The weekend is on it’s way! There are lots of fun things going on in Arkansas 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, June 23rd
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 AT 2 PM
Arkansas Game and Fish: Firearms Demo with Jordan Bevil
West Fork Public Library
198 Main St, West Fork
Come learn more about firearms in a safe environment with Jordan Bevil.
Event by West Fork Public Library
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 AT 4 PM – SATURDAY, JULY 1 AT 11 PM
4th of July Lead Hill Area Picnic Celebration
All Events at Lead Hill Rodeo Picnic Area, unless otherwise noted #LOCATION
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023
8:00 pm Lead Hill Saddle Club Rodeo
FRIDAY, June 30, 2023
4:00 pm LH picnic kicks off with singing of National Anthem “Star Spangled Banner”. The Kid's Parade and Pageant will follow, and the Welcome Ridge Band will play that evening! Food and crafts vendors will be set up that afternoon and evening, and The Rand Rodeo hosted by The Lead Hill Saddle Club will begin at 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, July 1, 2023
8:00 am – 11:30 am All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast # LOCATION : Lead Hill Fire Station $5.00 (pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice) help support the Lead Hill volunteer fire department
11:00 am- 4thof July Parade beginning in Diamond City and finishing at the Picnic location.
From there the day will be FILLED with fun and excitement! Food and craft vendors and activities for the kids AND adults will go on all afternoon and into the night. Welcome Ridge Band will be back Saturday evening, and we'll rodeo some more!
SUNDAY, July 2, 2023
Nothing planned
MONDAY, July 3, 2023
9:00 pm FIREWORKS #LOCATION Diamond Hills Country Club
Event by Lead Hill & Diamond City Area Chamber of Commerce and Alex Ratliff Jagneaux
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 FROM 4 PM – 6 PM
Starfish painting class
POTTERY WORX
311 W C St, Russellville
Upcoming class!
The class will be on June 30th, 2023 from 4-6pm.
This class is geared towards children ages 5 and up.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spots are limited and will go fast so claim yours ASAP!
Reservations must be made by June 23rd, no walk-ins will be accepted for this class.
Call us at 479-967-0882 to claim your spot.
Event by POTTERY WORX
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 AT 5 PM
Liberty Fest
Heritage Park
Jacksonville
5 pm | FREE | at Heritage Park | 987-6720
Come out to celebrate the 4th of July with us at our 8th Annual Liberty Fest! Enjoy a live performance from Bree Ogden and Tumblewood Dr, inflatables, a live DJ, food, games and, of course, fireworks along with so much more. Be on the lookout for more information to come on the 19 FSS Facebook page and on the event hub at rockinattherock.com/libertyfest.
Event by 19th Force Support Squadron - Little Rock AFB
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 AT 5 PM – WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 AT 11 AM
4th Of July Weekend
Mulberry Mountain
4117 Mulberry Mountain Loop, Ozark
Day & Night Rides ! Swimming & Fireworks Display !!!
Event by Mike McGowen and Life is Better off road in Arkansas
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 AT 6 PM
Fireworks in Paris
Wood Street Park Paris
1101 Wood St, Paris
We will be having a big pay to play with inflatables and foam party. There will be a $5 entry fee but you can play till the fireworks start. Bring your swimsuit and come party with us. This will be a great time while you get a good parking spot to wait for the fireworks. Let's party Paris.
Event by K.C. Treasures Bounce House Rentals
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 AT 7 PM – SATURDAY, JULY 1 AT 10 PM
3rd Annual Freedom Fest on the Lake
Sandy Beach
Heber Springs
The Heber Springs Chamber of Commerce presents the 3rd Annual Freedom Fest on the Lake June 30th-July 1st presented by Red River Dodge!
-Concert by Drasco, Friday night, June 30th, 7:00 pm at Sandy Beach
-World Championship Cardboard Boat Races "Space" theme: Begins Saturday, July 1st: 10 am start at Sandy Beach. Get Ready to Blast Off at the World Championship Cardboard Boat Races!
-Fireworks Extravaganza: Fireworks Display Saturday, July 1st: 9:30 pm at Sandy Beach, broadcasted by 101.9 the Lake-KSUG; live music by the band, Just Sayin’ beginning at 7 pm
From antique shops to specialty stores and home decor, there is something for everyone to experience while visiting the Heber Springs area during the 2023 Freedom Fest on the Lake. Taste great food at our local restaurants, take a stroll downtown and visit our many local shops all throughout town to eat, play and stay in Heber Springs! For more information about this event, local attractions, and things to do, you can check out our website at www.heber-springs.com. For event registration information or volunteer inquiries, please contact the Heber Springs Chamber at (501) 362.2444.
