FREE EVENT: Spring Fling Festival in Kingwood Neighborhood, Little Rock

Schedule

Sun May 17 2026 at 11:30 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2223 Durwood Rd | Little Rock, AR

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Free family festival with zoo animals, science fun, petting zoo, lunch, games, and summer activity packs for kids!
About this Event

🌸 Spring Fling Festival at St. Paul United Methodist Church
📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 2223 Durwood Road, Little Rock, AR
🎟️ Free and open to all!

Join us in the heart of Midtown Little Rock for our annual Spring Fling Festival—a fun, welcoming, family-friendly event filled with hands-on activities, community connection, and neighborhood celebration. We’ll close part of Durwood Road to create a safe, walkable experience open to everyone!
Get ready for summer! Every family can pick up a FREE Summer Fun Activity Pack filled with ideas and local adventures for kids.

Here’s what you’ll find:

🦓 Little Rock Zoo
Live animals and wildlife discovery. This is a timed event - check back for the schedule.

🔬 Museum of Discovery – Awesome Science
Hands-on experiments and interactive learning. This is a timed event - check back for the schedule.

🐐 Short-Legged Petting Zoo
Mini cows, baby goats, chickens, ducks, and more.

☀️ FREE Summer Fun Activity Pack
Don’t leave empty-handed! Families can pick up a summer activity pack filled with fun ideas, outdoor adventures, and local places to explore—perfect for keeping kids active and engaged all summer long.

🌭 Free Lunch
Hot dogs and refreshments while supplies last.

🍦 Le Pop
Returning festival favorite.

🔥 Scout Dutch Oven Demonstration
Outdoor cooking and dessert fun.

📚 Books, Plants & Puzzle Giveaways

📖 Story Time for Kids

🏘️ Neighbor Station
Stop by this interactive community hub featuring the Kingwood Neighborhood Association, Get Loud Arkansas, and Little Rock Sustainability. Families can enjoy kid-friendly activities, neighborhood connections, recycling fun, and easy ways to stay informed and engaged in the community.

🎯 Games, activities, prizes, and more throughout the day.

💬 Don’t miss our Neighbor Station—an interactive map where guests can place colored dots for where they live, mark favorite neighborhood spots, and share sticky-note stories about why they love their community. It’s a creative way to see who’s here and what we care about—together.

We’re so excited to welcome:

  • 🔥 Boy Scout Troop 30 (helping with food, activities, and sharing about Scouting)
  • 🏘️ Kingwood Neighborhood Association
  • 🚒 Little Rock Fire Department and more!

More attractions are being added, so check back for updates!
Bring a friend, bring the kids, and come be part of something joyful and neighborly!
Questions? Contact Casey Sanders at .


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2223 Durwood Rd, 2223 Durwood Road, Little Rock, United States

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