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5 Things to Do with Kids in North Little Rock - Aug 13

Find Your Family Funยฎ๏ธ in North Little Rock, Maumelle, Sherwood, Jacksonville, LRAFB, & Scott, AR

By Sandra Ozaki, Publisher Macaroni KID North Little Rock, Arkansas August 14, 2023

Every week, Macaroni KID North Little Rock shares five things to do with kids in North Little Rock, AR over the coming week. 

See the full event calendar here. Click the links below for more information.


1.  Kids Bowl Free at Participating Locations in Central Arkansas

Kids Bowl Free all summer long (restrictions may apply) at participating locations. Registration is required.


2.  Indoor Fun at The Wonder Place, Tuesday-Saturday 9 am-5 pm

The Wonder Place isn't simply a destination. It's a place that encourages imagination. A place where your child can dream, wonder & explore! 


3. World Orangutan Day at the Little Rock Zoo, Sat. from 9 am-4 pm

In honor of International Orangutan Day on August 19, we hope you'll join us in celebrating and raising awareness of this iconic endangered species.


4. Outdoor Fun at Splash Zone in JAX, Saturday & Sunday from 12-6 pm

Splash Zone is Jacksonville's newest attraction for fun! 


5. Food Preservation: Pickled Okra at St. Joseph's Center from 2-3:30 pm

Learn to preserve okra! All materials for the class are provided.


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Fun Kids' Events at Local Libraries this Week

See all the Library Events on our Event Calendar


1.  Back-to-School Bash at Laman Library Main Branch, Monday at 3:30 pm

Celebrate the first day of school with a Back-to-School Bash! We'll have music, dancing, snacks, and fun!

2. Puppet Mondays at Argenta Library, Monday at 4 pm

We'll be making a different puppet each week for you to take home to enjoy.

3. Mindfulness Mondays at Laman Library Main Branch, Monday at 4:30 pm

Every Monday after school the Loft will transform into a calm space with dim lighting, lo-fi music, and stations on mental health and mindfulness.

4. Tabletop Tuesday at CALS Main Library from 3-5 pm

Join us weekly on the 5th floor at the Main Library on Tuesdays from 3 pm to 5 pm and play a variety of games from our collection. This includes board, card, tabletop, and role-playing games.

5. Tabletop Tuesday at Laman Library Main Branch from 4-6 pm (ages 12-18)

Come out to play board games with us! Bring a game to play or use one of ours!

6. Kids' Tabletop Tuesday at Laman Library Main Branch from 4-6 pm (ages 6-11)

Join us for a variety of tabletop fun in the Children's Department!

7. DIY Tie Dye at Laman Library Main Branch, Tuesday at 4:30 pm (ages 12-18)

Make and take your own tie-dye shirt! 

8. Mobile Library Open House at Laman Library Main Branch at 6:30 pm

Come see the North Little Rock Public Library System's Mobile Library, the Neighborhood Library Rover!

9. Game On! at Laman Library Main Branch Wed. at 10 am (ages 6-11)

Join Mr. Connor for a variety of fun and games in August! Games include volleyball, battleship, Wii, and more!

10. Solar Science at Argenta Library Wed. at 3 pm (ages 6-18)

Join us in August to learn about the upcoming solar eclipses; we’ll learn how they work and why they are so rare!

11. Watercolor Wednesday at Argenta Library, Wed. at 4 pm (ages 6-18)

Learn new watercolor techniques!

12. Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Laman Library Main Branch, Wed. at 4 pm

The adventure begins when you roll the dice. Join us in The Loft for this one-shot adventure! 

13. August Activity Pack: Friendship Week at Laman Library Main Branch, Fri. at 9 am

Stop by on Fridays for an activity pack full of fun and games! 

14. Back-to-School Crafts at Laman Library Main Branch, Sat. from 10 am-noon

Drop by on Saturdays in August and make a back-to-school craft in the Children’s department.


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This week's events for kids, teens, and families on LRAFB


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