The weekend is almost here! There are several fun events happening in the natural state over the next few days.

We’ve gathered up the details for a handful of them for you here, but be sure to check Facebook’s events section to see all your options!

just Click the red text to visit the Facebook page with information about each event.

Whatever you do this weekend,

We hope it’s a good one!

NOTE: As always, we do our best to bring you accurate information… however, we encourage you to reach out to event venues to confirm before you head out to an advertised event!


Friday, March 24th

MARCH 24 FROM 1-4 PM

Spring Break Games

Dog Ear Books
110 N Commerce Ave, Russellville

Join the folks at Dog Ear Books during spring break for some fun games and prizes everyday from 1-4PM

Event by Dog Ear Books

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 24-25 FROM 8 AM – 4 PM

Pulaski County Free Mulch Giveaway

Smoky Hollow Building 3200 Woodrow Street LR AR 72204

This is the "We Load, You Go" event of the year ... and just in time for Spring!! FREE MULCH will be available at the old Smoky Hollow building. 8am-4pm, unless we run out before 4pm! Smoky Hollow Building, 3200 Woodrow Street LR AR, 72204. Look for the signs and please enter on Brown Street! If you need mulch you don't want to miss this.

Event by Pulaski County Government

FRIDAY MARCH 24 AT 9 AM – SATURDAY MARCH 25 AT 5 PM

Flair Fair Market

Boys and Girls Club of the Arkansas River Valley
600 E 16th St, Russellville

You are invited to our 4th Flair Fair Market this year! We have grown so much from the first one and you definitely don't want to miss it. It's a one stop shop for gifts or just shopping for yourself. Admission is $1.00 and that goes toward helping with paint and renovations for the Boys and Girls Club.

Event by Kristi Roulston, Jesse Johnson and Sidney Rual Loosey

FRIDAY, MARCH 24 AT 4 PM

C&M Circus is coming to Dardanelle, AR!

Veteran's Memorial Park, Dardanelle, Arkansas
200 N Front Street, Dardanelle

C&M Circus is coming to Dardanelle on March 24th! Two shows will be performed under a real Circus Big Top.
Location: Veterans Park at the River (200 N. Front St.)
Showtimes: 5:00 & 7:30
Sponsor: Dardanelle HS After Prom
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at a discounted price ($13 for adults and $8 for children and seniors) before circus day from...
- Centennial Bank (600 Union St.)
- Farm Bureau - (704 Quay St.)
Get online tickets now from: https://cm-circus.square.site
Online tickets are available until 10:00 p.m the night before we arrive or until sold out. On circus day, tickets can be purchased at the box office and will be $16 for adults and $9 for children 2-12 and seniors 65 & up. No charge for children under the age of 2. Buy your tickets early and save! A portion of the proceeds will go to support our sponsor -- the Dardanelle HS After Prom. Our 90 minute family-friendly show features Big Cats, Tight Rope, Aerialists, Foot Juggling, Horses, Daredevils and so much more! Visit cmcircus.com to see photos and find out more information on this year's show.

Event by Culpepper & Merriweather Circus

FRIDAY, MARCH 24 AT 6 PM

Gaming Trivia

The Garage Arcade

Join us for gaming Trivia - $10 entry per team. Bring your friends and have teams up to 4 people!

Event by The Garage Arcade

 

Saturday, March 25th

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 AT 5 AM

15th Annual Team Bass Tournament

Devil's Fork Park Greers Ferry Lake

Come join us for our annual open Team bass tournament on Greers Ferry Lake. Registration Forms will be available after the first of the year. Morning of registration will be at the tournament center, starting at 5am. Tournament hours are safe light to 3pm. For a registration & sponsorship forms email us at cabotlocal4544@gmail.com


Event by Cabot Firefighters Association Charity Bass Tournament

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 FROM 8 AM – 10 AM

Coffee with the Cops

Fort Smith Farmer's Market on Garrison Avenue

Join us on March 25th for Coffee with the Cops at the Fort Smith Farmer's Market Downtown.
FSPD will be at the Farmer's Market from 8am-10am. We will have coffee provided by Fort Smith Coffee Company. Come by, meet our officers, and enjoy some good conversation.


Event by Fort Smith Police Department

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 AT 8 AM

Knoxville Outdoor Flea Market

302 AR-315, Knoxville, AR 72845-8896, United States

Outdoor Flea Market


Event by Knoxville AR Outdoor Flea Market

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 FROM 9 AM – 11 AM

Cars & Coffee

Conjure House Coffee

Hey everyone! We're back in 2023 with Cars & Coffee. Same time, same place starting in March. 9AM the last Saturday of the month At Conjure House Coffee!
All are welcome to come out, Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, even bring a tractor out! We hope to see everyone there!

Event by Cars & Good Company West Plains

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 AT 10 AM – SUNDAY, MARCH 26 AT 12 AM

JEEP JAM @ NEW BLAINE VFW with Live Music by Jamie Jones and MAMA TRYDE

NEW BLAINE VFW POST 8383

Make your plans to sign up for the Jeep Ride at New Blaine VFW. Details on flyer.
Live music that night by Jamie Jones and MAMA TRYDE!!


