Things to do in Little Rock

18 activities, venues and outings in Little Rock, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Arkansas Skatium
Dual ice and roller skating facility. Learn how to figure skate or play hockey if you don't know already. Or if roller skating is your interest, the roller side has speed skating and women's roller derby.
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Murry's Dinner Playhouse
Enjoy a gourmet buffet meal and a live stage production at this local favorite, open since 1967.
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Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts
Appreciate the art of live theater in the lush setting of a botanical garden.
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Arkansas State Fair
The Arkansas State Fair is held every October at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds, south of downtown. Even when the fair is not in season, the fairgrounds play host to many other special events such as sports competitions and trade shows.
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Greek Food Festival
Held every May at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1100 Napa Valley Drive, in west Little Rock. The largest ethnic festival in Arkansas. Despite the name, the fare includes Palestinian, Israeli, Russian, and Lebanese flavor.
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Little Rock Marathon
A city-wide race held in March drawing several thousand participants.
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Movies in the Park
On Wednesday nights in June and July, free movies under the stars at the Riverfest Amphitheatre.
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Pinnacle Mountain Rendezvous
In October, step back in time at this reenactment of a 19th-century pioneer rendezvous, held in Pinnacle Mountain State Park.
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Riverfest
Riverfest is Little Rock's premier cultural arts festival, held every Memorial Day weekend (the weekend that includes the last Monday in May) in Downtown's Riverfront Park. It is known for its art exhibitions and live entertainment, but don't miss the conclusion of the event which is a spectacular fireworks display over the Arkansas River.
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YMCA of Metropolitan Little Rock
Westside branch in West Little Rock, Carver branch downtown, and Heflin branch in North Little Rock.
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Arkansas Repertory Theatre
The Rep
Live stage performances.
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Big Rock Mini Golf & Fun Park
Miniature golf, go-carts, bumper boats; perfect for kids.
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Camp Aldersgate
For children with disabilities or other special needs.
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Jim Dailey Aquatic and Fitness Center
Located in War Memorial Park.
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The Studio Theatre
320 W 7th St
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The Weekend Theatre
A community-based theater open to amateur acting.
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Little Rock Athletic Club
Four locations.
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Little Rock Film Festival
Held every May.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Little Rock (CC BY-SA 4.0).