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| Holiday Lights in Burns Park | Holiday Lights Festival | Dashin' Thru the Lights |
| Punt, Pass & Kick | Pitch, Hit & Run | Easter Egg Hunt | Track & Field Games |


Holiday Lights in Burns Park

When: December 2008 - 6-10 p.m.

Where: Burns Park

What: Mile long display of holiday lights in the park.

Who: Anyone

Cost: $5 per car; $10 per 15-passenger van or larger; $20 per motor coach.

More info: 501-753-7307


Holiday Lights Festival

When: tbd

Where: Burns Park Softball Complex (at the Entrance to the Holiday Lights display)

What: Games, Activities, photo with Santa opportunity (bring your camera), marshmallow roasting, and more

Who: Anyone

Cost: FREE

More info: Wes at 501-7753-7307


Dashin' Thru the Lights

When: tbd

Where: Burns Park Softball Complex (at the Entrance to the Holiday Lights display)

What: Fun dash/walk/stroll through the Holiday Lights

Who: Anyone (including your pets)

Cost: $5 per person / $10 per family (first ?? number of participants will receive a commemorative holiday ornament)

More info: Jeff at 501-791-8545


PUNT, PASS & KICK (National Football League & Pepsi)

When: September ??, 2007

Where: TBA

What:

Who: Youth ages 9-14

Cost: FREE

More info: Wes at 501-791-8545

More info: nflyouthfootball.com


Pitch, Hit & Run (Major League Baseball & Pepsi)

When: tba

What: Each person will compete in each of three areas (pitching, hitting, and running).
There are four levels of competition: Locals, Sectionals, Team Championships, and National Finals.
Awards for Locals will be given to All-Around Champion, All-Around Runner-Up, All-Around Third Place, Pitching Champion, Hitting Champion, and Running Champion.  The All-Around Champion, Pitching Champion, Hitting Champion, and Running Champion will advance to the Sectional Competition.

Who: This competition is free and open to youth ages 7-14. Boys and girls will compete together in four age groups (8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14).

Cost: FREE

More info: Jeff at 501-791-8545

More info: mlb.com


Easter Egg Hunt at Burns Park

When: March 22, 2008 (9-11am)

Where: Burns Park Rugby Field

What: NLRPR's Annual Easter Egg Hunt with thousands of eggs.  Youth will 'hunt' eggs in groups according to age.  Drawings will be held throughout the event for door prizes.  Coloring areas, photos with the Easter Bunny (bring your camera), and more

Who: Youth ages 1-9

Cost: FREE

More info: Wes at 501-753-7307


Hershey's Track & Field Games

When: May 3, 2008 (begin at 9:00 a.m.)

Where: North Little Rock High School Stadium

What: Hershey's Track & Field Program was created over 30 years ago to promote youth physical fitness and provide fun learning experiences for children. 
Children compete in up to three events.  Events include 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 meter runs, 400 meter relays, long jump, and softball throw.
Winners of the local games will be eligible to compete in the state games (held in Russellville, Ark.).

Who: Youth ages 9-14

Cost: FREE

More info: Wes at 501-753-7307

More info: hersheystrackandfield.com

 

 


North Little Rock Parks and Recreation
2700 Willow Street • North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-791-8538 • Fax: 501-791-8528 • Email: parksandrec @ northlittlerock.ar.gov