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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the December issue of NEA Kids’ Directory, the newest addition to the Occasions Publishing Group family of publications. NEA Kids’ Directory has many features that make it a valuable resource for parents, teachers, grandparents, and childcare professionals – anyone who is involved with children. It is compact in size, making it a handy resource to keep in your purse or car. In addition, it offers valuable coupons for use at kid-friendly businesses and includes a calendar of events so you know what’s going on across Northeast Arkansas each month. You’ll even find a convenient dining guide inside that lists restaurants offering free or discounted kids meals! Our goal each month is to help inform our readers of the many opportunities, events, products and services available for families in Northeast Arkansas. Please remember to support the businesses that advertise in this publication each month and tell them that you saw their ad in NEA Kids’ Directory. If you are interested in advertising in NEA Kids’ Directory, please call us at 931-0012.
Audrey Poff, Publisher & Editor
Meet Our Cover Kids!
Dylan & drew Vanhoozer Macy & Cooper Cook Parents: Deania and Rodney Vanhoozer Julie and Kyle Cook photo by Melissa Donner
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Fun Events
December December 1-21
Winter Wonderland, 215 W. Monroe
Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center invites you to Feeding Frenzy every Tuesday through Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Learn more about the center’s residents and their feeding habits. Info: crowleysridge.org.
December 1-31
The City of Walnut Ridge’s Christmas in the Park will be open to the public nightly. Christmas in the Park is a drive-through LED Christmas light display at Stewart Park in Walnut Ridge. Info: 886-6638.
Ave. in Jonesboro, a free Christmas-themed entertainment venue for children, will be open from 5:30-8 p.m. weekdays and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Info: 933-4604.
First Community Bank’s Wonderland Rink, located across from Winter Wonderland
in Downtown Jonesboro, will be open Monday through Friday, 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, 1-10 p.m.; and Sunday 1-6 p.m. The cost is $5 per skater, including skate rental, for 45 minutes sessions starting every hour. Sundays will also be available for parties up to 25. Info: 933-4604. 7
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December 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
Join The Sensory Shop of Jonesboro for a free story time every Thursday this month at 10:30 a.m. This will be a time for kids to read, learn and have fun. Info: The Sensory Shop, 336-0745.
Join Barnes & Noble for Storytime Adventures in the kids’ department each Saturday to read both new and classic stories plus sing fun-filled songs, 11:30 a.m. Info: 336-2543.
December 8 Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center Walnut Street Baptist Church will present its introduces one of its resident creatures every Saturday at 10 a.m. during Creature Feature. Festival of Christmas at 7 p.m. and Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Join Walnut Street Baptist Info: crowleysridge.org. Church for cookies, hot cider and performances by the children’s choir, adult choir and orchestra. December 2 There will also be a live children’s nativity with a Join the A-State Alumni Association for full angel choir. Info: 972-0220. Pancakes & PJs from 8-10 a.m. at the Cooper Alumni Center, featuring photos with December 9 Santa and Mrs. Claus, a full breakfast buffet, children’s Christmas crafts and a meet and greet The Sensory Shop of Jonesboro brings Santa to Jonesboro a little early during its free Santa with Howl and Scarlet. Info: astatealumni.org/ visits the Sensory Shop event, 1:30-3 p.m. PancakesAndPJs. Each child will receive a surprise from Santa and will get to mail their letters in the North Pole December 3 The Bradbury Art Museum will host a Holiday Mailbox. Info: The Sensory Shop, 336-0745. Ornament Workshop starting at 2 p.m. This
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workshop is admission free, family friendly and open to the public. To RSVP, visit the website at BradburyArtMuseum.org. Info: Shannon Smithee, 972-3765.
Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Storytime with Santa starting at 10 a.m. The librarians will sing, read stories and get the kids involved with the days activities. Santa will make an appearance at the event to read with the kids and for photos. Info: Brandi Hodges, 935-5133.
December 5 and 19
Science and engineering go hand-in-hand during Tink Tank, held every other Tuesday at the ASU Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Info: astate.edu/ museum or 972-2074.
December 15
Festival of Stars Toy and Donation Drive benefiting Arkansas Children’s Hospital,
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7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Arkansas Children’s Jonesboro Clinic, 520 Carson St. Info: archildrens.org/festival.
The 70th Annual Jonesboro Jaycees Christmas Parade in Downtown Jonesboro will begin at 7 p.m. Info: jonesborojaycees.org.
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and milk will be available while supplies last. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Info: Lauren Bassie, lauren.bassie@cancer.org.
The Foundation of Arts will present “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on Dec. 15, 16, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 2:00 p.m. at The Forum Theater. Tickets for the family Christmas classic can be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.
Santa’s North Pole of Jonesboro will host Breakfast with Santa from 9-10:30 a.m. The event will give guests the opportunity to enjoy breakfast, visit the walk-through animated Christmas displays and access to the newly renovated Santa Room. This event will take place again on Dec. 23. To purchase your tickets, visit eventbrite.com.
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“Ferdinand” will be the feature at Sensory Saturday hosted by The Center for Exceptional Families where the lights are up and children are allowed to move about as needed. Tickets are $5.50 per person, Jonesboro Hollywood Malco, 9:30 a.m. Info: 336-2786 or thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org.
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Open Arms Support Group for families with
Autism meets the last Tuesday of each month at Jumping Jellybeans. 906 East Matthews in Jonesboro, 6-7 p.m. Info: Autism Association of NEA at 336-2786.
The American Cancer Society will host a Disney Christmas Meet & Greet from 10 a.m. until noon at the Paragould Community Center. Family and friends will get the chance to take pictures with Mickey Mouse, princesses and Santa Claus. Cookies
If you would like your event included in our monthly calendar, email details to Cody at cmoore@jonesborooccasions.com
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Dine on a Dime Your Guide to Where Kids Eat FREE!
To have YOUR restaurant featured in this listing, email cmoore@jonesborooccasions.com
Let’s Go Out to Eat!
Monday Bliss Cupcakes Kids 10 and under get a free mini cupcake or frosting shot with the purchase of a regular cupcake. (10 a.m.-9 p.m.)
Thursday Front Page Café 1 free kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal after 4 p.m.
TaMolly’s Kids eat for $1.99 from the kids’ menu (nights only).
Friday Schlotzsky’s Deli Free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult meal from 4 p.m. until close.
Tuesday Fazoli’s Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 with adult meal from 5-8 p.m.
Saturday Dixie Café Kids eat for $1.99 plus get a free sundae with adult meal purchase from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pizza Hut Free kid’s buffet with adult buffet purchase.
Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée
Pizza Inn Free kids’ buffet with adult buffet purchase (nights only).
Sunday Slim Chickens 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchase.
Ruby Tuesday 1 free kid’s entree per adult entree (starting at 5 p.m.)
BA Burrito Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree
Wednesday IHOP Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée from 4-10 p.m.
Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult 10
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2017 Holiday Gift Guide
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Northeast Arkansas Kids’ Directory 2017 Holiday Gift Guide Melissa & Doug cleaning play set $32 available at The Golden Grotto
RPM Athletics gift cards make great stocking stuffers available at RPM Athletics
Kindermusik gift certificates Share the wonder of learning through music. available at Kindermusik
Girl Scouts Samoa Cookie ornament $10 available at Girl Scouts
mobile speaker $13 available at Interstate All Battery Center power banks starting at $5, (one shown $7.99) and mini flashlights $3 each available at Interstate All Battery Center
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