Event by MAMA TRYDE

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 FROM 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Yoga in the Gardens

Garvan Woodland Gardens

Yoga instructor Diana Esanu leads an all-levels yoga series at Garvan Woodland Gardens. Each class involves gentle grounding poses, invigorating breath work, intentional connection with nature, all followed by a 10-minute guided meditation. Come enjoy a morning receiving the fantastic benefits of both yoga and nature. Bring your own mat and your most favorite people. Paid participants may enjoy complimentary access to the Gardens on the day of the class (pre-registration required).

$30 per class (Non-Members) | Free to GWG Members! | Pre-registration required | Please call (501) 262-9300 to register


Event by Garvan Woodland Gardens

SATURDAY AT 11 AM – 1 PM

Plant Swap Sale

Green Thumb Nursery

Pope County Area Plant People and Green Thumb Nursery invite you to our first plant swap/sale! Saturday March 25th 11M-1pm. Bring your plants to swap or sell.
Small bills and have your card payment apps ready to go

Event by Crystal Downes and Pope county area plant people

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 FROM 11 AM – 12 PM

The Urban Gardener

Pope County Library System

This program is structured as an entry level gardening course focused on small backyard and container gardening for adults. Each month we will present a new step that correlates to the current needs of gardening season. See the "Forecast" in the discussion below for a general layout of the years' programs.

Participants may attend every month or pop in on an "as needed" basis. No need to register ahead of time.

Event by Pope County Library System

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 FROM 11 AM – 8 PM

2023 Munchin on Main Street

E Railroad Ave, Morrilton, AR 72110, United States

2023 Munchin on Main Street will take place March 25, 2023 from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m, along Railroad Ave. in downtown Morrilton. Festivities include live music, food trucks, The Southern Sippery Mobile Bar, free children's activities, arts and crafts, and a Corn Hole Tournament.

Sponsorship opportunities are available as well as food trucks, civic clubs, and vendor booths. If you would like to volunteer for this event please call the Chamber Office at 501-354-2393 or email stephaniel@morrilton.com for more information.

Event by Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 AT 12 PM

ARC Barrel Race Jackpot and Pole Bending Jackpot

Atkins Rodeo Arena

This will be a 4D Barrel Racing Jackpot and Pole Bending Jackpot will follow the barrel race.
Barrel exhibitions will be from 12 to 1:15. Barrel race will start at 1:30. Exhibitions are $4 each or 3 for $10. Open will be 4D with 1/2 second splits and entry fee will be $35. Youth will be 4D with whole second splits and entry fee will be $25. Peewee will be 3D with whole second splits and entry fee will be $15. There will be a $5 office fee per rider. Text in will start on March 19th. If it rains during the week please call before you haul. Text in number is 479-567-1869.
Pole jackpot will be after the barrel race. It will be Open, Youth, and Peewee with whole second splits. There will be $5 office fee per rider. Open EF for poles is $25. Youth EF for poles is $20. Peewee EF is $10.

Event by Atkins Riding Club and Kristi Rhinehart Harris

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 FROM 12 PM – 2 PM

Kids Pottery Workshop - Flower Pots

River Valley Arts Center

During the first hour, students will hand build their piece with extensive guidance from instructor, then decorate with textures, attachments, etc. In the second hour, kids will paint their pieces with underglaze which will then be left for instructor to fire, apply clear glaze, and fired again for students to pick up at a later date.

This one day workshop is $35.

These workshops are for children ages 4-16. Children 4-7 will need a parent/guardian to stay with them during the class. This does not cost any extra.


Event by River Valley Arts Center

SATURDAY AT 1 PM – 3 PM

Beekeeping Workshop with Baxter's Apiary

Bell Urban Farm

If you are thinking about beekeeping, this introductory class will give you all the basic information you need to get started. We will cover basic bee biology, as well as how to start, maintain and care for your honeybee colony. This 2 hour workshop will be led by our experienced local beekeepers from Baxter's Apiary.

This workshop is $35 per person. Lets pay our beekeepers for their time and knowledge! Please purchase a ticket in advance. Tickets can be found via the link or online on our website at bellurbanfarm.com.

The workshop will be held outside at Bell Urban Farm. Please meet us in the backyard of the Farmstand at 1:00pm sharp. Parking is limited at the store so please park in our overflow parking in the field next to 2001 Tyler Street or at the Faulkner Co. Library. Bring a folding chair if you have one!r!

Free and open to the public!


Event by Bell Urban Farm

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 AT 5 PM CDT

Cumberland Street Center gospel sing

Cumberland Street Center

Join us for an evening of fellowship and worship. Event organized by the Crusaders of NC.

Event by Beacon Rescue Mission

 

Sunday, March 26th

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 FROM 10 AM – 1 PM

Cars and Coffee

Sweet Bay Coffee Co.

Meet and hang out, PLEASE RESPECT THE LOT AND THE ROAD.
Let’s have a good meet and just chill out!


Event by Alex Hobbs and Fort smith Cars and Coffee

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 AT 1 PM

Wilderness Walk

Jewel Moore Nature Reserve

Come join us on a walk through the Jewel Moore Nature Reserve! We will be talking about native plants, land spirits, and how they intersect with Heathenry.

Event by Black Bear Kindred of Central Arkansas