Kid's Directory of Central Arkansas

Kid's Directory of Central Arkansas The Family Resource For Central Arkansas Events, Education, & Experiences.

Still looking for the perfect gift? We've found it!🎄✨ Trips Under the Tree ✨🎄This year, gift more than a toy — give time...
12/15/2025

Still looking for the perfect gift? We've found it!
🎄✨ Trips Under the Tree ✨🎄
This year, gift more than a toy — give time together.

A Spring Break escape or summer adventure is a present that lasts long after Christmas morning. 🎁

Kids remember:
🎅 hotel giggles
🌟 first-time wonders
🎄new places explored with you

Experiences strengthen bonds, create lifelong memories, and give families something joyful to look forward to.

Now is the perfect time to plan Spring Break or summer trips and to tuck a little wow under the tree. 🎁✨

To get your travel magic gift, we recommend
Contact her directly to get started- 📩 [email protected]

12/11/2025

The Conway Christmas Parade is almost here, and this year, in honor of our 150th birthday, the theme is Christmas Past.🎄✨

We’re rolling out all the hometown nostalgia: glowing floats, festive music, and that classic small-town Christmas magic that makes this parade such a beloved tradition.

Before the parade kicks off, help us spread a little extra joy by taking part in our Fill the Truck toy drive! Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and help make Christmas brighter for kids in our community. ❤️🎁

🎁✨ Looking for a gift that actually gets kids moving, smiling, and twirling through spring? Give them the Gift of Dance ...
12/04/2025

🎁✨ Looking for a gift that actually gets kids moving, smiling, and twirling through spring? Give them the Gift of Dance with Dancers’ Corner’s Spring ’26 Mini Sessions!

👯 Ages 2–3: Parent & Me
👯 Ages 3–4: Ballet & Tap
📅 Feb. 2 – Apr. 4
📍 Learn more or register: DancersCornerLR.com

These classes fill fast (tiny dancers have big energy), so tag a parent or grandparent who needs this nudge! 💚❤️

And with 16 years of teaching and multiple 5-star reviews, Kid's Directory deems Dancers' Corner as a "Kid Favorite"!


12/03/2025

ATTENTION: Don Owen Sports Center and McGee Center are now open as warming centers during operational hours. Addresses and hours are listed below:

Don Owen Sports Center - 10 Lower Ridge Rd
Monday-Saturday: 7am to 9pm
Sunday: 1pm to 6pm

McGee Center - 3800 College Avenue
Monday-Sat: 7am to 9pm
Sunday: 1pm to 6pm

It’s Giving Tuesday, Central Arkansas!💝Today is all about supporting the nonprofits that show up for our local kids and ...
12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday, Central Arkansas!💝

Today is all about supporting the nonprofits that show up for our local kids and families all year long. These organizations feed, protect, teach, encourage, and lift up households across Pulaski, Saline, Lonoke, Faulkner, and Garland counties.

Kid’s Directory is shining a spotlight on the groups making the biggest impact because when local nonprofits thrive, Arkansas families thrive too. If you’re able, consider giving, volunteering, sharing their posts, or simply spreading the word. Every act of generosity helps.

Check the comments for a complete list of Central Arkansas nonprofits serving children and families in 2025. If you know of any additional nonprofits that should be added, please add them in the comments! This comprehensive list will also remain available on kidcentralar.com.

PULASKI COUNTY
Project Zero — Project Zero
Focus: Adoption + foster care
Bio: Works to ensure every waiting child in Arkansas finds a forever family through matching events, photo listing, and advocacy.

The CALL in Pulaski County — The CALL in Pulaski County
Focus: Foster care
Bio: Mobilizes churches and communities to support foster kids by training, equipping, and supporting local foster families.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas
Focus: Youth mentoring
Bio: Pairs children with trained mentors for long-term emotional support, confidence building, and academic encouragement.

