-dropping aerobatics while allowing you to e xplore military and civilian aircraft static displays. Do you have a membe r of the family not intersected in airplanes? The NLR Airshow also feature s exotic cars racing down the runway\, the crowd-favorite car show\, a FRE E action-packed Kids Zone\, vendors\, food trucks\, interactive exhibits a nd more! It is truly fun for the entire family! \n\n\n\nAs the sun sets S aturday night\, the sky will ignite with illuminated aerobatics\, precisio n flying\, and dramatic pyrotechnics during the only airshow night perform ance in Central Arkansas. This one-of-a-kind evening spectacle combines ro aring engines\, glowing aircraft\, and fireworks for an unforgettable afte r-dark experience you won’t see anywhere else in the area! \n\n\n\nLike and Share our Airshow Facebook and Instagram page! \n\n\n\nGet your ti ckets now at https://nlrairshow.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T223845Z LOCATION:NLR Airport\, 8202 Remount Road\, North Little Rock\, Arkansas\, 72118\, United States URL:https://nlr.ar.gov/event/nlr-airshow-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City of North Little Rock X-SOURCE-URL:https://nlr.ar.gov/departments/sanitation/sanitation-schedule -2023 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friends of Children Annual Luncheon benefiting Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families DTSTART:20261007T163000Z DTEND:20261007T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T002211Z UID:10006304-1791372600-1791378000@www.littlerocksoiree.com CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:AACF invites you to join us for our annual Friends of Children Annual Luncheon on Wednesday\, October 7. This special event celebrates t he power of advocacy in improving the lives of children and families acros s our state. This year\, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is p rivileged to honor Dr. Fitz Hill and Tonya Williams\, with a special tribu te to Jo Luck for their important work on behalf of our state’s children \, and for all they’ve done to ensure that kids in Arkansas have the res ources and opportunities they need to be healthy and successful. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T002211Z LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Little Rock\, 424 W Markham St.\, Litt le Rock\, 72201\, United States URL:https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/event/friends-of-children-annual-lunc heon-benefiting-arkansas-advocates-for-children-and-families-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Rock Soirée X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/your-guide-to-farmers-market s-in-the-little-rock-metro END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Inspiration Gala benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Centers of A rkansas DTSTART:20261015T230000Z DTEND:20261016T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T002211Z UID:10006273-1792087200-1792098000@www.littlerocksoiree.com CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:The Inspiration Gala is one of Arkansas’ premier events supp orting Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas (CACar). CACar is a nonpr ofit organization and state chapter of the National Children’s Alliance dedicated to promoting\, strengthening and sustaining the network of Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) across Arkansas. \nThrough 29 local CAC locations \, children who have experienced abuse receive compassionate\, coordinated services at no cost. CACar also supports 64 Multidisciplinary Teams acros s the state\, helping ensure that the professionals working together to pr otect children have the training\, resources and collaboration needed to r espond effectively and support healing.​ LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T002211Z LOCATION:Statehouse Convention Center\, 101 E. Markham St.\, Little Rock\, Arkansas\, 72201\, United States URL:https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/event/inspiration-gala-benefiting-the -childrens-advocacy-centers-of-arkansas-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Rock Soirée X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/your-guide-to-farmers-market s-in-the-little-rock-metro END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Run the Park 5K & Kids Fun Run benefiting Special Olympics Ar kansas DTSTART:20261017T120000Z DTEND:20261017T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T002211Z UID:10006258-1792220400-1792231200@www.littlerocksoiree.com CATEGORIES:community,family,sports DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the 2026 Run the Park 5K & Kids Fun Run! \nRun\, w alk\, or cheer alongside friends\, families\, neighbors\, and local busine sses at one of Central Arkansas’ favorite community race traditions. Hos ted by the Little Rock REALTORS® Association\, Run the Park brings our co mmunity together in support of Special Olympics Arkansas\, and this year\, we’re aiming higher than ever with a fundraising goal of $20\,000. \nTh e 2026 race also marks 40 years of partnership between the Little Rock REA LTORS® Association and Special Olympics Arkansas\, celebrating four decad es of support for athletes with intellectual disabilities across our state . \nRace expenses are covered by LRRA and our supporting affiliate sponsor s\, so 100% of every registration and donation goes directly to Special Ol ympics Arkansas\, helping athletes with intellectual disabilities build co nfidence\, develop skills\, and experience the joy of belonging through ye ar-round training and competition. By participating\, you’re not just ru nning a race. You’re helping carry forward a 40-year legacy of community support and changing lives. \nWhy Join the Run? \n• A Race for Everyone : Runners\, walkers\, strollers\, families\, and community groups of all e xperience levels are welcome. \n• Make an Impact: Every $35 registration directly supports Special