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Little Rock Event Calendar - March

March Festivals & Events in Little Rock and Arkansas

By Amanda Galiano, About.com

Feb 27 2009
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Feb 28 - March 1

Depression Era Glass Show & Sale
Hall of Industry, State Fairgrounds
Sat: 9 a.m until 5 p.m. and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
501-868-4969
Admission $5. Hourly door prizes.

March 1-7

Rhea Lana
Children's consignment sale.
March 6
The Rock's Auto Extravaganza
River Market
Car show throughout the weekend. Tickets $10 at door ($8 in advance)

Celebrate The Snake
Little Rock Zoo (1 Jonesboro Dr) 501-661-7224
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Spring time means snake. Learn more about them (and meet some).

Camden Daffodil Festival
Downtown Camden
One of the few daffodil festivals in the Spring.

March 7
Coleman Free Day at the Zoo
Little Rock Zoo (1 Jonesboro Dr) 501-661-7224
Everyone gets in free all day.

Camden Daffodil Festival
Downtown Camden
One of the few daffodil festivals in the Spring.

March 11-14
Beat. Breathe. Think - Pathways to Health
Museum of Discovery (500 President Clinton Ave.)
501-396-7050
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Learn about the human body through hands on dissections and more. $20 per student.
March 11-14
Merrill Lynch Little Rock Wine Opener
Peabody Hotel
501-371-0233
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Benefit for cystic fibrosis. Wine tasting event and silent auction. Tickets $60-100.
March 12 - 14
Duck Duck Goose Sale
Arkansas State Fairgrounds
Consignment sale for children's clothing. Free admission and free parking, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

March 13

2nd Friday Art Night
5 p.m.-8 p.m.
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.

Blarney Blast at Cornerstone Pub
Cornerstone Pub
314 Main St, N Little Rock
501-374-0622
Admission is $15/30. Features include "Mysterious Ways: America's U2 Tribute Band", a limerick contest, and Irish Dance-Off. Come dressed in your best Irish attire.

March 13-14
Invitational USA BBQ Championship
Clinton Presidential Center
1200 President Clinton Avenue
870-536-8175
BBQ cookoff with prizes, games for kids and live entertainment.

Overstock Designs
Robinson Center Exhibit Hall
7 Statehouse Plz
501-376-4781
Overstock sell for children's clothing and custom clothing lines.

March 14
Breakfast with the Reptiles
Little Rock Zoo (1 Jonesboro Dr) 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 501-661-7224
Enjoy breakfast and interaction with the reptiles and reptile keeper. Prices $13-22.

St. Patrick's Day Parade
Downtown Little Rock and Downtown North Little Rock
Starts at 1 p.m. Check the link for the route.

St. Patrick's Celebration
Old State House Museum
300 W. Markham St. Pat's themed fun for kids. Free admission.

March 15
Little Rock Marathon
River Market District
8:00 a.m. start
Race in downtown Little Rock
Around the World Thursdays (Spain)
Cafe 42, Clinton Presidential Center
6:30 p.m.
Cafe 42 features a three course meal and cultural entertainment. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner served at 7 p.m. $27.95 per person.
March 21
Bear Birthday Celebration / Spring Carnival
Little Rock Zoo (1 Jonesboro Dr) 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 501-661-7224
The zoo celebrates spring and the sloth bear's birthdays with fun events and chats.
March 23-27
Spring Breakation: It's Easy Being Green
Little Rock Zoo (1 Jonesboro Dr) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 501-661-7224
Learn some ways to be green at the Little Rock Zoo (grades 4-6). Four different classes available.
March 26 - 28
This Little Piggy Went To Market
Museum of Discovery (500 President Clinton Ave.)
501-396-7050
Theater production.
March 28
Arkansas Twisters vs. Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings 7 p.m.
Alltel Arena (NLR)
Arena football.

Eureka Springs Kite Festival
Turpentine Creek
479-253-6596
This is a free family event. Bring your kite or buy one here. This event includes vendors, contests and activities. 10am to 4 p.m.

March 29
AR Symphony Orchestra presents National Symphony Orchestra "2009 American Residency Performance"
Robinson Center Music Hall
8 p.m.

The Bridal Fair at Garvan Woodland Gardens
Hot Springs, Garvan Gardens
From 1 to 5 p.m., vendors from around the state will help you plan your.

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