WEEKEND 1
Oct 23–25
No pick this weekendWeekend of Oct 23–25: Nothing worth the drive
We couldn't verify anything within a few hours of Little Rock that's worth the trip this weekend. This week in Little Rock has the local list.
Next 6 weekends · Oct 23–25 to Nov 27–29
Weekend getaways from Little Rock with kids
The best trip within about five hours of Little Rock for each of the next 6 weekends, chosen for kids under 6. Every event links to the official page we checked it on.
6 weekends
1 city
Closest: 4h 45mLast checked against official pages. How we choose
Departures
From Little RockHow far is fun?
Everything within 5 hours
Each ring is one hour of driving from Little Rock. Under two hours is an easy day trip; past three, pack the pajamas.
Memphis2h 30m
Tulsa4h 45m
Orange dots are picks on this page. Drive times are normal driving times without traffic.
WEEKEND 2
Oct 30–Nov 1
4h 45m
DestinationWeekend of Oct 30–Nov 1: Tulsa
about 4 hr 45 min from Little Rock
HallowZOOeen has a Halloween afternoon session from 2 to 5, with Goblin Stops and carnival games. It aims for spooky but not too scary.
Past three hours, make it an overnight: drive Friday, go Saturday.
HallowZOOeen
Goblin Stops for treats and carnival games. Spooky but not too scary. Online reservations required.
Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 · Day sessions 2–5 p.m. (Oct. 25, 31); night sessions 6–9 p.m. (Oct. 24, 25, 30)Tulsa Zoo
$19.99; members $14.99; 2 and under free with a ticketWEEKEND 3
Nov 6–8
No pick this weekendWeekend of Nov 6–8: Nothing worth the drive
We couldn't verify anything within a few hours of Little Rock that's worth the trip this weekend. This week in Little Rock has the local list.
WEEKEND 4
Nov 13–15
No pick this weekendWeekend of Nov 13–15: Nothing worth the drive
We couldn't verify anything within a few hours of Little Rock that's worth the trip this weekend. This week in Little Rock has the local list.
WEEKEND 5
Nov 20–22
No pick this weekendWeekend of Nov 20–22: Nothing worth the drive
We couldn't verify anything within a few hours of Little Rock that's worth the trip this weekend. This week in Little Rock has the local list.
WEEKEND 6
Nov 27–29
4h 45m
Destination · 2 picksWeekend of Nov 27–29: Tulsa
about 4 hr 45 min from Little Rock
Two kinds of lights: Rhema's are free to walk, with a $5 kids' train, and the Botanic Garden has s'mores and Santa every night.
Past three hours, make it an overnight: drive Friday, go Saturday.
Rhema Christmas Lights
Millions of lights on the campus, free to walk or drive. The train runs nightly, first come, first served.
Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29 · 5:30–11:30 p.m.Rhema campus, Broken Arrow
Free; train rides $5 kids 4–12, $10 adultsBotanic Garden of Lights
S'mores over fire pits and Santa every night from Nov. 27 to Dec. 23. Timed tickets.
Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29 · 5–9 p.m.Tulsa Botanic Garden$20 adults, $9 ages 3–15, 2 and under freeLittle-traveler checklist
Pack it before you go
Car snacksMore than you think. Then a few more.
StrollerZoo paths and light trails are long for little legs.
Time the napLeave right before nap so the drive does double duty.Overnight bagPast three hours, pajamas beat a 9pm drive home.
Parking cashFree admission days often still charge for parking.
Rain planPick one indoor backup, like a museum, before you leave.More trips
Every region, every weekend
Good questions
Weekend trips from Little Rock: the FAQ
Where can we go for a weekend from Little Rock with little kids?
Over the next 6 weekends our picks from Little Rock are Tulsa. Each one is chosen for what's on that weekend, with the dates, times and prices checked on the official pages.
Which cities are within an easy drive of Little Rock?
Memphis (about 2 hr 30 min), Tulsa (about 4 hr 45 min). Times are normal driving times without traffic.
Why is the same city picked more than once?
Sometimes one city really does have the most going on two weekends in a row, like a holiday lights opening followed by a show. We don't rotate cities just for variety.
Are the times and prices current?
They're what each official page showed on Oct 18, 2026. Tap through to the official page before you go.