News Release

Little Rock Central High School NHS and Community Partners to Host Family Day on Little Rock Nine Way

A panoramic view of Little Rock Central High School and the surrounding grounds of the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site.

NPS/B. Schwieger

News Release Date: July 27, 2026 Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, in partnership with local community organizations, will host a free Family Day on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Little Rock Nine Way and on the grounds of the historic site.

Family Day on Little Rock Nine Way will feature hands-on activities for children and families, student-led programs, community resource booths, and food trucks. The free event is open to the public and will also include performances by local poets, live music, a DJ, and a variety of food truck vendors.

Community organizations scheduled to participate include:

Community Partner Resource Area

• Central Arkansas Library System Butler Center
• Wolfe Street Foundation
• Arkansas Peace Week
• Central High Neighborhood Association
• The Van
• Arkansas Minority Health Commission

Kids Zone with Free Activities

• Museum of Discovery
• MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
• Old State House Museum

Family Day on Little Rock Nine Way celebrates community, learning, and the enduring legacy of Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, which preserves and shares the stories of the Little Rock Nine, their families, and the many individuals whose courage helped shape a defining moment in American history.