LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Check out these new events for you and your family's entertainment this week!
Thursday, 3/21
AETN Family Fun Days at Museum of Discovery
Cat in the Hat visits the museum to read books and have his picture made with fans. (Friday, you'll get to see Clifford the Big Red Dog!)
General Admission $10, Children Ages 1-2 $8
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Info: www.MuseumofDiscovery.com
Thursday, 3/21
Mini Day Camp at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Children ages 11-13 enjoy nature programs and a guided hike on a park trail. Advance payment required, $15.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Info: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/PinnacleMountain
Saturday, 3/23
8th Annual Easter Family Festival and Egg Hunt at Clinton Center
This giant egg hunt features eco-friendly eggs-tens of thousands of them-hidden on the lawn in front of the Presidential Park. Children can also win prizes, and participate in games and activities.
Rain date 1-4 p.m. March 24
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Info: www.ClintonPresidentialCenter.org
Saturday, 3/23
LR Family Day at the Rep...Treasure Island: A New Musical
Arkansas Repertory Theatre bring the never before seen production based on the famous tale by Robert Louis Stevenson
2 p.m.
Info: www.TheRep.org
Saturday, 3/23
SEC Gymnastics Championship at Verizon Arena
SEC schools that sponsor gymnastics show their stuff in meets open to the public.
$8-$16
2 p.m.
Info: www.VerizonArena.com
Saturday, 3/23
Spring Equinox Celebration at Toltec Mounds
Starting at 4 p.m., visitors can participate in a Native American tools and weapons demonstration and use weapons similar to the ones used here so long ago. At 5 p.m., the resident archaeologist will make a presentation on how the mounds are arranged to coincide with solar events. Following the presentation, park interpreters will give a guided tour of the mound site to observe the sunset over Mound A.
$4 Admission, Children 6-12 $3, Children under 6 FREE!!
Info: www.ArkansasStateParks.com
Sunday, 3/24
Kite Flying Competition at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Test your kite flying skills at this friendly competition that will fill the skies.
1-3p.m.
Info: www.ArkansasStateParks.com