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Top 20+ Family-Friendly Events in North Little Rock ~ June 16-20, 2025

See what's happening in NLR & the Little Rock Metro!

By Sandra Ozaki, Publisher Macaroni KID Little Rock Metro & North Little Rock, Arkansas June 12, 2025

Each week, Macaroni KID North Little Rock shares our top picks for fun things to do with your kids in North Little Rock and the Little Rock Metro! Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss a thing!


Monday, June 16th

Maker Monday: Juneteenth Crafts & Coloring at Laman Library - 9:00 am to 7 pm

This week, we are celebrating Juneteenth with an assortment of crafts and coloring pages! All supplies and instructions are provided!


Rover Neighborhood Stop at McGee Park in Lakewood - 10:00 am to noon

Come on board to cool off, check out books, take home a craft, and see all the mobile library has to offer!


Juneteenth Storytime at Laman Library - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Learn about & celebrate this important day through story, song, and creativity!


Creature Features: One Day This Tree Will Fall at Museum of Discovery - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Creature Features introduces children, ages 6 and younger, and their families to animal programming through fun and hands-on activities. 


Rover Neighborhood Stop at NLR Animal Shelter - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Join us on Rover to celebrate animal adoptions and promote libraries! Library card sign-ups, book check-outs, and story time will all be happening to build Dogtown community partnerships. 


Tuesday, June 17th

National Pollinator Week at the Little Rock Zoo - Join us from June 17th to 23rd for National Pollinator Week at the Little Rock Zoo and learn about the unique pollinators that are essential to our environment! 


Kids 12 & Under Eat Free on Tuesdays at Main Event Little Rock - One free kid meal per food item purchase of $11.99 or more.


Teens in the Kitchen: Dal with Naan at Laman Library - 11:00 am to noon

We're cooking with color this summer! Join us for the third installment of our Teens in the Kitchen: Color Your World Summer Series, where we'll be making dal with yellow lentils.


ROVER Neighborhood Stop at Emerald Park - 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

All are welcome to come aboard Rover and check out everything that the mobile library has to offer. Need to sign up for a library card? Library cards are free! 


Wednesday, June 18th

Tumble Tots & Toddler Gym: Juneteenth Storytime at Laman Library - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Join us for a special Juneteenth Tumbling Storytime!


Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli at Argenta Library - 11:00 am to noon

Come discover the art of traditional Hispanic folkloric dance! Little ones will learn how to twirl, step, and explore the beauty of the colorful outfits worn in these dances. The troupe will teach the children easy steps to follow. 


Rover Neighborhood Stop at Glenview Community Center - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

While Rover is at Glenview, students in the after-school program will enjoy story time and have an opportunity to check out books on Rover. Community members can come aboard to sign up for a library card, make the monthly crafts, check out materials, or use any other services the mobile library has to offer.


Beautiful Day Storytime at Beautywood Books - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Join us for a storytime inspired by the world and works of Mister Rogers! All ages are welcome, storytimes are free, and no sign-up is required.


Thursday, June 19th

Juneteenth Creative Morning at Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Honor Juneteenth through creativity, reflection, and connection during a family-friendly, drop-in artmaking activity presented in collaboration with the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center’s Juneteenth in the Rock celebration.


Wiggle Worms: Shadow Drawing at Museum of Discovery - 10:30 am-11:30 am

Wiggle Worms introduces children, ages 6 and younger, and their families to science through fun and hands-on activities


Arkansas Food Market at St. Joseph Farm Stand - 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Join us for a local food producers and farmers market with all your favorite seasonal goodies every Thursday night through October! 


Friday, June 20th

The Thea Foundation: Color Our World Walks at Argenta Library - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

This Friday we will take a walk over to the Thea Foundation. We will listen to the history, tour the art gallery, and learn about different projects you can be a part of.


Toddler Time at Impact Gymnastics (ages 1-5) - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Join us every Friday for Toddler Time. Kids aged 1-5 will enjoy obstacle courses and free play. Pre-registration is required.


Homeschool/Rec Open Gym at Impact Gymnastics (ages 6+) - noon to 2:00 pm

Join us every Friday from 12-2 pm for Homeschool kids ages 6 and up and Recreational Level 1 Kinder and up. Pre-registration is required.


Fireworks Friday: Arkansas Travelers vs Wichita Wind Surge at Dickey-Stephens Park - 7:05 pm

Cheer on your Travs as they defend CHI St. Vincent Field at Dickey-Stephens Park and stay after the game for a fantastic fireworks show!




Ongoing Summer Fun in North Little Rock & the Little Rock Metro

Regal Summer Movie Express $1 Movies 

  • June 10-August 6
  • 1st show on Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Movies include: 

Sing 2 • Puss in Boots: The Last Wish • Trolls Band Together • IF • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 • The Bad Guys • Sonic the Hedgehog 3 • The Wild Robot • Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse • Paw Patrol: The Movie • Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse • Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie • Kung Fu Panda 4 • Despicable Me 4 • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem • The Garfield Movie • Minions: The Rise of Gru • Paddington in Peru


Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark Tinseltown USA, Benton

Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark Colonel Glenn and XD


Kids Bowl Free

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➡️ Check Out Our Central Arkansas Farmers Market Guide here!

➡️ See our full Event Calendar for more fun ideas here!

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