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Discover the top activities in Little Rock and North Little Rock this weekend, September 26–28. From live music and festivals to family outings, here’s your complete weekend guide.

Events
Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Round-Up!
All Weekend Long
🎬 Movies at Ron Robinson Theater
Ron Robinson Theater | Times vary
Catch classics and cult favorites on the big screen:Friday: BingoFlix: Con Air (7 PM)
Saturday: Hercules (12:30 PM), Men in Black (3 PM), The Fifth Element (7 PM)
Friday, September 26
🍸 Rock Town Seasonal Cocktail Menu Premiere
Rock Town Cocktail Bar & Barrel House | 5–9 PM | Free
Celebrate Rock Town’s new seasonal cocktails with tastings, photo ops, contests, and more.🎷 Jazz Night at Moody Brews
Moody Brews | 6–9 PM
An evening of live jazz in the square with Kelley Hurt and Christopher Parker, presented by the No Tears Project.🎤 Yard Bar Karaoke
Camp Taco | 6–9 PM | Free
Warm up your vocals and sing your heart out at Camp Taco’s Yard Bar.🎶 Promenade Music Series
The Promenade at Chenal | 6–8 PM | Free
Enjoy live outdoor music, dinner, and shopping under the evening sky.✨ BLS Great Gatsby Roaring 20s Dance Party
Let’s Dance Studio | 7–10 PM | $10–15
A dance lesson kicks off the night, followed by a roaring 20s–themed party. No partner needed!🎻 An Evening of Chamber Music
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Music Center | 7:30 PM
Mozart and Prokofiev performed by Meredith Hicks (violin), David Gerstein (cello), and Naoki Hakutani (piano).🎶 Wilderado w/ Illiterate Light
The Rev Room | 8 PM
Indie rock favorites Wilderado join Illiterate Light for a high-energy night.🎤 K Camp – Kiss 6 Tour
The Hall | 8 PM
Atlanta rapper K Camp headlines with Domani and Fresco Trey.🎸 Jam Halen at Stickyz
Stickyz Rock ’N’ Roll Chicken Shack | 8:30 PM
Van Halen tribute Jam Halen lights up the stage.😂 The Red Eye Comedy Show
Birdies Cabaret Theater | 10 PM | $10 ($5 after burlesque show)
Late-night laughs hosted by Caroline Holt with Tina Townes, Alexi, and Adam Maldonado.
Saturday, September 27
🚴 Big Dam Bridge 100
North Little Rock | Start times vary
Cyclists of all levels take on one of Arkansas’s premier rides.🧘♀️ Goat Yoga
St. Joseph Center of Arkansas | 10 AM
Flow alongside playful goats for a unique yoga session.👩👩👧👦 Little Rock Children’s Business Fair
Sue Cowan Williams Library | 10 AM–2 PM
Support kid-run businesses with handmade goods, crafts, and treats.🏀 Grand Reopening of Roland Sports Complex
Roland Sports Complex | 11 AM - 4 PM
Check out the new pickleball courts, indoor courts, event space, and more!🏀
🛍 Bernice Garden Vintage Market
Bernice Garden | 11 AM–4 PM
Browse vintage clothing, art, and local finds in SoMa.🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster at Stone’s Throw Brewing
Stone’s Throw Brewing | 12 PM
Famous lobster rolls + craft brews = a perfect Saturday.💃 Living Craft Workshop: Dancing in the Hinderliter Grog Shop
Historic Arkansas Museum | 1–4 PM
Learn historic dances in a hands-on cultural workshop.🇲🇽 River Market Live: Hispanic Heritage Celebration
River Market | 5–9 PM | Free
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with live music, dance, food, and family fun.🌙 The Night Market at Pettaway
Pettaway Square | 6–9 PM
Shop 15+ vendors, enjoy local brews, and soak in the community vibe.🐾 Bree Ogden Live at Bark Bar
Bark Bar & Grille | 6–9 PM
Music on the lawn — bring your pup along!🌮 Camp Piedmont Summer Supper
Piedmont Neighborhood | 6 PM | $100
Tamales, margaritas, and a historic setting. Proceeds benefit preservation efforts.🍋 Lemon Drop Picnic
Location shared with ticket | $45 | 21+
Sip lemon drop cocktails, enjoy games, bites, and fun vibes.🎶 Old Crow Medicine Show: Circle the Wagons Tour
The Hall | 8 PM
The Grammy-winning Americana band brings high energy to Little Rock.
Sunday, September 29
🎨 Making Together: Collage and Paint
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | 1 PM | $48 (covers 1 adult + 1 child, ages 8+)
A family-friendly workshop inspired by Lori Larusso: Paradox of Plenty. Build meaningful collages through painting, drawing, and mixed media.🍺 Oktoberfest at Rusty Tractor Vineyards
Rusty Tractor Vineyards | 12–5 PM | Free
Beer & wine flights, Fassler Hall food, a stein hoisting contest, and more.📚 Six Bridges Book Festival
CALS | Sept. 28–Oct. 5
Kicking off a week of author talks, workshops, and family events.🎵 Sad Daddy at White Water Tavern
White Water Tavern | 5 PM
Local Americana favorites close out the weekend with soulful tunes.
Local Events
Six Bridges Book Festival is Here!
One of Central Arkansas’s biggest literary events is making a return! The Six Bridges Book Festival kicks off this Sunday, September 28, and runs until Sunday, October 5, bringing together readers, writers, and storytellers for a week of exciting activities.
📚️ Author Talks - Explore the incredible lineup of nationally acclaimed and local authors as they share insights, stories, and inspirations.
🎉 A Literary Celebration - The schedule is packed with workshops, panels, and family-friendly events, promising to be a true celebration for readers everywhere!
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the power of words right here in Little Rock. See the full schedule and get details here: Six Bridges Book Festival.
Guides
Tis’ the Season! 🎃
Nothing says fall like a trip to the pumpkin patch. From hayrides and petting zoos to corn mazes and festival fun, Central Arkansas is filled with places to celebrate the season.
🍂 Making Memories – From Little Rock to Mayflower to Benton, pumpkin patches are opening their gates for classic fall fun. Expect hayrides, slides, photo opportunities, and plenty of pumpkins to take home.
🚗 Day trip, anyone? Head to Clinton or Quitman for patches with train rides, farm animals, and hands-on learning experiences. It's worth the drive!
Don't miss your chance to make fall memories! Check out the complete 2025 Pumpkin Patch Guide here to see opening dates and hours of operation.
Little Rock Daily Picks
In other news…
🪅 Fiesta en SoMa: Don’t miss the third annual Fiesta en SoMa coming up next Friday, October 3, from 4 to 9 p.m.
🥳 A Grand Reopening: The Roland Sports Complex (RSC) is celebrating its major expansion with a Grand Reopening this Saturday, September 27, from 11 AM to 4 PM, and the entire community is invited to join.*
🎡 Coming Soon: The Arkansas State Fair is coming back and will be bigger than ever! Mark your calendars for October 10 - October 19.
⠀🍔 🏃 Eat & Run:Lace up your kicks for the Maumelle Foodie Run & 5K on Saturday, November 1, the same day as the Maumelle Food Truck Festival!
📆 Coming Soon: The main library of the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) reopens on October 4.
🕺 Got those Moves Like Jagger? Thank you better get your tickets for Maroon 5 - they perform at Simmons Bank Arena on November 9!
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