How to Do Snow Days in Little Rock With the Family - Little Rock Soirée

Feb 19, 2025

Snow day! As the inches pile up, it’s hard not to get distracted by the winter wonderland outside the window. Our advice? Take some time to make it special whether you cozy up indoors or get out to explore.

To get you started, we dug through the archives of our former sister publication Little Rock Family for some frosty fun ideas.

If you are able to venture outside of your neighborhood, try these slopes in public parks or take some suggestions from readers.

The Clinton Presidential Center: You don’t even need a snow day to sled the hills on Clinton Presidential Center Park grounds. The soft, green inclines are popular for box-sledding on warm, sunny days—and they’re perfect for wintry weather, too.

North Shore Riverwalk Park: In downtown North Little Rock, this riverside park offers beautiful views of the Arkansas River and downtown Little Rock. Enter the park at Riverfront Drive and N. Willow St. (across from Dickey-Stephens Park). There you’ll find a large green space with a gentle slope that will thrill young sledders.

What readers suggest:

“Front yards and driveways here in Chenal Valley (especially Challain Place) in Little Rock are great for sledding!” – Amber Hamilton Henson, who shared the view from her front door above

“The hills of Magness Creek Village.” – April L. Kiser

“Snake Hill in North Little Rock.” – Amanda Webb

Cozy, easy and guaranteed not to cut into your sledding time. Put these crowd favorites on the menu tonight.

Cheesy chicken and pasta via FoodnService // This one offers a lot to love. It’s easy for the cook and delicious for your family, that is if your kids happen to enjoy cheese and pasta. Get the recipe.

Pork roast and potatoes via Berry & Maple // Weeknight-worthy timing and affordable ingredients make this delicious recipe a must-try. Get the recipe.

Loaded baked potato soup via Bless This Mess // A wide variety of fun topping options lets your kids customize their meal. Get the recipe.

Chana masala-style chickpeas via Yummy Toddler Food // This recipe is a wonderful way to introduce new spices to your kids without the dish actually being spicy. Plus, extra veggies? We’re in. Get the recipe.

Chicken and rice burrito bowls via The Kitchn // Whether you do Taco Tuesdays or Tacos All the Days, this Mexican-inspired bowl is a great dish to add to your rotation. Get the recipe.

Got some old winter clothes laying around? How about some extra duct tape? Get creative and try these fun crafts.

At Christi Gillum’s house, DIY duct tape purses and wallets were a hit with her children. “This project is great for elementary children and up,” she days. “You can make the purses and wallets whatever size you choose. Basic sizing instructions are below.”

Supplies:

Wallet instructions:

Purse instructions:You’ll need the same basic supplies as used in making the wallet. A sample purse size would require cardboard strips and duct tape strips roughly 9 x 7 x 7.

Does your front door or mantle look a little bare after you stowed away all of the holiday baubles and bows? You and your children will brighten up any spot in your home with this cold weather-inspired wreath.

Supplies:

Instructions:

Now this is how you end a snow day.

Special supplies:

Ingredients:

Instructions:

However you plan to tackle the snow, tag #heysoiree in your photos and we just might share them with our readers. Have fun and stay warm!