Northeast Arkansas Kids Directory

A NOTE from the Publisher

Welcome to the June 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

MEET OUR COVER KID! MARZEE

Parents: Hannah & Camden Hyneman 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 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.

TIME FOR SOME HANDS ON FUN! FIND OUR FROG MASCOT IN THE SCENE ABOVE!

JUNE

THROUGHOUT JUNE

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

The Foundation of Arts offers 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, offers music and movement classes for children ages birth to 7 years old. Year-round enrollment is available. Info: (870) 761-6570 or visit kmusikofjonesboro.com.

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library offers 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 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 or visit lawrencecountylibrary.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 3 – FRIDAY, JUNE 7

The Foundation of Arts will host the Froglets and Toadlets Camp from 2-3 p.m. The camp will include art, dance, acting and more from “A Year with Frog and Toad.” The camp is for children ages 3-6. The cost is $110. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

The Foundation of Arts will host Frog and Toad Dance Camp. Children ages 3-4 may attend from 3-4 p.m., and children ages 5-6 may attend from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The cost is $110. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

The Foundation of Arts will host a Frog and Toad Art Camp from 11 a.m. until noon. The camp is for children ages 3-6. The cost is $110. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 3- FRIDAY, JUNE 7

AND MONDAY, JUNE 10 – FRIDAY, JUNE 14

The Foundation of Arts will host a Pre-K Summer Arts Academy – Princes and Princesses from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The program allows children ages 3-5 to experience the arts in a fun, educational way. All participants must be potty trained prior to their first day. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7- SUNDAY, JUNE 9

The Foundation of Arts will present A Year with Frog and Toad Kids: Young Artist Theatre 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.

MONDAY, JUNE 10

Music Bus NEA will hold weekly outdoor classes beginning June 10 in Jonesboro (Craighead Forest Park) and Paragould (Crowley’s Ridge State Park). For more information, visit musicbus.com/nea.

MONDAY, JUNE 10 – FRIDAY, JUNE 14

The Foundation of Arts will host a Princes and Princesses Dance Camp. Children ages 3-4 may attend from 3-4 p.m., and children ages 5-6 p.m. may attend from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The cost is $110. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 17 – FRIDAY, 21 AND MONDAY, JUNE 24 – FRIDAY, JUNE 28

The Foundation of Arts will host a Pre-K Summer Arts Academy – Cultures of Our World from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The program allows children ages 3-5 to experience the arts in a fun, educational way. All participants must be potty trained prior to their first day. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 17 – FRIDAY, JUNE 21

The Foundation of Arts will host a Monster Mania Art Camp from 11 a.m. until noon. The camp is for children ages 3-6 and the cost is $110. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will kick off its Wednesday Summer Performances with Runaway Puppet Theater from 2-3 p.m. Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Bookbinding and Junk Journals in the Round Room from 10 a.m. until noon. Participants will customize their own journal page-by-page and learn bookbinding. Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 24 – FRIDAY, JUNE 28

The Foundation of Arts will host an Art Camp with Carole King from 12:30-1:30 p.m. This camp is for children ages 7-11 and the cost is $110. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 26 – FRIDAY, JUNE 28

The Foundation of Arts will host a Dance Intensive with visiting master teachers Brianna Larson, Arianna Marcell and Cori Cable Kidder from 10 a.m. until noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m. The camp will feature immersive skills, jazz/hip-hop and tap. The camp is for children of all ages and the cost is $285. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.