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Things to do in Little Rock with kids this weekend

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GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo

The zoo's holiday lantern festival: large handcrafted silk lanterns of wildlife and nature, glowing pathways and photo spots, plus seasonal treats. It is one of the zoo's biggest fundraisers.

Updated Nov 3, 2026

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Museum of Discovery building in Little Rock's River Market district

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How to Plan Thanksgiving Break in Little Rock with Kids (2026)

Little Rock School District's Thanksgiving break is Nov 23-27, 2026. Plan a Museum of Discovery camp, the free Gobbler Turkey Trot, AMFA's Gingerbread Man and know what closes Thanksgiving Day.

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GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo

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UA Little Rock Winter Fest

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Museum of Discovery

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Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA)

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Clinton Presidential Library and Museum

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EventMon, Nov 23 – Tue, Nov 24

Creepy Crawly Day Camp at the Museum of Discovery

Ages 6–10$$$

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EventMon, Dec 21 – Tue, Dec 22

Fire & Ice Day Camp at the Museum of Discovery

Ages 6–10$$$

Photo of Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story (AMFA Children's Theatre)

EventFri, Nov 27 – Sun, Dec 13

Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story (AMFA Children's Theatre)

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Thanksgiving Break in Little Rock with Kids

Little Rock School District's fall break is Nov 23–27, 2026, and classes resume Nov 30. The Museum of Discovery opens on Monday, Nov 23 and runs a two-day camp. Thanksgiving morning brings the free Gobbler Turkey Trot, and AMFA's holiday musical opens the day after. Many places close on Thanksgiving Day, so check before you go.

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Holiday Lights in Little Rock: GloWild, the Capitol & More

GloWild lights up the Little Rock Zoo on select nights through Jan 3. UA Little Rock's free Winter Fest is Nov 17, and North Little Rock's free Northern Lights festival is Nov 21. Saturday, Dec 5 is the big downtown day: the Holiday Parade at 3 PM, then the State Capitol lighting at 5:30 PM.

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Creepy Crawly Day Camp at the Museum of Discovery

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EventMon, Dec 21 – Tue, Dec 22

Fire & Ice Day Camp at the Museum of Discovery

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EventFri, Nov 27 – Sun, Dec 13

Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story (AMFA Children's Theatre)

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Little Rock Holiday Parade

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EventSat, Nov 21

Northern Lights Holiday Festival (North Little Rock)

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Pinnacle Mountain State Park

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EventThu, Nov 26

RCR Gobbler Turkey Trot & Tom's Tiny Trot

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EventTue, Nov 17

UA Little Rock Winter Fest

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EventThu, Oct 29 – Sun, Jan 3

GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo

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Little Rock Zoo

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Museum of Discovery

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Photo of Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA)

MuseumsDowntown & River Market

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA)

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EventSat, Dec 5

Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony

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LibrariesMidtown

CALS Children's Library & Learning Center

Babies–17 yrsFree

Photo of Clinton Presidential Library and Museum

MuseumsDowntown & River Market

Clinton Presidential Library and Museum

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EventMon, Nov 23 – Tue, Nov 24

Creepy Crawly Day Camp at the Museum of Discovery

Ages 6–10$$$

Photo of Fire & Ice Day Camp at the Museum of Discovery

EventMon, Dec 21 – Tue, Dec 22

Fire & Ice Day Camp at the Museum of Discovery

Ages 6–10$$$

Photo of Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story (AMFA Children's Theatre)

EventFri, Nov 27 – Sun, Dec 13

Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story (AMFA Children's Theatre)

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Thanksgiving Break in Little Rock with Kids

Little Rock School District's fall break is Nov 23–27, 2026, and classes resume Nov 30. The Museum of Discovery opens on Monday, Nov 23 and runs a two-day camp. Thanksgiving morning brings the free Gobbler Turkey Trot, and AMFA's holiday musical opens the day after. Many places close on Thanksgiving Day, so check before you go.

Photo of Holiday Lights in Little Rock: GloWild, the Capitol & More

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Holiday Lights in Little Rock: GloWild, the Capitol & More

GloWild lights up the Little Rock Zoo on select nights through Jan 3. UA Little Rock's free Winter Fest is Nov 17, and North Little Rock's free Northern Lights festival is Nov 21. Saturday, Dec 5 is the big downtown day: the Holiday Parade at 3 PM, then the State Capitol lighting at 5:30 PM.

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Photo of GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo

EventThu, Oct 29 – Sun, Jan 3

GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo

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Photo of UA Little Rock Winter Fest

EventTue, Nov 17

UA Little Rock Winter Fest

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EventSat, Nov 21

Northern Lights Holiday Festival (North Little Rock)

Babies–17 yrsFree

Photo of Creepy Crawly Day Camp at the Museum of Discovery

EventMon, Nov 23 – Tue, Nov 24

Creepy Crawly Day Camp at the Museum of Discovery

Ages 6–10$$$

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EventThu, Nov 26

RCR Gobbler Turkey Trot & Tom's Tiny Trot

Babies–17 yrsFree

Photo of Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story (AMFA Children's Theatre)

EventFri, Nov 27 – Sun, Dec 13

Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story (AMFA Children's Theatre)

Babies–17 yrs$

Photo of Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony

EventSat, Dec 5

Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony

Babies–17 yrsFree

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EventSat, Dec 5

Little Rock Holiday Parade

Babies–17 yrsFree

Photo of Fire & Ice Day Camp at the Museum of Discovery

EventMon, Dec 21 – Tue, Dec 22

Fire & Ice Day Camp at the Museum of Discovery

Ages 6–10$$$

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What is Zippy Guide: Little Rock?

Zippy Guide is the weekend list for Little Rock parents: an independent, family-friendly guide to things to do in Little Rock — story times, museums, parks, farmers markets, classes and open gym times. We gather details from organizers' public websites so you can plan your weekend in minutes.

How do I find things to do with kids in Little Rock this weekend?

This weekend (Nov 13–15, 2026) we list 1 event for families. See the full list with times, places, prices and ages on This weekend.

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