Celebrate the warmer weather by driving in a Hyundai Kona, Venue, or Tucson to all the exciting spring activities in Little Rock, AR. Enjoy live jazz music on the banks of the Arkansas River, take your pooch to watch an adorable dog parade, wander down lantern-lit pathways through a breathtaking park to discover cuisine from around the world, and dress in your spring best to attend a refined and sophisticated spring lawn party.
1. Jazz in the Park
Pack your picnic blanket and lawn chair in the trunk and take the family to Riverfront Park at 400 President Clinton Avenue in Little Rock every Wednesday in April at 6 p.m. for the annual Jazz in the Park concert series.
The free and family-friendly concert at the River Market Pavilion features the city’s most talented jazz musicians and bands, showcasing the many facets of this popular music genre. Admire the view over the scenic Arkansas River, and while you’re there, take a stroll through the beautiful sculpture garden while enjoying the music in the background.
2. Barkus on Main
The annual Barkus on Main, usually held around mid-April, is Little Rock’s largest dog parade, with hundreds of gorgeous pups strutting their stuff. The parade kicks off on the corner of 7th and Main Street in the early afternoon and heads to 4th and Main Street, where there’s plenty of entertainment for everyone and their four-legged woofers.
Enjoy gumbo and crawfish, buy pet products from the vendors, and have a cold one at the beer garden. Please, only drink if you’re an adult of legal drinking age, be responsible and drink in moderation, and don’t drink and drive to ensure you and your fluffy friend get home safely.
3. Lanterns at Wildwood Park
Wildwood Park at 20919 Denny Road in Little Rock hosts its biggest yearly event and fundraiser, the magical Lanterns at Wildwood Park, between April 20 and 22 in the evenings from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Stroll down lantern-lit pathways through the breathtaking 105-acre park and discover different cultures and periods in history, enjoy delicious cuisine, and live entertainment from around the world.
Lanterns at Wildwood Park shine the cultural spotlight on Ukraine, France, Scotland, Jamaica, China, and Las Vegas this year, and even has an enchanting Fairytale Forest.
4. Southern Spring Social
Dress in your best spring attire and attend the magnificent Southern Spring Social on the lawns of the Old State House Museum, Arkansas’s first State Capitol, at 300 West Markham Street in Little Rock on April 27 at 6 p.m. Enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres, sip mint juleps, play lawn games, and listen to live music. Prizes are awarded to the best-dressed lady and gentleman at the event.
Join the best events and festivities around the city this spring and have a blast with your family and friends. Treat yourself even further and stop at Crain Hyundai of Little Rock today and drive a brand-new Hyundai home.
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