Get ready, families of North Little Rock! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in North 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 North Little Rock? Fun back-to-school events in North Little Rock? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in North Little Rock?
We have it all! Check it all out here:
School Calendars for North Little Rock, Sherwood, Maumelle, & Jacksonville
- 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
- Lisa Academy Public Charter Schools: Calendar (Eng)
- First Day: Aug 12, 2025
- North Little Rock School District: Calendar (Eng) | Calendario (Esp)
- 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
North Little Rock
Back-to-School Bash + School Supply Giveaway at Papa John's Pizza - July 28, 5-7 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
Back-to-School Carnival at Braswell & Son, NLR - Aug 2, 10 am-4 pm
- Tax-Free Weekend Shopping
- Free popcorn, chips, and cotton candy while you shop
- Games, music, and more
Tiny Chef Back to School Brunch: Pancakes & Parfaits at Argenta Library - Aug 5, 10-11 am
- Families are invited to a brunch at the library
- Come learn what we are doing for this upcoming school year
Family Fun Day & Back-to-School Event at Sherman Park Community Center - Aug 9, 10 am-3 pm
- Free backpacks and school supplies
- Free haircuts
- Other activities: bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, snow cones, & more
Back-to-School: School Yard Shuffle at 2200 Willow St. - Aug 9, 10 am-2 pm
- Free school supplies, food, and haircuts
Back-to-School Bash at Word of Truth Christian Fellowship Church - Aug 10, 2-4 pm
- Free school supplies and food
- Free vendor spaces available for Kid Entrepreneurs
Maumelle
Back-to-School Bash at Jess Odom Community Center - Aug 1, 5-8 pm
- Free school supplies
- Free teacher supplies (with school ID)
- Student and family resources
- Maumelle Animal Services with adoptable pets
Sherwood
Back-to-School Bash at Sylvan Hills UMC - Aug 7, 4-7 pm
- Pre-school and Sport Physicals
- Childhood Immunizations
- Free school supplies and free tennis shoes
- Face painting and hot dogs are available
Back-to-School Appreciation Luncheon for Educators at Sherwood Forest - Aug 8, 11 am-12:30 pm
- Luncheon for Sherwood educators and staff (ID required)
- Swag bags, door prizes, and networking
Jacksonville
Back-to-School Bash + School Supply Giveaway at Papa John's Pizza - July 21, 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
Back-to-School Bash at Nixon Library - Aug 2, 11 am-noon
- Lawn games, bubbles, a bouncy house, and more
Conway
Back-to-School Carnival at Braswell & Son, Conway - Aug 2, 10 am-4 pm
- Tax-Free Weekend Shopping
- Free popcorn, chips, and cotton candy while you shop
- Games, music, and more
Know of a community back-to-school event in North Little Rock we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID North Little Rock calendar now!
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Back-to-School Haircuts near North Little Rock
Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are some local stylists and barbershops near North Little Rock! Be sure to call ahead to check for specials and scheduling options.
- Dogtown Barber Lounge in the Argenta Arts District, 501-864-4122
- North Hill Barber Shop, 7311 N Hills Blvd, 501-833-0858
- Jose Hernandez at Sola Salons NLR, 501-413-5091
- TeeJay’s Healing Artistry, natural haircare & locs, 501-838-2244
- Wicked Salon, 3706 JFK Blvd, 501-834-1145, online booking available
Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in North Little Rock?
Email sandrao@macaronikid.com with the details, and we'll get it added!
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Back-to-School Shopping near North Little Rock
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 near North Little Rock that are locally owned:
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!
