Good morning, Little Rock.

The Van (a local nonprofit) is nearing the finish line for its new winter weather shelter in North Little Rock that will help homeless residents during the cold months.

On Tuesday morning, Saint Mark Baptist Church opened its Family Life Center at 5722 W 12th Street to 200 to 300 attendees who received a hot pre-Thanksgiving meal and essential services such as health screenings, flu shots, hygiene kits and legal aid — the annual Feast of Hope outreach brought together local volunteers and partner organizations to support those in need.

Edwards Food Giant recorded one of its busiest days on Wednesday as shoppers filled the parking lot and waited in long lines to pick up last-minute Thanksgiving supplies—one local shopper hosting her first holiday in a new home planned a Bloody Mary bar for her in-laws.

The store said its team will shift to Christmas preparations after Thanksgiving.

Gene Reid will mark his birthday with a bash at Hibernia Irish Tavern—running from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday—where he will be joined by Alisyn Reid and Karen Harris.

The River City Men’s Chorus will present its annual holiday concert 'Holiday!

2025' at 3 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday, and on Dec. 4 at St. James United Methodist Church—seating and parking are limited due to high demand. The Ozark Folk Center will host the Ozark Holidays Craft Show in Mountain View from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday—featuring unique handcrafted items from over two dozen local artisans.

Jeff Glasbrenner, a Little Rock man, became the first U.S. below-the-knee amputee to complete the Seven Summits when he reached Carstensz Pyramid in Indonesia on Oct.

16 + he now plans to complete the Explorer’s Grand Slam by climbing the North Pole in the future.

Cabot boys basketball Coach Troy Campbell remembered former standout Ethan Dietz as a fun-loving teammate who worked hard both on the court and off.

Dietz was injured last Saturday in a game between Connors State and Grayson then died Tuesday morning from complications—Connors State canceled upcoming games and plans a vigil for his loss.

International Jaguar Day Celebration

10 AM – 12 PM — Little Rock Zoo — Included with admission — Celebrate and learn about the majestic jaguar with keeper talks and interactive activities.

Brunch with Santa

11 AM – 2 PM — Rusty Tractor Vineyards — Free entry — Enjoy live music, delicious brunch from food trucks, and festive activities with Santa for the family.

Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour

3:00-4:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting sounds of the Vienna Light Orchestra this holiday season.

Little Rock Wind Symphony: Holiday Holidays

7:30-9 p.m. — Pulaski Technical College The Center for Humanities and Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a festive evening of holiday classics with choral and dance performances.

Home for the Holidays Celebration

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Albert Pike Memorial Temple — Check website for costs — Celebrate 10 years of holiday cheer with live music and a silent auction.

Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Men's Basketball

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Simmons Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting basketball matchup between the Bulldogs and Razorbacks.

Cliff & Susan at River Bottom Winery

3-7 p.m. — River Bottom Winery — Cost not specified — Enjoy a musical evening with the dynamic duo Cliff & Susan, blending piano, fiddle, and guitar.

Fast Track to Java 17 and Object-Oriented Development

8 a.m. — Security Training Institute of Arkansas — $2250 — Intensive training designed to elevate programming skills in Java and object-oriented development over five days.

The Signal Featuring Radiolab

6-8 p.m. — CALS Ron Robinson Theater — Ticketed event — Experience the fascinating intersection of science and storytelling in this live Radiolab show.

Christmas Trees for a Cause

The Arkansas School for the Blind Alumni Association is spreading holiday cheer with fresh Christmas trees at 2600 West Markham from 9 AM to 7 PM daily. Pick the perfect tree and help brighten the season for blind and visually impaired students across Arkansas.