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, April 7th
FRIDAY FROM 8 AM – 4 PM
All Fore Kids Golf Tournament
Eagle Crest Golf Course - Alma, AR
3926 Golf Course Dr, Alma
Save the date for a great day of golf at Eagle Crest Golf Course!
Event by Boys & Girls Club of Van Buren
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 9 AM – SATURDAY, APRIL 8 AT 6 PM
River Valley Spring Shopapalooza 2023
2011 State Highway 22 W, Dardanelle
Craft and Vendor Show! Admission is FREE!! Over 40 booths under one roof!
This is a family event where local vendors gather together to show off the products they have for sale.
Vendors range from crafters, jewelry, clothing, wood working, beauty, and so much more!
Come and see how talented our vendors are from our own community is.
This event is a fundraiser for River Valley Toys For Tots.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, contact us ASAP!
Event by River Valley Shopapalooza and Ashly Baldwin Day
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 3 PM – 8 PM
Dinosaur Adventure Little Rock
Arkansas State fairgrounds Hall of Industry
2600 Howard St, Little Rock
Experience the thrill of the prehistoric age featuring life-sized dinosaurs and massive family fun! As part of the Dinosaur Adventure, children of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities: fossil crafting, Jurassic jeeps, themed obstacle courses, riding their favorite dinosaur, and more!
Event by Arkansas State Fair and Dinosaur Adventure
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 5 PM – 8 PM
Conway Art Walk - April 2023
We're celebrating the extra hour of sunlight AND National Poetry month at the Conway Art Walk on April 7!
SPECIAL EVENTS IN APRIL
- Poetry Open Mic inside the Studio Downtown
- Lightswitch Theatre Company is back, and will present a variation of MAZE in Electric Alley
- Limestone playing in Electric Alley, 6-8pm; Local Jazz Trio playing in Cross Creek from 5:30-7:30pm.
- Make 'n' Take with Teaching Artist Sue White
- NEW Artist location: Spec Ops
- New exhibiting artists and maker's market artists
Event by Conway Art Walk
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 5 PM – 7 PM
Community Egg Hunt
Matthews Park Greenbrier, AR
25 Ivy St, Greenbrier
Come join us for food, Kona Ice, bounce houses, and an egg hunt with over 20,000 Easter eggs!
We will have egg hunts for ages up to 12 years old. We will also have an area specifically designed for children with special needs.
Event by Greenbrier Nazarene Church
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 6 PM – 9 PM
Intro Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
1001 E B, 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
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 FROM 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt
13810 Combee Ln, Roland
Get your game face and your running shoes on to head on down to our 4th annual ADULT FLASHLIGHT Egg hunt!! We can't wait to relive our childhood with all of our friends and have some fun at our event venue! This event sells out every year so don't wait don't get your tickets!! We have a lot of fun planned for you all night long! We will have the eggs filled with some awesome prizes ranging from discounted products from the winery, cash, candy and a couple of grand prize eggs too! This is one egg hunt you won't want to miss out on!
This event sells out EVERY year so be sure to get your tickets early!! We will be down at our event venue for this event and will be ready to party! Tickets are available on our website!
Tickets are $25 each and include entry to the event, live DJ, participation in the egg hunt & finish off the evening around the fire. We will have BBQ available for purchase for dinner so come hungry and enjoy dinner with your favorite wine or beer. Tickets DO NOT include any alcoholic beverages or food but they will be available for purchase.
Doors open at 6:30pm and the egg hunt will start once the sun goes down. Don't forget to bring something to collect those eggs in AND a flashlight for the best chance to get the most eggs and prizes!! This is serious!! We will have a few flashlights to hand out BUT we recommend you bring your own to guarantee you have one! The eggs will be hidden throughout our property to make you work for it! And trust us... you want what is in those eggs for the prizes!
**Tickets must be purchased in advance and are non-refundable after purchase.
**This event is for guests over 21. Unfortunately nobody under 21 or pets will be allowed. No outside alcohol is permitted
Event by BoBrook Farms LLC and River Bottom Winery
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 AT 7 PM
Solar Eclipse Countdown Kickoff
717 N 5th St, Paris,
The Boys & Girls Club is teaming up with the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce to kickoff the countdown for the 2024 Solar Eclipse with a PAINT PARTY!! This will be a fun and friendly fundraiser. We look forward to painting with you! More info soon!
Event by Boys & Girls Club of Paris
TOMORROW AT 7 PM
CANVAS PAINT PARTY - Painter's Choice
Brannon's Pub & Grill
7830 Hwy 71 S, Fort Smith
CANVAS PAINT PARTY at BRANNONS PUB & GRILL in Fort Smith, AR on Friday, April 7th at 7:00pm.
**No Experience Required**
Class Fee $30 - Will include all supplies and step-by-step instructions to help you create a beautifully painted canvas that is yours to keep after the party.
We look forward to meeting you at our CANVAS PAINT PARTY!
Event by Miller Studio, Brannon's Pub & Grill and 2 others
Saturday, April 8th
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 FROM 7:50 AM – 10:30 AM
Breakfast with a Twist ~ Bunny
1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock
Our popular breakfast series is back! Breakfast with a Twist!
Breakfast with a Twist will include a boxed continental breakfast inside the historic Café Africa and a special keeper talk on Rabbits-April’s featured animal. After breakfast, guests will begin a painting session with the Painting with a Twist staff! All guests will have the chance to create a custom animal painting. Each guest will be provided a canvas and all supplies needed to create your masterpiece- all included in your ticket price.
Event by Little Rock Zoo
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 AT 8 AM
Knoxville Outdoor Flea Market
302 AR-315, Knoxville
Outdoor Flea Market
Event by Knoxville AR Outdoor Flea Market
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 FROM 9 AM – 11 AM
StoryTime Breakfast
Squizito Tasting Room
711 S Pine St, Cabot
Enjoy a morning of breakfast and story time! This fundraiser is hosted by Building Bridges Developmental and Community Services, Inc. and the Cabot Elite Networkers. All proceeds benefit The Imagination Library of Lonoke County, which provides books in the mail for children from birth until their fifth birthday, at no cost to the families.
Event by Imagination Library of Lonoke County
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 AT 9 AM
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt 2023
Ozark Community Center
601 N 19th St, Ozark
>>UNDERWATER EGG HUNT!! <<
{3 & under @9AM}
[4-6 @10AM]
{7-10 @11AM}
[11-12 @12PM]
Kids ages 12 & under ONLY!
*2 PRIZE EGGS per age group!*
Event by Ozark Community Center
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 AT 10 AM
Jacksonville Easter Egg Hunt
Excell Park
Ray Rd, 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 8, 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, APRIL 8 AT 10 AM
Photos with the Easter Bunny
Another Season Home and Garden
520 Alcoa Rd, Benton
Please join us for our 2nd annual Easter Bunny Photos and Dog Adoption Event!
FREE photos with the Easter Bunny, available pets for adoption with the Benton Animal Control, and Spring flowers ready to be planted in your garden!
Event by Another Season Home and Garden and Benton Animal Control
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 FROM 10 AM – 12 PM
2023 Helicopter Egg Drop
Pioneer Stadium
1 Pioneer Drive, Batesville
The 2023 Helicopter Easter Egg Drop will be Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and YOU are invited. Admission is FREE.
There will be 10,000 eggs, hot dogs, games, bounce houses, and more!
Activities will be held on the Batesville Pioneer Football Field.
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 FROM 10 AM – 6 PM
Second Saturday Shopping Eggstravaganza
Old Town Van Buren
614 Main St, Van Buren
Join us for our April Second Saturday, where finding the eggs are super eggs-citing!! While strolling the streets visit participating merchants, get your card stamped and see what kind of shopping discounts they have to offer. Each store will have their own Easter baskets with discount eggs, if you are looking for those spring deals, nows the time.
Also, bring the kids for a photo with the Easter Bunny, he will be making his way down the street to greet everyone as they are out shopping and strolling.
Another great event, from 4pm - 6pm look for our amazing Artist on the street during our April Art Walk. Various artist will be on the sidewalks demonstrating their talents for us.
This is going to be an amazing day. Add April 8th to your calendar
Event by Lolly & Co. Designs, Greater Goods Marketplace and 9 others
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 FROM 12 PM – 2 PM
April 8th Kids Pottery Workshop - Bunny Dishes
River Valley Arts Center
1001 E B Street, Russellville (Next to Hughes Center)
April 8th from 12-2pm
Class is $35 with all supplies included.
For kids ages 5-16.
5-7 will need an adult to stay during class.
It may take up to two months for your pieces to be fully fired and ready for pickup, We will call you when they are ready! Parking for the pottery studio is located in the Russellville City Park. The building has a red door.
Event by River Valley Arts Center
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 FROM 12 PM – 5 PM
Greater Easter Egg Hunt 3 Golden Eggs
4093 Sparks Rd, Avilla
Admissions $10 for Kids $5 for Adults include the following:
Bounce Houses-UNLIMITED
Game Truck- UNLIMITED
Slide UNLIMITED
Laser Tag- UNLIMITED
Fishing - UNLIMITED bring pole-toss back
Batman Xtreme Amusement Ride-UNLIMITED
Rock Wall UNLIMITED
Dolphin Ride UNLIMITED
Basketball inflatable
Giveaways
Bash Games UNLIMITED
Petting Zoo
FEED THE ANIMALS $3
Face painting
Snow cones and much more
Vendors
Horseback Riding $5 additional
Face Painting (Sparkle Mi) $5 Additional
Snow Cones
Mechanical Bull
Create A Bear Station $20 includes:
Wish Star
Bear of Choice
Event by Hamiltons Farm
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 FROM 12 PM – 3 PM
RAM Saturdays | April
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
1601 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith
Saturdays in April
12-3 pm
FREE - All art supplies provided
All ages and skill levels welcome!
