Have Your King Cake & Eat It Too

Mardi Gras Fun, Live Music & the Little Rock Marathon – Your Weekend Round-Up for February 28-March 2nd.

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Events

Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Round-Up!

Friday, February 28

Saturday, March 1

  • 🏃🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ Little Rock Marathon 5K & 10K Races
    7 AM | Downtown Little Rock
    Get out and cheer on the runners!

  • 🎭 15th SoMardi Gras Parade & Street Festival
    11 AM – 5 PM | SoMa District
    Experience a lively parade at noon, followed by a festival with live music, vendors, food trucks, and a kid zone. Don’t miss the 12th Annual Beard and Mustache Contest!

  • 🦓 Community Day at the Little Rock Zoo

    9 AM to 4 PM (Last Entry at 3:30)

    On this special day, Little Rock residents are treated to $2 admission per person and $1 parking.

  • 🎨 Pocket Park Pop-Up
    11 AM | 711 Main St, Little Rock
    Enjoy a vibrant pop-up event with local vendors, music, and community fun!

  • 💃 Walk U Thru It Line Dancing
    11:30 AM | Laman Library
    Join a fun and free line dancing class—no experience needed!

  • 🎭 A Year with Frog & Toad
    2 PM | Actors Theatre of Arkansas
    A delightful, family-friendly musical adventure based on the classic children’s book series.

  • 🎸 DeFrance at Four Quarter Bar
    9 PM | Four Quarter Bar
    Rock out with DeFrance at this classic local venue.

  • 🎸 Linkin Park Tribute
    9 PM | Revolution Music Room
    Experience a high-energy tribute to Linkin Park, featuring their greatest hits.

Sunday, March 2

All Weekend Long

Community Day at the Little Rock Zoo

Little Rock Zoo

Southern Bancorp’s Community Day is back with a roar at the Little Rock Zoo on Saturday, March 1, from 9 AM to 4 PM, with the final admission at 3:30 PM.

  • 🤝 Community Day: On this special day, residents of Little Rock are treated to $2 admission per person and $1 parking.

  • ✅ Don’t Forget: To be a part of Community Day, residency must be confirmed, so don’t forget to bring a driver’s license, ID, or utility bill.

Learn more about Community Day HERE.

Arts & Culture

See a Favorite Childhood Story Come to Life

Catch the delightful story of Frog and Toad brought to life on stage by the Actors Theatre of Little Rock!

It’ the Final weekend! Don’t miss your chance—grab tickets before the last performance on Saturday at 7 PM!

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