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Spring Break fun, meal deals in central Arkansas

Keep the kids busy with some fun staycation ideas happening just a short car ride away.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —

Events

Heifer Village
Get creative with crafts, explore the farm and village, have lunch at Cafe@Heifer, shop in the gift shop, and more. Drop by anytime from 9 to 5 this week! A different craft each day.  
Check here for a complete list of activities.

Museum of Discovery
Meet PBS Kids characters, explore space, witness lightning a few feet away, meet museum animals and much more during Spring Break at Museum of Discovery!  
See the week's schedule here.

Little Rock Zoo
The Zoo will have a wide variety of activities taking place all week to tame your spring fever.
All full schedule can be found here.

Witt Stephens Jr. Nature Center
From "Leave No Trace Tuesday" to "Junior Biologist Day" and "Fishy Friday", there are fun activities planned all week long. Hosted by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
More details here.

Historic Arkansas Museum
Settling in Arkansas: Visitors can spend each day learning about a different person’s path to Arkansas (cooking Pioneer food, making hands-on crafts, and sharing a few pioneer skills)
Click here for a complete schedule of events.

Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Discover how visual art can inspire performance art in an imaginative week combining theatre activities, design projects, music, and movement. 
More details here.

Painting With a Twist
Reserve all 4 days and get $10 off! Can't commit to all 4? No worries, choose your fav for only $25 per painter and let your little one unleash their inner artist!  
Register here.

Meal Deals

  • Children’s Library and Learning Center located at 4800 W. 10th St.
    • Snack from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    • Meal from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Moody Chapel located at 5630 Mabelvale Pike
    • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • West Central Community Center located at 4521 John Barrow Road
    • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Southwest Community Center located at 6401 Baseline Road
    • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Colonial Parc located at 5813 Baseline Road
    • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • My Sister’s Keeper located at 11700 Rainwood Suites A and B
    • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Spanish Jon located at 5001 W. 65th Street
    • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Spring Valley located at 8701 Interstate 30
    • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Whispering Hills located at 11500 Chicot Road
    • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • F.E.E.D. First USA located at 6124 Baseline Road
    • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Williams Library located at 1800 Chester Street
    • 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Fletcher Library located at 823 N. Buchanan  Street
    • 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Sidney S. McMath Library located at 2100 John Barrow Road
    • 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Main Library located at 100 Rock Street 
    • Meals on floors three and four from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Dee Brown Library located at 6325 Baseline Drive 
    • 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m

The following libraries offer fun activities and meals on Saturdays

  • Williams Library
    • 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Children’s Library and Learning Center 
    • Snack from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (March 23rd only)
    • Meal from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
  • Main Library 
    • 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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