A NOTE from the Publisher
Welcome to the July 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
Parents: Ryan and Janie Hay photo by Melissa Donner
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).
TUESDAY
Chicken Salad Chick Free Little Chick meal after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal. Dine in only.
Fazoli’s Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 with adult meal from 5-8 p.m.
Pizza Hut Free kid’s bufet with adult bufet purchase.
Pizza Inn Free kids’ bufet with adult bufet 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.
THURSDAY
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.
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
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.
TIME FOR SOME HANDS ON FUN!
FIND OUR FROG MASCOT FIVE TIMES IN THE SCENE ABOVE!
JULY
THROUGHOUT JULY
The Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, located at 600 E. Lawson Road in Jonesboro is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The center ofers visitors the chance to experience a unique piece of North America and its wildlife through multi-sensory movies, exhibits, trails, native gardens, nature programs and activities. Admission is free. Info: (870) 933-6787.
The Arkansas State University Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During these hours, visitors can enjoy the Family Reading Castle based on the museum’s Mother Goose collection characters, the Tinkering Studio, galleries and more. Info: (870) 972-2074 or visit astate.edu/museum.
The Foundation of Arts ofers year-round registration for students interested in art, dance, theater and more. For more information, call (870) 935-2726 or visit foajonesboro.org.
Jonesboro Music, located at 2617 E. Nettleton Ave. Suite B, ofers music and movement classes for children ages birth to 7 years old. Year-round enrollment is available. Info: (870) 761-6570 or visit kmusikofonesboro.com.
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library ofers a variety of free events and activities including yoga and Zumba classes, story times, puppet theater and more. For times and locations of other upcoming events, call (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.
The Lawrence County Library ofers programs for children of all ages. Check the Lawrence County Library News or Facebook page for updates on upcoming events. Info: (870) 886-3222 or visit lawrencecountylibrary.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
EAB Media Group will host 4th Fest 2024 at Joe Mack Campbell Park. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. with the show synchronized to patriotic music.
THURSDAY, JULY 4
EAB Media Group will present its Red, White & Blue Color Run at Joe Mack Campbell Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with start time for the race at 9 a.m. The cost is $20 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and under. A portion of the proceeds will help support A-State student-athletes through the Impackt Club. For more information, visit kfn.com.
Jonesboro Radio Group will host Freedom Fest at Southside Softball Complex at 9:30 p.m. Families can gather for a free freworks show and music broadcast by Jonesboro Radio Group. For more information, visit thefox1049.com
MONDAY, JULY 8 – FRIDAY, JULY 12
The Foundation of Arts will host the Floral Fantasy Art Camp from 12:30-1:30 p.m. This camp is for ages 7-11 and the cost is $110. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.
TUESDAY, JULY 9 – FRIDAY, JULY 26
The Foundation of Arts will host the Fine Arts Explorers Camp on Tuesdays-Fridays in July from 12:30-4:30 p.m. This camp ofers art, jazz/ tap dance, and theater activities for children ages 7-11. The cost is $365. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.
THURSDAY, JULY 11- SUNDAY, JULY 14
NEA Game Fest, hosted by the NEA Gamer’s Guild, will take place at Hilton Garden Inn in Jonesboro. The event will include four days of open gaming, game demos, board games, miniature games, tournaments and more. Proceeds will beneft a local charity. Info: visit neagamefest.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 13
The NEA Gamer’s Guild will host a Tabletop Game Day at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library from noon to 4 p.m. Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
Magic Mr. Nick will perform at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library from 2-3 p.m. Info: Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.
MONDAY, JULY 22 – FRIDAY, JULY 26
The Foundation of Arts will host the Finding Nemo Art Camp from 12:30-1:30 p.m. This camp is for ages 7-11 and the cost is $110. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.
MONDAY, JULY 22 – SUNDAY, JULY 28
The Foundation of Arts will host the Behind the Curtain Theatre Tech Camp from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The camp is for children ages 12-17 and cost is $165. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.
FRIDAY, JULY 26 – SUNDAY, JULY 28
The Foundation of Arts will present Young Artist Theatre: Finding Nemo Jr. at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. Tickets may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Ofce. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
The Foundation of Arts will host a Ballet Dance Intensive from 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m. The class will feature guest master teacher Thomas Yzaguirre, a certifed ABT instructor at North Mississippi Dance Centre. The class is for ages 12-17 and the cost is $285. Info: (870) 935-2726 or visit foajonesboro.org.
