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BENTONVILLE

PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 271-3192 www.bentonvillelibrary.org

BELLA VISTA

PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 855-1753 www.bvpl.org

FAYETTEVILLE

PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 856-7000 www.faylib.org

ROGERS PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 621-1152 www.rogerspubliclibrary.org

SPRINGDALE

PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 750-8180 www.springdalelibrary.org

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Look for the May issue of Kid's Directory this week!

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Fayetteville Public Library - Event Center (1st Floor)

SoNA Beyond: Tone Painting Fayetteville | 2pm - 3pm

Percussion comes to life in this concert! Explore a blend of music and visual art with this SoNA and Arts One Presents collaboration with a chance to win newly created art inspired by the performance.

Dogwood Canyon Amphitheater Talk Lampe, MO | 1pm -1:30pm Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Topics rotate through a variety of nature identification themes to equip you for your canyon experience! This 20-30 minute program is included with park admission.

Dogwood Canyon

Stone-Age Survival Skills Demo

Lampe, MO | 1:30pm - 3pm

There is a direct line of human technology, from 2.3 million years ago when our earliest ancestors banged rocks to make cutting tools, to the rapid advances in our modern world. Join Bo Brown to explore the humble beginnings of the technologies that allowed our species to survive and thrive.

Amazeum Member Preview: Opposites Abstract:

A Mo Willems Exhibit Bentonville | All Day

This interactive exhibition blends art-making, movement, and creative exploration to help children and families discover how contrasting ideas shape the world around them. Designed for children ages 4 through 14 and their families.

Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room Pokemon Club

Bentonville | 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Come join us for Pokemon games, activities, and fun! For kids ages 5-14. Beginners welcome!

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Bentonville Public Library Intro to 3D Printing Bentonville | 4pm - 6pm Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers. 101 is available to take on May 26th.

Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room (1st Floor) Baby Bookworms (Ages 0–24 months)

Fayetteville | 10am - 11am

Join youth services librarians for rhymes, songs, bounces and a book.

Bentonville Public LibraryChildren's Craft Room

ARTventures - with Ms. Megan Bentonville | 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join Ms. Megan in exploring the works of famous artist Vincent van Gogh. After learning about the artist, we'll paint a sunflower inspired by his unique styles & techniques. For grades K - 6.

Bentonville Public Library Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace Bentonville | 10am - 11am Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Amazeum Camp

Under the Big Top: Tinker and Make

Bentonville | 9am - 3pm

Step right up, step right up…our circus performers have quit right before the show! We need you to jump into circus life the Amazeum way—by tinkering, making, and experimenting your way through the science of the spectacular. Visit our website to register for camps.

Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room (1st Floor) Preschool Story Time (Ages 3–5) Fayetteville | 9:30am - 10:15am Join FPL librarians for a fun Preschool story time with books, songs, and an activity in the craft room.

Fayetteville Public Library - Starr

Foundation Children's Craft Room (1st Floor)

Kids' WordPlay: About Me! (Ages 7–10)*

Fayetteville | 2:25pm - 3:30pm

Join us for a one-day WordPlay creative writing workshop for kids where we talk about biography, journaling, and memoir!

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Bentonville Public Library - Rotary Conference Room

Teen Book Club

Bentonville | 5pm - 6pm

May discussion of The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan

Monthly Fun Fact: A single honeybee visits between 50 and 100 flowers during just one collection trip.

FPL on Wheels BookmobileBoys & Girls Club

Bookmobile Stop

Fayetteville | 4pm - 5:15pm

We're bringing the library to you! FPL on Wheels will stop at the Boys & Girls Club on the second Thursday of each month.

Dogwood Canyon Amphitheater Talk Lampe, MO | 1pm -1:30pm

Stop by our scenic outdoor amphitheater for a fun and engaging program to get your Dogwood adventure started! Topics rotate through a variety of nature identification themes to equip you for your canyon experience! This 20-30 minute program is included with park admission.

Looking for something fun to do with the family? Make it better with Malco. Relax and recline in luxury reserved seating. Visit malco.com!

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Amazeum Priceless Nights

Bentonville | 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Family time is priceless at the Amazeum on most Wednesdays during Priceless Nights. Thanks to the support of the Willard and Pat Walker Foundation, admission to the museum is pay-asyou-wish.

Amazeum

Priceless Nights

Bentonville | 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Family time is priceless at the Amazeum on most Wednesdays during Priceless Nights. Thanks to the support of the Willard and Pat Walker Foundation, admission to the museum is pay-asyou-wish.

Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab (1st Floor)

Learning Lab: 3D Printing (Ages 13+)*

Fayetteville | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

This required lab introduces you to our Bambu Lab printers and covers safety, operations, & other basic tips to get you started.

Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab (1st Floor)

Learning Lab: Lasers (Ages 13+)*

Fayetteville | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Learn about lasers! Completion of this Learning Lab is required for all users before booking an appointment to use the laser equipment.

Bentonville Public LibraryMakerspace Intro to Laser EngravingUsing Glowforge Pro Bentonville | 1pm - 2pm

Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Bentonville Public LibraryMakerspace Intro to Laser EngravingUsing Glowforge Pro Bentonville | 1pm - 2pm Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Amazeum Member Preview: Opposites

Abstract: A Mo Willems Exhibit Bentonville | 9am - 5pm

Fayetteville Public Library - J.B. & Johnelle Hunt Family Gathering Glade

Summer Reading Kickoff! Fayetteville | 9:30am - 12:30pm Make the library a part of your summer! Join us to kick off the fun and register for our summer reading challenge. Inspyral Circus ends the fun at 1pm!

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Amazeum Camp Rocks, Fossils, Crystals, Oh My!

Bentonville | 9am - 3pm

Join us as we uncover the dirt on Arkansas. Who knows what you will encounter along the way? Create excavation tools, assemble bones, and display precious gems as you tap into the important maker skills scientists use to study the past. Visit our website to register for camps.

Fayetteville Public Library - Event Center (1st Floor)

Wild for Wednesday: Opera in the Ozarks

Fayetteville | 1:30pm - 2:30pm Opera in the Ozarks will present “Monkey See, Monkey Do," a delightful one-act opera.

Bentonville Public Library

Children's Storytime Break

Bentonville | All Day

The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 8.

Fayetteville Public Library - Starr

Foundation Children's Craft Room (1st Floor)

Drop-In Craft: Make a Catapult (Grades K–4)

Fayetteville | 1pm - 3pm

Join us for this drop-in craft program where we will experiment with making a catapult!

Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room (1st Floor) Summer Family Movies: The Search for Squarepants (PG) Fayetteville | 2pm - 4pm Join us for a free movie at the library! This week's screening is he Spongebob Movie: The Search for Squarepants, rated PG.

Amazeum Camp

Zing into Kindergarten: Unexpected Opposites

Bentonville | 10m - 4pm

In and out, loud and quiet, big and small - opposites are everywhere. Join us as we explore the connections between contrasts. Visit our website to register for camps.

Dogwood Canyon

Nature Talk

Lampe, MO | 1pm -1:30pm

Look for the June issue of Kid's Directory next week!

NORTHWEST parks guide ARKANSAS

NWA offers an abundance of parks, lakes, hiking trails, and outdoor events. Our parks feature pavillions, picnic areas, and playgrounds, plus sports facilities for tennis, basketball, soccer, pickleball, and more. Keep our Northwest Arkansas Parks Guide handy for when you and your family crave an outdoor adventure! Some of the activities you can enjoy in our parks are:

BRYCE DAVIS PARK

This park basketball court, dog park, playground, area, paved multi-use trail, swings, pavilion and more!

CENTENNIAL PARK AT MILLSAP

This will be a cycling-activated state-of-the-art cyclo-cross biking facilities. The epicenter being developed for activities visitors to the region and create impact.

CREEKSIDE PARK A Farmington offers a walking trail, picnic large playgrounds, basketball pickleball courts, crossfit workout golf course, and a pavilion that

GREGORY PARK A 19 acre forest an area left to nature, a pavilion walking & hiking options in

GULLEY PARK A Fayetteville This park including picnic areas, pavilion, open fields, 1.5 mile equipment, and summer concert many new features coming

CHARLIE AND WILLIE GEORGE

Springdale favorite contains play pad, pavilions, tennis courts, soccer field, youth baseball fields, batting dog park.

HARRY SBANOTTO PARK

This park features 2 covered pavilions, diamond, covered bocce court

JB HUNT PARK 200 acre site Springdale and offers various recreational softball fields, play structures, course, walk and mountain biking

LUTHER GEORGE PARK

This 10 a paved walking loop, pavilion, park and several play structures.

FAYETTEVILLE PARKS

park features a playground, nature swings, gazebo,

MILLSAP MOUNTAIN cycling-activated park with and mountain epicenter of the park is activities that attract create an economic Farmington park that tables, benches, basketball courts, tennis/ workout area, disc that can be rented. forest park with pavilion and extensive Fayetteville. Fayetteville favorite! areas, gazebo, mile trail, playground concert series with soon!

