Get ready, families of Little Rock! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Little Rock is just around the corner.
We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in Little Rock? Fun back-to-school events in Little Rock? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in Little Rock?
We have it all! Check it all out here:
School Calendars for Little Rock, Benton, Bryant, & Alexander
- Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools: Calendar (Eng)
- First Day: Aug 7, 2025
- Academic Plus Charter Schools: Calendar (Eng)
- First Day: Aug 4, 2025
- Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA): Calendar (Eng)
- First Day: Aug 12, 2025
- Benton School District: Calendar (Eng)
- First Day: Aug 13, 2025
- Bryant School District: Calendar (Eng) | Calendario (Esp)
- First Day: Aug 13, 2025
- e-Stem Public Charter School: Calendar (Eng)
- First Day: July 30, 2025
- Lisa Academy Public Charter Schools: Calendar (Eng)
- First Day: Aug 12, 2025
- Little Rock School District: Calendar (Eng)
- First Day: Aug 11, 2025
- Premier High School: Calendar (Eng)
- First Day: Aug 12, 2025
- Pulaski County Special School District: Calendar (Eng) | Calendario (Esp)
- First Day: Aug 11, 2025
Back-to-School Events in the Little Rock Metro
Little Rock
Back-to-School Bash at Exalt Academy of SWLR, July 26, 10 am-2 pm
- Food, fun, & festivities
Back-to-School Health Fair at Saint Mark Baptist Church, Aug 2, 9 am-1 pm
- Physicals, Immunizations, Haircuts, and School Supplies
- Physicals, Immunizations, Haircuts, and School Supplies
3rd Annual Saved by the Bell at Gibbs Magnet School, Aug 2, 10 am-12 pm
- Special appearance by Bluey & Friends
- Sno Cone Truck with cool treats at amazing prices
- Free Community Event with live connections, music, and fun for all
Back-to-School Community Fest at Fill the Gap Community Dev Corp, Aug 2, 10 am-1 pm
- Free school supplies, games, food, and fun
Back-to-School Carnival at Braswell & Son, Little Rock - Aug 2, 10 am-4 pm
- Tax-Free Weekend Shopping
- Free popcorn, chips, and cotton candy while you shop
- Games, music, and more
Back-to-School Carnival at Braswell & Son, SWLR - Aug 2, 10 am-4 pm
- Tax-Free Weekend Shopping
- Free popcorn, chips, and cotton candy while you shop
- Games, music, and more
Back-to-School Carnival at Braswell & Son, WLR - Aug 2, 10 am-4 pm
- Tax-Free Weekend Shopping
- Free popcorn, chips, and cotton candy while you shop
- Games, music, and more
Back-to-School Bash at The Promenade at Chenal, Aug 2, 11 am-1 pm
- Tax-Free Weekend Shopping
- Live DJ, Games, Giveaways
- Meet & Greet with Miss Arkansas
- "Top Dog" Food Truck and drinks
- DIY Custom Patch Station
- Book Drive - donate to support local Little Readers Rock
- Join the Junior League "Stuff the Bus" Campaign
Back-to-School Bash & Health Fair at Wrightsville Community Center Gym, Aug 2, 11 am-2 pm
- Backpacks, food, and fun
- Health Screenings
- Haircuts for boys, basic braids for girls
Back 2 School Festival at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Aug 2, 11 am-4 pm
- Free food, drinks, haircuts, and backpacks
- Live DJ
- Fire trucks
Two-Day Back-to-School Bash at Park Plaza Mall, Aug 2, 12-3 pm | Aug 3, 1-3 pm
- Dj Hollywood, amazing prizes, giveaways
- Museum of Discovery Science Show & Animal Encounter
- Free Face Painting
Back-to-School Bash at The Forge - Church of the Nazarene, Aug 3, 3-5 pm
- Backpacks with School Supplies
- Sno Cones, Popcorn, Water Slide, Games, and Face Painting
Free Haircuts & School Supplies at Empire Cuts, Aug 9, 11 am
Back to School Bash at Rooker Library, Aug 9, 1 pm
- Free school supplies, snacks, and crafts
Free Haircuts & School Supplies at Unique Images, Aug 10, 12-3 pm
- Light refreshments provided
- Free event, registration is required
- Free haircuts by Goodfellas for boys and girls
- Loblolly Creamery signature ice cream treats
Benton
Back-to-School Bingo and Books at Herzfeld Memorial Library, July 31, 5:30-6:30 pm
- Play Bingo with a chance to win books or school supplies
23rd Annual Ralph Bunche Back-to-School Picnic, Ralph Bunche Community Center, Aug 2, 9 am-noon
- Free school supplies and backpacks will be distributed to students in the Benton School District
- Food, fun activities, community resources, and more
Back to School Inclusive Dance Luau at River Center Gymnasium, Aug 15, 6-8 pm
- Sensory-friendly dance party for ages 3+ and their friends and families
Back to School Family Glow Run at Riverside Park, Aug 16, 6-9 pm
- Fun run, music, bounce houses, and climbing walls
Bryant
Back-to-School Bash + School Supply Giveaway at Papa John's Pizza, July 30, 4-6 pm
- Free backpacks while supplies last
- Complimentary pizza, plus enter the "Free Pizza for a Year" Drawing
- Prize Wheel Fun
- Free treats - candy & balloons
- Mr. Slice appearances
Know of a community back-to-school event in Little Rock we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID Little Rock calendar now!
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Back-to-School Haircuts in the Little Rock Metro
Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are a few stylists in Little Rock specializing in kids' back-to-school haircuts! Be sure to call ahead to check for specials and scheduling options.
- Pigtails & Crewcuts, 11525 Cantrell Rd., Ste 305, 501-227-4436 | Online Scheduling
- TeeJay's Healing Artistry, Little Rock, 501-838-2244 | Locs & Natural Hair Specialist
- The Shop-Classic Barber & Shave Parlor, 115 N. East St., Benton, 501-794-6745 | Online Scheduling
Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in Little Rock? Email sandrao@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!
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Back-to-School Shopping in the Little Rock Metro
There are the big box stores, of course, but you can also support locally-owned businesses when doing your back-to-school shopping! Here are some of our favorite places for shopping for school supplies and clothes in Little Rock that are locally owned:
Back-to-School Shopping Drop at Plato's Closet - WLR
- Saturday, July 26 from 10 am-6 pm
Rhea Lana's of Conway Back-to-School/Fall & Winter Shopping at Conway Expo Center
- Free admission and parking, Sunday, July 27 through Saturday, Aug 2 (see link for hours)
- Sizes for newborns through teens (over 250,000 items, 60-90% off retail prices)
- Restock Items on Sunday & Monday
- Wednesday is 25% off anything without a Dot
- Half Price Sale Friday and Saturday
Boys 2 Men Pop-Out Sale at Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Sherwood
- Free admission: July 31-Aug 2, 10 am-7 pm
- Shop the brands you love in sizes from 0/3 months to 6XL men.
Duck Duck Goose Benton Back-to-School/Fall + Winter Sale at Benton Event Center
- Free admission: July 31, Aug 1-3 (see link for shopping hours)
- Shop clothing and shoes for children, toys for all ages, and baby items galore
Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping you don't see listed here? Email sandrao@macaronikid.com, and we'll get it added!
