This weekend in Conway, AR

Join Sandra’s Promise Foundation for the Sandra’s Promise Back to School Basketball Tournament, a full weekend of competitive basketball that brings athletes, families, and communities together. The showcase tournament includes boys and girls divisions for grades 2nd through 12th, with awards for the champion and runner-up. Teams can expect organized play and at least a 2 game guarantee (with event info also mentioning a 3-game guarantee). Entry is listed in the $150 to $200 range.

A training ride series created to help more Arkansans prepare for and take part in the annual BDB100 ride. It also encourages participants to build connections with local riders, clubs, and bicycle shops. Riders are organized by experience and goals tied to the 26 and 50 mile routes. New cyclists can get comfortable on the bike and learn group basics. Those new to riding in a pack and aiming for 26 miles receive guidance on safety and technique. Regular recreational riders work toward completing 50 miles or improving a 26 mile time. Enthusiasts focus on pacing, fueling, and smooth cooperative pace-line skills, with readiness for 50 miles and the possibility of stretching to 75. Training outings take place on alternating Saturdays. The program opens with a kickoff gathering at Lost 40 Brewing, and rides roll out from Murray Park. A dress rehearsal at the Young Life River Classic is included, and the journey leads into the BDB100 itself. Registration is $50, limited to the first 120 participants, and the minimum age is 12. Support for the program comes from Spokes Bicycle Shop, Phat Tire Bicycle Shops, Shift Modern Cyclery, Mello Velo, and Rev Rock.

The West Little Rock Farmers Market is a new spot to explore goods from local farmers and makers. Browse fresh produce, baked treats, and other handcrafted items while supporting the people who grow and create them.

Johnny Smith Livestock is a live auction event where cattle are sold on-site. The sale begins in the morning and takes place at Johnny Smith Livestock in Plumerville.

This hands-on sewing session focuses on a spacious, character-filled Morris Tote that highlights the bold, lively spirit of Anna Maria fabrics. With guidance from Vida, participants will explore raw-edge wool applique, add embroidered accents, use fussy cutting to feature standout motifs, and complete the bag with quilt-as-you-go construction. Designed with beginners in mind, it offers a friendly pathway into handwork, texture, color play, and the essentials of building a beautifully finished tote.

Back to school mini portrait sessions offer a quick and fun way to mark a milestone and preserve memories from the start of a new year. They are ideal for every age, from pre-K and kindergarten to elementary, middle, and high school, including seniors. Each session lasts 20 minutes and is relaxed to highlight personality and excitement. Up to three people can be photographed in one spot, and larger families can reserve two consecutive spots to ensure everyone has plenty of time. Booking is open, and a $50 deposit holds your preferred spot before the schedule fills. Available for one day only, these portraits are designed to become keepsakes you will treasure for years.

Compete in a Standard format Pokemon tournament. The entry fee is $6, and credit prizes are distributed based on attendance.

Entry costs $35. A pack is awarded for each win, with at least one pack guaranteed.

Join the Pettus Foundation Charity Black Tie Event for an evening of formal celebrations. The dress code is black tie, with men wearing black suits and women wearing red dresses. There will be live performances and awards for community activists.

Get ready to party like it is 2003 at this 18+ 2000s rave at The Hall. Expect a night of 2000s favorites remixed for the dancefloor, with EDM artists keeping the energy going. Floor and mezzanine tickets are general admission, standing-room only, and limited mezzanine seating is first come, first served. Note that the mezzanine is 21+ only, and the venue is cashless.

Experience a live performance by Wunderpus at Kings Live Music.

Entry costs $35. Participants receive one pack for each win, with a minimum of one pack guaranteed.

This free session teaches the basics of the card game and explains how to trade cards with friends.