The weekend is on it’s way! There are lots of fun things going on in Arknasas 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.
However you spend your 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 31st
FRIDAY AT 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Bilingual Story Time
116 E Third St, Russellville
Join Ms. Joanna for stories in English and Spanish.
Event by Pope County Library Youth Services
MAR 31 AT 10 AM – APR 1 AT 6 PM
Main Street Van Buren’s Spring Open House
614 Main St, Van Buren
Join us for the kick-off to the most beautiful time of the year, Spring!!!
Visit participating downtown stores for new Spring arrivals, special Spring Sales, fun samples, and giveaways galore! (Check out the discussion page on this event for all the details from each of the businesses.)
Downtown Van Buren is THE destination for shopping in the River Valley. You’ll find fabulous restaurants, some of the best of the best boutiques and gift shops, home goods and decor, handmade gourmet goodies, and so much more! #shopvanburen
Event by Raelynn’s, Main Street Mercantile and 16 others
FRIDAY AT 1 PM
Frank Foster w/ Midnight South
TempleLive Fort Smith
200 N 11th St, Fort Smith
Balcony and Pit seating are accessible by stairs only.
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 7 Oct 2022 at 10:00 AM
Venue Presale : Wed, 5 Oct 2022 at 10:00 AM
Event by TempleLive Fort Smith and Frank Foster Music
FRIDAY AT 4 PM
Mister Seahorse Storytime and Craft
Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library
4800 W 10th St, Little Rock
We’ll read Eric Carle’s Mister Seahorse and then paint a crayon resist seahorse inspired by the book.
FRIDAY AT 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
$5 Easter Pictures in the Alley
The Alley
$5 EASTER PICTURES IN THE ALLEY - We'll be set up for Easter Pictures in the Alley on Friday (3.32.23) from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM at 310 West B Street. Cost is $5 per pose and includes a high resolution digital image download (no hardcopy print will be included with this event). No appointments necessary. Just show up and have fun! Pets are always welcome. #norulesinthealley #easter #picturesinthealley
Event by Kurt Jones Photography and The Alley
FRIDAY AT 6 PM – 7 PM
Cook with Herbs Workshop
124 S Fulton St, Clarksville
In this hands-on workshop, learn to elevate your cooking and tasting experience with natural herbs. An indoor herb garden is easy to manage and can be used year round. It's affordable, simple, healthy, and adds flavor to your meals. Each participant will take home their own small indoor herb garden to get started. This class is part of our monthly Feel Good Friday Series.
When: Friday, March 31st | 6:00PM
Where: Shine Yoga Studio
How much: $25 per person
Event by Shine Yoga Studio and Krista J DeBuhr
FRIDAY AT 6 PM – 9 PM
Intro Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
1001 E B St, Russellville (next to Hughes Center)
A class for adults. Students will learn how to center clay, open, and pull up walls to make bowls, cups, and plates. Pulling handles and attaching pieces to pots, as well as some trimming will be demonstrated. There will be a variety of glazes to choose from and many decorative options.
An 8 Week Class on Friday nights.
$225 for members
$275 for non-members
Event by River Valley Arts Center
Saturday, April 1st
SATURDAY AT 7 AM – 12 PM
Fort Smith Farmers Market
Fort Smith Farmer's Market on Garrison Avenue
2nd and Garrison Ave, Fort Smith
Mark your calendars! The fun begins Saturday morning at 7am for the Fort Smith Farmers Market weekly get together. Join us for a great shopping expeirnce. Ypu will find the best of locally sourced, high quality products brought to you direct form the source. You will find delicious sweets ( vegan and gluten free), treats, breads, jams/jellies, non GMO pork, grass fed beef, awesome mushrooms, the best produce and veggies, honey, canned goods,houseplants, starter plants, Spring gardens, cut tulips, wood crafts, hot tamales ready to go and kettle corn...be sure to get some of that to take home. We hope to see you there...
SATURDAY AT 8 AM – 10 AM
Cars & Coffee of Cabot
57 Greystone Blvd., Cabot
We'll Bring the coffee. All you need to bring is your Unique Ride and friendship
Event by Cars & Coffee of Cabot
SATURDAY AT 9 AM – 12 PM
Fishing Derby
Join us for the 2nd Annual Fishing Derby at Sunset Lake. This is a free event! Awards, food, drinks and more.
SATURDAY AT 9 AM
Daisy Days Outdoor Market
Daisy & The Dandelion Vintage Market
Outdoor vendor market with crafts, boutique, antiques, yard sale and homestead items.
