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Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Round-Up

December 19-21

ALL WEEKEND LONG

• 🏃‍♂️ Raid the Rock Adventure Race
  Various Locations | Times Vary
  Arkansas’s longest-running adventure race is back! Choose an 8-hour or 24-hour race featuring trekking, mountain biking, paddling, navigation, and more. A challenging, team-based experience for serious adventurers.

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

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

• 🎬 Holiday Movies at Ron Robinson Theater
  Ron Robinson Theater | Times Vary
  Catch festive favorites and classic films all weekend, including BingoFlix: Gremlins, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, The Sound of Music (60th Anniversary), and It’s a Wonderful Life. Perfect for a cozy holiday movie plan downtown.

• 🎭 Holiday Radio: A Sleighride Through the Season’s Airwaves
  Arkansas Repertory Theatre | Showtimes vary
  A festive, radio-style holiday production filled with seasonal music and nostalgia.
  (Runs Friday–Sunday)

• 🎶 Home for the Holidays
  Arkansas Symphony Orchestra | Showtimes vary
  A Little Rock holiday tradition featuring beloved seasonal classics.
  (Multiple performances).

• 📖 Storytime with Santa
  Capital Hotel | Times vary
  A magical holiday storytime experience in a beautiful downtown setting.
  (Runs through Dec 22)

FRIDAY

• 🎨 3rd Friday Art Walk
  Argenta Arts District | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Stroll through the Argenta Arts District for the December 3rd Friday Art Walk, featuring local artists, gallery openings, live music, and plenty of creative energy. A festive way to kick off the weekend downtown.

• 🎸 Kinch w/ Mike Johnson & Cam Shelton
  The Rev Room | 7:30 PM
  A strong Americana/country lineup at one of downtown’s favorite music rooms.

• 🎤 Holiday Toy Drive Show
  Vino’s | Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7 PM
  Live music featuring Coachlight, Proxy War, Time Well Wasted, and Tempesta.
  Free admission with a toy donation benefiting Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

• 🎁 ALZ Ark Care Time: A Christmas Story
  Argenta Contemporary Theatre | 7:00 PM
  A free evening for unpaid caregivers to enjoy a holiday performance. RSVP required

• 🐾 Furry Photos with Santa
  Argenta Branch Library | 6:00–8:00 PM
  Bring your pet for festive photos with Santa! A free, fun stop for animal lovers—leashes encouraged.

• 🎶 Emily Fenton: Winter Solstice Show
  White Water Tavern | 8:30 PM
  Little Rock artist Emily Fenton celebrates the Winter Solstice with an intimate indie-folk show full of storytelling and heart.

SATURDAY

• 🎅 Breakfast with Santa
  Rosie’s Pot & Kettle Café | 11 AM–1 PM
  Enjoy breakfast, photos, and festive fun with Santa.

• 🐾 Microchip Clinic
  Hollywood Feed (North Little Rock) | 10 AM–2 PM
  Microchips for cats and dogs (10 weeks+) for just $10 per pet — hosted by Wags of Hope.

• 🎁 Pettaway Holiday Open House
  Pettaway Business District | 11 AM–6 PM
  A full day of festive fun featuring local shopping, discounts, pop-ups, a FREE toy exchange, and seasonal sips.

• 🎄 East Village Art Market Christmas Pop-Up
  The Rail Yard | 12:00–4:00 PM
  Shop local artists and makers at this festive Christmas pop-up market—perfect for last-minute gifting and holiday vibes.

• 🎅 Selfies with Santa & Mrs. Claus
  The Promenade at Chenal | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
  Snap festive selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus while you’re out shopping. Family-friendly and free.

• 🏃‍♀️ Ugly Sweater Race
  Little Rock | AM
  Throw on your ugliest holiday sweater and watch this sold out festive fun run—equal parts exercise and cheer. Check the site for race times.

• 🎭 Holiday Cheer by Candlelight
  Little Rock (Fever event) | Times Vary
  Celebrate the season with a festive holiday-themed experience featuring activities, entertainment, and seasonal fun for all ages.

• 🕺 Nowhere to Wear It: Holiday Dance Party
  Pettaway Commons | 7–9 PM
  Wear that outfit you never get to wear and dance for a cause — proceeds benefit Utopia Center.

SUNDAY

• 🎻 Classics at the Tavern
  White Water Tavern | 6:00 PM | $15
  An intimate chamber music experience featuring musicians from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and the Faulkner Chamber Music Festival—classical music, up close and relaxed.

Holidays

Ring in 2026 in Little Rock🎉

Looking for New Year's Eve plans? The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau has compiled the best ways to celebrate across the city in one convenient guide.

• 💫 Something for Everyone: From family-friendly celebrations to festive late-night parties, there’s something for every kind of New Year’s Eve mood.

•  🪩 Making Plans: Check out the LRCVB’s full Guide to Little Rock’s Best New Year’s Eve Events and find the perfect way to welcome the new year.

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