The Kid Calendar, Kid-Approved Things To Do

May 2024 Kid Calendar

SATURDAY, MAY 4

501 FESTIVAL, SOMA- EAST DAISY L GATSON BATES DRIVE, LITTLE ROCK

501FEST IS A HUGE CELEBRATION OF OUR COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE THAT SUSTAIN IT. AS STAMPED BY THE CITY, MAY 1ST (0 5/01) IS OFFICIALLY 501 DAY. EVERY YEAR ON OR AROUND THAT DATE, GATHER FOR A DAY OF FESTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, A MARKETPLACE FULL OF L LOCAL VENDORS, FOOD, AND FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY TO ENJOY.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

LITTLE ROCK FARMERS MARKET, LITTLE ROCK RIVER MARKET

EVERY SATURDAY, FROM MAY 4 UNTIL AUG 31, THE MARKET IS FILLED WITH FARM FRESH PRODUCE, A BOUNTIFUL ARRAY OF LOCALLY PREPARED D COTTAGE FOODS, AND HANDMADE ARTS AND CRAFTS. MANY PRODUCE VENDORS AT THE MARKET ACCEPT SNAP BENEFITS. SNAP TOKENS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM THE FARMERS MARKET MANAGER’S TENT IN THE CENTER OF THE MARKET. THE MARKET IS ALSO A PROUD PARTICIPANT IN THE DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS (DUFB ) PROGRAM, WHERE PATRONS CAN HAVE UP TO $20 WORTH OF SNAP TOKENS MATCHED FOR FREE TO USE AT THE MARKET.

SUNDAY, MAY 12

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH, LITTLE ROCK ZOO, CAFE AFRICA

IT'S THAT DAY OF THE YEAR THAT WE CELEBRATE OUR FIRST CHEERLEADERS, OUR BIGGEST FANS, AND OUR MOTHERS. BRING YOUR MOM TO THE LITTLE ROCK ZOO, WHERE SHE CAN ENJOY A $2 OFF ADMISSION DISCOUNT FOR HER SPECIAL DAY. PLUS, THERE WILL BE SPECIAL ANIMAL AMBASSADOR ENCOU NTERS, AND KIDS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR MOM.

SATURDAY, MAY 25

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CANOE FLOAT, LITTLE MAUMELLE RIVER

JOIN US FOR A GUIDED CANOE FLOAT ON THE LITTLE MAUMELLE RIVER. LEISURELY FLOAT THROUGH BALD CYPRESS GROVES, ALONG STREAMS AND RIVERBANKS TEEMING WITH WILDLIFE, AND EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE HABITATS THAT DEFINE OUR WETLANDS AT PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK. BRING A SACK LUNCH AND ENJOY AT A PICNIC SITE ALONG THE RIVER TRAIL. BE SURE TO BRING SUNSCREEN AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING! THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES REGISTRATION; CONTACT THE VISITOR CENTER FOR MORE INFO AND TO GET SIGNED UP. IF COMING IN A GROUP, CARPOOLING IS RECOMMENDED. SHUTTLE IS INCLUDED.

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