Event by Heber Springs Chamber of Commerce
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 AT 7 PM
Searcy County Historical Society Monthly Meeting
First Christian Church
Marshal
Searcy County Historical Society Meets Last Friday in June.
The Searcy County Historical Society usually meets the fourth Friday of the month, but this month, June, it will meet the last Friday, June 30, in the First Christian Church at 7:00 pm.
James Johnston will talk about books that have Searcy County history, geology and genealogy, starting with the 1858 Geological Reconnoissance of North Arkansas and Mollie Williams’ biography first published in 1902 and several books by various authors until the present. He will indicate which are still available and how to find them.
Coffee and nibbles will be available.
Event by Amy McEntire Harris and Searcy County Historical Society
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 FROM 7 PM – 9 PM
Cosplay Contest @ Otaku Takeout Summer Matsuri Festival
Otaku Takeout
11201 Bass Pro Parkway, Little Rock
The first event of our Summer Matsuri Festival is the Cosplay Contest!
Please review and fill out an entry form if you plan to participate.
https://forms.gle/1qEz5x8M5sSXR42w8
Event by Otaku Takeout
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 AT 7 PM – SUNDAY, JULY 2 AT 11 PM
Hot Springs International Women's Film Festival
Vapors Live
315 Park Ave, Hot Springs
Hot Springs Arts and Film Institute presents the Hot Springs International Women's Film Festival. The annual festival provides a platform for female filmmakers to showcase their work, network with industry professionals and learn from industry leaders. We believe that promoting talented artists in a male dominated industry is an important part of creating a more equitable and inclusive film community. The Festival takes place in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas and attracts filmmakers, industry professionals, and celebrities from all over the world, it provides a unique opportunity for attendees to view some of the best independent films of the year and engage with a diverse community of creatives.
www.hotspringswomensfilmfestival.com
Event by Hot Springs International Women's Film Festival and Christi Goode Day
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 FROM 7 PM – 9 PM
Guided Sunset Tour of the Arkansas River
Rockwater Marina
1600 Rockwater Blvd, Little Rock
Explore Little Rock from a new point of view on the Arkansas River! Beginning at Rockwater Marina around sunset on Fridays and Saturdays, our guides will lead you under the illuminated bridges of downtown for a two hour long experience.
Reservations through our website are required. Kayaks, lifejackets, and waterproof cellphone cases are included. Participants must be at least 11 years old. Call, text, or DM Rock Town River Outfitters for more information! (501) 831-0548
Event by Rock Town River Outfitters
Friday, June 30, 2023 / 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
MAP TO THE PAST
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove
Meeting Place: Schoolhouse
Studying historic maps helps us see how much things have changed or remained the same. Together, with the park interpreter, visitors will assemble a large interactive map of the Prairie Grove Battlefield as we explore the changes that have taken place over the past 160 years. Meet at the schoolhouse.
Friday, June 30, 2023 / 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
GREAT OUTDOORS MONTH: TIMES PAST PASTIMES: HISTORIC GAMES
4815 AR Hwy 161 South, Scott
Meeting Place: Museum
For the children of sharecroppers and tenant farmers in the early 20th century, games might’ve looked quite a bit different than the ones kids play today. Join park staff at the museum to learn about the games of the past in the best way we know how, by playing them yourself!
Friday, June 30, 2023 / 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
TALES FROM A COUNTRY DOCTOR
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Historic CCC Room at Mather Lodge
Admission: Free
Dr. T.W. Hardison, the founder of Petit Jean State Park, was also a gifted writer and storyteller. Meet Park Interpreter BT to hear a few of Hardison’s most entertaining stories that tell of this park’s colorful history.
Friday, June 30, 2023 / 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
BATTLEFIELD TOUR
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove
Meeting Place: Hindman Hall Museum (Visitor Center)
Lives were forever changed here on December 7, 1862. Join us for a ½-mile walk along the ridgeline where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Civil War Battle of Prairie Grove. Meet at Hindman Hall.
Friday, June 30, 2023 / 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
NATURE'S NIGHT LIGHTS
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville
Meeting Place: Amphitheater
Admission: Free
Fireflies are a one-of-a-kind animal that can make your evening at Lake Dardanelle State Park truly magical. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to discover the magic behind these incredible little bugs as they light up the night.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Saturday, July 1st
SATURDAY, JULY 1 FROM 7 AM – 8:30 AM
Nature Meditation Walk on Spadra Trail
Spadra Creek Nature Trail College Ave Trail Head
Clarksville
Let's come together on a perfect sunny morning for a relaxing walk! Reconnect to the earth and enjoy Spadra's beautiful scenery, clean air, and nature's refreshing scent. Grounding or earthing is a therapeutic technique that focuses on realigning your energy by reconnecting to the earth. Stay close to nature. Hear the birds! Stepping on the grass, on the ground, in the water.
