Swearing-In Ceremony of North Little Rock Police Chief Hayward Finks
2026-07-23 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | North Little Rock Event Center, 120 Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
The City of North Little Rock and the North Little Rock Police Department invite you to join us for the formal swearing‑in of Hayward Finks as the next Chief of Police. The ceremony and reception will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the North Little Rock Event Center, 120 Main Street.

This event marks a historic moment as Chief Finks becomes the first Black Chief of Police in the City of North Little Rock. Residents, partners, and community leaders are encouraged to attend and help welcome him into this important role. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you.

NLR City Council Meeting
2026-07-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-09 18:00 - 19:00 and 3 more dates | North Little Rock City Hall, 300 Main Street, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
The North Little Rock City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday (the following Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) 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.

North Little Rock Parks and Recreation Back to School Supply Giveaway
2026-08-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Burns Park Funland, 25 Funland Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72118, United States
It’s almost time for school to start, and North Little Rock Parks and Recreation is helping families prepare with a Back to School Supply Giveaway!

Head to Burns Park Funland (25 Funland Drive) on Saturday, August 8th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM for FREE backpacks and school supplies, grades Pre-K through 12th. While you’re there, enjoy music, games and family fun for all ages at the Funland playground and splash pad! Supplies are limited, and children must be present to receive supplies. Call (501) 690-9600 for more information.

Let’s have a great school year together!

North Little Rock Community Concert Band Performance
2026-08-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Patrick Henry Hays Senior Center, 401 W Pershing Blvd,, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
The North Little Rock Community Concert Band will continue its 2026 concert season with a performance on Sunday afternoon, August 16th, at the Patrick Henry Hays Center at 401 W. Pershing Blvd in North Little Rock. The hour-long, family-friendly concert begins at 3:00 PM. Under the baton of Music Director Rico Belotti, the all-volunteer ensemble of 100-plus musicians will present a program of music he calls “America Sings”. For more information about the band or the concert, call 501-920-2539 or visit www.nlrcommunityband.com or the band’s Facebook page. All NLR Community Band concerts are free to the public.

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
2026-08-17 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-09-21 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-10-19 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-11-16 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-12-21 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 at 5:00 p.m. at North Little Rock Community Center (2700 Willow Street) unless otherwise stated. Contact: 501-791-8538.

3rd Friday Art Walk
2026-08-21 17:00 - 20:00
Take a stroll through Argenta, down Main Street, where many of our Argenta venues feature original art from local and regional artists. Be sure and stay for dinner at one of our local restaurants after!

Don’t forget! Argenta is an Entertainment District. So, grab a drink to go from one of our local restaurants and carry it with you while you take in the art.

View the list of venues for this month and learn more about participating as an artist: argentaartsdistrict.org/art-walk

Arkansas Reggae Festival
2026-09-05 16:00 - 22:30 | Argenta Green Park, 300 Bishop Lindsey Avenue, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
This Labor Day Weekend! Sept 5th at Argenta Green Park 300 Bishop Lindsey Ave. (Downtown-North Little Rock) Arkansas Reggae Community Festival 2026 Is our 3rd Annual and we’re taking it to another level! It’s Arkansas’ only Caribbean Festival. We’re calling all true Reggae Lovers and anyone who feel the need to come out to be apart of history in the making, and catching some good vibes! Don’t forget to bring lawn chairs.

Kids 12 & Under are FREE! (A kids zone will be available from 4pm-7pm)

Three International superstars “Turbulence” (The Future) from Jamaica, Reggae Royalty “Culture ft Kenyatta Hill” (Jamaica), And we’re honoring the legendary Hr of Bad Brains, The Diva Set is a must see! Sah Ma’at (Memphis), Dee Dee Jones, and Butterfly (New Orleans) all backed by the Band, DJ Nick Hud spinning all the Reggae hits from then til now! This is like no other community event you’ve ever attended, it’s family, fun, food, arts-n-crafts, and all your favorite beverages!

For more Info (501) 744-8842

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City Closed - Labor Day
2026-09-07 00:00 - 23:59
City offices are closed in observance of the holiday.

2026 Great Arkansas River Cleanup
2026-09-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Riverview Park Boat Ramp, 2719 River Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, United States
Join the Keep North Little Rock Beautiful team for the 2026 Great Arkansas River Cleanup on Saturday, September 12.Volunteers will meet at the Riverview Park Boat Ramp at 9 am to clean up trails, riverbanks, shorelines and creeks that flow into the Arkansas River using boats and foot traffic.Let’s Keep North Little Rock Beautiful together! 🌟💚

NLR Airshow 2026
2026-10-03 00:00 - 2026-10-04 23:59 | NLR Airport, 8202 Remount Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72118, United States
Experience a weekend of nonstop excitement at the North Little Rock Airshow! This 2 day Airshow will immerse you in high-energy aerial demonstrations featuring jaw-dropping aerobatics while allowing you to explore military and civilian aircraft static displays. Do you have a member of the family not intersected in airplanes? The NLR Airshow also features exotic cars racing down the runway, the crowd-favorite car show, a FREE action-packed Kids Zone, vendors, food trucks, interactive exhibits and more! It is truly fun for the entire family!

As the sun sets Saturday night, the sky will ignite with illuminated aerobatics, precision flying, and dramatic pyrotechnics during the only airshow night performance in Central Arkansas. This one-of-a-kind evening spectacle combines roaring engines, glowing aircraft, and fireworks for an unforgettable after-dark experience you won’t see anywhere else in the area!

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Get your tickets now at https://nlrairshow.com/

City Closed - Veteran's Day
2026-11-11 00:00 - 23:59
City of North Little Rock offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day 2026

City Closed - Thanksgiving
2026-11-26 00:00 - 2026-11-27 23:59

City Closed - Christmas
2026-12-24 00:00 - 2026-12-25 23:59
