# Free things to do with kids in Little Rock this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Little Rock this week: we found 25 free outings, including Día de Muertos Festival (Main Library), The Kinders’ Spooky Fall Concert (Sanders Library) and Boo Fest (Maumelle Library), plus 19 library programs. Eight free days and events are coming up, including three museum or zoo free days, each with its date. And nine places never charge admission, like CALS Children’s Library & Learning Center and CALS Main Library.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 25 free outings this week; 8 free days and events coming up; 9 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Art Start at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts** at Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, 501 E. 9th St., Little Rock, AR 72202. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Art, music and movement for toddlers and preschoolers. Official page: https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-oct-21/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Boo Fest at Maumelle Library** at Maumelle Library, Maumelle. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 6–7pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17378737 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Día de Muertos Festival** at CALS Main Library, Downtown. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 11am–2pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17595488 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Bank of America Museums on Us weekend** at Clinton Presidential Center; Museum of Discovery, Little Rock. When: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Price: Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID). Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID. Official page: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Santa at the Little Rock Holiday Parade** at Downtown Little Rock, Downtown. When: Sat Dec 5. Time: Santa photos 2–5:30pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.littlerock.com/events/annual-festivals-events/the-little-rock-holiday-parade/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Little Rock Community Day at the zoo** at Little Rock Zoo, War Memorial Park. When: Sat Dec 12. Time: 9am–4pm. Price: $2 per person for Little Rock residents. Official page: https://www.littlerockzoo.com/visit/zoo-for-all/little-rock-community-days/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Zoo for All at the Little Rock Zoo** at Little Rock Zoo, War Memorial Park. When: Any open day. Price: $2 per person for up to 6 SNAP/EBT recipients with the EBT card and matching state ID; parking $1. Kids 2 and under are always free. Official page: https://www.littlerockzoo.com/visit/hours-pricing/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **$2 admission with SNAP at the Museum of Discovery** at Museum of Discovery, River Market, downtown. When: Any open day. Price: $2 general admission for the cardholder and five more people with an EBT card and state ID. Show both at the front desk. Official page: https://museumofdiscovery.org/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Free this week

- **Día de Muertos Festival (Main Library)** at Main Library, 100 S. Rock St., Little Rock, AR 72201. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 11am–2pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. CALS’s Day of the Dead festival at Library Square, with a family craft corner. Free; parking is free with validation in the library lot. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17595488 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **The Kinders’ Spooky Fall Concert (Sanders Library)** at Sanders Library, 10200 Johnson Dr., Little Rock, AR. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–8. A not-too-scary musical concert to celebrate fall, made for preschoolers and families. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17241469 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Boo Fest (Maumelle Library)** at Maumelle Library, 10 Lake Pointe Dr., Maumelle, AR. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 6–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. The library’s fourth yearly Boo Fest: games, treats and crafts for the whole family. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17378737 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Spooky Movie Screening (Children’s Library)** at Children’s Library, 4800 W. 10th St., Little Rock, AR. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–99. A spooky-season movie for families in the Children’s Library. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17419825 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Art Hour (Children’s Library)** at Children’s Library, 4800 W. 10th St., Little Rock, AR. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 2–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–99. A Saturday hour of open art-making for all ages. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17369818 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Art Start at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts** at Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Windgate Art School, 501 E. 9th St., Little Rock, AR 72202. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–5. Art, music, movement and play for toddlers and preschoolers with a grown-up, in the museum’s art school. Official page: https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-oct-21/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Lapsit Storytime (Thompson Library)** at Thompson Library, 38 Rahling Cir., Little Rock, AR. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. Songs, rhymes, a read-aloud and play with developmental toys for babies up to 24 months. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17375689 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Music and Movement (Thompson Library)** at Thompson Library, 38 Rahling Cir., Little Rock, AR. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Songs, dancing, instruments and games for ages 2–5, then free play. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17375807 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Sensory Hour (Children’s Library)** at Children’s Library, 4800 W. 10th St., Little Rock, AR. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Hands-on sensory bins for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17350314 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Storytime (Rooker Library)** at Rooker Library, 11 Otter Creek Ct., Little Rock, AR. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Tuesday storytime with an autumn theme this month. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17359263 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Pre-K Storytime (Maumelle Library)** at Maumelle Library, 10 Lake Pointe Dr., Maumelle, AR. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Stories, songs and a simple craft for ages 3–5. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/16997132 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Sensory Hour (Sanders Library)** at Sanders Library, 10200 Johnson Dr., Little Rock, AR. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–5. Toddlers and preschoolers dig into sensory bins, and the library handles the cleanup. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17235658 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Fletcher Friend Storytime (Fletcher Library)** at Fletcher Library, 823 N. Buchanan St., Little Rock, AR. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Books, playful songs and interactive activities for little ones. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17586645 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Storytime (Sanders Library)** at Sanders Library, 10200 Johnson Dr., Little Rock, AR. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 9:45–10:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and moving to the beat. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17240877 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Storytime (Thompson Library)** at Thompson Library, 38 Rahling Cir., Little Rock, AR. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. A themed Wednesday storytime with songs and a matching craft. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17375840 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Storytime (Children’s Library)** at Children’s Library, 4800 W. 10th St., Little Rock, AR. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Cuddly critters, movement and read-alouds at the Children’s Library. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17350417 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Storytime & Crafts (Main Library)** at Main Library, 100 S. Rock St., Little Rock, AR 72201. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs, rhymes and movement, then a craft. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/16955373 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Mother Goose on the Loose Baby Storytime (Maumelle Library)** at Maumelle Library, 10 Lake Pointe Dr., Maumelle, AR. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–3. Stories, songs and fingerplays for the youngest patrons. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/16997502 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Process Art (Children’s Library)** at Children’s Library, 4800 W. 10th St., Little Rock, AR. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. A hands-on craft made for little ones. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17350480 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Magic Tracks (Nixon Library)** at Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville, AR. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. Build tracks for light-up cars. Registration encouraged but not required. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17202236 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Fletcher Little Senses (Fletcher Library)** at Fletcher Library, 823 N. Buchanan St., Little Rock, AR. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 9:30–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Sensory activities and play spaces for kids 5 and under. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17444436 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (McMath Library)** at McMath Library, 2100 John Barrow Rd., Little Rock, AR. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Read, sing and play together, then free play. Best for kids 0–5 with their grown-ups. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17484198 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Storytime & Crafts (Main Library)** at Main Library, 100 S. Rock St., Little Rock, AR 72201. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Friday stories, songs, rhymes and a craft downtown. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/16955374 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool & Toddler Gym (Nixon Library)** at Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St., Jacksonville, AR. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–5. A 30-minute play session to crawl, jump and tumble. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17201752 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Fletcher Friend Storytime (Fletcher Library)** at Fletcher Library, 823 N. Buchanan St., Little Rock, AR. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Books, playful songs and interactive activities to end the week. Official page: https://centralarkansaslibrarysystemcals.libnet.info/event/17586646 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Always free

