Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Admission: Free unless stated
501-868-5806
- June 14: Arkansas Trails Day - Smokey Bear will be on hand to help celebrate Arkansas trails (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), Father's Day Cruises on Lake Maumelle ($10, various times)
- June 15: Father's Day Cruises on Lake Maumelle ($10, various times)
- June 16-June 20: Discovery Day Camp: Nature Detective - Day camps are $85 & for ages 7-12 (9 a.m. - 2p.m.)
- June 21-22: Summer Begins - Numerous programs including guided hikes and water activities.
- June 16-June 20: Discovery Day Camp: Outdoor Skills - Day camps are $85 & for ages 7-12.
- June 22: Interpretive programs include: Feel the Fur, Lizard Looking & Turtle Time
- June 23-June 27: Discovery Day Camp: Adventure Camp - Day camps are $85 & for ages 7-12 (9 a.m. - 2p.m.)
- June 28: Star Party - The Central Arkansas Astronomical Society joins park interpreters for a look at the stars.
- June 28-29: Reptilian Days - Meet some reptiles and learn about Arkansas reptiles. Various times throughout the weekend.
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.
June 12 - 14
Mindfest
Museum of Discovery
500 President Clinton Ave
501-396-7050
Make LED jewelry, paint with light, learn how kaleidoscopes work, dance with shadows or make color disappear. The museum will be full of activity stations that invite all ages to stretch their mind. Regular admission ($8) applies.
Also at MOD:June 2 - August 18: Summer Day Camps,
June 12 - 15
Johnson County Peach Festival
Clarksville
479-754-9152
Friday and Saturday have a frog jump contest, terrapin derby, a greased pig chase, a peach eating contest and a peach cobbler, jam and jelly bake-off. Admission to most events is free.
June 13
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.
June 13
Gallery Talk with Tom Richard
Arkansas Arts Center
501-372-4000
Tom Richard will talk about his exhibit: Cereal Inquiries.
June 13-15
Annual Turpentine Creek Native American Pow Wow
239 Turpentine Creek Lane
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
479-253-3790
Father's day weekend special event with color guard, dancing, craft booths and lots of wildlife to benefit Turpentine Creek. Admission is $5.
June 20
Power Jam, A Juneteenth Celebration!
Riverfest Amphitheatre
Live hip-hop and rap music, presented by Power 92. Visit their site for line-up and ticket info.
June 21
Hook and Ladder Country Music: Fallen Firefighters Memorial Fund Benefit
501-377-1110
North Shore Riverwalk, North Little Rock
Groups includ Diamond Rio, Riverbilly, Confederate Railroad, John Anderson, Collin Raye and Emerson Drive. Tickets are $30 in advance and benefit the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Fund. Can be purchased at celebrity attractions. Call for more details.
June 21 - 22
Arkansas Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show
Arkansas State Fairgrounds, Dodge Hall of Industry
501-988-8230
Dog show takes place Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Admission is free.
June 26-28
Malvern Brickfest
Live music, 5k run, car, motorcycle and tractor show, brick toss and more. Lots of food and crafts. This is one of the larger festivals in Arkansas every year.
June 27
11th Annual Foam Fest
River Market Pavilions
501-664-7242.
A beer and wine sampling event with over 65 varities to sample and music from local bands. From 5:30-9:30 p.m. Advance admission is $25.
Rescheduled For August 1-3
Big Bass Bonanza
Arkansas River
501-376-2323
Fishing tournament. Registration fees apply.
June 28
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
501-868-7287
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
Starts at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $44.
June 20 - 21
Mt. Magazine International Butterfly Festival
Mt. Magazine State Park/Paris Square
A good opportunity to check out Mount Magazine State Park. Crafts, live entertainment and fun activities. Free admission.
June 20 - 21
Riverfront Blues Festival
Fort Smith River Front Park
479-573-1345
Admission is $5 per day. Great variety of entertainment. See website for ticket and schedule info.
June 27 - 28
Great Arkansas Pig Out
Morrilton
501-354-5400
Live music, car and motorcycle show, 5k, cooking contests and more. Annual event. Most events free.
June 27 - 28
PurpleHull Pea Festival
Emerson, at the high school
The festival also holds the World Championship Rotary Tiller Race. I've honestly never been, but it sounds interesting.