Free admission.
Pet Friendly.
$15 to be a vendor (10x10)
$30 for 10x20 carport
$15 for trailer spot (limited)
We host this event monthly during fair weather months.
To become a vendor text or call “George” at 501-804-2413.
All spots must be held with prepayment.
Event by Daisy & The Dandelion Vintage Market
SATURDAY AT 9 AM – 3 PM
13th Annual Cabot High Cruzers Car Show
Cabot High School - Champs Hall Parking Lot
Run by kids to benefit kids. Cabot High Cruzers is a high school club and the proceeds from the show go to the Auto Tech Scholarship and Keep The Faith Foundation - who provide financial help to families with kids with cancer. Pre-register by March 24 - $20.00, Register day of show - $25.00. Vendors, please call. Free to Spectators. The Career & Technical Education departments will be there showing off their capabilities again this year and selling items that the kids have made, or in the case of the Ag department, grown. See the flyer for details on vehicle classes and "Best of" categories.
Event by Cabot High Cruzers
SATURDAY AT 9 AM
Family Day at AWA
8088 Highway 31, Lonoke
Bring your whole family and join us for Family Fun Day at AWA on Saturday, April 1 from 9am-1pm. We will have outdoor games, fishing, archery, and shooting range activities. Lunch will be provided, we just ask that you register so we know how many to expect. Register on the Mount Carmel app or at mcbccabot.com.
Event by Mount Carmel
SATURDAY AT 9:30 AM
Lamar Easter Egg Hunt
601 Cabin Creek Ave, Lamar
Saturday, April 1st, 2023
Lamar City Park
Easter Bunny Arrives 9:30 a.m.
Hunt Begins 10:00 a.m.
Free Event!
Over 5,000 Eggs
with a variety of Candy!
Contact City of Lamar for more information (479)885-3865
Event by City of Lamar
SATURDAY AT 10 AM – 1 PM
Kids' DIY-U Workshop: Build a Bunny Planter
1325 Highway 64 West, Conway
Celebrate spring when you bring your little builder to create a Bunny Planter. It's a great way for kids to grow new skills and take home a fun garden project!
Event by Lowe's Home Improvement (1325 Highway 64 West, Conway, AR)
SATURDAY AT 10 AM
Jacksonville Easter Egg Hunt
Excell Park
Ray Road, Jacksonville
Everyone is invited to Jacksonville’s largest Easter egg hunt, Sponsored by Unity Health! Children ages walking to 10 years old can participate in this holiday tradition in a fun and safe environment. 2000 eggs per age group. The Easter bunny will make a special appearance, too!
Excell Park
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Walking to Age 3, 10:15 a.m., Field 2
Ages 4 and 5, 10:30 a.m., Field 3
Ages 6 and 7, 10:45 a.m., Field 2
Ages 8-10, 11:00 a.m., Field 3
All participants must arrive at Excell Park by 10:00 a.m. Admission is free. For more information call (501) 982-4171. Date, time, & location subject to change.
Event by Jacksonville Parks and Recreation
SATURDAY AT 11 AM – 4 PM
Fort Smith Community Market!
3101 Towson Ave, Fort Smith
Welcome to our Monthly Fort Smith Community Market! We have spots open to the public to sell your merchandise inside our store located at 3101 towson Ave during our event. Message us if you would like to setup and we will reserve you a spot we only have 8 inside spots and 3 outside spots! Free cotton Candy, Local food trucks, free kids necklace making, and lots of awesome deals on merchandise! Sale starts at 11am and ends at 4pm! PLUG INS and private bathroom ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE vendor Spot vendors. 1 spot per vendor only.
Event by Fort Smith Retro Market
SATURDAY AT 11 AM – 4 PM
Third Annual Taste of Maumelle Food Truck Festival
Maumelle Middle School - PCSSD
3rd Annual Food Truck Festival
We will have food trucks , vendors, and more.
If you are a vendor or food truck and are interested please contact Awasham7342@pcssd.org or 501-351-2906
Event by Maumelle Middle School PTSO
SATURDAY AT 1 PM – 2:30 PM
Saturday Art - Easter Buckets
On April 1st from 1-2:30 pm students will design and paint an Easter bucket and take it home after. All supplies are included in this class. Art instructor Miranda Townsend will guide students in how to design and paint their bucket.
This class is $25 per student.
