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In 1997, First Community Bank began in Batesville, AR, with 14 employees and $3.5 million in capital. Now the 9th largest bank in Arkansas, First Community has 600 employees and 34 locations across Arkansas and Missouri. Its name reflects its deep commitment to service and growth because First Community Bank is "Where Community Comes First.”

Events

Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Roundup!

Friday, July 11

• 🧑‍🎨 2nd Friday Art Night
  Downtown Little Rock | 5 PM–8 PM
  Explore art exhibits, live music, and open galleries in this monthly downtown tradition.

• 🍻 4th Ever Hop-Off at HAM
  Historic Arkansas Museum | 5 PM–8 PM
  Sample brews and vote for your favorite at this friendly local beer competition.

Saturday, July 12

• 🧺 Little Rock Farmers Market
  7:00 AM–2:00 PM | River Market Pavilion
  Stock up on fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, and handmade crafts while enjoying live music and riverfront energy.

• 🍅 Two Rivers Park Garden Center Farmers Market
  8:00 AM | Two Rivers Park Dr
  Begin your Saturday at the weekly market from 8 AM to noon at Two Rivers Park. It's cash only! Enjoy fresh produce like tomatoes and squash amid a scenic backdrop.

• 📚️ Saturday Storytimes
  Laman Library, North Little Rock | 10 AM–1 PM
  Bring the kids for music, stories, and creativity in this family-friendly morning event.

• 👯 Walk U Thru It Line Dancing
  Laman Library, North Little Rock | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
  A fun, free beginner-friendly line dance class — no experience needed.

• 🎂☕️ Nexus 8th Anniversary Party
  Nexus Coffee & Creative | 7 AM–5 PM
  Celebrate 8 years of community, caffeine, and creativity with drink specials and good vibes.

• 🌿 Green Corner Store Sweet 16
  1423 Main St | 12 PM–4 PM
  Mocktails, brownies, party favors, and a birthday bash for one of SoMa’s favorite shops.

• 👛 Saturday Shop Vintage Market
  The Bernice Garden | 4 PM–9 PM
  Support local makers and vintage vendors with ESSE Museum in this charming garden market.

• 🎅🏄‍♂️ Surfing Santa Contest at Flyway
  Flyway Brewing | 6 PM–8 PM
  Santa limbos, splash games, water fun, and wild costumes for Christmas in July!

• 👢 Boots n’ the Rock
  Pocket Park, Downtown Little Rock | 5 PM–9 PM
  Line dancing, music, vendors, and food trucks under the city lights.

• 🎸 Live Music at Bark Bar with Townsend
  Bark Bar | 5 PM–8 PM
  Chill with live music on the patio and let your pup join the fun too!

• 🖼️ Pettaway Night Market
  Pettaway Square | 6 PM–9 PM
  Local art, Moody Brews, and Smashed N’ Stacked burgers await at this lively night market.

• 🥁 DCI Little Rock – Drum Corps International
  War Memorial Stadium | 7 PM
  World-class drum corps bring the thunder in this high-energy marching music event.

• 🤼‍♂️ Lucha Libre Wrestling Night
  Dickey-Stephens Park | Game starts at 6:35 PM
  A night of baseball and high-flying wrestling featuring Memphis Wrestling and Kalisto!

  Sunday, July 13

• 🧜 Mermaids & Pirates Brunch
  Southern Tail Brewing | 10:45 AM–3 PM
  Mimosas meet magic at this whimsical brunch featuring real mermaids, pirates, and family fun.

• 🎭️ “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare
  Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | 2 PM–3:30 PM
  A free performance of Shake on the Lake’s The Tempest in the AMFA performing arts theater.

• 🍦 National Loblolly Day
  Loblolly Creamery | 12 AM–9 PM
  Celebrate your favorite local scoop with special flavors and sweet surprises all day long.

• 🎥 Distill & Chill Movie Night – Shark Tale
  Rock Town Distillery | 5:30 PM–9 PM
  Shark Month continues with themed cocktails, free popcorn, and Shark Tale on the big screen.

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Guides

Summer 2025 Central Arkansas Splash Pad & Pool Guide

It’s feeling hot, hot, hot outside and we have a new guide to help you beat the heat.

• 💦 Cool Off – Discover splash pads all over Central Arkansas where you can cool off and have fun during those hot days!

• 🏊‍♀️ A Day at the Pool – Explore everything from indoor pools to thrilling water parks and lazy rivers! We've got all the spots for you to add to your summer bucket list!

Put on your goggles and dive into the full guide here and make this your best summer yet! 🥽 

Little Rock Daily Picks

In other news…

• 📆 Save the Date: Don’t miss the Soul Explosion Music Festival on August 8, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on the lawn of the Old Statehouse Museum.

• Love Little Rock? Want to put it on display? Support this woman-owned business, Designed to a T.

• 🐶 For the Pups: A new pet boutique, Puppy Community has opened in Pettaway - check them out Wednesday - Friday from 11 AM to 6PM and Saturday-Sunday from 11 AM to 4Pm.

• 🍣 Craving sushi? Check out our new guide, 7 Must-Try Asian-Owned Restaurants in Little Rock, and discover your next favorite spot to crush that craving.

• 🐶 ☀️ Suns out, Tongues out! The sun & warm weather are out, and so are we! Check out our Guide for Dog-Friendly Patios

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