- **CALS Children’s Library & Learning Center**, Midtown, 4800 W. 10th St. A library built just for kids, with Baby Ballet, sensory hours and storytimes. Official page: https://cals.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **CALS Main Library**, Library Square, 100 S. Rock St. The main library downtown, with weekly storytimes and crafts. Official page: https://cals.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center**, Riverfront Park, 602 President Clinton Ave. A free nature center on the river with big aquariums of native fish; fish feeding Wednesdays and alligator feeding Fridays at 2pm. Official page: https://www.agfc.com/things-to-do/nature-centers/little-rock/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Riverfront Park playgrounds**, Downtown, 400 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock’s 33-acre riverfront park, with the Peabody Playground and a separate toddler playground (both with splash pads in season) along the river trail. Official page: https://littlerock.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks-classifications/regional-parks/riverfront/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Pinnacle Mountain State Park and Arkansas Arboretum**, West of Little Rock, 9600 Hwy. 300, Roland. A free state park with a visitor center, an education pond and the 0.6-mile paved, barrier-free Arkansas Trail loop through the arboretum: easy with a stroller. Official page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/parks/pinnacle-mountain-state-park (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Burns Park Funland**, North Little Rock, Burns Park. The rebuilt Funland play area in Burns Park, with a playground open daily and a splash pad and little train on weekends (the train leaves at the top of every hour). Official page: https://nlr.ar.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/funland/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts**, MacArthur Park, 501 E. Ninth St. A free art museum in MacArthur Park with free toddler-and-preschooler Art Start mornings and drop-in Creative Saturdays at its art school. Official page: https://arkmfa.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Historic Arkansas Museum**, Downtown. Free galleries of Arkansas history and art downtown, with low-cost guided tours of the historic grounds and free parking. Official page: https://www.arkansasheritage.com/historic-arkansas-museum/historic-arkansas-museum-home (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Central Arkansas Library System**, Pulaski County. Free storytimes at branches. Official page: https://cals.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Free library storytimes

- **Central Arkansas Library System**: Weekly at most branches. Free storytimes, sensory hours and music classes for little ones at branches across Pulaski County. Calendar: https://cals.org/
- **Faulkner-Van Buren Regional Library System**: Weekly at the Vilonia Public Library; Wednesdays. Free baby, toddler and preschool storytimes. This fall's regular sessions include Preschool Storytime (Wednesdays 10:30am). Calendar: https://fcl.libnet.info/events
- **Saline County Library**: Weekly at 3 locations; Monday–Thursday, mostly mornings. Free baby, toddler and preschool storytimes. This fall's regular sessions include Oh Baby! Storytime (Thursdays 10:30am, East End Branch) and Storytime Tails with the Library Mice (Mondays 10:30am, Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library - Benton), with more at Mabel Boswell Memorial Library- Bryant. Calendar: https://www.salinecountylibrary.org/events/

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Little Rock this weekend?
This week we found 25 free outings for ages 0–6, including Día de Muertos Festival (Main Library), The Kinders’ Spooky Fall Concert (Sanders Library), Boo Fest (Maumelle Library) and Spooky Movie Screening (Children’s Library). See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/little-rock/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Little Rock?
Art Start at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts: Wed Oct 21. Boo Fest at Maumelle Library: Thu Oct 22. Día de Muertos Festival: Sat Oct 24. Bank of America Museums on Us weekend: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/little-rock/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Little Rock?
CALS Children’s Library & Learning Center, CALS Main Library, Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, Riverfront Park playgrounds and Pinnacle Mountain State Park and Arkansas Arboretum and 4 more don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Is there free indoor play in Little Rock?
Yes: CALS Children’s Library & Learning Center and CALS Main Library. See all of them on [indoor play places in Little Rock](https://littlesweekly.com/little-rock/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Little Rock?
Yes. Central Arkansas Library System, Faulkner-Van Buren Regional Library System and Saline County Library run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).