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Capture the holiday magic at Park Plaza with Photos with Santa through December 24. For guests who prefer a calm, sensory-friendly visit, a special Sensory Santa experience will be available this Sunday and Monday morning. Create joyful memories for family and friends this season at Park Plaza!

Events

Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Round-Up!

All Weekend Long | December 5-7

• 🎁 47th Annual Arkansas Craft Guild Christmas Showcase
  Arkansas State Fairgrounds | Dec 5–7
  A three-day holiday market featuring Arkansas makers offering pottery, jewelry, ornaments, textiles, woodwork, and more.

• 🦁 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:
  • Die Hard — Fri | 7–9 p.m.
  • Home Alone (35th Anniversary) — Sat | 12:30–2:30 p.m.
  • Girl with a Pearl Earring (Exhibition on Screen) — Sat | 4–5:30 p.m.

• 🎸 Holiday Hangout at White Water Tavern
  White Water Tavern | Dec 5–6
  A two-night holiday music fest with stacked lineups:
  • Friday: Amy LaVere & Will Sexton, Billy Allen & The Pollies, Cory Branan, Dirty Streets, Heartbreak Hill
  • Saturday: Adam Faucett & The Spectral Class, Emily Fenton (full band), J. Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed, Lee Bains, Slobberbone

• 💗 Hairspray — An Immersive Experience
  Actors Theatre of Little Rock | Dec 3–20
  A lively, immersive production of the beloved musical with big laughs and even bigger hair.

• 😂 Myles Weber Live!
  Loony Bin Comedy Club | Dec 5–6
  Viral stand-up comedian Myles Weber performs multiple shows both nights.

• 🏓 Pickleball Kingdom Little Rock — Grand Opening
  Pickleball Kingdom Little Rock | Dec 6–7
  Celebrate the grand opening with demos, matches, tours, and community fun.

• 🎟️ The Book of Mormon (Touring)
  Robinson Center | Multiple Showtimes
  The Tony Award–winning blockbuster musical returns to Little Rock.

Friday, December 5

• 🛍️ SoMa After Dark featuring Mystery Bag Pop-Up
  South Main Creative | 5–8 p.m.
  Stroll SoMa, shop local, and enjoy the festive Mystery Bag Pop-Up.

• ❄️ Winter Wonderland: Annual Holiday Party & Fundraiser
  Mosaic Templars Cultural Center | 6 p.m.
  A festive night supporting community empowerment with music and cheer.

Saturday, December 6

• 🍪 Cookies with Santa
  CALS Children’s Library | 10 a.m.
  Meet Santa, enjoy cookies, and capture a sweet holiday moment.

• 🎭 Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
  Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | 10:30–11:45 a.m.
  A playful family holiday show based on the bestselling book series.

• 🏃‍♂️ Jingle Bell Run Little Rock
  Murray Park | 9 a.m.
  A festive 5K benefitting the Arthritis Foundation.

• 🦁 Southern Bancorp Little Rock Community Day
  Little Rock Zoo | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
  Discounted admission for Little Rock residents with proof of residency.

• 🖼️ Winter Art Market at Pettaway
  Pettaway Square | 1–4 p.m.
  Local art, drinks, food, and winter market vibes in Pettaway.

• 🐶🍪 Gingerbread Social at Bark Bar
  Bark Bar | 3–5 p.m.
  Craft gingerbread houses for pups with festive treats and Christmas movies.

• 🎄 The BIG Little Rock Holiday Parade
  Downtown Little Rock | 3 p.m.
  A lively parade of floats, music, fire trucks, and holiday cheer.

• 🎅🍻 Santa Pub Crawl
  Dugan’s Pub | 7 p.m.–1 a.m.
  A festive, costume-heavy crawl through downtown.

• ✨ Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony
  Arkansas State Capitol | Evening
  The annual lighting ceremony with music and classic holiday charm.

Sunday, December 7

• 🛍️ $25 or Less Holiday Market at Lost & Found
  SoMa | 11 AM
  Affordable, handmade gifts and local vendors.

• 📚 Breakfast Books & Booze
  White Water Tavern | 12 p.m.
  A cozy Sunday brunch with books, food, and music.

• 🎉 58th Annual Frolic
  Historic Arkansas Museum | 12–4 p.m.
  Heritage crafts, live music, cider, ginger cake, and hands-on activities.

• 🎅 Sensory Santa
  Park Plaza Mall | 9:30–11:30 a.m.
  A sensory-friendly Santa experience designed for guests with sensory processing differences..

Arts & Culture

You Can’t Stop the Beat!

The Actors Theatre of Little Rock is bringing Hairspray, featuring big hair, big voices, and even bigger heart, with performances through December 20.

• 💃 Step into Baltimore - The staging immerses you in Tracy Turnblad's world with bright lights and bold colors, and will have you singing along.

• 🕺 Don’t Miss It! This production runs from December 3 to 20. With only a few weeks to see it, grab your Ultra Clutch, tease your hair, and join the fun!

Purchase your tickets HERE and find all the details you need to plan your evening, from showtimes to box office info to what to expect when you arrive. 🎟️

Sponsored by Southern Bancorp

Community Day at the Little Rock Zoo

Southern Bancorp’s Community Day is back with a roar at the Little Rock Zoo on Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM, with the final admission at 3:30 PM. Enjoy the Holiday decorations along with all of the animals!

• 🤝 Community 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.

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