KESSLER PARK A park for those who love green space featuring trails for hiking and mountain biking. Also home to soccer and baseball fields.

LAKE FAYETTEVILLE PARK Composed of 458 acres of land and 194 acres of water, the lake is a fisherman’s dream and offers an abundance of recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts!

MOUNT SEQUOYAH WOODS

The park features approximately 4.5 miles of multipurpose, natural-surface trail that meanders through occasionally rugged, undisturbed forest on the east side of Mt. Sequoyah.

WALKER PARK A highly utilized park that meets a variety of recreational needs for the community to enjoy, including a splash pad, skateboard park, racquetball/handball courts, a sand volleyball court and more..

WILSON PARK A park for the whole family located in the center of Fayetteville. Featuring updated playground equipment, creek, walking path, picnic areas, tennis courts, and swimming pool.

SPRINGDALE PARKS

GEORGE PARK This play structures, splash soccer fields,football batting cages and a

This 13 acre Tontitown pavilions, a baseball court and volleyball nets. that features Lake recreational features such as swing sets, disc golf biking trails.

10 acre park includes pavilion, picnic tables, skate structures.

MURPHY PARK This centrally located park includes a three acre pond, pavilion, sand volleyball court, swing set, play structure, picnic tables, and a paved trail.

RANDAL TYSON & ROTARY ADVENTURE PARK

A recreational park featuring two unique children’s play structures with ADA accessibility, covered picnic areas, baseball/softball and soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, volleyball and trail.

RUNWAY BIKE PARK A 2.75 acre state-of -the-art outdoor bicycle skills training area located at The Jones Center!

SHAW FAMILY PARK This Springdale park has it all! A splash pad, dog park, tennis courts, walking and biking trails, playgrounds, pavilions and four ponds.

Fayetteville Parks Springdale Parks

ROGERS PARKS

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LAKE ATALANTA This Roger staple includes playground areas, rope climbing, treehouse, streams, rocks, paths and the lake.

NEW HOPE PARK This park has beautiful mature trees, 1/4-mile walking trail, playground with slides, picnic tables, benches, and a pavilion.

NORTHWEST PARK The oldest ball field complex in Rogers features a playground, pavilion, tennis courts, baseball and softball fields.

REGIONAL SPORTS PARK This park features six softball/baseball fields that are used for league and tournament play, as well as ponds, a link to the city’s trail system and a doggie station.

SKATE AND SPLASH PARK This park features in-ground sprinklers, water buckets, movable water canons, a playground and skate park.

THE RAILYARD PARK An urban park that serves as a gateway from downtown Rogers to key amenities in the area. Features include a paved trail system, doggie station, off road bike trail, and picnic tables.

VETERANS PARK A 23-acre neighborhood park that surrounds a sports field complex with baseball/softball fields, football field, sand volleyball courts, soccer fields, stocked pond, trail system and a doggie station.

Rogers Parks Bentonville Parks

BENTONVILLE PARKS

BENTONVILLE BIKE PLAYGROUND A one acre bicycle playground featuring tunnels, bridges, and a pump track to help riders of all ages develop their cycling skills.

CITIZEN PARK This Bentonville favorite includes an inclusive playground, 0.9 mile trail, a pavilion, dog station, amphitheater, multipurpose fields and tennis courts.

COLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PRESERVE As a community space provided by Peel Compton Foundation, this bike park and trail system offers more than 17 miles for every skill level. This family friendly Bentonville park includes a camping facility with extra special amenities and a lot of curb appeal!

DAVE PEEL PARK This two acre mini–park and playground is located one block east of Downtown Square is a local favorite for families with young children.

LAKE BENTONVILLE Designed to work in collaboration with Osage Park, this park features a destination playground, new pavilion, fishing opportunities and water recreation such as canoeing and paddle boarding.

MEMORIAL PARK A 73 acre premier community park with playground areas, perimeter walking trail, skateboard park and home to Melvin Ford Aquatic Center.

OSAGE PARK An urban park full of natural experiences and recreational adventures featuring a wetland boardwalk, food trucks, pavilion, pickleball court, cherry tree grove, plus a dog park and archery range! Osage Park is a community space provided by Peel Compton Foundation.

K I D' S E AT

D I N I N G G U I D E

EVERY DAY

BOAR’S NEST BBQ ROGERS

We’ve Updated Our List!

Kids Ages 12 and under eat free everyday, all day. One free kids meal and drink with purchase of adult entrée.

