Planning Commission Meeting
2023-10-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | AR

NLR FD Fire Fest
2023-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | AR
NLR Fire Department’s Fire Fest will be held at the McCain Mall south parking lot.

SO MANY FUN ACTIVITIES:

Kid’s Combat Challenge

Fun, FOOD, and Games

Fire Department Displays

Meet your local firefighters

and more

North Little Rock, Arkansas (Monday, October 9, 2023)… The North Little Rock Fire Department is hosting the 2023 Fire Fest event on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in the south parking lot of McCain Mall, 3929 McCain Boulevard, North Little Rock between the hours of 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The North Little Rock Fire Department (NLRFD) in conjunction with members of the Maumelle, Little Rock, Oak Grove, Sherwood, Arch Street, Gravel Ridge, Scott, Runyan Acers and Camp Robinson Fire Departments along with MEMS, the North Little Rock Police Department (NLRPD),and the Arkansas Game and Fish (AGFC). We are excited to gather and celebrate Fire Prevention Month by displaying fire apparatus, offering a kid’s firefighter challenge course for ages 5-13, and enjoy free food provided by First Security Bank to the first 500 people. Attendees can also participate in the following at Fire Fest: face painting by the North Little Rock Mayor’s Youth Council, tips from the American Red Cross, visit with the Recruiting Departments from the NLRFD and NLRPD, a First-Aid table by the North Little Rock High School Med Pro Class, Arkansas Children’s Hospital Community Impact, North Little Rock Animal Shelter Mobile Adoption Unit, North Little Rock Tourism, William F. Laman Library Mobile Library, MeTv, and 1-800-BOARDUP will all be on site.

This year’s theme is: “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU”. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries, according to statistics from the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA):

United States fire departments responded to an estimated average of 158,400 home structure fires per year started by cooking activities between 2017 and 2021.

These fires caused an average of 470 deaths and 4,150 reported injuries annually.

Ranges or cooktops were involved in the 53% of reported home cooking fires, 88% of cooking fire deaths and 74% of cooking fire injuries.

Unattended cooking was the leading cause of cooking fires and casualties.

Please contact Captain Chris Patton, Fire Marshal for the North Little Rock Fire Department, for more information at cpatton@nlr.ar.gov or by phone, 501-680-2624.

Unsheltered Outreach Fair
2023-10-13 10:00 - 15:00 | North Little Rock Riverfront Park, 100 Riverfront Park Drive, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
The City of North Little Rock is sponsoring an Outreach Fair for the unsheltered community on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 10 am – 3 pm at Riverfront Park, 120 Riverfront Park Drive in North Little Rock. The purpose of the Outreach Fair is to share resources to our unsheltered community and improve the quality of life for citizens needing assistance. Numerous community organizations and sponsors have stepped up to contribute to the event. Lunch will be provided at the event, free physical/mental health screenings, a mobile shower unit, hygiene items, shave and haircuts, assistance applying for an Arkansas identification card, and the mobile Arkansas Workforce Center will also be on site. Assistance will be available for alcohol and opioid addiction, securing Rock Region Metro Bus passes, signing up for health insurance, and a clothing bus.

The following businesses, organizations and individuals have contributed to the Unsheltered Outreach Fair: Arkansas Workforce Centers, Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration, Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation, Baptist Health Community Outreach, Chick- fil-a, Central Arkansas Library System, Department of Veterans Affairs – HCHV Outreach, First North Little Rock, Ideal Option Arkansas, Jefferson Comprehensive Care Systems, Incorporated, Legendary Institute, Lindsey’s Hospitality House, Maverick Transportation, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in NLR, Junior League of North Little Rock, North Little Rock School District, Recycle Bikes for Kids, River City Ministry, Seis Puentes Hispanic Outreach, The Innovation Hub, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock eLearning, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute, William F. Laman Public Library System and Woodland International Research Group,.

For more information on the Unsheltered Outreach Fair or to schedule an interview, please contact NLR Police Officer Shay Cobbs, Liaison to the Unsheltered for the City of North Little Rock at NLRunsheltered@nlr.ar.gov.

Dogtown Throwdown/Blessing of the Animals
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Blackberry Market Argenta, 315 Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
The NLR Animal Shelter mobile unit will be onsite during this event with plenty of animals up for adoption.

The Blessing of the Animals will begin at 10am

National Night Out
2023-10-14 15:00 - 17:00 | AR
NLR Participates in National Night Out

North Little Rock, Arkansas (Tuesday, September 19, 2023)….. Tuesday, October 3, 2023 is National Night Out! This annual event is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help make our neighborhoods safer and improve the quality of life. Cookouts, block parties, children’s events and ice cream socials will occur simultaneously throughout North Little Rock. Included in this release are neighborhood associations in North Little Rock that have organized and will be hosting events. The community is welcome to join a National Night Out event in their neighborhood. The following neighborhood organizations have committed to participating in North Little Rock’s National Night Out.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

Ward 2

Melrose Community Outreach, 3-5pm, 807 Willow St. Activities: drive through block party. Contact: Tammy Small, 501-541-3703.