We will meet at the stage at the Levee and walk to the trail from there. You are encouraged to bring a journal, pen, and blanket.
Saturday, July 1st
7:00-8:30AM
The Levee / Spadra Trail
No set fee, but donations are encouraged.
Event by Shine Yoga Studio
SATURDAY , JULY 1 FROM 9 AM – 3 PM
Main Street Freedom Fest!
Enjoy a day on Main Street before the evening fireworks!
- Farmers Market
- Visit the heritage museum (hours TBD)
- Live Music / Open Mic
- Classic car cruise-in
- baggo games
- Antique, Unique, and boutique shopping in historic downtown PG
- Food and Shave Ice
- Bounce Houses
- and more!!!
Located at beautiful Downtown Mock Park.
Event by Main Street Prairie Grove and Prairie Grove Historical Society/ Heritage Museum
SATURDAY , JULY 1 AT 10 AM
Preschool Superhero Party
CALS Children's Library and Learning Center
4800 W 10th St, Little Rock
Let your preschooler wear their favorite superhero costume and come dance and play at this Superhero party!
Event by CALS Children's Library and Learning Center
SATURDAY, JULY 1 AT 3 PM
2nd Annual Independence Day Block Party
Glenwood Industrial Park
Glenwood
Fun for the whole family! We will have Fireworks, a Live Band, Watermelon eating contest and more!
For the kiddos we will have bounce houses, a water slide, and Kona Ice.
Concessions will be available! This is a CASH ONLY EVENT!
Free Entry!
Donations accepted and appreciated!
Event by Glenwood Fire Department
SATURDAY, JULY 1, AT 3 PM CDT
Annual Independence Day celebration
2300 S 40th Street, Springdale
3:00 to dark — FREE EVENT— Bouncy houses, dunking booth, yard games, food, and lots of fireworks at dark. ALL FREE so gather your friends and neighbors and come enjoy lots of fun!!
Event by Springdale Nazarene First
SATURDAY, JULY 1 FROM 5 PM – 10 PM
Diamonds in the Dark
Beebe Parks & Recreation
1 Ballpark Rd. Beebe
What: Beebe's Diamonds in the Dark
When: Saturday, July 1st, 5PM-10PM
Where: #1 Ballpark Rd. Beebe, AR. 72012
Shaw Revolver, Headliner
Dylan Gray, Opening Guest
KID ZONE
Balloon Animals
Water Slides
Foam Party
Axe Throwing
Photo Ops
Lawn Games
Food Trucks
Fireworks Finale
Event by City of Beebe and Shaw Revolver
SATURDAY, JULY 1 FROM 6 PM – 9:45 PM CDT
Casa Independence Day Celebration
321 Railroad Ave Casa
Fun , family & friends!
This event will have a live band provided by Hill Street blues
A professional firework show
Numerous vendors
Also, a selection of foods, candies and treats
Waterslides & bouncy houses
Come on out you won’t want to miss this evening full of fun
Tickets to win one of the scooters will be made available at the food truck !
There is also a grill up for raffle and much much more to come !
Event by Milepost 197.8 and Jennifer Perkins Satterfield
SATURDAY, JULY 1 FROM 6 PM – 8 PM
Art opening "Journey" by Grant Johnson
The Gallery on Garrison
914 Garrison Ave, Fort Smith
Enjoy this FREE event with some amazing art, food, drink and fun at the Gallery on Garrison art opening featuring two great artists, Grant Johnson and Suzanne DesMarais
contact TK for more details 210.552.2625
Event by The Gallery on Garrison
SATURDAY, JULY 1 AT 6 PM
Still on the Hill Retrospective
Ozark Folkways
22733 N Hwy 71, Winslow
Still on the Hill Retrospective
Saturday, July 1 @ 6pm
Start summer off right with a retrospective concert from Still on the Hill. Described as “Ambassadors of the Ozarks” for the work they do to preserve a rich culture that is quickly disappearing, Donna and Kelly will perform songs spanning 23 years and eleven albums.
$10 admission supports the musicians and the mission of Ozark Folkways. Tickets may be purchased at OzarkFolkways.org or on the night of the show.
Sponsored by Pack Rat Outdoor Center and the Arkansas Arts Council.
