Three cheers for spring break! It’s the perfect way to take a timeout from the real world with your kiddos, but let’s be real — not everybody is hopping on a plane to a tropical destination.
If you’re looking to make a memorable spring break happen closer to home (yes, it’s totally doable!), our sister publication, Little Rock Family, is here with a list of day camps and activities around central Arkansas.
Mini Day Camp at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Spend a spring break day at the park! Activities include nature programs and a guided trail hike. Advanced payment and registration is required. Camp is for children ages 7-10. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 21. $15. For info: (501) 868-5806, ArkansasStateParks.com/PinnacleMountain.
‘Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook’ Spring Break Matinees at Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre
The Children’s Theatre presents special matinee performances for families all week long during spring break! Spend the afternoon with one of your very favorite book characters — Junie B. Jones herself — as she learns about finders keepers, losers weepers. $12.50 General ticket price, $10 for Arkansas Arts Center members, $10 per person for groups of 10 or more. Spring Break Matinees at 2 p.m March. 20-23. For info: (501) 372-4000, ArkArts.com.
Spring Break Week at Heifer Village
Everyone can be a farmer! The week starts with Alpacapalooza on Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., where there will be food trucks, vendor, activities and fun for everyone. Then daily from March 19-23, take part in a craft and special program at the farm where kids can participate in planting and learning about how a garden grows. The center is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and the activities start at 10 a.m. For info: Heifer.org. FREE!
Spring Break at Clinton Presidential Center
In conjunction with “Louder Than Words – Rock, Power, and Politics,” students will have the opportunity to rock! Bring your children to be a part of a musical experience and learn how to jam like the pros. Additional exhibit-related activities will be announced. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 19-23. Spring break activities are free; admission fees to tour the Center still apply: $10, seniors ages 62 and up $8, children ages 6-17 $6, children under 6 free. For info: ClintonFoundation.org.
Spring Break at Museum of Discovery
Meet and greet with characters at the Museum of Discovery! Buddy the Dinosaur from PBS’ “Dinosaur Train” will be there March 19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Super Why and Wonder Red from PBS’ “Super Why” will be there 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on March 20. Free with regular museum admission: $10, children ages 12 and younger and seniors ages 60 and older $8. For info: (501) 396-7050, MuseumofDiscovery.org.
Spring Break at the Little Rock Zoo
Spring break fun starts on Sunday, March 18 with a big cat celebration! Then, every day following will celebrate a different type of animal, including bears, reptiles, apes and more. A complete schedule of each day’s activities is available on the Zoo’s website. Activities go from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Regular zoo admission applies for non-members: $12.95 for adults and $9.95 for kids 3 & older. For info: LittleRockZoo.com.
Spring Break Theatre Camp at The Rep
Join The Rep’s Education Department for an exciting week of theatre activities, design projects, music and movement explorations and bring to life stories from around the world. Discover the world of theatre in an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of The Rep and take a special field trip to Heifer International to learn about their global work to end hunger and poverty. At the end of the week, students will perform an original script for family and friends in The Rep Annex Black Box Theatre. For students in grades K-6; March 19-23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $250. For info: therep.org.
Head to the Little Rock Family site for the expanded list!