Olympics Arkansas. \n• All-Inclusive Entry: Y our registration includes your official race bib\, Run the Park T-shirt\, swag bag\, professional timing\, finish-line refreshments\, and eligibilit y for awards by category and age group. \n• Free Kids Fun Run: Our young est athletes can join the free one-mile Kids Fun Run. Advance online regis tration is required so kids receive a race bib. \n• More Ways to Help: C an’t make it in person? Register as a virtual participant or donate dire ctly through the race website. Virtual racers and donors who would like a Run the Park T-shirt can email elle@lrra.com. \nRace Details \n• Date: S aturday\, October 17\, 2026\n• Location: Two Rivers Park\, 6900 Two Rive rs Park\, Little Rock\, AR \nPlease note: Use the Two Rivers Park entrance . This is not the Two Rivers Bridge entrance. \nSchedule \n7:00 AM — Arr ival & Check-In\n7:30 AM — Pre-Race Ceremony & Kids Fun Run\n8:00 AM — 5K Begins \nRegistration \n• 5K Entry Fee: $35\n• Kids Fun Run: Free\ n• Register\, go virtual\, or donate at: runsignup.com/Race/AR/LittleRoc k/RunThePark5k\n• Online registration closes at 9:00 AM Thursday\, Octob er 15\n• In-person registration is available at packet pickup on October 15–16 or at the registration tent on race morning \nPacket Pickup \nThu rsday\, October 15 and Friday\, October 16 \nRock City Running | 11121 N. Rodney Parham Rd.\, Suite 37B\, Little Rock\, AR 72212 \nHours will be ann ounced closer to the event. \nRace-Day Perks & Amenities \n• Professiona l race timing\n• One water station midway through the course\n• Finish -line refreshments\n• On-site restrooms\n• MEMS\, LRPD\, and first-aid personnel on site\n• Awards for top finishers by category and age group \n• Family-friendly race-day activities \nRain or shine\, we’ll be the re\, and we hope you will too! \nQuestions? Contact Elle Gaxiola at elle@l rra.com or call 501-225-1987. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T002211Z LOCATION:Two Rivers Park\, 6900 Two Rivers Park Rd.\, Little Rock\, 72223\ , United States URL:https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/event/2026-run-the-park-5k-kids-fun-r un-benefiting-special-olympics-arkansas/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Rock Soirée X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/your-guide-to-farmers-market s-in-the-little-rock-metro END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creep 'N Crawl: Half Marathon\, 5K\, & Lil Monsters Kids' Dash DTSTART:20261031T130000Z DTEND:20261031T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T182249Z UID:10005622-1793433600-1793448000@www.littlerocksoiree.com CATEGORIES:family,sports DESCRIPTION:Recently voted one of the top 10 best half-marathons in the na tion for 2024 by the USA Today Reader’s Choice Awards\, the Creep ‘N C rawl Half/5K & Lil’ Monsters Dash is a family-oriented event offering so me Halloween fun with a healthy dose of physical fitness. Grab the scaries t\, funniest\, wildest\, goofiest\, most creative costume you can think of and join us at Two Rivers Parks for a Howlin’ Ghoul Time! Part of the R un Local race series. \nFor more information\, visit https://creepncrawl.c om/. LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T182249Z LOCATION:Two Rivers Park\, 6900 Two Rivers Park Rd.\, Little Rock\, 72223\ , United States URL:https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/event/creep-n-crawl-half-marathon-5k- lil-monsters-kids-dash/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Rock Soirée X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/your-guide-to-farmers-market s-in-the-little-rock-metro END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Turkey Trails - Little Rock DTSTART:20261107T140000Z DTEND:20261107T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T063412Z UID:10006271-1794038400-1794049200@www.littlerocksoiree.com CATEGORIES:family,outdoors,sports DESCRIPTION:Race Day Schedule\n6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup\n7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)\n8:00am National Anthem and Race Start!\nResults and Awards are liv e and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish ! \nEvery Registration Includes\nGreat Swag – designer shirt\nCustom med al\nChip-timing with live results and awards\nFree photos\nFREE pie at the finish line!\nPlenty of fun!\nGrab your friends and family\, you are not going to want to miss this one! \n*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k\, 12 & Under are only $17! \n*Register by midnight on Thursday\, two Thursdays before race day\, to guarantee your shirt! \nMore Than a Run\nBecause we ’re all about fun\, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and f itness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself \, enjoy creative swag\, and be part of an encouraging\, affordable\, and inclusive community. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun\, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way. \nRun your r ace\, your way. \n5k/10k/Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib\ , designer shirt\, and a custom finisher medal!\n1 Mile registration is un timed and includes a custom bib\, designer shirt\, and a custom finisher m edal!\nThe kid’s dash is a fun\, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib\, youth-sized shirt\, and a speci fically crafted medal for our kids’ dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash\, and doesn’t want the SWAG\, they are welcome to r un with us on race day for free!) LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T063412Z LOCATION:River Front Park\, 120 Riverfront Park Dr\, North Little Rock\, 7 2114 URL:https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/event/turkey-trails-little-rock/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Little Rock Soirée X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/your-guide-to-farmers-market s-in-the-little-rock-metro END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR