Things are heating up in the Natural State! It’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy making memories with family and friends. If you are looking for something to do, there is no shortage of events this weekend.
We've rounded up some of our favorites for you right here, but don't forget to explore Facebook's events section for even more options!
If you decide to join any of these events, be sure to mention that Live Love Arkansas sent you when you visit the vendor!
Simply click the red text to navigate to the Facebook page with details about each event.
However you choose to spend your weekend,
We wish you a fantastic 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, June 7, 2024
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 FROM 6:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Russellville Walmart SCD Community Site LIVE
Walmart Russellville - E Main St
Join us on June 7th at the Walmart in Russellville to raise cereal for the Summer Cereal Drive! The collected cereal will stay in the Russellville community and help feed kids all Summer!
We will be there LIVE with THV11, so gather your family and friends to donate and have fun with us and THV11's Tom Brannon!
Post and share if you plan to visit us at this community site!
#thv11scd #thv11scd24
Event by Arkansas Foodbank
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 AT 8 AM - SATURDAY, JUNE 8 AT 4 PM
Funky Junk Fest
120 South Wright Street, Chester, AR
It's almost that time for the Funky Junk Fest! Handmade items, antiques, barn treasures, and sweet treats! Who knows what you will find!?
At the Chester farmer's market grounds.
Breakfast will be served 8am-11am Friday and Saturday.
If you would like to be a vendor: $10 a day or $15 dollars for Friday and Saturday.
Vendor Registration Forms will be Available at the Chester Farmers Market Pavilion and at the Beard and Lady Inn!
Event by Chester AR Farmers Market
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 AT 9 AM - SATURDAY, JUNE 8 AT 5 PM
The Junk Ranch
The Junk Ranch
The Junk Ranch Spring Show - June 7th & 8th, 2024.
Come shop the largest & longest running vintage event in Northwest Arkansas. There's over 250 booths that fill our barn, large festival tents, the farmhouse & the shopping grounds. These top notch vendors bring the best vintage, antique, handmade, repurposed, jewelry, boutique, salvage & much more. There will be live music playing on both days & some amazing food vendors too. Come hungry & come ready to shop!!
11195 Centerpoint Church Rd. - Prairie Grove, Ark.
www.thejunkranch.net for more details.
Event by The Junk Ranch
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 AT 12 PM - SUNDAY, JUNE 9 AT 12 AM
Backwoods Music Festival
Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain
Grab your tickets now!
Event by DJ Uncle Benny
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 AT 12 PM
Paris, AR Professional Business Women’s Luncheon
Curran's Abstract & Title, Paris AR
Hey hey Paris, AR!! Ladies, are you looking to connect with like minded women in Logan County and surrounding areas?
Are you looking to meet new women and build relationships; make some new friends??
Join us at Curran's Abstract & Title at 12 noon!! Bring your business cards, flyers or what it is you're promoting and share with our group!! (not required)
Looking forward to seeing you!! Any woman can join us!! Our meal will be provided by Siebenmorgan and Associates (Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisory Practice)! They will also be our guest speaker
Event by Catherine Stephens
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 FROM 5 PM - 6 PM
Silent Book Club
312 West 2nd Street Russellville, AR
Silent Book Club is a global community of readers and introverts, with more than 500 chapters led by local volunteers around the world. SBC members gather in person and online to read together in quiet camaraderie.
Event by Dog Ear Books
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 FROM 5 PM - 9 PM
Blackberry Night Market
6800 Camp Robinson Rd, North Little Rock, AR
Come celebrate the beginning of Blackberry Season with us at the farmstead! Our Artists will have their studios open for you to tour!
Local ART
Live Music
Local Libations
Local Vendors
Fun! (Stay tuned for more details!)
Event by St. Joseph Farm Stand and St. Joseph Center of Arkansas
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 FROM 5 PM - 7 PM
KaiJune2: Let Them Fight - Movie & Crafts Nights at the Library
KaiJune is back! Join us every Friday for a different Kaiju film and simple crafts.
All films will be shown down at the stage at 5:00 pm. Attendees under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
Schedule:
6/7 - Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
6/14 - Godzilla vs. Megaguirus (2000)
6/21 - Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla (1994)
6/28 - Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
This event is free and open to the public.
Event by Faulkner County Library
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 FROM 5 PM - 8 PM
Fridays on the Lawn: Summer Games
501 E 9th St, Little Rock, AR
FREE EVENT
Meet up with friends and family for a game of Baggo, bocce ball, or Giant Jenga while soaking in the scenes of MacArthur Park! AMFA is the perfect place to relax and unwind at the end of your week.
Take a break from the competition, grab a drink and draw at our outdoor sketching stations. A Windgate Art School instructor will take you through the basics of landscape drawing using the Museum and its grounds as your muse.
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Photo by Jason Masters.
Fridays on the Lawn: Summer Games is supported by Stella Boyle Smith Trust, Catherine and Michael Mayton, Trustees, and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Event by Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 FROM 6 PM - 9 PM
June Art Walk
Russellville Downtown
Original Art — Open Galleries — Art For Sale — and More!
Art Walk, one of our favorite quarterly events, is back! Join local artists as they delight attendees by showcasing their captivating work in various mediums. As you wander the lively streets be sure to savor a bite from an array of food trucks or a charming downtown restaurant. Don't forget to explore the diverse offerings of our small businesses too! It's the perfect opportunity to support local eateries + shops while immersing yourself in the vibrant art scene.
Mark Your Calendars — June 7th!
Event by Main Street Russellville
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 FROM 6 PM - 10 PM
Friday Night at the Farm (June 7th) with Maximum Overdrive
Join us for our concert series at the farm and enjoy a unique music experience with Maximum Overdrive out of Conway County! Doors will open at 6:00 pm. Dinner will be available from 6-8. Music will be from 8-10. You must have a table reservation to join us for this dinner. Think of it as a cover charge to "cover" the band.
Friday, June 7th, 2024
Food sold separately.
Menu subject to change
Instructions for reserving a table:
1. Pick either a 4-top (up to four people) or 8-top table (up to eight people). One table per group . . . do not choose a table per person. If you have an extra large group, feel free to purchase multiple tables!
2. Put in your information and submit your table reservation
3. You will receive an email confirmation with your receipt.
4. If life happens (and it does!), no worries! You can transfer your reservation to another person (just be sure to let me know). NO REFUNDS!
* Notes: If you purchase an upstairs table and the downstairs space does not sell out, you may get moved to the downstairs section.
Event by Rabbit Ridge Farms
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 AT 6 PM
Havana Nights
Meadow on the Mountain
ARE YOU READY FOR HAVANA NIGHTS 2024?
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 at the stunning Meadow on the Mountain
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Delicious cuban themed food and Cuban coffee
Mocktails, cocktails, beer & wine included in ticket price
We're bringing back the pros from Northwest Arkansas Casino Parties for the most fun you'll ever have playing classic casino games. Exchange your winnings for prize tickets!
DJ Dance floor inside Live music by Studio Galvez under the stars
VIP Cabanas
Tag your lucky charm or your dance partner & tell them to save the date!
Click through to get all the ticket and sponsorship details
https://rivervalleyunitedway.org/havananights
Event by River Valley United Way
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 AT 6:30 PM
Music Bingo
121 West Township Street, Suite 11, Fayetteville, AR
Join us for an epic night of FREE Music Bingo at Boston Mountain Brewing & Supply! We'll be jamming to 90s Alternative, 2000s R&B & your favorite drinking songs! How it works: Listen to snippets of songs, mark them on your bingo card, and win prizes! Multiple rounds, multiple winners! Just remember, call a false bingo and face the consequences! All ages welcome. Best part? It’s free to play! See you there!
Event by Boston Mountain Brewing & Supply
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 AT 7 PM - SATURDAY, JUNE 8 AT 7 PM
Arkansas Elite Bulls and Barrels
Get ready for a wild weekend you won't forget! RW Rodeo Company is saddling up to the Atkins arena, promising a hoedown like no other right here in Arkansas! We will have the best in Arkansas competing in this event. The top 5 open bull riders will go head to head in The short round. Who will cover the bounty bull!?
Event by RW Rodeo Company
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 AT 8 PM
“Valley Inn” Screening
Walker Park, Fayettville, Ar
The Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS) will host a special 10th anniversary screening of Valley Inn, a feature film shot in Northwest Arkansas, on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Walker Park in Fayetteville. The show starts at 8 pm and is free and open to the public.
This event is sponsored by The City of Fayetteville Department of Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs. Valley Inn is the first entry in a Summer Film Series between ACS and the City of Fayetteville taking place once a month through September.
The fish-out-of-water story of New Jersey college student, Emily Mason, who finds herself deployed a thousand miles from home in a small, hot, dusty southern town selling books door-to-door for the summer. Through a series of misadventures in “The Bookfield,” her growing friendships with the quirky residents of Hindsville and Lee Dickson, an easy-going local boy who proves you can't judge a book by its cover...Emily soon discovers what it means to follow your heart at the Valley Inn.
Event by Arkansas Cinema Society
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 AT 8:20 PM
Patio Movie - The Outsiders
500 W. Grand Ave., Hot Springs, AR
Join us Friday Nights this June for a flash back to the 80’s! All shows start at sunset (8:20-8:40pm). Entry $3 per person - no unattended children. No outside food / drinks. Snacks available in shop. Chairs available but welcome to bring own camp chair if need. All shows in patch patio / parking lot / weather permitting.
June 7th - The Outsiders
June 14th- Sixteen Candles
June 21st- Top Gun
June 28th- Dirty Dancing
Event by The Electric Strawberry
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 FROM 8 PM - 11 PM
Shaw Revolver live at The Old Bank
OB Upstairs
$5 Cover
Event by Shaw Revolver
Friday, June 07, 2024 - Sunday, June 09, 2024
34TH ANNUAL BAT-A-RAMA
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork
Meeting Place: TBA
It's time to celebrate one of the most beneficial and misunderstood creatures in the world: BATS! Join us this weekend for the 34th Annual Bat-A-Rama to check out some bat-focused programs to learn why these animals are so amazing. Program attendees can receive their very own free Bat-A-Rama button. Supplies are limited. For more details about each individual program be sure to check back towards the end of May on our webpage at arkansasstateparks.com!
Friday, June 07, 2024 / 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
ROCK HOUSE CAVE HIKE
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Rock House Cave Parking Area
Admission: Free
Meet a park interpreter to hike to the park’s archeology site, Rock House Cave. We will view American Indian rock art and discover more about the windows into the past that these images provide. This hike is ¼-mile long; please wear sturdy shoes and bring along water.
Friday, June 07, 2024 / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
CHILDREN'S CRAFT DAY: FISH AT DELTA HERITAGE TRAIL STATE PARK
Delta Heritage Trail State Park
5539 Hwy 49, Helena-West Helena
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Our summer-long adventure begins exploring the natural world and history of Delta Heritage Trail that is protected as an Arkansas State Park. Join us at the visitor center as we discover the different fish neighborhoods you pass by when hiking or cycling in the park. You will even get a chance to create your own fish and decide where it lives along the trail. Children must be accompanied by an adult. #FreeFishingWeekend #FishArkansas
Friday, June 07, 2024 / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WINGS OVER THE RIVER VALLEY
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Petit Jean Gravesite Overlook
Admission: Free
Meet a park interpreter to see what takes flight over this historic point. We may see vultures, hawks, or other birds, and it’s all a fun learning experience. The scenery is great too. Bring binoculars if you have them. If not, we will have a few available to borrow.
Saturday, June 8, 2024
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 8 AM - 12 PM
Downtown Conway Farmers & Crafts Market
718 Parkway Street, Conway, AR
Come on over to the Downtown Conway Farmers & Crafts Market every Saturday through Oct 26th 8am-12pm! We have lots of vendors that are excited to offer you the very best at their tables for you to shop from. We have Farmers, Ranchers, Wood Workers, Bakers, Creators, Bee Keepers and so much more inbetween! Come on out and see what the Market has to offer for you this weekend.
Support Local, Shop Local, Eat Local.
See you on the lot!
718 Parkway, Conway AR - On the corner of Parkway & Main St.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 AT 8:30 AM
Nature Club: First Gathering
550 Arkridge Rd, Hot Springs, AR
Join Our First Nature Club Meeting!
Pre-Registration Required
June 8th @ 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Entry Plaza, Hixson Nature Preserve, Evans Children’s Adventure Garden
Beat the heat with early garden entry and explore the wonders of nature at our inaugural Nature Club gathering. Check in at the entry plaza and embark on a 2-mile guided hike (shorter options available) through the scenic trails of the Hixson Nature Preserve. Remember to bring water bottles and wear comfortable shoes!
Event Highlights
· Educational Fun: Learn fascinating facts about local flora and fauna.
· Relaxation Time: Unwind in hammocks in the shade of the Evans Children’s Adventure Garden.
· Beautiful Views: Enjoy the cool of the morning and the Lake Hamilton breeze.
The Nature Club is part of a larger initiative to encourage time spent in nature during early childhood. We aim to learn more about family interactions with nature and explore ways we can enhance these experiences. Your feedback will help us improve future events!
Register Now!
We encourage participants of all ages and abilities. For accessibility information or further details, please contact Rush Fentress at fentress@uark.edu.
Event by Garvan Woodland Gardens
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 9 AM - 11 AM
Saving AR State Butterfly with Citizen Science
4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, AR
What is the Arkansas State Butterfly, why is it listed as a species of concern, and more importantly, what can you do about it? This presentation will compare and contrast the Arkansas State Butterfly to the more familiar monarch, explain the history and purpose of the Diana Project, and provide resources to help you get involved. You will leave with an understanding of why you should make your yard friendlier for all Arkansas pollinators and resources to get you started. Presented by Shawn Hunter, NWA Master Naturalist and the Diana Project Co-Founder.
Event by Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 10 AM - 1 PM
Camp CALS: A Summer Kickoff Celebration
CALS Children's Library and Learning Center
Hello campers and welcome to Camp CALS, the Summer @ CALS Family Camp! Adventure begins at your library, so join us for a day of outdoor games, crafts, a sensory room, a canteen sponsored by Be Mighty, Big Poppa Bubble, and more! *Children under 11 must be accompanied by a caregiver 16 or older.*
Event by CALS Children's Library and Learning Center and Central Arkansas Library System
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Peanuts At The Library!
1900 Tyler St., Conway, AR
Come meet the Peanuts Gang at the library! They will perform a song from the upcoming UCA Summer Theater production, "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," and then meet the public. Patrons can take their own photos/selfies with the characters.
Event by Faulkner County Library Youth Services, UCA Theatre and Faulkner County Library
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 AT 11 AM
Mister & Miss Firecracker
Alma Boys And Girls Club
Details & Paperwork coming soon!
Event by Ashley Dawn Alexander and Antonio Jermaine Alexander
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 11 AM - 11 PM
Tornado Relief + 2nd Annual Flip Flops and Hops: Summer Party
2225 S Bellview Road Suite 101, Rogers, AR
FLIP FLOPS AND HOPS IS BACK JUNE 8TH + Tornado Relief Concert
The Rendezcrew is ready for our annual summer taproom party, FLIP FLOPS AND HOPS, Saturday, June 8th starting at 11am!
Our hearts are with the families and businesses impacted by the devastating tornado, including our friends at Greenhouse Aleworks. In partnership with Keller Williams Realty, we’re throwing a Tornado Relief Concert at our 2nd Annual Flip Flops and Hops Party! Additionally, Keller Williams Realty will be hosting a silent auction to support tornado relief efforts.
Come ready in your beach attire as we will have a new tasty tropical sour releases: Mango Colada and Pina Colada sours!
Special Brews: Limited beers from Greenhouse Aleworks will be on tap with proceeds going back to Greenhouse!
And did we mention our frozen drink selection will include Hurricanes and Pina Coladas?
Wine and canned cocktails featured as well.
Family and dog friendly! Non-alcoholic options are available also.
Music: Once Were Young, has generously offered to donate to the cause and play for free!
Los Compas Food Truck
Silent Auction
Let’s come together as a community to support our friends in their time of need. Every little bit helps.
Cheers,
Rendezcrew
Let’s parttttyyyyyyyyy!!
