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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the October 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
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ElisE Parents: John and Rebecca Funderburg photo by Melissa Donner
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Fun Events
OctOber
October 1-31
October 7, 14, 21, and 28
October 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29
Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center introduces one of its resident creatures every Saturday at 10 a.m. during Creature Feature. Info: crowleysridge.org.
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.
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 resi-dents and their feeding habits. Info: crowleysridge.org.
Open on weekends in October, Cache River Corn Maze and Harvest Days is located at 3669 AR-18 in Cash and offers a corn maze, pumpkin patch and fall-themed activities for families, groups, field trips or parties. Concessions available. Info: cacherivercornmaze@gmail.com or visit them on Facebook @cacherivercornmaze.
October 3, 17 and 31
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. 7
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October 20
Join Blessed Sacrament Church for its 37th Annual Fall Festival at Blessed Sacrament School, located at 1105 E. Highland Dr. The familyfriendly event will consist of barbecue, games and entertainment. For more information, call Blessed Sacrament Church at 932-2529.
Arkansas Science Festival and the Arkansas State University Museum will be hosting Crazy Science from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event will include hands on activities, and the opportunity to learn fun science facts. Arkansas resident, Kevin Delaney, will also perform science experiments at the Fowler Center from 10:30-11 a.m. Info and tickets to Delaney’s show at: 972-2074 or www.astate.edu.
Gigi’s Cupcakes of Jonesboro will host a Harry Potter Halloween from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. The event will include Harry Potter inspired treats, as well as a costume contest. Costumes should be Harry Potter themed only. Info: Britney McKee at 761-4346.
October 21
The Valley View Fall Festival will continue it’s yearly celebration with food and drinks, hayrack ride, emergency vehicles, helicopter, performances and more for the family to enjoy. Info: www.valleyviewpta.org.
Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center will host the admission free 2017 Fall Family Fair from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be crafts, feeding frenzies, creature features, and food for the family to enjoy. Info: Lee Elkins at 933-6787.
The Sixth Annual Barn Boo! will be hosted by The Rusty Shovel and Fair Haven Farms, located at 16750 N. Ozark Ave. in Trumann. Guests and vendors will enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere, costumed animals, concessions and more. Info: Visit facebook.com/rustyshovelstore.
October 13
The Fall Health Fair hosted by NEA Baptist will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the NEA Baptist Clinic Wellness Center. There will be free health screenings at the event. Info: NEA Baptist at 936-1000.
Kindermusik of Jonesboro will host a Fall Musikfest Play Date for ages birth to 7 years old beginning at 10 a.m. Register at kmusikofjonesboro.com. Info: 761-6570.
October 14
“Gnome Alone” 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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The Foundation of Arts will present “Peter Pan: The Musical” Oct. 21, 23, 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at boxoffice@foajonesboro.org. For more information, call The Forum Theater at 935-2726.
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October 28
The Downtown Jonesboro Association will host Alive After Five on Huntington Avenue between Main and Church Streets. The theme for the October event is Pumpkin Palooza, and will have artisan products, locally handmade and pro-duced fares, food trucks, live music and children’s activities. Info: down-townjonesboro. com/alive-after-five.
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Dress your kids up and bring them to Natural Grocers in Jonesboro for the Halloween Spooktacular event. There will be multiple kids games and fun for the older kids with a scavenger hunt. Info: Hillary Moore at 934-1305.
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Ultimate Air Trampoline Park will host a Halloween Party from 6-10 p.m. Bring your children out for a night of trick or treating, jumping and a live DJ. Receive $5 off when you wear a costume. Info: Ultimate Air at 333-5867.
Highland Drive Baptist Church will host its Harvest Festival from 3-5 p.m. The free event will have fun for the whole family with giveaways, wagon rides, games and more. Kids are invited to wear their costumes. Info: HDBC at 932-2197.
Visit the Para-ghoul Pumpkin Day Party from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities will include family-friendly games, tattoos, music, dance performances and Paragould ATA Martial Arts Exhibition. The first Halloween Parade on Pruett Street will begin a 2 p.m. for kids and pets, followed by trick-or-treating from 2:30 to 4:30. Pruett Street will be closed to traffic during the event. Free admission.
First Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church will host a Community Street Party from 5-7 p.m. The event will be on Union Street, from Monroe to Oak, with games, candy, food and tons of fun for families. Info: First Baptist Church at 932-3456.
October 31
Join Word Baptist Church for its hero-themed Fall Festival from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The family event will offer food, games and lots of candy. Info: Word Baptist Church at 935-2833.
October 29
South Caraway Baptist Church will host its Trunk or Treat event from 4-6 p.m. Bring the family for Halloween treats, a chill and bake cook off. Info: 802-0992.
If you would like your event included in our monthly calendar, email details to cmoore@jonesborooccasions.com
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Dine on a Dime Your Guide to Where Kids Eat FREE!
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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
Zaxby’s Two kids eat free with each adult purchase from 4-9 p.m.
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