Community Calendar

The ARTx3 Campus will host a fun, creative holiday activity for its next Second Saturday Family FunDay from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St. The event is free and open to the public.

Visitors of all ages are invited to make and decorate gingerbread house-inspired decor from popsicle sticks and accessories. All materials are included.

The monthly Second Saturday Family FunDay event is sponsored by the Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation and McFarland Eye Care.

For more information, contact Shakeelah Rahmaan, programs director, at srahmaan@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.

Webpage: artx3.org/all-events/family-funday-dec-2025

You Can’t Stop the Beat!
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. 🎀🕺🏻📺
It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her 'do!
With each seat, be fully immersed and transported to The Corny Collins Show set with all of the glitz and glam of Baltimore and the 1960s! With only 3 weeks to catch this production, grab your Ultra Clutch, tease that hair, and join us for Hairspray!
Running December 3-20 only! Rated PG. Tickets available at https://actorstheatrelr.org/tickets.

11/6/2025

The beloved family tradition is back—bigger and brighter than ever!
Join us for opening night of GloWILD, where dazzling lights and unforgettable memories await around every corner.

More details coming soon—stay tuned!

Want to be the first to know when GloWILD tickets go on sale?
Sign up for our newsletter and get weekly updates delivered straight to your inbox. From exciting animal news and upcoming events to educational programs and exclusive Zoo happenings—you won’t miss a beat of the wild fun!

GloWILD runs select nights, Thursday–Sunday, from November through January. The event is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Nov 6, 2025 to Jan 29, 2026 and happens every:
Thursdays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Timezone: CST
Fridays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Timezone: CST
Saturdays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Timezone: CST
Sundays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Timezone: CST

The ARTx3 Campus presents “Miracle on Main” from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Catherine M. Bellamy Theater at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St.

Step back into the glow of those unforgettable holiday TV specials—the joyful singing, the high-energy dancing, the timeless comedy bits the whole family could enjoy together. “Miracle on Main” brings that magic back to life with hometown talent from across Southeast Arkansas. Join us for an evening filled with festive fun, big laughs, and all your favorite holiday moments as we celebrate “the most wonderful time of the year” in true small-town spectacular style.

Kayla Earnest and Bethany Gere direct, with student director Isaiah T. Austin.

Tickets are $20 each and available at artx3.org/all-events/miracle-on-main, by calling 870-536-3375, or in person.

For more information, contact Bethany Gere, theater and programs coordinator, at bgere@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.

You Can’t Stop the Beat!
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. 🎀🕺🏻📺
It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her 'do!
With each seat, be fully immersed and transported to The Corny Collins Show set with all of the glitz and glam of Baltimore and the 1960s! With only 3 weeks to catch this production, grab your Ultra Clutch, tease that hair, and join us for Hairspray!
Running December 3-20 only! Rated PG. Tickets available at https://actorstheatrelr.org/tickets.

Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/12k, 12 & Under are only $22!

5k/12k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

A sweet tradition returns to benefit Arkansas foster children: The 2025 Gingerbread Extravaganza invites Arkansans to exhibit decorated gingerbread houses in a friendly competition to win prizes. Photos with Santa, the Celebrity Tour of Homes and the display of winning entries of the Holiday Coloring Contest will round out the event. Pre-assembled, baked and ready-to-decorate gingerbread kits can be purchased by Dec. 5 from the host organization, Treatment Homes.

Irish traditional music session. Live music every Sunday afternoon at Hibernia Irish Tavern. Open to traditional Irish style musicians, dancers, singers and storytellers of all ages. Listeners welcome. Family friendly setting. Free and open to the public.

11/6/2025

The beloved family tradition is back—bigger and brighter than ever!
Join us for opening night of GloWILD, where dazzling lights and unforgettable memories await around every corner.

More details coming soon—stay tuned!

Want to be the first to know when GloWILD tickets go on sale?
Sign up for our newsletter and get weekly updates delivered straight to your inbox. From exciting animal news and upcoming events to educational programs and exclusive Zoo happenings—you won’t miss a beat of the wild fun!

GloWILD runs select nights, Thursday–Sunday, from November through January. The event is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Nov 6, 2025 to Jan 29, 2026 and happens every:
Thursdays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Timezone: CST
Fridays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Timezone: CST
Saturdays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Timezone: CST
Sundays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Timezone: CST

11/6/2025

The beloved family tradition is back—bigger and brighter than ever!
Join us for opening night of GloWILD, where dazzling lights and unforgettable memories await around every corner.

More details coming soon—stay tuned!

Want to be the first to know when GloWILD tickets go on sale?
Sign up for our newsletter and get weekly updates delivered straight to your inbox. From exciting animal news and upcoming events to educational programs and exclusive Zoo happenings—you won’t miss a beat of the wild fun!

GloWILD runs select nights, Thursday–Sunday, from November through January. The event is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Nov 6, 2025 to Jan 29, 2026 and happens every:
Thursdays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Timezone: CST
Fridays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Timezone: CST
Saturdays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Timezone: CST
Sundays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Timezone: CST