Northeast Arkansas Kids Directory

A NOTE from the Publisher

Welcome to the February 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

GRANT AND GLENNA KATE

Parents: James and Kelsie Cagle photo by Melissa Donner Photography

LOCAL AWARDS FOR LOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESSES VOTE NOW THROUGH FEB. 10!

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE MARCH 2023 ISSUE OF NEA KIDS’ DIRECTORY.

KIDS’ DIRECTORY IS EVERYWHERE BUSY PARENTS GO!

Libraries Make Learning FUN!

Whether online or in person, public libraries are a great resource for parents with young children. Many public libraries in Northeast Arkansas expanded online activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and are striving to make more services available. To find out more about local offerings from area libraries, contact one of the libraries listed in our resource guide or follow them on social media.

Library Resource Guide

CRAIGHEAD COUNTY

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library

Phone: (870) 935-5133

Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Caraway Public Library - Caraway

Phone: (870) 482-3394

Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Kohn Memorial Library - Monette

Phone: (870) 486-2515

Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

McAdams Public Library - Lake City

Phone: (870) 237-4407

Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

LAWRENCE COUNTY

Lawrence County Library - Walnut Ridge

Phone: (870) 886-3222

Website: lawrencecountylibrary.com

Bobbie Jean Memorial Library - Imboden

Phone: (870) 869-2093

Website: imbodenlibrary.wordpress.com

Driftwood Public Library - Lynn

Phone: (870) 528-3506

GREENE COUNTY

Greene County Public Library - Paragould

Phone: (870) 236-8711

Website: mylibrarynow.org/greene

POINSETT COUNTY

Poinsett County Library

Phone: (870) 578-4465

Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Goldsby Library - Lepanto

Phone: (870) 475-6144

Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Marked Tree Public Library - Marked Tree

Phone: (870) 358-3190

Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

West Poinsett Memorial Library - Weiner

Phone: (870) 684-2235

Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY

Blytheville Public Library

Phone: (870) 762-2431

Website: mclibrary.net

Manila Public Library

Phone: (870) 561-3525

Website: mclibrary.net

Osceola Public Library

Phone: (870) 563-2721

Website: mclibrary.net

Wilson Public Library

Phone: (870) 655-8414

Website: mclibrary.net

Keiser Public Library

Phone: (870) 526-2073

Website: mclibrary.net

Leachville Public Library

Phone: (870) 539-6485

Website: mclibrary.net

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.)

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 buffet with adult buffet purchase.

Pizza Inn Free kids’ buffet with adult buffet 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.

To have YOUR restaurant featured in this listing, email brittney@jonesborooccasions.com

THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY

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 offers 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 of characters, the Tinkering Studio, galleries and more. Info: astate.edu/museum or (870) 972-2074.

The Foundation of Arts offers year-round registration for students interested in art, dance, theater and more. To register, visit foajonesboro.org. Info: (870) 935-2726.

Jonesboro Music, formerly Kindermusik of Jonesboro, located at 2617 E. Nettleton Ave., Suite B, offers music and movement classes for children ages birth to 7 years old. Year-round enrollment is available. Info: kmusikofjonesboro.com or call (870) 761-6570.

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Family Storytime for children of all ages every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Library. Tiny Tales Storytime for children up to 24-months-old will take place every Thursday and Friday at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Library. Info: (870) 9355133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library offers a variety of free exercise classes each month including yoga, karate and Zumba. For times and locations of fitness classes, call 870) 935- 5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.

The Lawrence County Library offers programs for children of all ages. Check the Lawrence County Library News or Facebook page for updates on upcoming events. Info: (870) 886-3222.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

The Foundation of Arts will present First Fridays at The Forum at 7:30 p.m. featuring the John Butler Band. To reserve a ticket, visit foajonesboro.org or call (870) 935-2726.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12

The Foundation of Arts will present Disney’s Frozen Jr. at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. Tickets may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12

The Ag for Autism Super Bowl Bash will begin at 3:30 p.m. at The Gardens at Harmony. The event will feature a silent auction, dinner and several fun-filled activities. To purchase a ticket, visit agforautism.org/super-bowl-bash.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17

The Arkansas State University Department of Theatre will present Peter and the Starcatcher in the Fowler Center’s Drama Theatre located on the campus of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Additional show dates include Feb. 18-19 and Feb. 24-25. Info: (870) 972-3471 or fowler.astate.edu.

Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center will host a class on crappie fishing. Keith “Catfish” Sutton, one of the country’s best-known outdoor journalists, will be the featured speaker. Info: (870) 933-6787 or agfc.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

The 3rd Annual Beginning Beekeeping Course at Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is at the door. Info: (870) 933-6787 or agfc.com.

Matthew West will bring his My Story Your Glory Tour to First United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit matthewwest.com/tour.