LITTLE ROCK — 1 Hop to it. Downtown Conway becomes an amphibian-friendly zone during the annual Toad Suck Daze, today-Sunday. The schedule is packed with toad races, music, children's games, softball and basketball tournaments, animals from the Little Rock Zoo and a host of other activities. General festival admission is free. Visit www.toadsuck.org or call (501) 327-7788.
2 Bark or purr. Canines and their humans can have a ball at the Delta Trust & Bank Dog Dayz. With free pet photos, special giveaways, a dog show and mutt strut, there will be plenty of dog-friendly activities. The action starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Delta Trust & Bank, Hillcrest branch, 2924 Kavanaugh Blvd. Admission is free. Call (501) 907-1900.
If cats are more your style, you can support Feline Rescue & Rehome (FuRR) at its spring yard sale, 7 a.m. until dark today-Saturday. The sale will be set up at the corner of Kavanaugh Boulevard and Cedar Street. Call (501) 838-6923.
3 Sip and spin. The Arkansas Festival Ballet is hosting a special Sleeping Beauty Tea, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, 203 Sologne Court. Guests will have tea with cast members from the ballet's forthcoming production of Sleeping Beauty and can also enjoy photos and craft activities. Tickets are $20, $10 for children under 12. Call (501) 227-5320.
4 Hum. The Arkansas Symphony Academy and Youth Orchestras will give a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at Lake Hamilton High School, 281 Wolfe St., Hot Springs, sponsored by the Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild. Violinist Samantha Grelen will solo in Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending with the Youth Orchestra and conductor James Hatch. Admission is by free ticket. Call (501) 922-2475 or email guildtickets@sbcglobal. net.
5 Snack. Sample some of what Maumelle eateries have to offer at Taste of Maumelle, 5-7 p.m. Saturday. Presented by Rotary Club of Maumelle and the Maumelle Arts Council, local restaurants will offer samples of their menu items while area artists display their wares. Admission is $10, $5 for students kindergarten-12th grade. In addition, The Mizzoula Children's Theater will present a production of Cinderella at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $8, $5 for students in kindergarten-12th grade. Both activities will be at Maumelle Middle School, 1000 Carnahan Drive. Call (501) 352-0915.
6 Look back. The Old State House Museum will "Turn Back the Date to 1838," 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by the Trail of Tears Association, a living history skit, animated short films and academic presentations will focus on the Indian Removal of the 1830s. The museum is at 300 W. Markham St. Admission is free. Call (501) 834-6246.
7 Shop. Local artists put their works on display at the annual Cossatot Arts and Crafts Association show and sale, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday. The CACA Art Center is in the historic King school building, seven miles north of De Queen, one mile east of U.S. 71. Admission is free. Call (870) 642-4048.
8 Saddle up. Get a taste of the old days when the Stone Hill Ranch presents the Ranch Days Festival, today-Sunday. There will be a ranch rodeo tonight and chuck wagon races Saturday and Sunday, as well as camping, trail rides, barrel racing and family activities. Main events start at 6 p.m. today, 9 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. The ranch is on Arkansas 365 between Palarm and Mayflower. Admission is $10 per day, $5 for children 6-12. Visit www.ranchdays.com or call (501) 516-5161.
9 Spring up. Main Street Blytheville celebrates the season with its annual Springtime on the Mall, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. In addition to arts and crafts, music and the Cotton Classic Car Club's car display, there will be children's activities including games, a magic show and inflatables. The Westminster Village Dog Show will present awards to pooches in categories including "cutest puppy" and "waggiest tail." General admission is free, though some activities
will have an entry fee. Call (870) 763-2525. 10 Roll in. Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education presents a day of music, bike and car shows, games and a carnival. Thunder on the River starts at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hestand Stadium and the fairgrounds in Pine Bluff. Admission is $10 and benefits the March of Dimes. Visit
www.thunderontheriverpb. com or call (870) 489-5675.
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