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Hey Little Rock, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: A solar-powered study spot project, a 25th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and a zoo expansion + lots of fun things to do for free.
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📰 In the news
Engineering creativity meets sustainability: UA Little Rock students are turning picnic tables by the EIT Building into shaded, solar-powered study spots with charging outlets, led by Colby Martinez through the university’s Sustainability Grants Program — get all the project details.
What’s changing around Little Rock: Neighborhood updates in The Heights, Hillcrest, Midtown and Riverdale as the zoo’s $12 million expansion continues, two shops move collections, The Lady is introduced, and Plain Jane is no longer planned — get all the neighborhood updates.
Green-clad festivities return: Little Rock’s 25th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will fill downtown March 14 at 1 p.m., a free celebration with floats and bands, plus grand marshals David and Meghan Baser — see what’s planned that day.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🫶 We got your back
A trusty downtown standby: For a no-fuss midday win, Slick’s Sandwich Shop has served Little Rock for over 30 years with fresh, homemade sandwiches and breakfast favorites. Think reliably good, fast, and local… the kind of lunch that saves your day without overthinking, from a spot that knows what works.
Art by the river: Riverfront Park refreshes downtown with eleven blocks of river views, sculptures for quick pondering, kid-ready play zones, and benches made for unhurried thoughts. Wander, breathe, and let Little Rock feel easy again as you meander its paths, catch the breeze, and watch the water glide by.
Brick-builder heaven: If your kid (or inner kid) lives for click‑y bricks and puzzles, GooGY Toys carries 400+ in‑stock sets from Wange, Oxford, and Sembo, perfect for rainy‑day projects and weekend build‑offs. Friendly, local, and delightfully habit‑forming.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎨 2nd Friday Art Night @ Historic Arkansas Museum | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Grab your jacket and swing by 2nd Friday Art Night at HAM for Harrisong’s live set, a crisp cucumber mocktail, and Arkansas Made beer from New Province. Roam the historic grounds, swap seeds with CALS and ROOST, and enjoy a free night out you’ll remember.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Sixth & Main Streets | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 AM – Post up in Argenta or River Market and watch St. Patrick’s parade roll from Sixth and Main, across the Main Street Bridge, to finish near Third and Cumberland. Expect bagpipes, kilts, and Dancing at the Crossroads, chaos we enjoy, with a bar crawl usually waiting.
♻ Rose Creek Clean Up @ Rose Creek Park | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Swap the treadmill for something that actually matters and join the Rose Creek clean up. Expect light lifting, neighborly banter, and the weird satisfaction of pulling bottles from the reeds. Bring gloves if you have them, smug civic pride included.
🧩 Miniature Swap Meet @ Game Goblins | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Game Goblins in Little Rock is hosting a Miniatures Swap Meet, turning dust-collecting armies into store credit, no judgment. Sell your old kits, then prowl tables of marked-down minis, terrain, paints, and gear. Go early for the good stuff, then brag like you planned it.
🛠 Repair Cafe @ Dee Brown Library | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Skip the landfill guilt and bring that wobbly lamp, sputtering blender, split seam, or bike with opinions to the Repair Café at Dee Brown Library. Monthly, it’s free, one item per person, tools included, and handy folks can volunteer too.
🏆 Oscar Watch Party @ Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | Sunday (3/15) at 5:00 PM – Nothing beats critiquing couture from a barstool. Arkansas Cinema Society hosts a free Oscars watch at Southern Tail Brewing, with indoor and outdoor screens, drink specials, award-worthy snacks, a rolled-out red carpet, and a ballot contest with prizes. Tux or holy PJs welcome, just RSVP.
📷 Sony Demo Day @ Bedford Camera & Video | Tuesday (3/17) at 2:00 PM – Drop by Bedford Camera & Video for Sony Demo Day with Sony Imaging Specialist Scott Sitkiewitz. Put the latest cameras, lenses, and accessories through their paces, snag advice from pros, and geek out with fellow shutterbugs, because Little Rock sunsets deserve better than auto mode.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Little Rock report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 80°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 29%
A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 93%
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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This house is wild
Penthouse living crowns downtown Little Rock in this fully furnished, remodeled 3-bed, 3.5-bath residence. Two foyers lead to living and a dining room with chandeliers. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame Arkansas River and city views, plus a wraparound balcony. A chef’s kitchen with Viking appliances shines. Amenities include concierge, security, pool, dog walk, gym, on-site restaurant, and two parking spaces near entrance.
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