Happy Independence Day friends!
Are you looking for family-friendly events celebrating our great country? Macaroni KID North Little Rock has gathered our top picks of fireworks, festivals, and kid-friendly fun north of the Arkansas River. Click on the links below for more details!
See the full event calendar here.
JULY 3rd - Wednesday
- Freedom Fest Conway 2024, 4-10 pm
- Conway's celebration is at Beaverfork Lake Park. Fireworks start after dark.
- Dog-friendly, leashes are required.
- Parking is limited, carpooling is recommended.
- Live music, food trucks, and more!
- 9th Annual Liberty Fest at LRAFB, 5-9 pm
- Live performances by Marybeth Byrd with Caleb Hammon at 6 pm and Midnight South at 7 pm.
- FireFest BBQ Cook-Off Contest
- Food, Inflatables, Corn Hole Tourney
- Live DJ, Games, Prizes, & More!
- Jack Daniel's Bourbon Tasting (ages 21+)
- Food Trucks & Fireworks at The Greens of North Hills at 6 pm
- Enjoy live entertainment, bounce houses, face painting, and food trucks.
- Bring blankets and bag chairs to watch the fireworks on the golf course.
- An air-conditioned private viewing area with food, non-alcoholic beverages, & party favors is available for a cover charge. Proceeds benefit the Sherwood Police Department's outreach programs.
- Arkansas Travelers vs Frisco RoughRiders at 6:05 pm
- Two-hour All-You-Can-Eat Family Picnic featuring hot dogs, burgers, beans, chips, popcorn, soft drinks, water, cookies, & brownies.
- Alcohol is available for purchase.
- Regular admission starting at $7. Buffet + admission $30.
JULY 4th - Thursday
- Let Freedom Soar at the Little Rock Zoo (July 4-7 from 9 am-4 pm)
- Explore the zoo and meet your favorite animals and their keepers
- See the awe-inspiring dragons from Dragon Kingdom!
- Admission: $9.95-$12.95 | Children under 3 Free | Parking $3
- 4th of July at Searcy's Floyd Community Park, 10 am-9 pm
- Searcy's celebration kicks off with a patriotic parade!
- Enjoy Concessions, a Bounce House, & Water Slides all-day
- Evening activities include a Home Run Derby, live Band, Cornhole Tournament, Rooster Races, and Egg Toss.
- Prayer and National Anthem at 8:30 pm followed by the Fireworks Show at 9 pm
- Lunch plates are available for $11 while supplies last.
- Concessions are available for purchase. Parking is by donation.
- Maumelle 4th of July Parade & Festival, 4:30-9:30 pm
- Watch the parade from Millwood Circle and Club Manor Dr. to Lake Willastein Park
- The Festival starts at 5 pm after the parade
- Enjoy concessions, family games, vendors, inflatables, and more!
- Fireworks
- Big Bang on Main at Five Point in Jacksonville, 5 pm
- Celebrate the 4th with a BANG! Get a front-row seat at the annual Big Bang Firework Show on Main Street. Free and fun for the whole family!
- Activities begin at 5 pm. Concessions available.
- Bring a chair or blanket. Handicap accessible.
- Fireworks begin at sundown.
- City of Ward 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Show, 5:30-9:30 pm
- Enjoy live bands, vendors, and food trucks
- Vendors open at 5:30 pm
- Opening ceremonies at 6 pm
- Fireworks begin around 9:15 pm
- Searcy's 4th Annual United We Stand 4th of July Event, 6:00-9:00 pm
- Come out to one of Arkansas' largest 4th of July celebrations!
- Live performances by Midnight South, Bailey & the Heathen Revival, and The White County Community Band
- Fun Zone $10 armband for unlimited access to a Ferris Wheel, laser tag, patriotic rock climb, slide, warped wall, The Patriot Games inflatables, and silent disco
- Free bounce house and a petting zoo
- Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Fireworks begin at 9:15 pm
- Cabot's 4th of July Celebration at Cabot Sportplex, 6:00-9:00 pm
- Free admission: Activities include Balloon Animals, Face Painting, Inflatables, a Foam Party, Live Music, and Food Trucks
- Fireworks at 9:15 pm
- The Cabot Aquatic Park will be open from 6-9 pm with a special price of $8/person
- North Little Rock 4th of July Watch Party at Arkansas Inland Military Museum, 7 pm
- Watch from the shore in the parking lot for $10 or from the deck of the AIMM submarine for $15.
- Fireworks at 9:30 pm
Want more family-friendly fun in North Little Rock, Arkansas?
