Entertainment Districts

The River Market Entertainment District is currently Little Rock’s only permanent entertainment district, which allows guests ages 21 and older to carry alcoholic beverages in a designated cup while wearing a specialty wristband in all public spaces and participating commercial properties within the boundaries of the district daily from 8 a.m.-midnight. In August 2024, the River Market Entertainment District celebrated its five-year anniversary. 

The cup and wristband must be the official versions for the River Market Entertainment District. Both are available at participating bars and restaurants within the district. 

Click here for more information, complete rules and a map of the River Market Entertainment District.

The Heights Entertainment District is a temporary district, beginning in November 2021. When activated, the district’s boundaries include the section of Kavanaugh Boulevard west from University Avenue to North Polk Street, as well as Kavanaugh Boulevard east from Cantrell Road to the intersection of Club Road and North Van Buren Street. 

Customers must purchase beverages from an authorized beverage location and enjoy in the outlined areas of Kavanaugh Boulevard. Specific wristbands and cups are provided by the authorized locations.

West of downtown along Markham Street is known as the Hillcrest Historic District. The Hillcrest Entertainment District first went into effect in February 2021. 

The Hillcrest Entertainment District is a temporary district that covers Hillcrest’s First Thursday shop-and-sip events and other special events. 

The district extends along Kavanaugh Boulevard between Monroe and Walnut streets, and parts of Palm and Beechwood south of Kavanaugh.

South Main (SoMa) is a little fun, a little funky, and a lot charming. There's a weekly farmers market, a monthly vintage market, and special events and festivals throughout the year. 

The South Main Entertainment District is a temporary district spanning the 12th and 17th blocks of Main Street. The district is activated for the SoMa After Dark First Friday of the month event and during special events and festivals.

The South Main Entertainment District allows guests aged 21 and older to carry alcoholic beverages in approved cups while wearing an official wristband in all public spaces and participating commercial properties, within the boundaries.

Breckenridge Village was designated a temporary entertainment district on October 15, 2024. The boundaries of the district are the entire Breckenridge Village property located at the southwest corner of Breckenridge Drive and North Rodney Parham Road. At this time, the entertainment district will be activated from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. The designation is expected to expire on December 31, 2024.