Event by Ozark Folkways
SATURDAY, JULY 1 FROM 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Lamar, AR Fireworks Show at the Park
Lamar Community Center, 601 Cabin Creek Ave. Lamar
Bring the Family to an Evening of Fun!
The Band Double Cross will begin playing at at the Lamar City Park at 6:00pm
Paradise Valley Skydiving will be flying Old Glory herself as well as streamers & smoke!
Then Fireworks will Light Up the Park at Dark
Saturday, July 1st
Event by City of Lamar
SATURDAY, JULY 1 AT 6 PM
Independence Day Celebration
North Rd, Damascus
Free meal, live band, and activities for the kids
Starts at 6pm
Fireworks at Dusk
@ Water Dept. on North Rd.
Event by Damascus Fire Department
SATURDAY, JULY 1 FROM 7 PM – 9 PM
The Gravel Yard 4th of July in Mountain View
Stone County Courthouse
Join The Gravel Yard as we celebrate the 4th of July with a free show in front of the Mountain View Courthouse!!!
Event by The Gravel Yard
SATURDAY, JULY 1 AT 7:30 PM
Baker Family Bluegrass - Summer Concert Series '23
139 W Main St, Clarksville
Who's ready for CONCERT #5 of the 2023 Clarksville Summer Concert Series?
Straight out of Branson, the Baker Family will be back at the Levee JULY 1ST @ 7:30 PM to fill your cup with the BEST BLUEGRASS in the South!!
A night you do not want to miss out on!! Bring family, friends, and lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy in comfort!
Can't make it? Get the full 2023 Summer Concert Series schedule at clarksvillear.gov/concerts
Event by Clarksville - Johnson County Chamber
SATURDAY, JULY 1 AT 7:30 PM
JAZZ N HOT SPRINGS ARKANSAS
"Hot Springs Then and Now" Historic Central Theater
1008 Central Ave, Hot Springs
(Support Black Business) https://www.eventbrite.com/.../jazz-n-hot-springs-tickets...
Event by Lankston Carter
Saturday, July 01, 2023 / 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
TONS OF FUN
Bull Shoals-White River State Park
153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals
Meeting Place: Campground Pavilion
Admission: Free
Join in the fun at the Tons of Fun event at Bull Shoals-White River State Park! Participate in old-fashioned games like the three-legged race, sack race, water balloon toss, and more! Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the pavilion in the campground. There will be three age groups participating in each event.
Saturday, July 01, 2023 / 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BEAR CAVE HIKE
Mount Magazine State Park
16878 AR-309, Paris
Meeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Admission: Free
Reaching the highpoint provides more than just bragging rights- it provides a sense of home and habitat! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent, and sunscreen (although this hike is very shaded), are all highly recommended. We will meet at the lodge lobby for this moderately difficult hike up and down Signal Hill.
Saturday, July 01, 2023 / 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
HIKE THE RAINBOW
Lake Frierson State Park
7904 AR-141, Jonesboro
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Parking Lot
Admission: Free
You can discover a rainbow of colors at Lake Frierson State Park! Join the park interpreter on a color quest along the Dogwood Lane Trail (easy difficulty, 0.5-miles). Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots.
Saturday, July 01, 2023 / 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
SUNSET STROLL
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Richter Memorial Overlook
Admission: Free
Meet Park Interpreter Shalae to take a short stroll to the CCC Overlook where you can watch the sunset from one of the most scenic locations in the park. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car. Sunset is at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Sunday, July 2nd
SUNDAY, JULY 2ND AT 11 AM
Club Race
The River Center
Benton
Club Race With Give Aways Tires and Prep.
Event by Chris Crews and Central Arkansas RC No Prep
SUNDAY, JULY 2ND FROM 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Mojo's Late Brunch w/ Mimosas + Live Music
Mojo's Fayetteville East
On Sunday, July 2nd at Mojo's East we are having a Mimosa Brunch with live music from Ashtyn Barbaree, 12:00-1:30pm.
Ashtyn Barbaree is an americana singer/songwriter from Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Live video: https://youtu.be/SRvIHKND1j8
Event by Ashtyn Barbaree and Mojo's Fayetteville East
SUNDAY, JULY 2ND FROM 12 PM – 7 PM
Board Game Marathon
Game Goblins
1121 S Bowman, Ste C7, Little Rock
Come and enjoy a FULL DAY of board gaming with a dedicated host to help with recommendations, connecting you with new friends, and to maybe even sneak in and lose horribly to you (he’s just in it for the laughs).
Enjoy games from our demo library, bring some of your faves, or mix and match.
Your day pass is just $8, and that full amount comes back to you as a voucher you can use any time throughout the day! Snacks, drinks, or a chunk toward a game you’ve been eyeing.
