Northeast Arkansas Kids Directory

FREE! November 2019

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the November 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 KID!

OWEN RYAN CLIFTON Parents: Hailey and Jacob Clifton photo by Melissa Donner Photography

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Fun Events

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 1-30 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.

NOVEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23 AND 30 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 a.m. Info: (870) 336-2543.

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.

NOVEMBER 1-30 Arkansas Elite Realty and Christians 4 Kids will host a Pajama Drive through Nov. 30 on location at Arkansas Elite Realty, 2528 Alexander Dr. Pajamas for children ages 2T to teen will be accepted. Info: Arkansas Elite Realty, (870) 938-0123.

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NOVEMBER 2 The Foundation of Arts will host its annual Breakfast with Ballerinas from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church. Guests will enjoy breakfast with the cast of The Nutcracker, participate in crafts, a dance lesson, boutique shopping and more. Info: (870) 935-2726.

NOVEMBER 4, 11, 18 AND 25 The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Preschool Playtime every Monday beginning at 10 a.m. The event consists of guided activities for children ages two to five-years-old.

Info: (870) 935-5133.

NOVEMBER 5 AND 19 Science and engineering go hand-in-hand during Tink Tank, held every other Tuesday at the A-State Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Info: astate.edu/ museum or (870) 972-2074.

Westside Elementary School will host its inaugural Fall Fest beginning at 10 a.m.

The festival will include children’s activities, entertainment, vendor booths and food. All proceeds will go towards student activities and after school programs. Info: (870) 932-8023.

NOVEMBER 5, 12, 19 AND 26 The Lawrence County Library will host Mommy and Me Storytime every Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. for preschool-aged children and includes one story and a fun arts and crafts activity. Info: (870) 886-3222.

A Santa Shop Holiday Market will be held at Brookland Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission to the event is free to the public.

Info: Santa Shop Holiday Market on Facebook.

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NOVEMBER 5-30 The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host its weekly Family Storytime events every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. This event consists of children’s music, skits and reading stories. Info: (870) 236-8711.

NOVEMBER 8-10 The Red Wolves Foundation will kick off Lit’l Bita Christmas Arts & Crafts Show on Friday from noon to 7 p.m. The show continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Adults $6; children 12 and under, free; children 13-18 and ages 65 and up, $4; weekend pass, $12. Info: (870) 972-ASU1 or litlbitachristmas. com.

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NOVEMBER 22 Open night for Christmas at the Park, Jonesboro’s new half-mile drive-through of holiday lights and displays, will begin at 5 p.m.

The displays will be open to the public Nov. 22 through Jan. 4. For daily hours of operation and to buy tickets to the attraction, visit christmasattheparknea.ticketspice.com.

NOVEMBER 25 Opening night for Lights of the Delta, the annual Christmas lighting display in Blytheville, will kickoff at 5:30 p.m. with Grilling with Santa.

Guests can enjoy free hotdogs and hamburgers with Santa Claus. Lights of the Delta is open for viewing every night from Nov. 25 to Dec. 27. Info: (870) 762-9788.

NOVEMBER 22-26 The Foundation of Arts will present its annual holiday classic “The Nutcracker Ballet,” at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro on Nov. 22, 23, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

DECEMBER 10 First National Bank Arena will present “Twas the Night Before Christmas” at 6:30 p.m.

The holiday production will feature dancing, singing and fun for the whole family to enjoy. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit twasthenighttour.com.

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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.)

THURSDAY Front Page Café 1 free kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal after 4 p.m.

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

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

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult TaMolly’s Kids eat for $1.99 from the kids’ menu (nights only).

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

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.

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ruby Tuesday 1 free kid’s entree per adult entree (starting at 5 p.m.)

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

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult 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.

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.

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

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