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
2023-10-16 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-20 17:00 - 17:30, 2023-11-27 17:00 - 17:30 | North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114-2228, United States
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the third Monday (the following Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) of the month.

A listing of the scheduled meeting dates, locations, and members can be found here.

Pink Out 2023
2023-10-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Sherman Park Community Center, 624 Beech Street, North Little Rock, AR, 72117, United States
Pink Out 2023 Breast Cancer Awareness

Activities include:

Awareness Spirit Walk

Old School Basketball Game

PINKED OUT! Fashion Walk

Healthy Info Booths

Special Gust Speaker – Verlancia Tucker (Founder and Executive Director, BOHEMIA Cares)

City Council Meeting
2023-10-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-27 18:00 - 19:00 | NLR City Hall Council Chambers, 300 Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
The North Little Rock City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers.

The agenda is posted by Wednesday prior to the upcoming meeting.

Upcoming Council Agenda

Council Archives

You can watch our meetings on City Comcast Channel 11, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, or the North Little Rock Government Facebook page.

Find out more about your North Little Rock City Council Members here.

Food Box Giveaway
2023-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 | AR
When: 1 pm UNTIL the last box is gone – First Come, First ServeWhere: New Hope Baptist Church – 1821 Edmonds St – North Little Rock, AR 72117

RV Park 15th Anniversary Celebration
2023-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Riverside RV Park, 250 S Locust Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States

National Drug Take Back
2023-10-28 10:00 - 14:00 | McCain Mall, 3929 McCain Blvd, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72116, United States
The National Rx Drug Take Back will be held this Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10am – 2pm. NLRPD Officers will be accepting your unused, expired, or unwanted prescription medication in the South parking lot at McCain Mall (3929 McCain Blvd).

If you can’t make it to our Rx Drug Take Back…Remember you can dispose of your medications in our permanent drop box located in the lobby area of the Police Department (1 Justice Center Drive) 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Halloween at the Libraries
2023-10-31 16:00 - 18:30 | AR
FOUR events to choose from…

Halloween at Glenview
2023-10-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Glenview Community Center, 4800 E 19th Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72117, United States
Halloween fun for all ages to enjoy!

Spook House – Bounce House – Monster Mash Dance – Trick or Treat Stations – Costume Contest

Halloween at Sherman Park
2023-10-31 17:30 - 20:00 | Sherman Park Community Center, 624 Beech Street, North Little Rock, AR, 72117, United States
Drive through OR Walk through Trick or Treating

Halloween at North Heights
2023-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | North Heights Community Center, 4801 Allen Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72118, United States
Food, Fun, Games, and Candy!

Halloween at Rose City
2023-10-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Rose City Community Center, 400 Rose Lane, North Little Rock, AR, 72117, United States
Trick or Treat Drive Thru!

Fire Station 8 Ribbon Cutting - Rescheduled for Nov 6
2023-11-03 10:00 - 10:30 | NLR Fire Station 8, 501 W Military Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72118, United States
Please join us as we open the NLR Fire Department’s new Station 8 in Burns Park!

This event has been rescheduled for Monday, November 6th at 10 am.

Fire Station 8 Ribbon Cutting
2023-11-06 10:00 - 10:30 | NLR Fire Station 8, 501 W Military Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72118, United States
Please join us as we open the NLR Fire Department’s new Station 8 in Burns Park!

Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony
2023-11-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Attendees asked to bring non-perishable food

Mayor Terry Hartwick along with several North Little Rock children will light the Christmas tree in Argenta Plaza this Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Three, special guests will accompany Mayor Hartwick along with members of Girl Scout Troops 6115 from North Little Rock. The Girl Scout Troops along with members of the North Little Rock Kiwanis Club and First Assembly of God in North Little Rock will be collecting non-perishable food to share with those in need in our community. “We set a goal of $5,000 to collect at the Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in hopes to serve families in the North Little Rock School District, our unsheltered community and through the “Share Your Lunch” program.” stated Randy Jumper, Pastor at North Little Rock First Assembly. The community is invited to attend the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season and bring non-perishable food items to donate to those in need.

Burns Park Pickleball Courts Opening
2023-11-08 10:00 - 10:30 | Burns Park Pickleball Courts, 12 Funland Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72118, United States
The City of North Little Rock is excited to announce the opening of the new Burns Park Pickleball complex. The 12-court facility will provide much needed playing space for the growing number of pickleball advocates locally and throughout our state. “Pickleball is the fastest growing sport around. I am glad we now have such a nice, outdoor facility for the pickleball community to enjoy.” shared Mayor Hartwick. John Towne, with Divine Mercy Health Center, has scheduled the Arvest Big Dill Pickleball Tournament at the complex for November 17-19, 2023. Pickleball players, city officials and the community are invited to attend the ribbon cutting and tour the new complex. There will be a special announcement regarding Burns Park at the ribbon cutting.