CATFISH HOLE | FAYETTEVILLE

Kids ages 4 & under eat free with adult purchase. Kid’s meal is a one fish fillet or chicken fillet with fries and fixin’s.

JJ’S GRILL | ALL LOCATIONS

EXCEPT FOR JJ’S ON THE LAKE

Kids 12 and under eat free, one per paid adult. One kids meal per adult meal, drink included.

MONTE NE CHICKEN

MONTE NE

Kids under 5 eat free. Our famous Fried Chicken Meal is $6.95 for kids ages 4-8 and $9.95 for kids ages 9-12.

SUBWAY | ALL LOCATIONS

Take advantage of the Family Takeout Special and get a free footlong when you buy two footlongs. Available on website and mobile app.

WRIGHTS BBQ | BENTONVILLE JOHNSON | ROGERS

All small kids plates are $2 which includes a sandwich and a side. Big Kid meals are $4.50.

MONDAYS

BIG WHISKEY’S BENTONVILLE

From 5pm to 9pm, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entree.

BOAR'S NEST | ROGERS

Kids eat free all the time (one kids meal per adult entree).

LAS PALMAS ROGERS & BENTONVILLE

After 5pm, kids 12 and under get a free kids meal. One per adult purchase.

MARIACHI’S IN NWA MALL

Kids 12 and under eat free. Includes kid drink. Available from 3pm to close, one per paid adult.

MCALISTER'S DELI

One kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal, includes drink. From 4pm to close.

EAT FREE

MOJITOS MODERN

MEXICAN GRILL

K I D ' S E A T F R E E

Kids 12 and under eat free all day. One free kids meal with adult meal purchase.

RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS

BENTONVILLE

After 3pm. Kids eat free. One per paid adult meal.

WAGON WHEEL COUNTRY CAFE

SPRINGDALE

Kids eat free after 4pm per adult meal purchase.

TUESDAYS

ARTISAN WOOD FIRED KITCHEN

Free kids Margherita pizza (cheese pizza) one per adult meal purchase when mentioning this ad. 5pm-9pm.

GOLDEN CORRAL | ROGERS

All kids meals are $1.99 after 4pm.

LA HUERTA | FAYETTEVILLE & SILOAM SPRINGS

Taco Tuesday: $1 tacos all day.

LOAFIN JOE’S | FAYETTEVILLE & SPRINGDALE

After 4pm, kids 12 and under eat free. One per paid adult.

RED ROBIN | BENTONVILLE

Half off kids meals with adult meal purchase.

RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS

BENTONVILLE

After 3pm. Kids eat free. One per paid adult meal.

VILLAGE INN | ALL LOCATIONS

Free kids meal with paid adult entrée.

WEDNESDAYS

NOODLES ITALIAN

Two free kids meals per adult entree purchased. 4pm - close.

RED ROBIN | BENTONVILLE

50% off kid’s meals with adult meal purchase.

RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS

BENTONVILLE

After 3pm. Kids eat free. One per paid adult meal.

SASSY’S RED HOUSE

Get one free kids meal with each adult meal purchased.

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SMASHBURGER | BENTONVILLE

Grab a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, & drink). Kids 12 & under. Instore only.

THURSDAYS

DAIRY QUEEN | LOWELL

Half price kid meals for kids 12 and under. No adult purchase necessary.

JOSE’S BAR AND GRILL TONTITOWN

Kids eat free 11am to 4pm every Sunday. One free kid’s meal per adult entree.

RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS BENTONVILLE

After 3pm. Kids eat free. One per paid adult meal.

ZAXBY’S | FAYETTEVILLE

Up to two kids meals for $1.99 from 5pm to 9pm with adult meal purchase.

JJ’S GRILL | ALL LOCATIONS

EXCEPT FOR JJ’S ON THE LAKE

Kids 12 and under eat free, one per paid adult. One kids meal per adult meal, drink included.

SUNDAYS

BEEF O’BRADY’S | BENTONVILLE

$1.99 Kids Meals.

CATFISH HOLE | FAYETTEVILLE

Kids ages 4 and under eat free with purchase of adult entree.

DICKEY’S BBQ

Free kid’s meal with adult meal purchase. Dine-in only.

JOSE’S BAR AND GRILL TONTITOWN

Kids eat free 11am to 4pm every Sunday. One free kid’s meal per adult entree purchase.

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL ROGERS

SATURDAYS

CATFISH HOLE | FAYETTEVILLE

Kids ages 4 & under eat free with adult purchase. Kid’s meal is a one fish fillet or chicken fillet with fries and fixin’s.

