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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Are you looking for some good events to take the kids to? Check out the fun list of things to do below!

Thursday, 12/20
Toy Making for Ages 6-9 at Arkansas Arts Center Museum School
Children make simple toys and games in this two-day work shop offered in conjunction with the 38th Toys Designed by Artists exhibit
9-4 p.m.
$105, or $84 for members
Info: ArkArts.com


Friday, 12/21
Under the Streetlamp at Robinson Center Music Hall
This pop quartet performs the hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s
8 p.m.
Tickets $64
Info: Ticketmaster.com


Saturday, 12/22
Holiday Hayride at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Jostle, bounce and laugh your way across the fields and through the woods on a guided hayride. Then enjoy a warm campfire, stories, hot chocolate and marshmallows.
Advance payment required $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Info: ArkansasStateParks.com


AND don't forget to visit Santa. He's still around central Arkansas at McCain Mall or Park Plaza Mall!


Saturday, 12/22
Holiday Hayride at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Jostle, bounce and laugh your way across the fields and through the woods on a guided hayride. Then enjoy a warm campfire, stories, hot chocolate and marshmallows.
Advance payment required $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Info: ArkansasStateParks.com


Through 12/31
Garvan Woodland Garden's Holiday Lights
You'll find giant luminous trees, a forest full of candy canes and peppermints, shooting stars, flying butterflies and a brand new 50-foot rose tree, which acts as the new center of a new animated musical display that includes Santa, and his reindeer and elves. Train rides, gingerbread house and more
Daily 5 to 9:00 p.m.
$10, kids 6-12 $5, kids under 6 are free
Info: GarvanGardens.com

Through 12/31
Historic District Christmas Lights in Hot Springs
Cruise downtown Hot Springs as Historic Bathhouse row celebrates the season with light displays,
Info: HotSprings.org
FREE!


Now Open!
Grossology at Museum of Discovery
Kids get the answers to many of the slimy, oozy, crusty, stinky questions they absolutely love to ask about the human body. The exhibit includes a climbable human skin wall with warts, hair, and more. An operation style game in which youngsters play 'surgery'. And, Nigel-Nose-It-All, an interactive display shares the science behind runny noses, sneezes and allergies.
9 to 5 Tues through Sat, and 1 to 5 Sunday
$10 general admission, $8 for kids 1-8
Info: MuseumOfDiscovery.org


Through 12/31
All Aboard: Lionels at Laman!
at Laman Public Library in North Little Rock
The Arkansas Chapter of the Lionel Collectors Club of America presents a hands on train display that is fun for all ages
9 to 9 Mon through Thurs, 9 to 5 Fridays, 1 to 5 Sundays
Info: LamanLibrary.org
FREE!