July 1, 8, 15, 22
Kids Cook at the River Market
Bill & Margaret Clark Room, 3rd Floor
Cooking class for kids. Registration is $22. Check the website for more info.
July 2
Movies in the Park: "Notting Hill"
Riverfest Amphitheatre.
Also: July 9: "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," July 16: "Casino Royale," July 23: "Wizard of Oz"
July 2-3
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
There are many interpretive programs going on at Pinnacle: a bee hive tour, a talk about animal skin, knots, fishing and a forest hike.
Events for the Fourth of July holiday are on a separate page
July 5-7
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
There are many interpretive programs going on at Pinnacle: lizard talk, a hike, stargazing cruise and more.
July 5 & 12
Free Summer Saturdays at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center
501-374-4242
Special family activities, crafts, snacks and more every Saturday through July 12.
July 5
The Witness Passion Play
Hot Springs
Veterans, active military, firemen, law enforcement, and EMTs (along with one guest) get in free. Special fireworks. Normal admission $13.50. 501-623-9781
July 5
Sizzle 'N Sweat Brewery Collectibles Show
Burns Park
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Buy, sell, look at or trade brewery collectibles. Call 501-945-0042 for info.
July 6 & 20
Central High Bike Tour
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Parking lot of the Central High School Visitor Center
Rangers are leading this tour of sites related to the Central High crisis including the Daisy Bates Home National Historic Landmark, the Governor`s Mansion, and the State Capitol. Must provide your own bike and helmet.
July 6, 9, 23, 25, 30
Execution Anniversary Program
Fort Smith National Historic Site
11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
"Hanging Judge" Issac Parker held court in Fort Smith. Find out about the executions, cases and condemned at the reconstructed gallows on the anniversary dates of the executions. 479-783-3961.
July 7
Got Milk? Tour Comes To Arkansas
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
William J. Clinton Presidential Center
Free event with prizes and free milk.
July 11
2nd Friday Art Night
Downtown Little Rock/River Market District
Enjoy art downtown from 5-8 pm. Held monthly, 2nd Friday Art Night is a free after-hours event open to the public.
July 10 - 13
Traveler's Home Game
Dickey-Stephens Stadium
Home games include July 10-13, 18-21 and 29-August 4.
July 11
"Righteous, Rhythm and Rhyme"
6:30 p.m.
Robinson Center Music Hall
Tickets $10. Purchase from any TicketMaster location, 501-975-7575.
July 11
2nd Friday Art Night
Downtown Little Rock/River Market District
Enjoy art downtown from 5-8 pm. Held monthly, 2nd Friday Art Night is a free after-hours event open to the public.
July 11
Corey & Jay's 10th Anniversary Show
3 p.m.
Riverfest Amphitheater
Tickets are $30. Corey and Jay are local radio personalities. Performers include Shinedown, Puddle of Mudd, Rev Theory, Saving Abel, Drowning Pool and Egypt Central.
July 11
Sandwiching in History: Tour City Hall
12 p.m.
Little Rock City Hall
This event is sponsored by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program and the tour is free.
July 12
Big Dam Bridge Twilight 5k
7:30 p.m.
Fun run over the Big Dam Bridge. Starts in Murry Park.
July 12
River City 5K
7:30 a.m.
North Shore Riverwalk
Call 501-801-8061 to sign up or for info.
July 14 - 18 & 21 - 25
Old State House Museum Summer Program
Kids in grades 5-6 can learn about Arkansas History with field trips and artifacts. Registration is $75.
July 17
Bowling For Rhinos
Millennium Bowl in Maumelle
Join Little Rock Zoo keepers to have a fun time bowling and make some money for Rhino Conservation. Silent auction and bowling. Registration at 6 p.m. Games at 7 p.m. Admission $25. Email littlerockbfr@yahoo.com for details.
July 18
"1964...The Tribute"
8 p.m.
Robinson Center Music Hall
This is a very popular Beatles Tribute Show. Tickets are $27.00-$42.00 and available from Ticketmaster, 501-244-8800.
July 18
Cruisin' in the Rock
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Riverfront Park
Monthly car show. Free admission. More info
July 18 - 20
Used Book Sale
Main Library (downtown) basement
Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.
Paperbacks are $0.50 and hardbacks are $1. Great deals to be had.
July 18
Fat Tire Festival
Eureka Springs
This mountain bike festival is free for onlookers, but bikers must register. Cash prizes will be awarded.
July 19, 26
Twister Home Games
Alltel Arena
Arena football games, tickets range from $11-28.
July 19
Praise on the River
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Riverfest Amphitheater
Worship event on the River. Sponsored by Rock City Church.
July 19 - 20
"JUMP"
6 p.m.
Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road
The Louis Jordan Tribute celebrate this jazz musician. Tickets are $50.
July 24-27
Ding Dong Days Festival
Dumas
Local festival with 5k, music, BBQ and more.
July 25
Willie Nelson and B.B. King in Concert
7 p.m.
Riverfest Amphitheater
Tickets: $35.00-$100.00 through TicketMaster, 501-975-7575.
July 25 - 26
26th Annual Altus Grape Festival
Altus (Arkansas Wine Country)
Chateau aux Arc Winery, 8045 Hwy. 186
Chateau aux Arc celebrates the grape harvest with tastings, music and costumes.
July 26
POP! In The Park Concert
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
History pavilion, Riverfront Park
Rockst*r, Dre & Jontai, The Reds and Moving Front. Free admission.
July 26
Peach Fest at Whole Foods
10700 N. Rodney Parham Dr.
Live music, grilling, and children's activities. Free admission.
July 26
Murder at MacArthur Park
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
Murder mystery theater. Tickets are $42 per person. 501-978-4393