#rendezvousjunctionbrewery #brewery #craftbeer #rogersar #rogersarkansas #rogersrocks #localbusiness #supportlocal #fun #nwa #northwestarkansas
Event by Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co. and Once Were Young
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 12 PM - 4 PM
Portrait Painting
Arts On Main
Portrait Painting
Saturday, June 8
12:00 - 4:00 pm
$40 / person ** ages 18+ **
This class is designed for artists of all levels to explore the dynamic and expressive potential of portrait painting. From beginners to experienced painters looking to deepen their skills, instructor Daniel Walters offers a comprehensive journey through capturing emotion, character, and likeness with vibrant acrylic paint as your medium.
Learn how to create a structural foundation and how to easily manage anatomy by breaking down forms into simple geometric shapes, all while each participant creates the same portrait, fostering a unified learning experience.
Event by Arts On Main
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 1 PM - 8:30 PM
Praise in the Park (Free Event)
801 Arkansas 10, Perryville
Join us for a day filled with uplifting music, inspiring testimony, and a sense of community.
You are Invited! Join us for a day filled with uplifting music, inspiring testimony, and a sense of community. Corey Oxford and his band, 18:12, will lead you into the presence of GOD through the heart of worship. Corey represents Arkansas as a contestant in the 2024 You, God's Music Showcase.
Bring your friends and family for a memorable experience you don't want to miss. Have a barrel of laughs with our Special Guest two-time Emmy Award Nominated Actor and Comedian, Mark Christopher Lawrence.
Through an evangelistic message from Ambassador for Christ Rick Dover, discover the path to healing, restoration, and redemption.
Kids will have a blast in the Kid Zone running through the 50ft Fire Island bounce house obstacle course, sliding down the 18ft Gray Wave dual lane water slides, and playing in the splash pad.
Enjoy a late lunch as we kick the event off at 1:00 PM. We will have food trucks, snow cones, and a market area with local small-business vendors for shopping.
Let us come together to praise and worship in a beautiful outdoor setting, spread the Gospel of Christ through evangelistic testimony, and celebrate our faith through fellowship. We are praying for your presence. We will see you there!
Event by Night of Worship AR
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 AT 3 PM
Summer Kick-Off: Paint Splatter Mural
2801 Orange St, North Little Rock
Come join the festivities of Summer Adventures with the Studio. Get ready for some messy fun!
The Studio is starting a brand new art project and needs everyones' help!
Come to the Summer Kick-Off party and have some fun splattering paint on a giant canvas. We will provide covers, gloves, and a wash up station to prevent the mess from going home with you.
Throw, stomp, wipe, and smear paints to your heart's content! We are excited about everyone helping us out.
Make sure to check the canvas out again at the end of summer to see how it transforms from splatters into a mural for the Library!
All Materials Provided
Prerequisite: Having fun while being messy! (Safely and with protective gear.)
AGE GROUP: | General |
EVENT TYPE: | STEAM/STEM | LINC - Creativity | Exhibits/Displays/Installations |
TAGS: | public art | mural | family fun | community art | collaboration | #art |
Register at arhub.org/classes before May 25th.
In this hands-on class, you'll learn:
How to score and cut glass safely
How to use a glass grinder
Tiffany-method copper foiling techniques
How to safely use a soldering iron to connect glass pieces
Attire: Participants must wear long pants and close-toed shoes for safety.
We will stop for a short break. Feel free to bring lunch or snacks.
Prerequisite: None
Level: Intro
Ages: 18+
Event by North Little Rock Public Library System
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 AT 4 PM
June Jam Song Circle
22733 N Highway 71, Winslow, AR
June Jam Song Circle
Saturday, June 8th @ 4pm
Winslow’s Squirrel Jam will present a Song Circle Concert Jam at 4pm. Participants will take turns offering a song from any era and genre for everyone to play along on acoustic instruments. Beginners and listeners are welcome.
Bring and instrument for free admission. $10 listener fee can be paid in advance online or at the door.
WEATHER & REFUND POLICY
Weather permitting, this event will be held outdoors on the lawn behind the Muxen Building. If inclement weather is forecast, the event will be moved indoors or cancelled. We will announce any change on Facebook, Instagram, and our website. Pre-purchased tickets for cancelled events will be refunded, minus the online processing fee.
