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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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  • Closed Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26): Little Rock Zoo, GloWild, the Clinton Presidential Library, AMFA and the Pinnacle Mountain visitor center.
  • The Museum of Discovery is open Monday, Nov 23 (normally closed Mondays).
  • Hours and prices change, so check the official links before you go.
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    Museum of Discovery

    Downtown & River MarketOpen Mon Nov 23 (break Monday); Tue–Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 1–5 PMAdults $15; children 12 and younger $13; under 12 months free; seniors (60+), teachers and military $13. SNAP/EBT: $2 for the cardholder and up to five more people.

    Hands-on science downtown, with Small Fry Fish Camp for kids 6 and under and daily science and Tesla shows.

    Website SourceSee in the guide
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    Arkansas Skatium: Holiday Break Public Skating

    West Little RockWed Nov 25, 11 AM–8 PMNot posted

    Public ice and roller skating during the break.

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    RCR Gobbler Turkey Trot & Tom's Tiny Trot

    West Little RockThu Nov 26; Tom's Tiny Trot 7:45 AM, fun run 8 AMFree ($0 registration). Bring canned or non-perishable food or a cash donation for the Arkansas Foodbank.

    A free Thanksgiving-morning fun run with a short Tiny Trot for kids 0–8. Bring food or a cash donation for the Arkansas Foodbank.

    Website SourceSee in the guide
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    Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story (AMFA Children's Theatre)

    Downtown & River MarketFri Nov 27 10:30 AM; Sat Nov 28 10:30 AM & 2 PM; Sun Nov 29 2 PM$15 ($12 members). Children 2 and under free on an adult's lap.

    AMFA's new 60-minute holiday musical for all ages. Museum admission is free, so add the galleries.

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    CALS Children's Library & Learning Center

    MidtownMon–Wed & Fri–Sat 9 AM–6 PM; Thu 9 AM–8 PM; check holiday hoursFree

    A free children's library with an indoor play area, an outdoor playground, a beehive and a teaching garden.

    Website SourceSee in the guide

Dates and prices change — please confirm with each place before you go.

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