One kids meal for children under 12 years old every Sunday with the purchase of an adult entree. Available all day from 11am- 9pm.

SLIM CHICKENS | ALL LOCATIONS

Kids eat for $1.99 with purchase on an adult entree.

2 26 Family Fun!

Trail Mix the Boy & the Ball Instrument

Zoo”

Trail Mix

Friday, May 1 | 5:30-7:30pm

Lower Ramble, Fayetteville Featuring Common Roots, University of Arkansas’ EntoRoadshow, cellist Peco Singer, Trio Las Hermanitas Álvarez, entertainers from Inspyral Circus and more!

Rowdy in the Ramble

Friday, May 1 | 7:30-10:30pm

Upper Ramble, Fayetteville Keep the party going after Trail Mix at Artosphere’s newest event featuring Arkansauce and Jumpsuit Jamey & the Can’t Wait to Playboys.

the Boy & the Ball

May 12-13, 10am & 4pm Fayetteville Public Library May 14-15, 10:30am & 1pm Bentonville Public Library May 16-17, 10am & 2pm Jones Center, Springdale Register at artospherefestival.org Ages 3+.

Instrument “Petting Zoo”

Saturday, May 16 | 2-4 pm

Art and Movement Room, Fayetteville Public Library A tactile musical experience with local artist and teacher Honnah Heartsong. All ages.

LEARNING ESSENTIALS

& CHILD ENRICHMENT

Education and enrichment are important for child development. NWA has many programs to help your child succeed.

Here is a list of resources our area has to offer covering special needs, tutoring and advancement, and after school programs.

SPECIAL NEEDS

ABILITY TREE

Abilitytree.org | Instagram: @abilitytree 2350 E Tahlequah St, Siloam Springs | (855) 288-6735

The mission of Ability Tree is to come alongside families impacted by disability and equip organizations through recreation, education, support, and training. The vision of Ability Tree is to create inclusive and supportive communities where individuals and families impacted by disability can enjoy healthy relationships. Ability Tree is all about fun and experiences that are often unavailable for families living with disabilities. They offer parents night out, an after school program, sports and arts programs as well as summer camps.

AMC SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS - FIESTA SQUARE 12 www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films 3033 N College Ave, Fayetteville | (479) 575-0026

AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday of the month.

ARKANSAS SUPPORT NETWORK

Supports.org | Instagram: @arsupportnetwork 6836 Isaac’s Orchard Rd, Springdale | (479) 927-4100

Arkansas Support Network provides support and services to individuals and families with children with disabilities. They are a licensed disabilities service provider for all of Arkansas, with offices in Springdale, Fort Smith, Camden, and Jonesboro. Their programs serve people through all phases of their lives from birth, through adulthood. They assist people in finding the highest quality resources and supports appropriate to their needs, stage of life, and family make up.

AUTISM INVOLVES ME

Aimnwa.org | Instagram: @aimeveryday

200 W Walnut St Suite 1111, Bentonville | (479) 544-0166

AIM is a local non profit who supports families impacted by Autism in Benton and Washington counties. Their vision is to create an inclusive and accepting environment for those they serve in their community with improved awareness, advocacy, and the best local resources available.

BO'S BLESSINGS

(501) 837-3488 | jannielayne1206@gmail.com www.servir.org/bosblessings

Bo’s is an organization dedicated to providing programs, support, and resources that help veterans transition back to civilian life with their families and their community.

BUSY BINS

Fayetteville | Instagram: @busybins4kids

This local teacher loved seeing kids grow their imagination by creating and working with all of their senses. She shares her love of sensory play through Busy Bins! Creative, educational, and emotional processing sensory bins in two sizes(small and large), with lavender infused homemade playdough to help calm overwhelmed little hands. Direct message on instagram to place your order! Local pickup & shipping are available.

CHILDREN’S THERAPY TEAM

Childrenstherapyteam.com Instagram: @childrenstherapyteam 2474 E Joyce Blvd #2, Fayetteville | (479) 521-8326

Children’s Therapy TEAM family-centered approach extends to everything they do. They celebrate a child’s accomplishments, large and small, taking a personal approach to care. They are a dedicated TEAM of Pediatric Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Developmental Therapists.

