CALS is thrilled to invite you to our Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival! Join us on Friday, November 1, at the Children’s Library for a lively and colorful celebration of culture and heritage.
This joyous event will feature beautiful altars (ofrendas) adorned with photos, marigolds, and mementos, honoring our loved ones who have passed. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere with live music, savor delicious traditional Mexican food, and explore stunning art installations. There will be plenty of family-friendly activities, making it a perfect day out for everyone.
Best of all, this community event is free and open to all. It's a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate life, memory, and tradition through art, music, and food. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in this special day with you.
AGE GROUP: | Teens ages 12-19 | Preschoolers ages 3-5 | Pre-teens ages 9-12 | Kids ages 6-8 | Families | Babies & toddlers ages 0-2 | All ages | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Society & Culture | Music | Fun & Play | Food & Drink | Arts/Crafts |
TAGS: | HispanicHeritageMonth |
The Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library & Learning Center includes a computer lab with fourteen computers, teaching kitchen, large activity area, individual and group study rooms, theater, and community room in addition to a collection of more than 21,000 books, DVDs, and CDs.
In the 165-seat theater, children can experience all aspects of theater, including designing and building sets, writing plays, acting, and costume design. The state-of-the-art sound system, lighting, and projection screens is also be used for movies, concerts, and lectures.
The Children’s Library’s grounds are integral to the entire facility’s program. A greenhouse and teaching garden helps children learn about growing healthy foods as well as provide produce that are used in the teaching kitchen programs. The grounds reflect the topography of Arkansas’s ecosystems, from the native hardwood trees in the highlands to vegetation of the wetland areas, which are both planted and original to the site. Walking paths offer families an attractive place for exercise while learning the names of the trees and plants, and an amphitheater has seating for outdoor programs or nature watching.