A Weekend A-Fair 🎡

Looking for fun things to do in Little Rock this weekend? Don’t miss out on the best fall events happening around the city! There's something for everyone, from local festivals to live music and more. Plus, enter to win tickets to the Arkansas State Fair!

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Events

Weekend Guide: October 11-13

Throughout the weekend:

  • 🎡 The Fair Begins Today! Gather your friends, bring the family, and prepare for an unforgettable Arkansas State Fair experience! We’re giving away 5 sets of 4 tickets. To enter, simply reply with the code word "FERRIS WHEEL."

  • 🛩️ Up in the Air: The North Little Rock Airport is hosting the NLR Air Show which will surely be an exciting aerial performance!

  • 🎉 Party in Dogtown: Head over to Argenta for Dogtown Throwdown happening Friday and Saturday! 

  • 🎭 You Will Be Found:  Dear Evan Hansen is on stage at Little Rock's Robinson Center.

  • 🫚 Prost! Southern Tail Brewing is hosting an Oktoberfest Celebration! Enjoy live music, fun competitions, delicious food, and great beer.

  • 🥂 Clink! Relax and unwind at BCW’s Reverse Happy Hour Every Friday and Saturday from 9 pm to close.

  • 👗 “I Could Have Danced All Night” See My Fair Lady on stage at the Argenta Contemporary Theater

  • 🌙 PK After Dark:  Join Petit & Keet for Late Night Happy Hour (9-midnight) on Friday & Saturday.

  • 🩰 Ballet with Passion: Experience the premiere of "Carmen" by Ballet Arkansas, set to Bizet’s masterpiece score, at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, a tale of passion and betrayal.

  • 🐄 Down on the Farm: Visit a local pumpkin patch - our guide can help you find the perfect place!

FriYAY

  1. 🍷 Wine & Dine: Go on a European culinary adventure with  Tour the Vines at the Capital Hotel from 4-9:30 pm. 

  2. 🎨 Friday Evening Outdoors: Bring a blanket and enjoy Fridays on the Lawn at AMFA.

  3. 🎥 Movie Night: Watch A Nightmare Before Christmas on the screen at Cals Ron Robinson Theater at 7, followed by Donnie Darko at 9:30.

  4. 🎤 Live Music: Check out local artist Whoa Dakota, who performs in Argenta for Dogtown Throwdown.

  5. 🎶 Downtown Fun: Shop local, enjoy music, and have wine and light refreshments with friends during 2nd Friday Art Night in Downtown Little Rock.

  6.  👛 Support Local: Head to Pettway Square for The Night Market at Pettaway and enjoy a beer from Moody Brews!

Saturday

  • 👻 A Halloween Classic: See Casper the Friendly Ghost at Ron Robinson Theater at 12:30.

  • 🍂 A Community Celebration: Central Arkansas' biggest fall celebration, Hillcrest Harvestfest, is happening this Saturday in the Hillcrest Historic Neighborhood of Little Rock.

  • 🍺 Pop-up shop! Shop & enjoy local craft beer and food at the Flyway Fall Pop-Up Market

  • 🎤 Live Music: Check out local band Big Dam Horns on stage in Argenta for Dogtown Throwdown.

Sunday Funday:

  • 🍷 Sunday Funday: Head over to Rusty Tractor Vineyards for Sunday Funday at the Vineyard with The Prickly Pickle Food Truck & Christine Demeo!

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Building Future Welders

On Thursday, Lexicon, Inc. hosted Steel Day at its headquarters in Little Rock, giving students hands-on experiences with welding careers.

  • 🛠️ A Focus on Workforce: Prominent leaders, including Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, emphasized the importance of workforce development in the steel and welding industries.

  • 🥽 Shaping Future Welders: The event featured the AWS Careers in Welding Mobile Exhibit, which showcased virtual welding simulators and emphasized welding's role in daily life. AWS sponsored a $1,000 welding scholarship competition, and students had the opportunity to tour Lexicon's facility and explore career opportunities in welding.

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In other news…

  • 🎡 The Fair Begins Today! Gather your friends, bring the family, and prepare for an unforgettable Arkansas State Fair experience! We’re giving away 5 sets of 4 tickets. To enter, simply reply with the code word "FERRIS WHEEL."

  • 🍣 New Restaurant News! Mizuki Sushi has officially opened in West Little Rock. Enjoy Hibachi and all-you-can-eat sushi!

  • 🍂 Road Trip! Why not explore a local pumpkin patch or take a little road trip to enjoy a day out? We’ve made a guide of farms within one hour of Little Rock.

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