CHUCK E. CHEESE - SENSORY SENSITIVE SUNDAYS

chuckecheese.com/sensory-sensitive-sundays/ 2999 N College Ave S.12, Fayetteville

We’re proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. Recognizing that the Chuck E. experience can be very stimulating for any child, we made it our mission to create Sensory Sensitive Sundays®, where we have a trained, caring staff who works to ensure everyone has a fun-filled visit. Because we believe ALL kids deserve the opportunity to just be a kid. Participating locations will open two hours early on the first Sunday of the month to offer a sensory-friendly experience for families.

DOWN SYNDROME CONNECTION OF NWA Dscnwa.com

1200 W Walnut St Suite 1407, Rogers | (479) 282-3639

Since 2002, the Down Syndrome Connection of Northwest Arkansas has been supporting families in Northwest Arkansas. Their mission is to facilitate inclusion and respect for individuals with Down Syndrome within the Northwest Arkansas Community, ensuring that they have access to the support and the resources necessary to reach their full potential at all stages of life.

FIRST HOMESCHOOL

1336 Carley Rd Suite 3, Springdale | (479) 408-7995

First Homeschool now has a bookstore and storefront to help parents and families with their homeschooling needs. It's completely free! Parents will be able to sell their used textbooks and materials to other homeschooling families who need them. Feel free to keep checking back or sign up to receive updates. This is a great way to enrich our community with great educational tools that can be beneficial to all ages!

GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL

goldfishswimschool.com/rogers-nwa/ Instagram: @goldfish_rogersnwa

4319 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Ste 105, Rogers | (479) 777-9568

Swimming offers an opportunity for children with special needs to actively participate in learning a sport – and our instructors at Goldfish Swim School use integrity, compassion and trust (along with a few other tools and techniques) to teach children with special needs how to swim. Swimming teaches valuable physical and life skills, including: gross motor skills, cognitive skills, muscle strength, endurance, water safety as well as socialization, all in a fun environment!

KIDS CORP, INC

Kidscorpdt.com

2210 Main Dr, Springdale | (479) 856-6397 3307 N Dixieland Rd, Rogers | (479) 986-5150

Kids Corp, Inc is a day treatment center for kids with developmental needs offering Speech, Occupational, physical, and Play Therapy. We offer full-time nursing on site and Pre-K classrooms that are dedicated to Kindergarten preparedness. Their classrooms follow a comprehensive curriculum that includes math, pre-reading, language, art, music and movement.

Kids Corp Inc. KIDS UNLIMITED LEARNING ACADEMY Mykidsunlimited.com | Instagram: @kidsunlimited1

Our highly trained staff offers services in early childhood development as well as medical care. They provide occupational, physical and speech-language therapy services that are designed to meet the unique goals of each child. Their goal is to build partnerships with parents and caregivers to create meaningful independence in the lives of children.

KINDRED PEDIATRIC THERAPY

3162 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd #2 | (479) 435-6636

Kindred Pediatric Therapy is a multidisciplinary clinic based in Fayetteville, AR and began operations in 2015 under the name Post Pediatric Therapy. We are dedicated to ensuring an individualized approach to therapy, utilizing the most current treatment strategies to maximize one’s potential. Our success is attributed to our highly experienced staff and our ability to foster strong relationships between providers, families, and the municipalities that we serve.

MIRACLE LEAGUE OF ARKANSAS

Miracleleaguear.com | Instagram: @miracleleaguenwa

4303 Watkins Ave, Springdale| miracleleaguear@yahoo.com

The Miracle League removes the barriers that keep children with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime. The Miracle League serves children and adults who suffer from any physical or mental disabilities, which causes them to be excluded from conventional Baseball leagues.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL SERVICE COOPERATIVE (NWAESC)

4 North Double Springs Rd., Farmington | 479-267-5960

Early Childhood Special Education Services are activities designed to enhance the development of the preschool child and provide experiences in one or more of the following areas: seeing, talking, hearing, learning, walking and behavior. We serve preschool children throughout Northwest Arkansas.

NORTHWEST PEDIATRIC THERAPY

Nwpedtherapy.com

2580 E. Joyce Blvd, Ste 12, Fayetteville | (479) 521-7337

Our mission is to help all children they serve meet their highest potential. Our speechlanguage pathologists, occupational therapists, and developmental therapists are dedicated to helping children develop the skills necessary to successfully communicate with others and effectively participate in their activities of daily living. Their clinic is also designed to be a "home away from home" so that children feel welcome and believe as if they are playing (learning!) in their natural, everyday environment. They are dedicated to making children want to learn, therefore they provide fun, themed activities throughout the year as well as motivating therapy materials everyday.