PARKING
Patrons displaying a disability license plate or hang tag may use reserved accessible parking behind the building, or park close to their chosen location on the edge of the lawn
Event by Ozark Folkways
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 4 PM - 6 PM
Charmander Painting Class
Join us this Summer for a Pokémon Painting Class on Saturday June 8th from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Sign-ups are now open, and supplies and spots are limited. Each mug will be $18 each. Reserve your spot now! Reservations are required, a deposit of half the class is required at sign-up.
Event by Pottery Worx Studio Bryant
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Lifting Basics: 101
1405 Old Highway 124, Russellville, AR
Learn the basics of strength training as I teach you how to properly operate all of the strength training equipment in the facility!Class is free for members, and $10 for non-members! Register today- only accepting 15 attendees!
Event by Lifted Fitness
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 AT 6 PM
POP Goes the Singers - Community Choirs Spring Concert
Heartstrings, a special needs choir, and The Community Festival Chorale will present their spring performances of a variety of pop tunes, including "Celebration" (Kool & the Gang); "Dust in the Wind" (Kansas); "Roar" (Katy Perry); "Love Will Keep Us Togehter" (Captain & Tenille); and more. The choirs will come together to present 2 songs - "We Are the World" and "Stand By Me" (Ben E. King).
Heartstrings is composed of singers with (and a couple helpers without) special needs. They have met once a week since February to not only learn the songs, but learn about balance of singing together and singing thru anxieties. They also get instruction in the use of microphones. Most singers have an opportunity to sing a solo or in a small group for most of the songs, helping them build confidence and teaching listeners about acceptance.
The Community Festival Chorale has been a staple in the community for decades, getting it's start under the ATU music department and then becoming its own entity in 2002 under the leadership of Maestro Louis Welcher. The choir is now part of Arkansas Center for Music Education, the local 501c3 non-profit community music education organization. Some of the singers have been with the group since it was part of ATU. The choir performs at least twice a year, presenting a variety of styles of music.
Admission to the concert is free, though donations are gladly accepted to help with the cost of music and operation (director is unpaid).
Event by Arkansas Center for Music Education
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 AT 6 PM
Movie Night: War Room
1800 South Knoxville, Russellville, AR
Come enjoy a great movie and support our mission trip to Romania this summer. Bring your chair or blanket. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Doors open at 6 PM, movie starts at 6:30 PM. Donations will be accepted.
Event by Grace Baptist Church
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 6 PM - 10 PM
Cool Cat Creamery’s 80s Ice Cream Social
Cool Cat Creamery is having a party!! Break out your leg warmers and neon colors for our 80s themed ice cream social at the depot stage! Karaoke, costume contest, and a dance party await ! Who's ready to party like it's 1985 in Russellville downtown?
Event by Cool Cat Creamery
Saturday, June 08, 2024
PLANTING DAY
Arkansas Post Museum
5530 Hwy. 165 South, Gillett
Sow seeds into the Arkansas Delta soil as we prepare for the growing season. Participants will be able to plant and cultivate the kitchen garden and planters. Children will be able to start their own little garden to take home as well. Learn what past settlers planted in their gardens and why.
Saturday, June 08, 2024 / 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
MOUNTAIN FISHIN' DERBY
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Historic Boathouse
Admission: Free
Hook, line, and sinker! See if you can catch a fish at Petit Jean State Park. The derby is open to children ages 15 and under. Parents are welcome to help, but the kids must do the fishing. Bring your own bait and tackle. Fish are stocked and door prizes provided by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Saturday, June 08, 2024 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
NATIVE ARKANSAS EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL PLANTS WORKSHOP
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
9600 Highway 300, Roland
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Amphitheater
Adults: $15.00
Children 12 and under: Free
Nature lovers, do you want to build your confidence and competence in identifying gathering wild edible and medicinal plants? Join a park interpreter and Rose Marie of the Central Arkansas Herbalist Society. This will be a hands-on learning experience covering identification and safe and ethical collection practices. Be sure to bring sturdy hiking shoes, water, and note taking materials!
