Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in North Little Rock for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events, 1 of them free. They are Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments (November 15) and Furry Photos with Santa (December 18). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Arkansas Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in North Little Rock
- 2 Christmas events for kids in North Little Rock
- 1 free event, including Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments
- Meet Santa: Furry Photos with Santa (December 18)
- Season: November 15 (Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments) to December 18 (Furry Photos with Santa)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments
- When: Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1 to 3 pm
- Where: Michaels, McCain Plaza, 4126 E McCain Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72117 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: Ages 13 and up
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Crafters press cookie cutters into clay to cut out ornament shapes, then finish them with paint and with leaves and greenery pressed in for texture. The cutters and the other supplies are set out in the store. The session is listed at beginner level and takes its theme from Hallmark.
The in-store event is on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Michaels. The store's page describes it as free and sets the age at 13 and older. The page does not mention a required sign-up.
Parent tip: The age floor is 13, so this suits teens crafting next to a parent rather than younger brothers and sisters. It falls in mid November, which leaves time for the ornaments to go on the tree or into a gift box.
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- Address
- Michaels, McCain Plaza, 4126 E McCain Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72117 (opens in maps)
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Furry Photos with Santa
- When: Friday, December 18, 2026, 5 to 8 pm (Held during the 3rd Friday Night Art Walk)
- Where: Argenta Public Library, back porch, 420 Main Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed; donations for the animal shelter supply drive are welcome
- Ages: Listed for teens and adults; the photos are for pets
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Santa sets up on the back porch of the Argenta Library during the 3rd Friday Night Art Walk and poses for pictures with family pets. Each household gets a QR code, and the photos are ready to view within the week. The library is also collecting supplies for the North Little Rock Animal Shelter, such as towels, blankets without stuffing, pet food, treats, collars and slip leashes.
Santa is on the porch on Friday, December 18, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at 420 Main Street. No registration is required, so photos are taken in the order people arrive, and pets need to be on a leash. The page lists no fee, and shelter donations are appreciated but optional.
Parent tip: There are no time slots, so a line can form on an art walk night. Bring a leashed pet that can cope with waiting next to other animals, and dress children warmly, because the photo spot is outside on the porch.
- Host
- North Little Rock Public Library System, Argenta Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Argenta Public Library, back porch, 420 Main Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Arkansas Christmas train rides page.
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When each North Little Rock Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments in North Little Rock on November 15; the last runs to December 18. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Cookie Cutter Clay OrnamentsNorth Little Rock · Nov 15
- Furry Photos with SantaNorth Little Rock · Dec 18
Looking further afield? Our Arkansas Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Little Rock, Bryant, Conway and Fayetteville, AR. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in North Little Rock
North Little Rock began life as a town called Argenta, founded on April 18, 1871, on the north side of the Arkansas River. The old name lives on in the downtown Argenta district, where the library branch brings Santa out onto its back porch for pet photos during the December art walk.
How North Little Rock celebrates
The Christmas listings gathered for North Little Rock families this season are two small programs rather than one large city event. On Sunday, November 15, 2026, the Michaels store on E McCain Blvd holds a free in-store session where crafters ages 13 and up make clay ornaments with cookie cutters. On Friday, December 18, the North Little Rock library system's Argenta Public Library, at 420 Main Street, hosts Furry Photos with Santa on its back porch during the 3rd Friday Night Art Walk, with no registration and a supply drive for the North Little Rock Animal Shelter. The branch sits in the Argenta Arts District, part of the old downtown.
Fun facts about Christmas in North Little Rock
The community was founded as Argenta on April 18, 1871, was annexed by Little Rock in 1890, and won back its independence when it was incorporated as North Little Rock on July 17, 1901. It took the name Argenta again in 1906 and returned to North Little Rock in October 1917. City Hall, built in 1914, still carries plaques that mention Argenta and ornamental "C of A" lettering for City of Argenta. The 2020 census counted 64,591 residents, making it the seventh most populous city in Arkansas.
Traditions today
- Furry Photos with Santa: Santa poses with leashed family pets on the back porch of the Argenta Public Library on a December Friday evening.
- 3rd Friday Night Art Walk: The library times its Santa pet photos to the 3rd Friday Night Art Walk in the Argenta Arts District.
- Animal shelter supply drive: Visitors to the Santa photos are invited to bring blankets, towels, pet food and other supplies for the North Little Rock Animal Shelter.
- Clay ornaments at Michaels: Michaels on E McCain Blvd holds a free in-store session where teens and adults cut clay ornaments with cookie cutters.
A fact for kids
North Little Rock started out as Argenta, became North Little Rock, went back to Argenta, and then switched to North Little Rock again in 1917. Classic black and yellow streetcars can still be seen in the Argenta neighborhood.