Located at the River Valley Arts Center
Sign up on our website rivervalleyartscenter.org or by calling 479-968-2452
Event by River Valley Arts Center
SATURDAY AT 1 PM – 3 PM
Raising Backyard Chickens Workshop
2011 Tyler St, Conway
Calling all crazy chicken lads and ladies! Join me Saturday, April 1 for an in-person workshop at @bellurbanfarm all about raising backyard chickens.
The workshop will be held from 1pm to 3pm, $5 for adults.
Each participant will take home a printed guide and list of resources. Workshop content will dive deep into raising hens from a regenerative and sustainable approach. Topics include:
chicken health and behavior
breed selection
food and watering systems
selecting/building a coop
…and much more!
Food, drinks, ice cream, and more are available for sale in the Farm Stand. So get some refreshments and we will meet outside in the garden to learn all about raising hens sustainably.
Event by Mindful Farmer and Bell Urban Farm
SATURDAY AT 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Doggy Easter Egg Hunt!
3826 N Front St, Fayetteville
Join us for our first annual Doggy Easter Egg Hunt! Bring your pooch to hunt for eggs in our outdoor play area while you take your pup on a self guided hunt for eggs. Then join in on a fun hot dog throwing contest! The Easter Bunny and a talented photographer will be joining us to take photos of you and your pup for a $5 donation to For Pets Sake animal rescue. Snacks for pups and humans will be provided! Vaccinated, well behaved dogs welcome by reservation. A $5 entry fee will be charged when you arrive. Head over to https://nwaschoolfordogs.as.me/easter-egg-hunt to reserve your spot!
Please do not attend if you or your dog are showing any upper respiratory virus symptoms.
Event by School for Dogs
SATURDAY AT 2 PM
Canning Basics - Free Nutrition Workshop
1900 Tyler St, Conway
Join us for another free nutrition workshop with UCA Nutrition student, Christa. This seminar will include a powerpoint presentation and the basics of canning. It will include information on the different types of equipment and storage as well.
Event by Faulkner County Library
SATURDAY AT 5 PM
Front Street Grill
115 S Front St, Dardanelle
WSUP ERBODY!?!?!? Come party with us!!!
Event by Funkin' Gonuts
SATURDAY AT 6 PM
Going Back Where it All Started
11 Roaring River Loop
We’re going back where it started for us, so come relive it with us! Toad Suck Bucks will be cooking up that world class food and pumping out those drinks while we keep you entertained. Seating is first come first serve, so come early as these tables will go quick! We can’t wait to see y’all!!!!!
Event by The Rusty Roosters Band
Sunday, April 2nd
SUNDAY AT 8 AM
Sunday @ The Knoxville Outdoor Flea Market
302 AR-315, Knoxville
This will be out first Sunday trying a market in Knoxville
Event by Knoxville AR Outdoor Flea Market
SUNDAY AT 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival
134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs
The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation will host the annual Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival, a celebration of Japanese culture, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. The event will be held in Bank of the Ozarks Arena, located in the Hot Springs Convention Center at 134 Convention Boulevard. Originally called the Hot Springs Cherry Blossom Festival, this event was renamed in 2022 to the Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival as it attracted participants from across the state. This sixth annual family-friendly event will be free to attend and has something for all ages.
The 2023 festival will again feature cultural demonstrations, exhibits, and musical performances including taiko drums. Japanese lectures and workshops for those wanting a more hands-on experience will also be available. There are fees for some of the workshops. Be watching the website for more information and reservation information beginning March 10.
A variety of traditional Japanese carnival games as well as an anime cosplay contest is planned. Prizes for the Second Annual Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival Haiku competition will be awarded with winners invited to read their haiku at the event.
Origami Sake, Hot Springs’ own sake brewery, will be featured and also lead the “Sake Experience” workshop. Aitoh Specialty Paper, the US’s largest importer of Japanese paper products, which relocated to Hot Springs in 2022, will also be featured at the event. Japan based companies from across the state have been invited to participate by exhibiting items made in Arkansas to highlight the importance of these companies to our Arkansas economy.
For more information about the event and how you or how your organization or company can participate, please email festival@hotspringssistercity.org.
Event by Hot Springs Sister City Program
SUNDAY AT 2 PM – 5 PM
EASTER MINIS
2011 Tyler St, Conway
Join us for Easter Minis at Bell Urban Farm
with L.Young Photography
Saturday, April 2nd from 2pm-5pm
5 Digital Images ($20)
No need to reserve a spot!
Pop by for photos and to shop local, at the Farmstand, for all of your Easter basket goodies!
Pets are welcome!
*We accept Cash, CashApp, or Venmo for photography payments.
Event by L.Young Photography and Bell Urban Farm