OZARK GUIDANCE

Ozarkguidance.org | Instagram: @ozarkguidance

Ozark Guidance believes that the strength of our communities lies in the strength of our families. The Early Childhood Program was developed to provide a source of early intervention for families with children 3-5 years of age who need therapeutic help. They offer early intervention/prevention, outpatient, community-based, and day treatment services.

PEDIATRICS PLUS

3415 North Dixie Land Road, Little Flock 479) 346-5459

pediatricsplus.com/locations/rogers-ar-farm

The Pediatrics Plus Farm in Rogers – where pediatric therapy meets nature in a setting built for growth! We’ve reimagined how children experience therapy by combining Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Occupational (OT), Physical (PT), and Speech (ST) Therapy with real-life activities like gardening, cooking, outdoor play, and social interaction. It’s more than a facility. It’s a functional, sensory-rich environment designed to help children thrive. From our farmhouse to the chicken coop, barn, greenhouse, and gardens—every corner of the Farm is intentionally crafted to support skill-building through exploration, movement, and joy.

PLAY FORWARD COUNSELING

CHRISTY MILLER, LAC, NCC

805 N. 20th Place, Rogers | (479) 345-3651 christy@play-forward.org

Play Forward Counseling

Play Forward Counseling is an organization with play therapy training and autoplay certification. They are dedicated to helping children ages 5 and up that struggle in various areas. These areas include those that struggle with Autism, sensory issues, ADHD, Anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and those that need help in learning coping skills in school/ transitional periods and in everyday life.

SUNSHINE SCHOOL & DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Nwasunshineschool.org | @Instagram: sunshineschooldevcenter 3400 Woods Lane, Rogers | (479) 636-3190

For years, having a disability meant being labeled or underestimated for the rest of your life. In every space, individuals would be categorized, written off, or separated. Thankfully, Sunshine School & Development Center was founded with a commitment to seeing potential, not problems. Since 1958, Sunshine School has served thousands of people in the community by offering a range of services in order to benefit every child and client that we serve. Their mission is to shatter limitations to enable people touched by disability, serving their unique journey through advocacy, therapy, and education. Because of their work, families are better advocates, students aren't limited by their labels, and adults with disabilities thrive in their communities

99 BALLOONS RECESS

99balloons.org/recess/

rEcess, an initiative of 99 Balloons is changing the story of disability, loving people, and empowering others to serve families experiencing disability in their communities. rEcess is a holistic model of ministry that serves the entire family experiencing disability through a monthly respite night. It allows parents an evening to rest and reconnect while knowing their children are being well cared for and are safe. rEcess is a time for children experiencing disabilities to have FUN while being paired one on one with an adult friend whose sole objective is to make rEcess the best night of their week. It is also a time for siblings to have lots of fun and connect with other siblings who understand what it is like to have a brother or sister experiencing disability.

TUTORING AND ADVANCEMENT

APLUS

ACADEMY & TUTORING

106 SE Executive Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712

We offer classes in any subject for anyone in pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. We've established over ten different programs, including high school math courses, competition prep for MathCounts and spelling bees, and test prep for the ACT, SAT, and PSAT. After seven years of operating a tutoring center, we've opened a preschool. Our preschool, Aplus Academy, continues our mission to engage and inspire children. With a strong staff and curriculum, we're ready to serve our community.

ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY

arkansasconnectionsacademy.com

Tuition-Free Arkansas Online Public School at Arkansas Connections Academy, we believe in the potential of every student. No matter your child’s needs, our caring teachers and high-quality curriculum can put them on the learning path that works for them today while leading them toward a bright tomorrow. Sign up for our eGuide and learn more about the ways Connections Academy can help your child prepare for whatever’s next. Explore useful resources, informative videos, sample schedules and more!

KUMON MATH AND READING CENTERS

kumon.com

Fayetteville: (479) 595-8765 | Bentonville: (479) 273-5866

For more than 60 years, the Kumon after-school academic enrichment program has been helping children achieve success worldwide. We strive to instill in children the desire to achieve more, a love of learning and the motivation to learn on their own to reach their highest potential. Make an appointment with our team and we'd love to work with your child to see how we can unlock their full potential.

LEXICON SPEECH, LANGUAGE & READING

lexiconnwa.com | (479) 521-6500

12 Sunbridge Drive, Fayetteville, AR, 72703

Is your child struggling with reading, writing, spelling, or math? Is your child missing developmental milestones when it comes to speech and language? We are committed to providing exceptional services through evaluation and treatment with effective methods that position a student for success. We use evidence-based techniques for remediating speech, language, and reading issues to help students reach their potential.