Immerse Arkansas — Immerse Arkansas
Focus: Youth aging out of foster care
Bio: Provides housing, life skills, counseling, and one-on-one support for teens and young adults transitioning out of care.

CASA of Pulaski County — Pulaski County CASA
Focus: Child abuse prevention + advocacy
Bio: Trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children navigating the court system.

Women & Children First — Women & Children First: The Center Against Family Violence
Focus: Domestic violence shelter
Bio: Emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, and long-term support for survivors and families.

PATH (Partners Against Trafficking Humans) — P.A.T.H.
Focus: S*x trafficking prevention + victim support
Bio: Offers safe housing, long-term recovery, education, and trafficking survivor services.

Our House — Our House
Focus: Homeless families + workforce support
Bio: Provides shelter, early childhood education, job training, and wraparound services for families rebuilding stability.

❤️ Your turn to lift them up

If you can:
✔ donate
✔ share this post
✔ follow their pages
✔ volunteer or attend their events

Every action today strengthens a household in Central Arkansas tomorrow.
GivingTuesday

Since this time of year is packed with so much to do with our families, we've decided to create a "Pick of the Month" of...
12/02/2025

Since this time of year is packed with so much to do with our families, we've decided to create a "Pick of the Month" of festive activities to enjoy in December.
From massive light displays to a live nativity, explore the best holiday parades, zoo exhibits, and family events across Central Arkansas this season.

LITTLE ROCK, AR
The BIG Little Rock Holiday Parade
🌟 One of Arkansas's largest light displays—4+ million lights, model trains, kids’ light gardens, seasonal sweets, and holiday photo ops.
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Downtown Little Rock (Parade Route TBA)
🎉 Floats, marching bands, dance groups, holiday characters, and festive lights fill the streets for one of the biggest parades in Central Arkansas.

Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
🕢 7:00 PM (immediately following the parade)
📍 Arkansas State Capitol, Capitol Avenue, Little Rock
✨ A classic Arkansas tradition featuring the lighting of the historic Capitol, music, special guests, and holiday displays.

GLOWild! at the Little Rock Zoo
📅 Open nightly through January 29, 2026
🕓 4:30–9:00 PM (times typical, final schedule released in fall)
📍 Little Rock Zoo, 1 Zoo Drive
🦁 A large‑scale lantern festival with glowing wildlife displays, interactive experiences, food vendors, and seasonal activities.

Holiday Market at Chenal
📅 December 13, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Chenal Event Venue, Little Rock
🎁 A family‑friendly holiday shopping market with local vendors, handmade gifts, and seasonal activities.

Holly Days Boutique Holiday Show
📅 December 5, 2025
🕘 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
📍 Pleasant Valley Country Club, West Little Rock
🛍 Handmade gifts, boutique items, kids’ crafts, and holiday deals.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
The Rink @ Lakewood
📅 December - January 4, 2026
📍 4500 Lakeshore Drive., North Little Rock
✨ Reserve online for your skates and fund times to come!

HOT SPRINGS, AR
Garvan Woodland Gardens Holiday Lights
📅 November 22 – December 31, 2025
⛔ Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day
🕓 4:30–9:00 PM
📍 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs
🌟 One of Arkansas's largest light displays—4+ million lights, model trains, kids’ light gardens, seasonal sweets, and holiday photo ops.

Downtown Hot Springs Holiday Lights & Lighted Walks
📅 All December 2025
📍 Downtown Hot Springs, Bathhouse Row, Arlington Lawn
🎆 Stroll beneath glowing displays, storefront lights, and festive decor throughout the historic district and Hot Springs National Park.

Hot Springs December Farmers & Artisans Market
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Hot Springs Farmers Market Pavilion
🎁 Holiday‑themed market featuring local makers, baked goods, seasonal produce, gifts, and kids’ activities.

BENTON, AR
Christmas Family Festival by Midtowne Church
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
📍 Benton River Center
🕘 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
🌟Experience a live nativity, arts and crafts, bounce houses, pictures with Santa, plus much more.

