Northeast Arkansas Kids Directory

FREE! October 2019

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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

MEET OUR COVER KID!

LUKE WATSON Parents: Brian and Dana Watson photo by Melissa Donner Photography

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Fun Events

OCTOBER OCTOBER 1, 8, 15, 22 AND 29 The Lawrence County Library will host Mommy and Me Storytime every Tuesday beginning at

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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.

10 a.m. for preschool-aged children and includes one story and a fun arts and crafts activity. Info: (870) 886-3222.

OCTOBER 1, 15 AND 29

OCTOBER 2, 9, 16, 23 AND 30

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.

The Greene County Public Library in Paragould will host its weekly Story Time events each Wednesday beginning at 10:30 a.m. This event consists of children’s music, skits and reading stories. Info: (870) 236-8711.

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OCTOBER 12-13, 19-20 The Parker Homestead Festival will take place

OCTOBER 3, 10, 17, 24 AND 31

Gamble Home’s Shop Local Park will host its weekly Movie Night event each Thursday from 8-10 p.m.

To see what movie is being shown each week, find Shop Local Park on Facebook.

on Oct. 12 and 19 beginning at 10 a.m. and Oct. 13 and 20 beginning at noon at 16944 Homestead Road in Harrisburg. Bring the whole family for a day of history, food and fun. Info: Parker Homestead, (870) 578-2699.

OCTOBER 5, 12, 19 AND 26 Join Barnes & Noble for Storytime Adventures in

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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 will host the 2019 Fall Family Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be crafts, feeding frenzies, creature features and food for the family to enjoy. Info: Lee Elkins, (870) 933-6787.

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.

RPM Athletics will host its Fall Festival on location from 2-6 p.m. The festival will feature hayrides, bounce houses, games, apple bobbing and so much more for the whole family to enjoy together. Info: RPM Athletics, (870) 268-2227.

OCTOBER 5

Blessed Sacrament Church will hold its 39th annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament School, 1105 E. Highland Drive. The family fun event features barbecue, games, silent auctions and entertainment. Info: (870) 932-2529.

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OCTOBER 18-20

The NEA Gamers Guild will host NEA Game Fest at the Hilton Garden Inn in Jonesboro Oct. 18 through Oct. 20. Enjoy an array of table top games and thousands of dollars in prizes and giveaways. Adult tickets are $20 before the event and $25 the day of. Children’s tickets are $5 with ages nine and under admitted free. Tickets and info: www.neagamefest.com.

OCTOBER 19 The eighth annual Barn Boo! will be hosted by

Fair Haven Farms, located at 16750 N. Ozark Ave. in Trumann. Guests and vendors will enjoy a familyfriendly atmosphere, costumed animals, concessions and more. Info: (870) 483-5077.

OCTOBER 24

The Downtown Jonesboro Association will host Alive After Five at Rotary Club of Jonesboro Centennial Plaza from 5-8 p.m. The annual street market offers artisan items and art, as well as an family-fun activities. Info: DJA, (870) 919-6176.

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OCTOBER 25-28

The Foundation of Arts will present “Matilda: The Musical” Oct. 25, 26 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. Purchase tickets online at boxoffice@foajonesboro.org. For more information, call The Forum Theatre at (870) 935-2726.

OCTOBER 26

Bounce Paragould will host its Crafts & Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event will include

children’s crafts, family activities and an array of local vendors. Info: Bounce Paragould, (870) 476-1653.

OCTOBER 27

Highland Drive Baptist Church will host its Harvest Festival from 3-5 p.m. The free event is familyfriendly and includes giveaways, wagon rides and more. Kids are invited to wear their costumes.

Info: (870) 932-2197.

OCTOBER 30

First Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church will host a Community Street Party from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event will be on Union Street (from Monroe to Oak) with games, food, candy and fun for families to enjoy. Info: (870) 972-3456.

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!

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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