A NOTE from the Publisher
Welcome to the September 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: Nick and Sam Allmon 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.
FOR SOME EXTRA FUN, FIND OUR FROG MASCOT IN THE BIG PICTURE, TOO!
THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER
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.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
The All-American Circus will visit the A-State Equine Center at 7 p.m. on Friday, 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday. The event will feature all the classics of a real American family circus. Kids can enjoy face painting, moon bounce houses and circus treats before the show. Admission is $20 for adult tickets and $8 for children. For more information, visit allamericancircus.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
The Foundation of Arts will present “The Wizard of Oz” on Sep. 6-8 and Sept. 13-15 at The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro. Tickets start at $20 and may be purchased online or at The Forum Box Office. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
St. Bernards Advocates will host its annual Butterfly Release at 2 p.m. in the St. Bernards Imaging Center parking lot at 1144 East Matthews Avenue. The event will feature a release of butterflies in honor and/or memory of loved ones, along with a short program. Individual butterflies are $16 each or 10 butterflies for $135. Proceeds will benefit the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. Info: stbernards.info/events/ or call (870) 207-2500.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host an ImprovWriting Workshop from 4-5 p.m. in the Round Room. This is an interactive creative writing workshop for 4th-6th graders. Info: (870) 9355133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
The Bradbury Art Museum will present three new exhibitions: “Contemporary Classic,” “Overture” and “Meaningful Disruption.” Admission is free. Viewing hours are from noon to 5 p.m. on TuesdaySaturday. Info: (870) 972-3687 or visit bradburyartmuseum.org.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
The Downtown Jonesboro Association will host Local Festival 2024 beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday. Local Fest is a music and cultural arts festival that will feature local artists, musicians and businesses. The venues include several local favorites in Downtown Jonesboro. Info: (901) 590-8757 or visit downtownjonesboro.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host a Tabletop Game Day with NEA Gamer’s Guild from 12-4 p.m. in the Round Room. The event will include a day full of tabletop board games and entry for door prizes. Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host STEAM: Robot Mazes & More from 4-5 p.m. in the Round Room. Participants will build with KEVA Planks to create mazes for mini-robots, different structures and simple machines. This event is for 4th-6th graders. Info: (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
The 2024 Northeast Arkansas District Fair will be held at Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro. The fair will operate from noon to 11 p.m. on Monday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Gate admission is $6, and armbands are available for $20-$25. For more information or to view the full schedule, visit neadistrictfair.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
The Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival will take place in Downtown Jonesboro on Friday and Saturday. The festival will include a BBQ competition, live music, food trucks, vendors and more. Info: downtownjonesboro.com or (870) 919-6176.
