Things to do with kids in Little Rock this weekend, found and checked for you.
Saturday is the big day: the Main Library’s Día de Muertos festival fills Library Square from 11, after The Kinders play a spooky fall concert at Sanders Library at 10:30. Thursday evening, Maumelle Library’s Boo Fest has games and treats, and Wednesday’s Art Start at the fine arts museum is free for toddlers. Little Rock has 27 outings this week, 25 of them free and 21 indoors.
Last checked · 27 outings at 12 places · 25 free · 21 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose
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A Saturday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 24. One thing from this week’s list, plus two of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
- BRUNCHAround townThe Root Cafe (SoMa)Open 8am–8pm · SoMa, 1500 Main St. · Kids’ meals $6–$7.50 (grilled cheese, ham & cheese, hot dog, cheeseburger; with fruit), entrées Burgers about $16–$16.50 (opens their site)
MORNINGDía de Muertos Festival (Main Library)11am–2pm · Main Library · Free- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
- AFTER NAPAround townPinnacle Mountain State Park and Arkansas ArboretumOpen 8am–5pm · West of Little Rock, 9600 Hwy. 300, Roland · free (opens their site)
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
A Sunday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Sunday, Oct 25. One thing from this week’s list, plus two of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
MORNINGSensory Sunday at the Museum of Discovery11am–1pm · Museum of Discovery · Included with regular admission; members free- LUNCHAround townBig Orange (Midtown)Open 11am–10pm · Midtown, 207 N. University Ave. · Kids’ meals $6.95–$7.50 (side and drink included) (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
- AFTER NAPAround townPinnacle Mountain State Park and Arkansas ArboretumOpen 8am–5pm · West of Little Rock, 9600 Hwy. 300, Roland · free (opens their site)
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
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Outings for little ones in Little Rock: the FAQ
What can I do with a little one in Little Rock this weekend?
This week we found 27 outings that work for kids ages 0–6. Our top three: Día de Muertos Festival (Main Library), The Kinders’ Spooky Fall Concert (Sanders Library), Boo Fest (Maumelle Library). See the full list.
Are there free things to do with little ones in Little Rock this week?
Yes, 25 of this week’s 27 picks are free, including library storytimes and Día de Muertos Festival (Main Library). Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Little Rock in the city guide.
What are good indoor activities for kids in Little Rock when it rains?
21 picks this week are indoors, mostly library programs and shows. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.
Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Little Rock?
This week we list 19 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. See them in the list.
What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Little Rock this week?
3 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Lapsit Storytime (Thompson Library), Mother Goose on the Loose Baby Storytime (Maumelle Library) and Preschool & Toddler Gym (Nixon Library). 3 of them are free and 3 are indoors. See them in the list.
How do you pick what goes on the Little Rock list?
We go through Little Rock’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 19, 2026. How we choose and check listings.
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If it’s good for the under-6 crowd, we’d like to hear about it. Free events go on the list for free, always. If you want a guaranteed spot at the top or in the Friday email, there’s a sponsored option too, and it’s clearly labeled. We’re just getting started, so the first 10 local partners in each city get 50% off your first booking.
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