A NOTE from the Publisher
Welcome to the October 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: Cornelius and Chasity Strickland
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.
OCTOBER
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER
The Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, located at 600 E. Lawson Rd. 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.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
The A-State College of Agriculture will host the 4th Annual Furry 5k from 7:30-11 a.m. on the front lawn of the Agriculture Building on campus. Well-behaved dogs are invited to cruise through the beautiful A-State campus on a 5k route. Children and strollers are welcome. Proceeds will beneft Ag for Autism. Info: (870) 972-2416 or email info.agforautism.org.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
The Foundation of Arts will present Mean Girls Jr. at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro, with evening performances at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1012 and a matinee at 2 p.m. on Oct. 13. Tickets may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Ofce. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance will host DJA Fall Fest at Union Street Park. This family-friendly event will feature local vendors, live music and a variety of fun activities for everyone to enjoy. Info: (901) 590-8757 or visit downtownjonesboro.com.
Oktoberfest 2024 will take place from 3-7 p.m. at 1812 Rains St. Hosted by All Saints Lutheran Church and School and Jonesboro Oktoberfest, this celebration of German heritage includes food, live music (featuring the Jim Mahannah Band), beverages, games, a rafe table, souvenir shirts and steins and more. Info: (870) 935-2001.
The Red Wolf Renaissance Fair will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday and continue through Sunday at 4 p.m. at Craighead Forest Park. The event will include a day of merriment to raise awareness for red wolf conservation and will include knight fghts, food trucks and performances from the community. Info: Follow Red Wolf Renaissance Fair on Facebook.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host a STEAM Slime Lab from 4-5 p.m. in the Round Room. Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
First National Bank Arena will host the Jonesboro Taco Festival 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food trucks will be set up around the area along with drinks, wrestling and vendors inside. Info: (870) 972-2781 or visit fnbarena.com.
The A-State Museum, located inside of the Dean B. Ellis Library, will host the TinkerFaire-SciFest from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event enables creative and innovative thinkers to involve themselves in hands-on activities that stimulate further learning and doing, all in a festival atmosphere. Info: (870) 972-2074 or email museum@astate.edu.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host The Marvelous Masquerade at 4 p.m. in the Round Room. The event will include treats, games, music and crafts. Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31
The Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council of Jonesboro and Sweet Bokeh will host BOO in the ‘BORO from 6-8 p.m. at Union Street Park, located at 405 Union Ave. The free “trunk or treat” event will include candy, games, entertainment, a photo booth, face painting and more for all ages.
