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Get ready for Grinchmas! at Park Plaza from 1-4 p.m. tomorrow, where you can meet the Green One himself. Enjoy free Grinch-themed fun, slime-making, CALS activities, free Dippin’ Dots for the first 200 kids, and don’t forget to grab a photo with Santa! GET FREE TICKETS!

Events

Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Round-Up!

All Weekend Long | December 12-14

• 🩰 The Nutcracker Spectacular with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
  Robinson Center | Dec 12–14
  A Little Rock holiday classic with live music, stunning choreography, and all the seasonal magic.

• 🎭 Stage 13 Presents: A Charlie Brown Christmas
  Wildwood Park for the Arts | Dec 12-14
  Don’t miss Stage 13’s inaugural show "A Charlie Brown Christmas" at Wildwood Park for the Arts. A holiday classic!

• 💗 Hairspray — An Immersive Experience
  Actors Theatre of Little Rock | Dec 12–13
  A lively, immersive production of the beloved musical with big laughs and even bigger hair.

• 🐶 Pet Photos with Santa
  Park Plaza Mall | Dec 12–15
  Bring your furry friend for festive photos with Santa at Park Plaza.

• 🦁 GloWILD at the Little Rock Zoo
  Little Rock Zoo | Evenings
  Walk through dazzling illuminated displays inspired by wildlife from around the world.

• 🎬 Movies at CALS Ron Robinson Theater
  CALS Ron Robinson Theater | Showtimes All Weekend
  Holiday classics and special screenings:

Friday, December 12

• 🎨 Downtown Little Rock 2nd Friday Art Night
  Downtown Little Rock | Evening
  Galleries, museums, and creative spaces open late for art, music, and community

• 🎄 21st Ever Nog-Off
  Historic Arkansas Museum | Friday, 5–8 PM
  Sip and sample eggnogs, enjoy live music, caroling, open galleries, and holiday shopping during 2nd Friday Art Night.

• 🎶 Crystal Bluff: A Jonathan Childs Documentary
  Argenta Plaza | 5–8 PM
  A documentary screening celebrating Arkansas climbing culture.

• 😂 Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence
  Simmons Bank Arena | 7 PM
  A night of stand-up comedy with the legendary ventriloquist.

• 🎄 Christmas Around the World
  Old State House Museum | 7 PM
  A choral performance featuring holiday music from around the globe.

• 🎧 Santa Rave at The Rev Room
  Revolution Music Room | 9 PM
  Holiday EDM, remixes, and a late-night dance party.

• 💃 BLS Jingle All the Way Christmas Dance
  Let’s Dance Studio | Friday, 7–10 PM
  Kick off the night with a foxtrot lesson, then dance the night away at this festive holiday dance party. No partner needed.

Saturday, December 13

• 🖼️ Art Together with ASL Interpretation
  Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | Saturday, 10:30–11:30 AM
  A guided art experience with ASL interpretation.

• 📖 Story Time with Blake Rules – Reindachshunds
  Paper Hearts Bookstore | 12 PM
  A festive storytime featuring a local author and holiday cheer.

• 🎄 Peppermint Land Holiday Expo
  Arkansas State Fairgrounds | 10 AM–6 PM
  Holiday shopping, food, and festive fun all in one place.

• 🎅 Santa Claus Is Coming to Laman
  Laman Library (NLR) | 10 AM–12 PM
  Photos with Santa, seasonal stories, and family fun.

• 📸 Henry and Nolan: A Retrospective of History, Photography, and the Arkansas Women Behind the Camera
  Esse Museum & Store | Sat & Sun, 1–4 PM
  An exhibition highlighting Arkansas women photographers and the stories they captured.

  🔗 https://facebook.com/events/s/henry-and-nolan-a-retrospectiv/1031853792395610/

• 🎄 Grinchmas!
  Park Plaza Mall | 1–4 PM
  Meet the Grinch, enjoy themed activities, and festive giveaways.

• 👩‍🍳 Kiddos in the Kitchen
  CALS Children’s Library | 10 AM
  A hands-on cooking class for kids ages 6–11 (limited spots).

• 💃 Jingle All the Way Christmas Dance
  Let’s Dance Studio | 7–10 PM
  Foxtrot lesson followed by an open holiday dance party.

• 🏛 QQA Holiday Social Tour
  Governor’s Mansion District + Capital Hotel | Evening
  Home tours followed by dinner at the Capital Hotel.

• 🎸 Tunes for Tykes
  Revolution Music Room | Evening
  A charity concert benefiting Toys for Tots.

• 🎄 Ugly Sweater Christmas Party + Gitti Studio Pop-Up
  Bark Bar | 6 PM
  Festive drinks, free popcorn, and holiday shopping.

Sunday, December 14

• 📚 A Very Merry Un-Basement Book Sale
  Beautywood Books (NLR) | 1–5 PM
  A cozy holiday book sale with great finds.

• 🎨 Art Together with ASL Interpretation
  Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | 10:30–11:30 AM
  An accessible, guided art experience with ASL interpretation.

• 🎸 Spark the Halls w/ The Rocktown Sparks
  Four Quarter Bar | 5 PM
  A holiday rock show benefiting the Arkansas Food Bank.

• 🖤 Edward Scissorhands Misfit Makers Winter Market
  Fassler Hall | 1–6 PM
  A quirky, alternative makers market full of art, oddities, and handmade goods.

Sports

It’s Storm Season!

Did you know that Little Rock has a rugby club with men's, women's, and high school teams competing and promoting the sport right here in Central Arkansas?

• 🏉 Deep Roots: Little Rock Rugby has a long history in the city, growing into a competitive program with teams playing at the regional and national level.

• 📆 Full Slate: The Stormers have a packed schedule ahead with both home and away matches, providing plenty of opportunities to catch a game right here in Little Rock.

Check out the full schedule and learn how to get involved at littlerockrugby.com 

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