Saturday, June 08, 2024 / 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
RIVER RAMBLE
Lake Dardanelle State Park
10299 Marina Rd, Dardanelle
Meeting Place: Grassy Area across from the Playground
As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. The river is always changing. It hasn’t always looked the way it does today. Join a park interpreter in the Dardanelle Area in the grassy area next to the playground and learn some of the hazards and bounty the river has in store. You will have to navigate your way to safety in order to reap the rewards in our fun river ramble.
Sunday, June 9, 2024
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 AT 9 AM
Fly Gap to the Bayou Ozark National Forest
Do not miss this one!
Hey friends join us for a super fun day hitting the trail starting in near Mulberry Mountain and ending south of Winslow AR on HWY 71
Watch the discussion tab for more info.
Event by Trail Xploration
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 FROM 12 PM - 4 PM
Sunday Funday at the Vineyard with Grilled Sandwich Co and Cory & Robby
Sunset Lodge at Rusty Tractor Vineyards
Join us for another open-to-the-public day at the vineyard!
Sunday, June 9th ↓
→ 12-4 pm
Grilled Sandwich Company
Live music - Cory and Robby
Free to attend and dog-friendly(indoor & out)!
Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar, Beer, Wine, and Frozen Drinks
Rain or Shine our outdoor patio will be open and indoor seating will also be available in our air conditioned indoor sunroom
Event by Rusty Tractor Vineyards - Home of Sunset Lodge
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 AT 12:20 PM
Painting Storytime
Please read ALL details before prepaying on link below to attend.
Join us for paint the character storytime at Fired Up! Our next book was written by a LOCAL AUTHOR, Deonna Baney!! It's called "The Mysterious Smell That Didn't Sit So Well" and the kids (and adults can also paint too, ALL ages are welcome to participate), will be painting a puppy, which is a character in the book. Though everyone is encouraged to paint their character how their artistic mind leads them.
- The puppies are $13+tax per painter, price includes piece, paint and for us to clear glaze and fire. With tax total is $14.30 per painter.
- Only one adult per two kids when adults aren't paying to paint. We have to know how many adults are coming with every group to save seats. We cannot have any adults standing due to fire code. Comment, call or message us to let us know you've paid and reserve seats needed.
- Prepayment is required to attend. Once full we will announce we are full asap on our Facebook page.
-Our paints do not stain clothes/skin and are non-toxic.
Link to pre-pay in separate post due to Facebook blocking group shares.
Event by Fired Up - Cabot and Dee Fay
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 FROM 2 PM - 4 PM
Mountain Street Stage: Dandelion Heart
401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR
Come enjoy our weekly concert series in June and July. This week, we are featuring local folk band, Dandelion Heart.
Please join us on Sunday, June 9th, as we welcome back Dandelion Heart (2020 & 2021 at the FPL). If you've never seen them before, expect to hear a blend of folk, blues, bluegrass, rock and indie sounds with beautiful, harmonized vocals at the center. This show will take place in our Walker Community Room.
Dandelion Heart is comprised of Lacy Hampton (guitar, hand percussion), Chase Hart (guitar), Korey McKelvy (mandolele, banjo), and Willa Thomason (cello, guitar).
This event will also be available for viewing and replay via our FPL livestream page.
All abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program.
Event by Fayetteville Public Library and Dandelion Heart
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 FROM 2 PM - 4:30 PM
Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop! (with Creative Cords Macrame)
3820 Dave Ward Drive, Suite 1000, Conway, AR
Join us in the Good Day party room for our Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop with Creative Cords Macrame!
Learn the basics of macrame and make your very own plant hanger! Amy Darragh of Creative Cords (@creativecordsmacrame) will lead this workshop. All materials will be provided, and no previous macrame experience is necessary. Participants will learn 3 basic macrame knots that will enable them to make their own plant hanger.
Note: we will be mainly on our feet for this project but can definitely make accommodations.
The class length is 2-3 hours and is $45 - tickets include live instruction, take-home instruction sheet, all supplies to complete your plant hanger and a flower pot! We'll have snacks & a coffee/tea/hot cocoa set up for you to enjoy during class as well.
