Northeast Arkansas Kids Directory

FREE! December 2021

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the December issue of NEA Kids’ Directory, part of 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 KID!

LUKE Parents: Ryan and Janie Hay

photo by Melissa Donner Photography

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Library Resource Guide

Libraries Make Learning FUN! Whether online or in person, public libraries are a great resource for parents with young children. Many public libraries in Northeast Arkansas expanded online activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and are striving to make more services available. To find out more about local offerings from area libraries, contact one of the libraries listed in our resource guide or follow them on social media.

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Library Resource Guide

CRAIGHEAD COUNTY Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Phone: (870) 935-5133 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

POINSETT COUNTY Poinsett County Library Phone: (870) 578-4465 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Caraway Public Library - Caraway Phone: (870) 482-3394 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Goldsby Library - Lepanto Phone: (870) 475-6144 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Kohn Memorial Library - Monette Phone: (870) 486-2515 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Marked Tree Public Library - Marked Tree Phone: (870) 358-3190 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

McAdams Public Library - Lake City Phone: (870) 237-4407 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

West Poinsett Memorial Library - Weiner Phone: (870) 684-2235 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

LAWRENCE COUNTY Lawrence County Library - Walnut Ridge Phone: (870) 886-3222 Website: lawrencecountylibrary.com

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY Blytheville Public Library Phone: (870) 762-2431 Website: mclibrary.net

Bobbie Jean Memorial Library - Imboden Phone: (870) 869-2093 Website: imbodenlibrary.wordpress.com

Manila Public Library Phone: (870) 561-3525 Website: mclibrary.net

Driftwood Public Library - Lynn Phone: (870) 528-3506

Osceola Public Library Phone: (870) 563-2721 Website: mclibrary.net

GREENE COUNTY Greene County Public Library - Paragould Phone: (870) 236-8711 Website: mylibrarynow.org/greene

Wilson Public Library Phone: (870) 655-8414 Website: mclibrary.net Keiser Public Library Phone: (870) 526-2073 Website: mclibrary.net Leachville Public Library Phone: (870) 539-6485 Website: mclibrary.net

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Dine on a Dime

Your Guide to Where Kids Eat FREE!

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.)

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

TaMolly’s Kids eat for $1.99 from the kids’ menu (nights only).

THURSDAY Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

TUESDAY Chicken Salad Chick Free Little Chick meal after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal. Dine in only.

SATURDAY Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée

Fazoli’s Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 with adult meal from 5-8 p.m.

Pizza Hut Free kid’s buffet with adult buffet purchase.

Pizza Inn Free kids’ buffet with adult buffet purchase (nights only).

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

WEDNESDAY IHOP Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée from 4-10 p.m.

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

FRIDAY Schlotzsky’s Deli Free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult meal from 4 p.m. until close.

Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

SUNDAY BA Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée Slim Chickens 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchase.

To have YOUR restaurant featured in this listing, email

brittney@jonesborooccasions.com

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Calendar

DECEMBER THROUGHOUT DECEMBER

Christmas at the Park, Jonesboro’s half-mile drive-thru of more than 400,000 holiday lights and displays located at Joe Mack Campbell Park, will be open throughout the month of December. Family-fun events will include an Ugly Christmas Sweater Fun Run, Community Christmas Caroling, Night of Fireworks and more. Closed Dec. 24-30. For a complete schedule or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.christmasattheparknea.com.

Lights of the Delta, located at 1405 Airbase Highway in Blytheville, continues

through Dec. 27. The annual holiday lighting display features more than six million lights and 40 major motion displays. For a complete schedule of hours and events, visit lightsofthedelta.com or call (870) 762-9788.

First Community Bank Ice Skating Rink, located at the corner of Union St. and Monroe Ave. in Jonesboro, opens for the 2021 season on Dec. 1 from 4-10 p.m. For a complete schedule, visit Jonesboro Winter Wonderland on Facebook.

Info: (870) 933-4604.

DECEMBER 2

The 74th annual Jonesboro Jaycees Christmas Parade returns to Downtown Jonesboro. This year’s theme is “Christmas in Toyland.” The parade will begin at the corner of Main and Cherry at 7 p.m. Info: jonesboroparade.com 12

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DECEMBER 4

A-State Alumni Association will host Pancakes & PJs beginning at 8 a.m. with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Howl and Scarlet. To register, visit astatealumni.org.

JoyFest, Downtown Jonesboro Alliance’s annual holiday event, returns to

Downtown Jonesboro from 4-9 p.m. on Union Street. The event includes live music, shopping, family-fun activities and more. Month-long attractions include the First Community Bank Ice Skating Rink and Nice-Pak/DJA Ferris wheel. Info: Downtown Jonesboro Alliance on Facebook or call (870) 919-6176.

Winter Wonderland, located at 215 W. Monroe Ave. in Jonesboro, opens for the 2021 season at 4 p.m. This free exhibit includes animated displays, festive lights, a Trail of Trees and more. Info: (870) 933-4604 or visit Jonesboro Winter Wonderland on Facebook.

Main Street Paragould will host its annual Holiday Traditions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event includes a full day of shopping, dining, horse-drawn carriage rides and more. Info: (870) 240-0544.

DECEMBER 5

The Tarkington Family Christmas Concert will be held at The Forum Theatre. The concert begins at 4 p.m. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

DECEMBER 9

Main Street Paragould will host its Enchanting Night from 4-8 p.m. in Downtown Paragould. The event includes extended shopping hours, horse-drawn carriage rides and photos with Santa. Info: (870) 240-0544.

DECEMBER 10-12, 17-19

The Foundation of Arts will present its annual holiday classic, “The Nutcracker Ballet,” at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro on Dec. 10-12 and Dec. 17-19. Tickets may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office.

Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

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The Gardens at Harmony, located at 4517 E. Parker Road in Jonesboro, will host Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 to noon. Tickets are $15 per person with a portion of the proceeds benefiting LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. Photos with Santa will be available for purchase. Info: (870) 268-6500.

DECEMBER 31

New Year’s Eve Night of Fireworks will be held from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in

conjunction with Christmas at the Park, Jonesboro’s half-mile drive-thru of more than 400,000 holiday lights and displays located at Joe Mack Campbell Park. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.christmasattheparknea.com.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS! COLOR AND DECORATE A TREE OF YOUR OWN AND DREAM OF SUGARPLUMS!

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