This week in North Little Rock (5.9.2022)
Here is what is going on in North Little Rock this week! Dogtown Throwdown is this weekend so be sure to check out what is going on in Argenta on May 13th and 14th. Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 5.9.22) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events Dogtown […]
Updated schedule: Ballet Arkansas Presents Live at the Plaza in North Little Rock May 5 – May 8
Last weekend of free public recreational classes and performances at Argenta Plaza NORTH LITTLE ROCK (Wednesday, May 4, 2022) – The second weekend of Ballet Arkansas Presents Live at the Plaza, featuring free recreational classes and performances, will be held Thursday, May 5 – Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Argenta Plaza at 510 Main Street […]
May edition of ‘Discover Arkansas’ available online
The May edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. It’s time to DIY your Arkansas vacation! This month’s Discover Arkansas encourages readers to create their own Arkansas experience, and our travel writers are here to […]
Visitor finds 2.38-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
Largest diamond found in 2022 (MURFREESBORO, Ark.) — A regular visitor found a 2.38-carat brown diamond on April 10 at Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park. It is the largest diamond found at the park this year. After more than a decade of searching and hundreds of diamond finds at the park, Adam Hardin found […]
Arkansas Tourism celebrates the ‘Future of Travel’
National Travel and Tourism Week 2022 (May 1-7) spotlights the collective strength of the U.S. travel industry Arkansas celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week May 1-7 to spotlight the contributions of the U.S. travel industry and the critical role that travel will play in driving economic growth and building the path forward through the theme […]
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge celebrates 30 years
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30, with the refuge hosting an in-person event that includes vendors, magic, music, food trucks, educational programs and more. Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry will give a special presentation on Saturday at noon. Tanya and Scott […]
May 5 open house to discuss proposed Mena trails project
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – A community open house is scheduled in Mena from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 5. The open house, hosted by Arkansas State Parks, the Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation, and the City of Mena, will be held at the Historic DeQueen Street Armory at 601 DeQueen Street in Mena. […]
This week in North Little Rock (4.25.2022)
Here is what is going on in North Little Rock this week! May 1 is 501 Day so be sure to check out what is happening in North Little Rock. Things to do this week in North Little Rock (as of 4.25.22) *denotes FREE admission Full calendar of events: https://northlittlerock.org/events Arkansas Travelers will play Wichita […]
Lonoke celebrates 150 years
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the town of Lonoke. A Founder’s Day event to showcase the occasion has been set for May 1 in downtown Lonoke to correspond with 501 Day, a regional celebration that spotlights Central Arkansas. Located around 20 miles from Little Rock, this small central Arkansas community is rich in […]
Controlled burns at Pinnacle Mountain State Park begin Thursday
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – Trees, tree trimmings and brush will be burned at Pinnacle Mountain State Park as early as Thursday and continuing through next week, depending on weather conditions. The trimming has occurred as part of the construction of a new visitor center, and the burning will be conducted by CDI, the contractor overseeing […]