MATHNASIUM

(479) 856-1007 | fayettevillear@mathnasium.com

We create customized learning plans for each student. The result is a deeper understanding of concepts, improved performance and greater self-confidence. This growth aids children in their math homework, classroom tests, standardized tests, math competitions, future education and career plans.

NELMS DYSLEXIA CENTER nelmsdc.org | (479) 313-6007 2781 N. College Ave., Fayetteville

NELMS DYSLEXIA CENTER

The Nelms Dyslexia Center is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization in Fayetteville that provides dyslexia training for teachers and provides dyslexia assessments and intensive dyslexia therapy for students. We offer community programs, information, and support for families and children with dyslexia to all of Northwest Arkansas. We provide the highest quality, research-based instruction in the five components of reading as identified by the National Reading Panel.

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER OF ROGERS

4408 West Walnut Suite 3 | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 202-6310

At Sylvan Learning of Rogers, we’re focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity and inspiring a love for learning – all of which make a big impact in school and in life. Getting individualized, personal support will help your child truly grasp concepts. Our caring teachers are experts at encouraging and motivating kids to learn, grow and flourish. You’ll love seeing confidence, motivation and focus grow every session!

TLC TUTORING CO

221 N East Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701 3404 SE Macy Rd. Suite 2 Bentonville, AR 72701

We believe that every student, with every preferred learning style, should be given the chance to develop academic skills that will prepare them for success throughout school, higher education, and their careers. Learning is about more than just reciting facts–students can also gain study and time management skills that will last a lifetime.

TUTORING SOLUTIONS

3896 County Rd Suite D, Springdale (479) 619-9876 | tutoring-solutions.com

TUTORING solutions

We offer a variety of services from in-home or online to in-person tutoring. With choices such as group tutoring and group classes, we can work within your budget. We have several computer stations, chrome books, graphing (and non-graphing) calculators, and even a Smart Board.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

CLUB INFINITY

305 SE 22nd Street, Suite 1, Bentonville, AR 72712, US (479) 418-3116 | infinitichildcare.com

Our mission has been to create a safe and positive environment where children can learn and thrive. We do this by having a low staff to child ratio and an atmosphere where children feel supported and nurtured. We aim to provide children with a variety of activities that encourage physical fitness, creative expression, and discovery.

FAC - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

2920 E Zion Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 587-0500 | fayac.com

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM As school gets back into session, we are gearing up for our fall programming at FAC ! Our After School Program is fun for kids ages 5-12 years old. Sports, Nintendo Switch®, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Gym Games, Homework Help, Snacks and more! If you are looking for fun, sports, homework help, at a great price, you’ve come to the right place!

LEARN AND PLAY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

65 N. Wilmoth Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72704

267-KIDS(5437) or (479) 409-0817

Learn And Play After School Program

The Learn And Play After School Program provides a safe place for Farmington students in kindergarten through sixth grade to go before being reunited with their families. The program begins at the end of each school day with structured activities until 6:00pm.

MOBIUS - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

8313 W. Pleasant Grove Rd. | Bentonville (479) 268-4080 (479) 268-4080 | exploremobius.com

Our goal is to create a safe and fun environment where kids can be kids, they are able to learn and explore through creativity, and love and enjoy their experience at the facility. We provide transportation from local schools to our facility. Once students arrive at Mobius, they are not stepping into an ordinary after-school program, it is a whole experience. Visit our website to learn more about this experience and the activities we offer at Mobius.

THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - SPRINGDALE

1967 Chapman Ave, Springdale (479) 756-5077 | afterschoolprog.com

We provide after school care from the time school is dismissed until 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, and are conveniently located in every elementary school, except Jones and Parson Hills Elementary. We also provide all day care for most holiday breaks.

WAR EAGLE CAVERN 21494 Cavern Drive, Rogers (479) 789-2909 | wareaglecavern.com

War Eagle Cavern

On Beaver Lake

War Eagle Cavern is open March 5th through Thanksgiving Weekend Monday through Sunday from 9:30am to 5pm. It features a beautiful natural entrance right along the shores of Beaver Lake. The cave is wheelchair and stroller friendly and great for all ages. The Cavern is a great enrichment in learning and as such a beautiful rich history to it. Tours start by the gift shop which is on the paved path along the bluffs of Beaver Lake. You can observe spectacular views of Eagles Point, which is a 40-foot-high lookout over the cove, leading you to the entrance of the cave. The caves feature stalagmites, stalactites and Arkansas crystals that had been forming for millions of years- sites you won’t want to miss while visiting the cavern.

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