To submit an event, please email littlerock.guide@about.com with "Event Submission" in the subject.
Halloween events on separate page.
October 2
Jeans, Beans & Bingo
7 p.m.-11 p.m.
River Market, East Pavilion
Tickets $50.00 to fund the Little Rock Center for Women in Transition.
October 2
The American Heart Association Festival of Wines
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Dickey-Stephens Park
Admission is $60.00 in advance.
October 3
"Election 08" with Politico.com writers
12 p.m.
Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Also at Clinton School:
- October 6-"The First Memorial Day," with author Caroline Janney at 12 p.m.
- October 7-"Creating a U.S. Public Service Academy," Chris Myers Asch at 12 p.m.
- October 9-"The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy," author Thurston Clarke at 6 p.m.
- October 10-"The Second World," Parag Khanna, Director of the Global Governance Initiative at 12 p.m.
- October 14-James Rogers, president and CEO of Duke Energy at 12 p.m.
- October 14-Michael Kaiser, president of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts at 6 p.m.
- October 15-John W. Dean, former White House Counsel to President Richard Nixon at 5 p.m.
October 3
Home School Days: Crystals
2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Most events at Pinnacle are free, but some have admission fee.
Also at Pinnacle:
- October 4-5 - Fall Hayride (6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
- October 5 - Reptiles & Fall (1 p.m.-2 p.m.)
- October 8 - Looking for the Signs of Fall (8 a.m.-10 a.m.)
- October 17 - Home School Days: Rendezvous (10 a.m.-11 a.m.)
- October 18-19 - Rendezvous and Fall Festival (9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday)
- October 23 - Owl Prowl (6 p.m.-8 p.m.) $5
- October 24 - Critters and Camouflage (10 a.m.-11 a.m.)
- October 25 - 26 - Fall Foliage Cruises on Lake Maumelle (11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.) $10
- October 31 - Home School Days: Fall Colors and Foliage (2 p.m.-4 p.m.)
October 3
Sandwiching in History
12-1 p.m.
Mount Holly Cemetery
Learn more about this historic cemetery.
October 3
School Break Discoveries “Cave Life”
1-4:30 p.m.
Museum of Discovery
Also at MOD:
- October 3 - School Break Discoveries “Crime Solvers,” School Break Discoveries “Diggin’ Dinosaurs,” School Break Discoveries “Tweedle Beedle”
- October 6 - School Break Discoveries: “Camp Electric,” “Discovery Island,” “Gross Out!,” “Growing a Scientist”
- October 7 - School Break Discoveries: “A Class Act,” “Carnivore Café,” “Edison’s Engineering Camp,” “Newton’s Engineering Camp”
- October 11 - Saturday Discoveries: "Art of Science"
- October 23 - 7th Annual Uncorked: The Science of Wine (7 p.m.-10 p.m.) $100.00 - fundraiser.
Zoo Snooze Little Rock Zoo
Spend the night at the zoo.
October 4
Salvador Monkey & Van Goat: a Juried Art Event
Little Rock Zoo
A juried art show held in conjunction with the zoo's "Paint" event. Local artist display their work at the zoo and animals paint at the auction. $25.
October 4
CAFM Fall Festival
Argenta Farmer's Market
From 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. they'll have face & pumpkin painting, live music, a bounce tent and local food.
October 7
Tiki Tuesdays
7 p.m.
Peabody Hotel, Lobby
In the Peabody, get great drink specials, Caribbean appetizers, free parking and live island music every Tuesday through October at the lobby bar.
Also on: October 14, 28
October 7
Laura P. Nichols Penguin Pointe Groundbreaking
10 a.m.
Little Rock Zoo
Join the zoo as the break ground on the new penguin exhibit.
October 9
Red Carpet for Research Gala & Fashion Show
6 p.m.-10 p.m.
Greek Orthodox Church
A benefit for The Arkansas Chapter of the Children's Tumor Foundation. Tickets $125.
October 10
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.
October 10
Arkansas Chamber Singers presents "Celebrate, Dance to the Music"
7:30 p.m.
St. James United Methodist Church
For tickets and additional information, call 501-377-1121. Also at Clinton Presidential Center on October 12.
October 10
Pink Duck Walk
5 p.m.
Peabody Little Rock
With Komen foundation.
October 11
15th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
8 a.m.
Downtown Little Rock
Race to benefit breast cancer research.
October 11
2nd Annual Hidden Treasures on South Main
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Main St between 13th and 15th
An antique/art/craft show and sale. Free admission. 501-537-9032.
October 11
Natural State Expo 2008 Green Home Show
Statehouse Convention Center, Governor's Hall IV
"Green" home and remodeling showcase.
October 12-13
Quilt Workshops
Historic Arkansas Museum
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Historic Arkansas Museum
With Margaret Miller. For more information, call 501-924-9351.
October 10th-19th
Arkansas State Fair/Rodeo
Rides, rodeo, livestock show and more.
October 16
2nd Annual Paws on the Runway Canine Fashion Show
6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Governor's Mansion Grand Hall
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages, a silent and live auction, and a canine fashion show. $50.00 per person.
October 17-19
2nd Annual Sculpture at the River Market
River Market Pavilions
Approximately 500 sculptures will be on display in the River Market pavilions. Many styles.
October 18
Breakfast with Elephants
8 a.m.
Little Rock Zoo, Cafe Africa
Eat with the elephants and keepers.
October 18
Oktoberfest
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lutheran High School
$1 admission to food festival featuring traditional German food.
October 18-19
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "Violin Pyrotechnics"
Saturday 8 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m.
Robinson Center Music Hall
October 19
Destination Downtown Living Tour
Tickets: $5.00; 12 & under free. For more information, contact Autumn Jacob at 375-0121.
October 19
Silent Sunday
12-3 p.m.
Statehouse Convention Center, Gov. Hall III & IV
Annual fundraiser for the Arkansas School for the Deaf. Tickets are $18.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. 501-324-9506.
October 21
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra River Rhapsodies presents "The Magic of 32 Strings"
7 p.m.
Clinton Presidential Center
October 21
Fall Job Fair
Statehouse Convention Center, Gov. Hall I
For more information, call 501-244-2332.
