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If you're big on love, you're big on Little Rock

See Little Rock the way locals do: a dynamic and diverse city that welcomes its LGBTQ+ visitors and residents alike. Expand your perspective with the city’s arts scene or explore the city’s historic attractions and outdoor offerings Grab your helmet and pedal any of the city’s 1,200 miles of cycling tails, and when you’re done, settle in for a meal in one our incredible restaurants.




Annual and Biennial Events

Central Arkansas Pride
Central Arkansas Pride Fest, October 15, 2022

Held annually in October, Central Arkansas Pride Fest is a celebration of love, community, and individuality. The day includes a parade through downtown Little Rock and a festival featuring local artists, drag performers, musicians, and vendors.



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The Kaleidoscope LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Kaleidoscope is a celebration of LGBTQ+ films, filmmakers, and stories with a mission to provide innovative and unique programming that will engage the hearts and minds of audiences in Arkansas and across the south. Kaleidoscope celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and filmmakers and showcases the power of film to transform the lives and opinions of those both inside and outside the LGBTQ+ community.



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Diamond State Rodeo

Save a horse, ride a…well, a horse at the Diamond State Rodeo. Typically held every other spring, the Diamond State Rodeo carries on the long tradition of LGBTQ horsemanship in Arkansas and the south. The event takes place at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds and features classes, a mechanical bull, vendors, and a designated “kids zone” for the cowboys and cowgirls in the making.



Want to know more about the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau's commitment to equality? You can read our equity statement here.

LGBTQ Owned Businesses+

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LGBTQ+ Nightlife

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Embrace 5 Love Languages in Little Rock

Posted on February 14, 2023
Are you looking for some creative Valentine's Day date ideas in Little Rock, Arkansas? Whether you want to express your love through physical touch, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, or words of affirmation, Little Rock has plenty of options for you to choose from. From Salsa dance lessons to volunteering at the Little Rock Animal Village, shopping at local businesses to visiting museums and gardens, or expressing your love with poetry and karaoke - there's something to fit every relationship. Read on to find out more about five Valentine's Day date ideas that will make this holiday extra special! 

1) Physical Touch – Salsa Lessons at Club 27
Salsa dance lessons can help you explore the physical touch love language in a unique and exciting way. The perfect combination of love and movement, Salsa lessons at Club 27 can help you recreate the spark of falling in love with your partner all over again. With lively music, passionate Latin rhythms, amazing moves, and great company, these lessons are sure to bring you closer to the one you love. 

2) Acts of Service – Volunteering at Little Rock Animal Village 
If the way you express your love is by doing helpful things for others, we suggest a volunteering date to satisfy your giving heart. Volunteering at the Little Rock Animal Village is a great way to show your significant other that you care by providing loving care and attention to animals in need. The Little Rock Animal Village provides several volunteer opportunities ranging from dog walking to helping with adoption events and more. 

3) Gift Giving – Think Big, Shop Small 
If you consider gifts to be symbols of love and affection, Little Rock has plenty of local businesses filled with shopping opportunities. Pick out something elegant for a sophisticated partner at Belle & Blush or hunt for local, handmade, vintage treasure at Bella Vita Jewelry. 

4) Quality Time – Take A Stroll Through History
For those expressing love through quality time, Little Rock offers plenty of opportunities to spend time together. Explore the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, which showcases African-American businesses and cultural accomplishments in Arkansas. Take a bike ride along the Arkansas River Trail. Don’t have one? Rent one at Rock Town River Outfitters. If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids, sites like the Museum of Discovery, a nationally ranked children’s science museum, and the Little Rock Zoo make learning fun at every age. 

5) Words of Affirmation – Poetry and Open Mic, Karaoke 
If you enjoy passionate communication - or just singing your heart out - make a beeline for Khalil’s Pub & Grill on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 7 p.m. until close for karaoke. On the other hand, if comedy is more your style, head to The Loony Bin Comedy Club to share your love through laughter.

Whether your expression of love is through words, song, gift, dance, or laughter, Little Rock has something to offer when it comes to expressing your feelings through the five love languages. 

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