Tickets must be purchased in advance via our website.
Event by Good Day Pottery & Art Studio
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 AT 2 PM
River Valley Music Fest
115 South Front Street, Dardanelle, AR
**River Valley Music Fest at Front Street Grill!**
Join us on **Sunday, June 9th** for a day of amazing music at the River Valley Music Fest! Five of the river valley’s favorite bands will be rocking the stage:
- Jamie Jones
- Covington Creek
- Tooter Deal and Noise Complaint
- Mister Lucky
- Jason Campbell and Dem Boys
**Date:** Sunday, June 9th
**Location:** Front Street Grill
**Doors Open:** 11 AM
**Music Starts:** 2 PM
**Tickets:** $20
Available at Front Street Grill or through the bands.
**All ages welcome!** Kids 12 and under get in free. Don't miss out on this fantastic event for the whole family. See you there!
Event by Front Street Grill
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 AT 2 PM
Ground Rodeo Kick Off/Registration
Shiloh Park
A "ground rodeo" is our version of a Cowboy Vacation Bible School: games, food, stories about Jesus. Our Ground Rodeo will run June 10-12, from 5:30-8 PM each night, at Shiloh Park. We'll do a big fun party and kick if off and hold registration on June 9, immediately after our church service at 1 PM.
Event by The Church In The Dirt
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 FROM 2:30 PM - 5 PM
Watercolor Bouquet
4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, AR
This class has been rescheduled to June 9, 2024.
Join local artist, Beth Woessner, for this watercolor painting workshop. Arrange your own bouquets in jars from the plethora of blooms at the Botanical Gardens. Then use these bouquets as inspiration for our flower paintings. Learn how to lightly sketch out your flowers, composition suggestions, how to use light in your art, how to add paint loosely to your pre-sketched flowers, and how to add a loose sketch over your painted flowers.
ALL SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED to use during the workshop. Each participant will take home 3 5x7 paintings created in the class, watercolor paint set, two watercolor brushes, paint board, sketch pen, pencil, kneaded eraser, and a fresh flower bouquet from the class.
$125 Members | $135 Non-Members
Event by Beth Woessner Art and Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 FROM 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Bee Walk & Talk
4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, AR
Join Ed Levi for a bee discussion and walk in the garden! The first 45 minutes of this class will be indoors, and the last 45 minutes will be outdoors. Participants will learn how bees do what they do, their life stages, how they communicate, how different bees have different jobs, and more. Ed will explain why bees are such an important part of our food supply as well as being so important in the natural ecology. The class will touch on other pollinators and how pollination works and learn some ideas of what people can do to help save the bees and other pollinators. Ed will "open a window" into the job of a beekeeper and will conclude the class with a first-hand view of the Botanical Garden's beehive.
$15 for BGO Members
$25 for non-members
Event by Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Sunday, June 09, 2024 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
BEGINNER'S KAYAKING
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock
Meeting Place: Big Maumelle River Boat Launch
Admission: $30.00
Introduce yourself to the beautiful world of solo kayaking. A certified guide will instruct you on all the skills needed to safely navigate the Big Maumelle River. Instruction includes choosing and wearing a life jacket, entering and exiting the kayak, and paddling skills in the water. This course is designed for individuals 13 years of age and older. Be sure to bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and plenty of water. Space is limited and registration is required.
Sunday, June 09, 2024 / 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
BEAR CAVE HIKE
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Bear Cave Parking Area
Admission: Free
Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy ½-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Sunday, June 09, 2024 / 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
CICADAS: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Crowley's Ridge State Park
2092 Hwy. 168 North, Paragould
Meeting Place: Campfire Circle across from the Tent Campsite
The cicadas’ survival strategy is the power in numbers. This year is a special year for the XIX because they finally emerged after 13 years underground. Join a park interpreter to find out more about these noisy insects.
Sunday, June 09, 2024 / 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
FISH PRINTS
Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville
Meeting Place: Grassy area across from Visitor Center
Admission: Free
Lake Dardanelle’s fishery is healthy and diverse. We’ll be using the fishery as inspiration to make some beautiful creations. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to create some fishy art. #FreeFishingWeekend #FishArkansas
