The green space at 2nd and Cumberland sits as an underutilized area of Downtown Little Rock. With a little bit on planning and investment, the space could be so much more.

With the approval of the City of Little Rock and ARDOT, CALS would like to lead efforts to install pollinator gardens, shade trees, walking paths, and community plazas for gatherings and events.

If you’re looking for fun, family entertainment, the CALS Ron Robinson Theater has you covered! In addition to our library programming and speaker sessions, the theater features a wide variety of feature films. Full concessions available. Check the schedule below and see you at the movies!

2025 festival session videos are now available to stream on the CALS YouTube page. Wanna to revisit your favorite session? Catch one you weren’t able to attend? Follow the link below to get started!

The River Shop is a vibrant co-retail space that highlights the work of emerging entrepreneurs, offering a curated selection of creative goods, artisan products, and unique merchandise.

CALS is thrilled to invite you to our Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival! Join us on Saturday, November 1, at Children’s Library for a lively and colorful celebration of culture and heritage.

Learn how to be more sustainable in your everyday life! Featuring the CALS Repair Cafe and documentary screening of “Reuse! Because You Can’t Recycle The Planet” (Film starts at 1:30pm with filmmaker Q&A following at 2:30pm). In partnership with the City of Little Rock Sustainability Office and the Green Corner Store.