Northeast Arkansas Kids Directory - October 2022

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: Aaron and Whitney Garner photo by Melissa Donner Photography

Library

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

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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.

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OctOber

THROUGHOUT OCTOBER

The Forest 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.

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Calendar

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 Children’s 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 two years old will take place every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Library. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will provide After-School Hangouts each weekday from 4-6 p.m. Each day will include two to three activity stations such as STEAM activities and arts and crafts. Info: (870) 935-5133 or 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.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1107 E. Highland Dr., will host its 2022 Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family-friendly event includes food, games, a general store, raffles and more. Admission is free.

The Foundation of Arts will present Pickin’ in the Plaza at Rotary Centennial Plaza every Saturday in October from 7-9 p.m. The event will feature unplugged, folk-style music performances by local musicians. Info: visit foajonesboro.org or call (870) 935-2726.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

The Foundation of Arts will present First Fridays at The Forum featuring Seven Hollows at 7:30 p.m. Seven Hollows is an NEA-based duo rooted in indie folk and psychedelic rock music. To reserve a ticket, visit foajonesboro.org or call (870) 935-2726.

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Calendar

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host an author event featuring Je rey Blount, author of “The Emancipation of Evan Walls.” The event will start at 6 p.m. in the Round Room. Admission is free. Info: (870) 935-5133 or libraryinjonesboro.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

The Foundation of Arts will present “Annie, Jr.” at The Forum Theater in Downtown Jonesboro. Tickets may be purchased online or at The Forum Box O ce. Info: visit foajonesboro.org or call (870) 935-2726.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance will host DJA’s Fall Fest at Rotary Centennial Plaza from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include local vendors, live music, family-fun activities and more. Info: visit downtownjonesboro.com/events.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

Huntington Square will host Octoberfest 2022 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event will include an array of local food trucks and fun for the whole family. For more information, nd Huntington Square on Facebook or visit huntingtonsquare.net.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

The Delta Symphony Orchestra will begin its 2022-2023 season with a Halloween Spooktacular concert at 2 p.m. in Riceland Hall at the Fowler Center. The concert will feature Halloween classics and a youth costume contest. To purchase tickets, visit deltasymphonyorchestra.org or call (870) 761-8254.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

Baby Shark LIVE: 2022 Splash Tour will visit First National Bank Arena at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit fnbarena.com or call (870) 972-2781.

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