We’ll also be giving away games every two hours to all registered and present players. Drop-in and drop-out as you please!
Event by Game Goblins
SUNDAY, JULY 2ND AT 2 PM
Mountain Street Stage: The Dead Horse Mountain Band featuring Regina Caeli & Professor Nathan Kemper
Fayetteville Public Library
Please join us online or in person as we continue our 2023 Mountain Street Stage concert series with variety act, The Dead Horse Mountain Band. Built around Arlan Boll and Rob Button, The Dead Horse Mountain Band are bringing multiple singers and performers to the Fayetteville Public Library to perform electric and acoustic versions of your favorites songs from the 60s to now. Check them out at facebook.com/watch/?v=575999080643060. This performance will also be available for viewing and replay via our FPL livestream page.
Learn more at faylib.org/event/8440472!
Event by Fayetteville Public Library and The Dead Horse Mountain Band
SUNDAY, JULY 2ND FROM 2 PM – 3:30 PM
Peace Love and Jesus
Garland County Detention Center
3564 Albert Pike Rd, Piney
We are sharing our music monthly with the detainees at the Garland County Detention Center as part of the Garland county jail ministry. Please pray for this monthly worship outreach.
Event by Feelin Groovy and Garland County Jail Ministry
SUNDAY, JULY 2ND AT 3 PM
WON Patriotic July Group Ride
Sunset Point, Mt. Nebo
This will be an especially fun group ride for WON!
Dress yourself & your bike as patriotic as you care to and come out for a FUN ride. Choose between riding 3Cs at a beginner/beginner+ pace OR Millers Goat at an Intermediate pace!
Let's see how creative you can be! Make sure to bring a friend... they won't want to miss this!
We will meet in the parking lot at Sunset Point at 3pm Sunday June 2nd
Event by Women Of Nebo
SUNDAY, JULY 2ND AT 6 PM
July 2nd Fireworks at Holiday Island
Holiday Island Marina
Join us for a day of food, music, and kid activities beginning at 6pm at Holiday Island Marina and The Barn in Holiday Island located at Address: 120 Shields Dr, Eureka Springs, AR 72631
Live Music with Doc Hopper and Shila Molina at the barn
Free entry and fun for the whole family!
The fireworks show will be at sunset
Thank you to our sponsors:
Wolf Wellness
Bubbas
Coldwell Banker K/C
Equity Bank
If interested in supporting the fireworks with a sponsorship donation please contact Marina Operator, Kolin Paulk at 870--405-0588
Event by Holiday Island Marina
SUNDAY, JULY 2ND FROM 7:30 PM – 9 PM
Gateway Show - Little Rock
Loony Bin Comedy Club of Little Rock
10301 Rodney Parham Blvd, Little Rock
Stand-up comedians take to the stage and tell their BEST jokes, then they go to an undisclosed location to get WAY too high, only to come back to the stage and ATTEMPT to tell more jokes completely baked.
Hosted by Billy Anderson
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TICKETS
VIP Seating - $25 Online | $30 At The Door
The VIP Seating ticket gives you a guaranteed seat in an ideal spot to see the show. Your seat will be reserved and held for you no matter what time you make it to the venue. If you want to sit with a group, make sure you buy all of the tickets in one order to guarantee that happening.
General Admission - $15 Online | $20 At The Door
The General Admission ticket gives you admission to the event. If you're later than 7:30 PM (and don't let us know you're running late), you may lose your seat. So come early, grab a seat and get a drink before the show!
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DETAILS
Sunday, July 2nd | Doors @ 7:00 PM | Show @ 7:30 PM | 21+
Loony Bin Comedy Club @ 10301 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR 72227
Event by The Gateway Show
SUNDAY, JULY 2ND FROM 9 PM – 9:30 PM
Independence Day Fireworks
Lake Hamilton, Highway 7 South Bridge
The annual free public 4th of July fireworks display on Lake Hamilton will be held Sunday, July 2nd, at 9:00pm.
The fireworks will be synched with music on radio station 97.5 FM US97 Country when fans watch the display. In case of rain, the fireworks will be rescheduled for Monday, July 3rd.
The fireworks will be shot from the middle of Lake Hamilton from barges located on the east side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge opposite the DoubleTree Hot Springs.
The Independence Day fireworks will be the second of three fireworks displays Visit Hot Springs will sponsor this year.
For more information call 501-321-2027.
#visithotsprings #hotspringsarkansas #hotspringsnationalpark #lakehamilton #fireworksdisplay #4thofjuly #summervacation
Event by Visit Hot Springs
