LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — With school back in session across the Natural State, families looking for something to do this weekend are in luck.
Whether you’re a fan of plants, baseball, cats live music or trains, here’s a look at some of the top events happening across Arkansas this weekend.
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Featured Events
Ella Langley at Simmons Bank Arena — Saturday
Country music mega star Ella Langley brings her The Dandelion Tour to North Little Rock on Saturday with special guests Ernest and Laci Kaye Booth. Her song “Choosin’ Texas” has held the No. 1 spot for 18 consecutive weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.
Plantmania Expo — Friday-Saturday
Plantmania Expo, one of the state’s largest plant shopping events, hits the Hall of Industry at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock this weekend. On Friday and Saturday, Arkansas green thumbs can shop vendors from across the country and attend classes and workshops.
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Arkansas Royal Cat Show Extravaganza — Saturday-Sunday
Beginning Saturday, the Crown Jewel Cat Club presents the Arkansas Royal Cat Show Extravaganza at the Maumelle Community Center. The event features a cat costume contest, best-in-show judging, vendors and adoptable cats.
Arkansas Travelers vs. Springfield Cardinals — Friday-Sunday
The Arkansas Travelers wrap up their homestand against the Texas League North-leading Springfield Cardinals with fireworks Friday night and Harry Potter Night on Saturday at Dickey-Stephens Park.
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More Things to Do in Arkansas This Weekend
- Frog Days of Summer Beach Goth Night (Birdie’s, North Little Rock) — Friday night, Birdie’s hosts a themed dance party combining goth music and beach vibes, with a prize awarded for the most creative outfit.
- Modeling, Frailstate and Jupiter’s Flytrap (White Water Tavern, Little Rock) — Fayetteville-based art-rock band Modeling brings its impressive live show to Little Rock on Friday night with support from Frailstate and Jupiter’s Flytrap.
- Waylon Wyatt at Magic Springs (Hot Springs) — Magic Springs concludes its 2026 concert series Saturday with an appearance by Arkansas native Waylon Wyatt alongside Noah James.
- Central Arkansas Train & Hobby Show (Conway Expo Center) — The Conway Expo Center will host the Central Arkansas Train & Hobby Show on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to shopping opportunities, the event will feature a giant LEGO train setup.
- Kawaii Rave and GOLDEN K-Pop Kids Party (The Hall, Little Rock) — The Hall hosts a weekend of K-pop-themed entertainment with an 18-and-older rave Saturday followed by a family-friendly kids event Sunday.
- Movies at Ron Robinson Theater (Downtown Little Rock) — Friday night, the CALS Ron Robinson Theater will feature a BINGOFLIX screening of Mars Attacks!. On Saturday, the theater will show The Princess Diaries, The African Queen and National Treasure throughout the day.
Looking for more events? Visit our Local Events page for additional festivals, concerts, sporting events and community activities happening across Arkansas…