Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Admission: Free unless stated
501-868-5806
- June 1: How to Fish - Bring a pole to fish stocked pond (9-10 a.m.), Knot Here-kids can learn 3 basic knots (3-4 p.m.)
- June 3: Home School Days: Hives and Honey - Learn about bees (2-4 p.m.)
- June 7: The Pinnacle of Music Festival - Blues music and community performances (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- June 10: Home School Days: Cherokee Culture - Learn about Cherokee culture (2-4 p.m.)
June 1 - 14
13th Annual Hot Springs Music Festival
Cost for concerts is $5-25. Check link for complete schedule.
June 4
Movies In the Park
Riverfest Amphitheater
Free admission. Picnics, pets and families invited. Bring lawn chairs. Gates open at 6:30pm and movie starts at sundown.
June 4: "E.T.: The Extraterrestrial"; June 11: "Rocky," June 18: "Happy Feet," June 25: Talladega Nights
June 5
Arkansas’s Birthday BBQ & Silent Auction
Old State House Museum
501-664-1879
This is a fund raiser celebrating the state's 172nd birthday. Tickets are $45.00 each and reservations are required.
June 5
Taste of the Rock
River Market Pavilions
501-377-6014
This is an event I always look forward to. Samples from dozens of restaurants are available for tasting. Tickets are $15-20. Event takes place from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
June 6
Chenal9 Grand Opening
17825 Chenal Parkway
501-821-2616
Little Rock has a new IMAX and it looks like they're showing "Kung-Fu Panda." The theater also shows digital, non-imax movies.
June 6
2nd Annual Cruisapalooza
River Market District
501-370-3201
Starts with a cruise from the Arkansas State Fairgrounds on Friday June, 6 at 4:30 p.m. Free admission to the show. Lots of cool cars on display.
June 6-8
Free Fishing Weekend
At various locations, free fishing for kids in stocked ponds.
June 6 - 8, 13 - 15, 20-22
"Sweeney Todd"
Presented by The Weekend Theater
501-374-3761
The demon barber of Fleet Street makes an appearance in Little Rock. Fridays and Saturdays, curtain times are at 7:30pm, for special Sunday showings curtain times are at 2:30pm. Admission is $18.00.
June 6-7
Mulberry Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival(pdf)
4117 Mulberry Mtn. Loop
Ozark, AR
Hot air balloon festival in Ozark.
June 6 - 7
Chicken and Egg Festival
Prescott City Park
Free admission. Arts and crafts, food vendors, tennis, 5K run, basketball and egg related activities. See website for details.
June 6 - 7
Portfest
Jacksonport State Park
One of the state's big festivals, Portfest has national music acts, carnival rides, fishing tournaments, food and family friendly activities. Admission: $15 advance or $20 gate June 6, $7 day or $15 after 4 p.m.
June 7
Gallery Walk
Historic Downtown Hot Springs
Local art galleries will stay open until 9:00 p.m. for you to browse. Free admission.
June 7
A Stars and Stripes Celebration with The Little Rock Wind Symphony
MacArthur Park, 503 E. Ninth Street
501-666-0777
Free outdoor concert at 6:30 p.m.
June 7
Arkansas Statehood Celebration - 1836
Old State House Museum
501-324-9685
Celebrate the state's birthday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old State House Museum. Free admission.
June 7
HOT ROD Power Tour 2008
Arkansas State Fairgrounds
Sponsored by HOT ROD Power magazine. Admission is free.
June 7
Woo At The Zoo
Little Rock Zoo
501-666-2406
Learn about the mating habits of animals and hear some great live music from Bush Dog while snacking ion offerings from local restaurants at Cafe Africa. Tickets are $35.
June 7 - July 12 (every Saturday)
Super Summer Saturdays at the Clinton Presidential Center
Clinton Presidential Center
Special family activities, crafts, story time and a special complimentary snack in Café 42. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday.
June 7 - 8
G&S Little Rock Gun Show
Clear Channel Metroplex
918-659-2201
Gun show on Saturday from 9am-5pm and Sunday from 9am-4pm. Admission is $7.
June 7-14
Pink Tomato Festival
Down Town Warren on the Square
Warren
870-226-5225
Celebrate the pink tomato with tomato markets, contests and other free entertainment. The 7-12 is mostly pageants and tournaments. Festival type activities start on June 13.
June 10 - 14
Petit Jean Car Show, Swap Meet and Sale
The Museum of Automobiles
Morrilton, AR
Antique cars and more.
