LR Family at 5: Fun weekend ideas

5:36 PM, Dec 7, 2011   |    comments
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Here are some fun weekend ideas for the whole family.

Christmas in the Wild
Little Rock Zoo
Kids will love this event at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 10 and 17. There will be cookies, hot cocoa, crispy treats, arts and crafts, and Santa will present gifts to the animals! Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. For info: 661-7218.

Rudolph and Friends Holiday Show on Ice
Arkansas Skatium
This family friendly event will include a variety of holiday classics. Shows will be at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 10 and 5 p.m. Dec. 11. Admission is $10 for adults and FREE for kids ages 5 and younger. For info: 117-4333.

Ballet Arkansas presents The Nutcracker
Robinson Center Music Hall
Nothing brings the magic of the holiday season to life better than the world's favorite ballet, The Nutcracker. Join Ballet Arkansas as they ring in the holidays with Tchaikovsky's magical score performed by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. With enchanting costumes and original choreography, the tradition of The Nutcracker will create unforgettable memories for children of every generation. Shows are at 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range from $20-$45. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children. For info: BalletArkansas.org.