Create a different make-and-take art project each week. This month we are focusing on crafts through the decades!
APR 8 | FLOWER WREATHS
Event by Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 FROM 2 PM – 6 PM
Pokemon Day at Gear Gaming - Fayetteville
Gear Gaming Fayetteville
3029 N College Ave, Fayetteville
Join us for another Pokémon Day! We will have Pokémon-themed games, door prizes, crafts, snacks, and plenty of fun for the whole family!
$10/child - please purchase ticket at the door upon entry
This is a drop-in event in which all activities will be available for the duration of the event. We will offer door prize drawings every 30 minutes for the duration of the event.
April 8 from 2-6 PM
Hope to see you there!
Event by Gear Gaming Fayetteville
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 FROM 2 PM – 4 PM
Plates to Go with Picasso | April 8
415 Main St, Van Buren
Plates to Go with Picasso
Saturday, April 8, 2-4 pm
$30 per class per person
12 attendee limit
In collaboration with Arts On Main
Check out our other dates!
February 11 & March 11
Register and pay here!> https://fsram.ticketspice.com/plates-to-go-with-picasso...
In collaboration with Arts on Main under the direction of Stephanie Payton. Come join us at Arts on Main to create clay plates like Picasso. This will be a 2-hour workshop—at Arts on Main in Van Buren— that will teach you how to use clay and talk about the firing process. You will be able to create up to three plates and then they will go through the firing process so they can be used or kept as pieces of art.
ARTIST BIO: Payton is a sculptor and installation artist who creates compositions that express the idea of contrast by exploring the complexities of geometric forms in relation to organic forms. Payton experiments with techniques such as clay hand building, slip casting, and sculpting with plaster. She resides in Hackett, Arkansas and has lived in Arkansas her whole life. Payton received a BA in Art from University of the Ozarks in 2019 and is now the Ceramic Studio Manager at Arts On Main in Van Buren, Arkansas. Payton was recently awarded the 2022 Artists 360 Project Grant and will be using the funds to create a large-scale installation that will be exhibited at Arts On Main in 2023.
Event by Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
SATURDAY AT 2 PM – 3 PM
“A Walk in the Weeds” Workshop with Bell Urban Farm
2011 Tyler St, Conway
Join us this Saturday, April 8th from 2-3pm for our “Walk in the Weeds” workshop! We’ll be discussing common Arkansas weeds, their uses and benefits, as well as what they may be telling you about your soil. There will also be opportunities for tastings. We hope you will leave the workshop with a new perspective on weeds and resources on how to identify weeds in your own yard!
This event is free and open to the public.
Event by Bell Urban Farm
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 FROM 4 PM – 9 PM
Cruise Nite in Malvern / Burn Box
Cruise Nite in Malvern
1400 E Page Ave, Malvern
HOST : Central Arkansas Muscle
BURNBOX HAS RETURNED FOR 2023!!!!
This is the only event in Arkansas where you can legally come do Burnouts in our Burnout Box! Come show us what you got!
Cruise Nite In Malvern is a Cruise In/Meet and Greet for all makes and models of vehicles. Vendors are present with food truck and some businesses have their retail set up at booths. We will also have a Cruise through town. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
Event by EPIC Rides AR
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 AT 5 PM
Mopar Street Car Bracket Race
10233 Drag Strip Ln, Centerville
1000ft street car race D.O.T. tire with exhaust No Race Cars $25 entry $250 guaranteed 1st place
Event by Dennis Mckinney and Arkansas Mopar Racing
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 FROM 7 PM – 9 PM
CRR returns to MAK Daddy’s
MAK Daddy’s Old Town Meet ‘n Eat
9733 Market Street, Dover
Live music
Great food
Great people
Large dance floor
Will have a special guest!
Event by Greg Collins and CrossRoads Reunion
Sunday, April 9th
SUNDAY, APRIL 9 AT 12 PM
Easter Roundup
Buckaroo Ranch
210 Old Baptist Cemetery Rd, Russellville
Noon meal
Church at 1 PM
Wild Horse Ministries Demo at 2:30
Easter Egg Hunt at 4 PM
Event by The Church In The Dirt
SUNDAY, APRIL 9 FROM 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Easter Egg Hunt @ the Brewery
Fort Smith Brewing Company
7500 Fort Chaffee Blvd, Fort Smith
It's our Annual Easter Egg Hunt, this time OUTSIDE! Join in on Fort Smith's LARGEST Easter Egg Hunt! The hunt is for children and adults, ALL AGES WELCOME! There will be special eggs just for the adults so they get to enjoy opening the eggs and finding their surprises too. There will be lots of food and drinks for the occasion as well.
The hunt starts at 1230pm.
Due to the increased demand last year, we will have 10,000 eggs this year so we will be sure not to run out! We look forward to seeing everyone again and hopefully grow this event into an entire block event as more and more participate and businesses move out here.
Event by Fort Smith Brewing Company
