Happy weekend, Little Rock! In today’s happening-today edition: Juneteenth in da rock, Arkansas’ regency ball affair, and graduate assistant stipend boost + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A celebration with impact: Juneteenth in Da Rock is expected to boost historic West 9th Street today, with hundreds of vendors, artists and small businesses lining the corridor and highlighting Mosaic Templars roots -- see the West 9th boost.
Summer relief efforts: Ahead of extreme heat, the Little Rock Compassion Center is seeking bottled water and funds to keep cooling areas open and electric bills paid for neighbors experiencing homelessness this summer -- see how to support.
Graduate support gets a boost: UA Little Rock will raise graduate assistant stipends starting Fall 2026, boosting minimums to $10,000 for master’s students and $15,000 for doctoral students to stay competitive in recruiting talent -- get the stipend details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Quick nature reset: Skip the long haul and slip into Maumelle Park for waterfront vibes, shady sites, and enough trails and bird watching to make your phone feel ignored. Pack a picnic, launch a kayak if you’ve got one, then be back in time to brag about your “mini-camp.”
Smarter swings, fewer shanks: Level up your practice at Northshore Golf Range, where lit bays and TrackMan-powered Pod Golf make dialing in your numbers actually fun. Grab a pod with friends, sneak in pickleball after, and keep an eye out for Putt Chip Chill opening this summer along the Arkansas River Trail.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
✊ Juneteenth in Da Rock 2026 @ Mosaic Templars Cultural Center | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Nothing beats a takeover of historic West 9th Street, celebrating freedom, culture, and community. Juneteenth in Da Rock brings a summit, a not-mandatory 5K, national and local artists, food trucks, community vendors, and family fun, all free, all weekend, all heart.
📦 Packing Party with Arkansas Women’s Outreach @ Arkansas Women's Outreach | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Trade brunch for a good deed at a packing party with Arkansas Women’s Outreach. Volunteers sort and pack menstrual products to fight period poverty, chat with neighbors, and feel like responsible adults before noon. Low fuss, real impact, solid company.
🌿 Mount Holly Garden Series @ Mount Holly Cemetery | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Only at Mount Holly do you get a crash course in water gardens under the prettiest oaks in town. Bring a lawn chair, hear Mark Gibson on what’s new in aquaculture, enjoy refreshments from the Downtown Dames, win a door prize, and support the cemetery.
🌍 Living Craft Saturday @ Historic Arkansas Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Play early-1800s Arkansan for a day at Living Craft Saturday, inspired by the Declaration’s “trade with all parts of the world.” Wheel, deal, and help your neighbors through jobs, goods, and skills, because back then Prime meant pelts. Regular admission, free for members.
🎉 Summer Reading Celebration Party @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – The bookstore is throwing a kid-approved Summer Reading bash, complete with crafts, games, prizes, sweet treats, and a very special storytime. Young readers can flash their Summer Reading Journals, or snag one on arrival, while you enjoy air conditioning, nostalgia, and quality chaos.
🍅 BGFM Tomato Fest @ The Bernice Garden | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Tomato Fest takes over the farmers market, celebrating the noble fruit that somehow still counts as a vegetable on our plates. Expect live music, kid chaos disguised as activities, a cooking demo, and heirlooms so pretty you’ll consider framing them, then eat them.
🚗 Father's Day Car Show @ First Christian Church Little Rock | Sunday (6/21) at 11:30 AM – Celebrate Father’s Day the old-fashioned way, with car music, chrome, and free lunch. It’s a free-to-enter show with trophies for Best of Show, Best Truck, Best Restored, and Best Hot-Rod. Bring your favorite lawn chair, pretend you’re judging Pebble Beach, and call it quality time. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Little Rock report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 45%
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 43%
A chance of rain showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wild101 Falstone Drive is a 4,500-square-foot showpiece in coveted West Little Rock, built in 2024 with polished architecture and luxe finishes throughout. Every bedroom has an en-suite bath and custom walk-in closet, while three fireplaces, three living areas, a bar and gaming room, and three private balconies keep the space lively. Mountain views and a pool-ready backyard seal the deal.
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