About the Burns Park Pickleball Complex

Construction began in February of this year by JCon Incorporated and was delayed due to the March 31 tornado. The North Little Rock Engineering Department designed and oversaw the construction of the space. By completing the majority of the work in-house, the city saved a substantial amount of money. The total construction cost was $750,0000. Numerous city departments were involved in the construction of the facility:

Street: Hauled base material to the site to cut down on trucking costs.

Parks: Hauled base material to the site, assisted with coordination of all utilities.

Wastewater: Relocated service line from bathroom.

Electric: Provided the light fixtures on the courts and ran power to the facility.

Traffic: striped the parking lot

3rd Friday Art Walk @ The Hub
2023-11-17 17:00 - 20:00 | The Innovation Hub, 204 E 4th Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
15+ vendors, Gellis Printing Activities, and Food Donations!The Innovation Hub is collecting donations of non-perishable food items until November 30, 2023, for the Arkansas Food Bank. Please drop off the items during our business hours.

Northern Lights Holiday Festival
2023-11-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
North Little Rock’s annual holiday festival returns to Argenta Plaza November 18, 2023! Free, family-friendly holiday fun includes photos with Santa, live entertainment and kids’ holiday activities.

Fire Station 11 Groundbreaking
2023-11-29 13:00 - 13:30 | AR
City Breaks Ground on New Fire Station in east NLR

North Little Rock, Arkansas (Monday, November 20, 2023)…. The City of North Little Rock will break ground on a new fire station at 1000 Blaze Drive in North Little Rock on Wednesday, November 29 at 1:00 pm. The new, 7,600 square foot fire house will be located off Arkansas Highway 165 and serve residents and businesses in the east part of North Little Rock.

The site was selected because it will provide quick access to Highways 165 and 391 as well as U.S. Interstate 440 which will enable the North Little Rock Fire Department to quickly respond to all parts of Ward 2. The station will be an upgrade from the current 2,000 square foot house that has a detached engine bay which slows response times. The new, modern two-bay fire station with allow room to grow as the east part of our city continues to develop. Initially, one engine and three firefighters will occupy the new station with plans of adding an aerial truck in the future. The new station will include: five bedrooms, watch office, ready room, kitchen, dining area, two pull-through apparatus bays, decontamination corridor, safe room, and gym.

The modern industrial design of the new station will match its location and will help encourage further commercial and residential growth in Ward 2. Estimated cost is $4.6 million and the station should be completed in 2024. Bunny Brown with Jackson Brown and Palculict Architects will design the station and CBM Construction will be the construction manager.

State Capitol Lighting and Fireworks
2023-12-02 17:30 - 19:30 | AR
The Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks Show

Event Scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m.

(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) — Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston welcomes you to enjoy the tradition of the Arkansas State Capitol Christmas Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 2nd, at 5:30 p.m.

Fox 16 News anchor Kevin Kelly will emcee the 85th anniversary of this event. Rodrick Rogers of Surrender Church in North Little Rock will give the invocation. There will be musical performances by the Arkansas High Wind Ensemble, Sounds of Victory, Rodney Cummings, and members of the St. Mark’s Baptist Choir. Other special guests include the Catholic High Jr. ROTC, Santa Claus, and more.

Following the ceremony and fireworks show, the public is invited inside the Capitol to view the Christmas decorations, visit Santa in his workshop, check out the first floor exhibit gallery on the history of Santa Claus, watch wood carving by Charlie Huie, and shop in the Capitol Gift Shop. The 2023 Capitol Christmas Ornament will be available for purchase.

The Arkansas State Capitol Christmas Lighting Ceremony is a free, family-friendly event that is open to the public.

NLR Christmas Parade
2023-12-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
Hosted by the City of North Little Rock, the North Little Rock Sertoma Club and North Little Rock Tourism, the annual Christmas parade highlights the local community and encourages all to get in the holiday spirit.

Arkansas Remembers Pearl Harbor: 82nd Anniversary
2023-12-07 11:58 - 13:00 | Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, 120 Riverfront Park Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
Who: North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick; Commissioner of Revenue Charlie Collins, Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration; CDR Alan Malone, USN (ret); LCDR Sterling Claypoole, USNR.

What: State and local dignitaries will commemorate 82 years since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Free tours of the USS Razorback submarine following the ceremony.

Why: Thursday, December 7, 2023, marks 82 years since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Arkansas is one of two locations – the other being Honolulu, Hawaii – with ships present at both the beginning and end of World War Two. Per the US Department of Veterans Affairs, of the millions who served, there are 119,550 veterans of the Second World War alive today. Around 1,144 World War II veterans live in Arkansas. We hope you will take time to thank a veteran this historic week, step into their shoes for a day, and educate your family about this pivotal moment in our nation’s history.

Alternate location if inclement weather:River House located a 120 S Olive (between the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum and Downtown Riverside RV Park)