Questions about Christmas in North Little Rock
When was North Little Rock founded?
The community was founded on April 18, 1871, under the name Argenta. Little Rock annexed it in 1890 as part of its eighth ward. As part of a plan to regain its independence, it was incorporated as the town of North Little Rock on July 17, 1901.
How did North Little Rock get its name?
The city sits on the north side of the Arkansas River and is the twin city of Little Rock. It was first called Argenta, took the name North Little Rock when it incorporated in 1901, went back to Argenta in 1906 and returned to North Little Rock in October 1917.
What is the Argenta district?
Argenta is the original name of the town, and the Argenta Historic District is in downtown North Little Rock. The district has grown into an entertainment area with theaters, restaurants and boutiques. The Argenta branch library, host of Furry Photos with Santa, is in the Argenta Arts District.
Are there streetcars in North Little Rock?
Yes. Rock Region Metro, the transit agency headquartered in North Little Rock, runs the Metro Rail streetcars. They are classic black and yellow streetcars that can be seen in Little Rock's River Market and in North Little Rock's Argenta neighborhood.
How many people live in North Little Rock?
The 2020 census counted 64,591 residents in 28,967 households, which makes North Little Rock the seventh most populous city in Arkansas. It is in Pulaski County, on the opposite bank of the Arkansas River from Little Rock.
What landmarks is North Little Rock known for?
Burns Park is one of the largest city-owned parks in the United States. Dickey-Stephens Park is home to the Arkansas Travelers baseball team, and Simmons Bank Arena is the area's main entertainment venue. T. R. Pugh Memorial Park holds the Old Mill seen in the movie Gone With the Wind.
What happens at Christmas for families in North Little Rock?
This season's listings are a free clay ornament session for ages 13 and up at Michaels on Sunday, November 15, 2026, and Furry Photos with Santa at the Argenta Public Library on Friday, December 18, when Santa poses with pets from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
Where do the Christmas events take place?
Furry Photos with Santa is on the back porch of the Argenta Public Library, 420 Main Street, in the Argenta Arts District. The clay ornament session is inside the Michaels store on E McCain Blvd. One is outdoors on a December evening and the other is indoors on a November afternoon.
Who organizes the Christmas events?
The Santa pet photos are run by the North Little Rock library system at its Argenta branch, the secondary branch of the William F. Laman Public Library. The ornament session is one of the in-store events Michaels lists on its class pages for its stores.
Which North Little Rock Christmas events are free?
Michaels describes Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments as a free event. The library's page for Furry Photos with Santa lists no fee and no registration, and it welcomes donated supplies for the North Little Rock Animal Shelter, such as towels, pet food, collars and treats.
Sources
- North Little Rock, Arkansas, Wikipedia
- Furry Photos with Santa, William F. Laman Public Library
- Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments, Michaels
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North Little Rock Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in North Little Rock to start with?
Families with a pet can start with Furry Photos with Santa on Friday, December 18, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on the back porch of the Argenta Public Library. Teens who like to make things can begin earlier with Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments at Michaels on Sunday, November 15, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Are there free Christmas activities in North Little Rock?
Michaels describes its Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments session on Sunday, November 15, 2026 as free, for ages 13 and up. The library's page for Furry Photos with Santa on December 18 lists no fee and says donations to the North Little Rock Animal Shelter Supply Drive are appreciated.
Where can kids meet Santa in North Little Rock?
Santa is on the back porch of the Argenta Public Library, 420 Main Street, on Friday, December 18, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The event is Furry Photos with Santa, so the pictures are of pets. Families bring a leashed dog or other pet and receive a QR code to see the photos later.
Do North Little Rock Christmas events need tickets or sign-up?
Furry Photos with Santa on December 18, 2026 needs no registration, and the library asks visitors to be patient if a line forms. The Michaels page for Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments on November 15 does not mention a required sign-up either, and it lists the session as a free in-store event.
Is there a Christmas craft for teens in North Little Rock?
Yes. Cookie Cutter Clay Ornaments at Michaels on E McCain Blvd runs Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for ages 13 and up. Crafters cut clay ornaments with cookie cutters provided at the store and add paint and foliage texture. Michaels lists it as a beginner session.
What is special about Christmas in North Little Rock's Argenta district?
Furry Photos with Santa is timed to the 3rd Friday Night Art Walk, so on Friday, December 18, 2026 families can pair a pet photo at the Argenta Public Library with an evening in the arts district. The library describes its Argenta branch as being in the heart of the Argenta Arts District.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near North Little Rock?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Arkansas Christmas train rides guide. This North Little Rock guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.