These are one time or annual events, in most cases. Looking for
exhbits, theater and other recurring events? To submit an event, please email littlerock.guide@about.com with "Event Submission" in the subject.
May 1
Big Downtown Thursdays
East Pavilion, 5pm-8pm
Admission is free. May 1, 8 and 15. A variety of entertainment available.
May 1
Clinton School of Public Service
501-683-5200
Dr. Wangari Maathai, Winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize speaks May 1 at 7-8:00 p.m.
Also: Vicki Escarra, President and CEO of America’s Second Harvest (May 1 at noon), Mark Strama, Texas State Representative and Democratic Activist (May 13 at noon), Jim Wallis, President and CEO of Sojourners (May 14 at noon)
Travs Home Games
Dickey-Stephans Park
501-664-1555
May 1-2, 12-19, 28-31
Museum of Discovery
500 President Clinton Ave.
501-396-7051
Robert Rodeo; admission $8 for adults, $7 for children.
Also: May 9 - 10 is Endangered Species Day, May 10 the
Saturday Discoveries Program presents the "Science of Makeup," May 17 the Museum presents "Girl Talk" (MDs discuss puberty related issues with teen girls)
May 1
Expressions Art Show and Sale
Governors Mansion
501-315-3344
Tickets are $20. Event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Features over 250 artistic creations produced by members of the Expressive Arts Program.
May 2
Zoo Snooze
1 Jonesboro Dr
501-666-2406
Camp out at the Little Rock Zoo.
Also: Wild Wines of the World (safari themed wine tasting on May 3; $75), Bear Awareness Week (May 11 - 18), Breakfast With the Bears (May 17), Zoo Snooze (May 30),
May 2-4
Toad Suck Daze
Music, food and lots of toads. Fun for the whole family and one of the biggest festivals in Arkansas.
May 2-4
Memphis In May
A huge music festival in Memphis. Always someone good playing. This is normally worth the drive.
May 3
Sleeping Beauty Tea
203 Sologne Court
501-227-5320
Photo opportunities with Sleeping Beauty and others from the cast of the fairytale ballet Sleeping Beauty (May 31 & June 1 at the Arkansas Arts Center). Admission is $10.00 children and $20.00 adults.
May 5
Cinco de Mayo
River Market Pavilions
Admission is $5 and the party is from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
May 8
City Year Open House
610 President Clinton Ave., Suite 300
Learn more about City Year, for ages 17-24.
May 9
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.
May 9
The Collaboration of the Arts
River Market Pavilions
From 7:30pm-10pm, a collection of Christian artists. Free admission.
May 10
35th Annual Territorial Fair
Historic Arkansas Museum
200 E. Third Street
501-324-9351
From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
May 10 - 11
Blooms Festival
Wildwood Park for the Arts
20919 Denny Road
Celebrating the return of springtime to Arkansas. Will have teas, gardening speakers and more. Prices for admission to teas vary, advance tickets for general festival are $10.
May 11
Quapaw Quarter Spring Tour of Historic Homes
501-371-0075
Tour historic homes from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Admission $15.
May 15 - 18
2nd Annual Little Rock Film Festival
Various locations and admission fees. Check website.
May 16-18
Greek Food Fest
Greek and Middle Eastern dancers and lots of food. Admission is free but food is not and you're going to want to buy the food!
Cruisin' in the Rock
River Market Pavilions and Riverfront Park
501-370-3201
From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. see this monthly display of cars.
May 17
River Market Cooking Club
River Market, Third Floor
501-375-2552
Admission is $10. This month is Chef Scott McGehee from Boulevard Bread Co. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Reservations required.
May 17
Human Society Dog Wash
roger in the Heights
Cantrell & Polk
From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a $15 donation get your dog washed and helped the Humane Society of Pulaski County, a non-profit, no kill shelter.
May 19
Identity Theft Workshop
308 W Main St
Jacksonville, AR
Stephen Svetz III from the Arkansas Attorney General's office will give valuable tips on how to protect oneself from identity theft.
May 23 - 25
Riverfest
Little Rock's biggest festival for music, food and fun.
May 31
9th Annual Dino Dash & Discovery Fest
Museum of Discovery
500 President Clinton Ave. Suite 150
501-396-7050
Annual 5k and festival at the Museum of Discovery.
May 31
Kid's Fishing Derby
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
501-868-5806
Kids can fish from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. in the stocked, environmental pond. Prizes and fun activities.
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