Benton Holiday Craft Bazaar
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
📍 Benton Event Center (or alternate community venue)
👩‍🎨 Local vendors, handmade holiday gifts, kids’ crafts, baked goods, and festive shopping.

Also, don’t forget your libraries! CALS, Garland, Faulkner, and Saline County libraries host free family activities all season.

Find these events and more ways to enjoy the Holidays with our 2025 Kid's Directory Holiday Survival Guide
https://kidcentralar.com/kid-news/f/kids-directory-2025-holiday-survival-guide


Let's talk about shopping! Tucked between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday, tomorrow, Nov 29th, is...
11/29/2025

Let's talk about shopping! Tucked between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday, tomorrow, Nov 29th, is more than just a shopping holiday; it’s a chance to reinvest in your community and the small businesses that are made up of your neighbors, family, and friends.

Did you know that when you spend $100 at a local small business, more than $68 stays in the local economy, compared to just $43 at national chains.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration:
Small businesses make up 99.3% of all Arkansas businesses.
They employ nearly half of the state’s workforce.
Holiday sales account for 20-40% of a local retailer's annual revenue.

That means every purchase counts, especially during this season.

Visit our Kid News blog to learn ways your family can show up and support, create new traditions, and probably have some fun while shopping.
https://kidcentralar.com/kid-news/f/small-business-saturday-why-shopping-local-matters

Not feeling like getting out? The good news is you can always support small and make a BIG impact in your community every day of the year. So the next time you need something, shop local, I bet you will find just what you are looking for.

11/13/2025

Kevin Curry, a food influencer and a former SNAP recipient, explains where SNAP recipients can get the most up-to-date information on their benefits, and how anyone can find free or affordable food. https://n.pr/4hRt7SC

PSA, Today is Turkey and Sides Drive! Easy way to donate food when you are shopping from Kroger for your groceries. You ...
11/13/2025

PSA, Today is Turkey and Sides Drive! Easy way to donate food when you are shopping from Kroger for your groceries. You can purchase a turkey and or sides that will go to Arkansas Foodbank to be gifted to local families to help them celebrate the meaning of Thanksgiving. Check out the participating stores nearest you TODAY 🍗🥕🍠

Celebrate Dancers' Corner 16th Year & Check Out Our Schedule and Class Options Today!Experience quality dance instructio...
11/13/2025

Celebrate Dancers' Corner 16th Year &
Check Out Our Schedule and Class Options Today!

Experience quality dance instruction with age-appropriate teaching methods and class material. Modesty is kept in mind at all times for dance moves and costumes. Their non-competitive environment offers all students the chance to shine, and experienced students may join their company program. Small class sizes allow for all dancers to receive individual attention and corrections.

https://www.dancerscornerlr.com/
501.666.9538

11/12/2025

♻️🌿 Join us for Little Rock Recycles Day! 🌿♻️
On Saturday, November 15 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM, the Little Rock Zoo will host a community recycling event in the East Parking Lot at the corner of Zoo Drive and Monroe. This free event is organized by the City of Little Rock Sustainability Office, Keep Little Rock Beautiful, and the Little Rock Zoo.

Accepted Items:
•Document Shredding: Securely dispose of up to 5 boxes of paper.
•E-Waste: Recycle electronics (excluding refrigerators and window AC units).
•Curbside Recyclables: #1 & #2 plastic bottles and jugs, #5 plastic tubs, cardboard, paper, aluminum & steel cans.
•Plastic Bags & Wraps: Grocery bags, bread bags, bubble wrap, and other stretchy plastics.
•Glass Containers: Clean glass items.
•Bicycles: Old bikes in any condition.
•Housewares: Items in good condition suitable for donation.

Please note: No early or late drop-offs; items will only be accepted during the designated event hours.

Let's work together to keep Little Rock clean and green! 🌍💚

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