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Little Rock, AR family events this month

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 4pm–6pm

Holiday Tree Lighting at The Promenade at Chenal

The Promenade at Chenal — Little Rock · Pulaski Co. · Little Rock

Holiday kickoff with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a marching-band mini parade, carolers, a trackless train, treats and the tree lighting.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Little Rock CVB ↗

Oct 29 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo

Little Rock Zoo — Little Rock · Pulaski Co. · Little Rock

Handcrafted silk lantern festival at the zoo.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets online or at the gate; members discounted

Select nights; last entry 8:30pm.

Details at Little Rock Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (17, free)

From Central Arkansas Library System and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10amFamily Storytime · McMath Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amFiber Art Friday · Fletcher Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFletcher Friends Storytime · Fletcher Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amSensory Time · Nixon Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amStorytime & Crafts · Main Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

4pmCultured Kitchen Chronicles · Children's Library, Little Rock 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmRoly Poly Game Day · Main Library, Little Rock 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmYouthful Yoga + Storytime · Children's Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

5pm2nd/Second Friday Art Night (2FAN) · Main Library - Central Arkansas Library System, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amPainted Mugs with The Painted Pig · McMath Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amRock It! Lab River Shop · Rock It! Lab (Central Arkansas Library System), Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amWeekend Lego Club · Terry Library, Little Rock 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12:30pmA Goofy Movie (1995, G) · Ron Robinson Theater (Central Arkansas Library System), Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmLittle Free Book Fair · Dee Brown Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPainted Pig · Sanders Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 2pmWalk U Thru It Line Dancing · At 2 Central Arkansas Library System branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 2 branches

Williams Library Sat, Nov 14 · 2pm
Children's Library Sat, Nov 14 · 2pm

Library event page →

7pmClue (1985, PG) · Ron Robinson Theater (Central Arkansas Library System), Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Oct 29 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo

Little Rock Zoo — Little Rock · Pulaski Co. · Little Rock

Handcrafted silk lantern festival at the zoo.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets online or at the gate; members discounted

Select nights; last entry 8:30pm.

Details at Little Rock Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (17, free)

From Central Arkansas Library System and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10amFamily Storytime · McMath Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amFiber Art Friday · Fletcher Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFletcher Friends Storytime · Fletcher Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool & Toddler Gym · Nixon Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amStorytime & Crafts · Main Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

4pmFarmstand Friday · McMath Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmThree Sisters Mosaics · Main Library, Little Rock 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10amMother Goose on the Loose · Children's Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amNature Club · Milam Library (Perryville), Little Rock 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amRock It! Lab River Shop · Rock It! Lab (Central Arkansas Library System), Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amThanksgiving Dinner · Main Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amWalk U Thru It Line Dancing · Main Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmWalk U Thru It Line Dancing · Main Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmArt Hour · Children's Library, Little Rock 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmStorytelling and Collage Art Illustration with author/artist Cathy Melvin · Main Library - Central Arkansas Library System, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmImprov at Children's · Children's Library, Little Rock 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmTime Bandits 45th Anniversary (1981, PG) · Ron Robinson Theater (Central Arkansas Library System), Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Oct 29 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo

Little Rock Zoo — Little Rock · Pulaski Co. · Little Rock

Handcrafted silk lantern festival at the zoo.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets online or at the gate; members discounted

Select nights; last entry 8:30pm.

Details at Little Rock Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (2, free)

From Central Arkansas Library System and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Nov 28

10amMother Goose on the Loose · Children's Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amRock It! Lab River Shop · Rock It! Lab (Central Arkansas Library System), Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Oct 29 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo

Little Rock Zoo — Little Rock · Pulaski Co. · Little Rock

Handcrafted silk lantern festival at the zoo.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets online or at the gate; members discounted

Select nights; last entry 8:30pm.

Details at Little Rock Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (7, free)

From Central Arkansas Library System and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

10amFamily Storytime · McMath Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amFiber Art Friday · Fletcher Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytime · Nixon Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amStorytime & Crafts · Main Library, Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10amRock It! Lab River Shop · Rock It! Lab (Central Arkansas Library System), Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amWeekend Lego Club · Terry Library, Little Rock 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12:30pmHome Alone (1990, PG) · Ron Robinson Theater (Central Arkansas Library System), Little Rock 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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46 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Little Rock, AR this weekend.

Updated November 11, 2026