NEA Kids' Directory

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A NOTE from the Publisher Welcome to the October issue of NEA Kids’ Directory, the newest addition to 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!

Owen Russell Parents: Anthony and Kristy Russell photo by Melissa Donner

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Halloween Safety Tips Never go alone!

Stay on track!

Don’t go inside!

Be visible!

NEA Kids’ Directory wishes you a safe and fun-filled Halloween!

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Fun Events

OCTOBER October 1-31 Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center invites you to Feeding Frenzy every Tuesday through Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Learn more about the center’s residents and their feeding habits.

Info: crowleysridge.org.

October 6, 13, 20 and 27 Join Barnes & Noble for Storytime Adventures in the kids’ department each Saturday to read both new and classic stories plus sing fun-filled songs, 11:30 a.m. Info: (870) 336-2543.

October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Science and engineering go hand-in-hand during Tink Tank, held every Tuesday at the A-State Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Info: astate.edu/ museum or (870) 972-2074.

Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center introduces one of its resident creatures every Saturday at 10 a.m. during Creature Feature.

Info: crowleysridge.org.

October 6 St. Bernards Women’s Council will host Stories in the Forest from 3-4 p.m. at the Fun Forest inside The Mall at Turtle Creek. Info: 207-7300.

The Lawrence County Library will host Mommy and Me Storytime every Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. for preschool-aged children and includes one story and a fun arts and crafts activity. Info: Join Blessed Sacrament Church for its 38th Annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(870) 886-3222. at Blessed Sacrament School, 1105 E. Highland Drive. The family fun event includes barbecue, games, silent auctions and entertainment. Info: (870) 932-2529.

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October 18 Join the Downtown Jonesboro Association at this month’s Alive After Five, located in the parking lot beside Eleanor’s Pizzeria from 5-8 p.m. The market offers artisan products, locally handmade and produced fares, live music and children’s activities. The theme for the October market is Pumpkin Palooza. Info: DJA, 919-6176.

October 12 “Hotel Transylvania 3” will be the feature film at Lawrence County Library’s Family Movie Night beginning at 7 p.m. Snacks will be provided for children. Info: (870) 886-3222.

October 13 Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center will host the 2018 Fall Family Fair from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be crafts, feeding frenzies, October 20 The Seventh Annual Barn Boo! will be hosted creature features and food for the family to

by The Rusty Shovel and Fair Haven Farms, enjoy. Info: Lee Elkins, (870) 933-6787. located at 16750 N. Ozark Ave. in Trumann.

Guests and vendors will enjoy a family-friendly October 13-14, 20-21 atmosphere, costumed animals, concessions and The Parker Homestead Festival will take more. Info: (870) 483-5077. place on Oct. 13 and 20 beginning at 10 a.m. and Oct. 14 and 21 beginning at noon at 16944 Homestead Road in Harrisburg. Bring the whole RPM Athletics will host Howl-O-Ween from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy hayrides, bounce houses, family for a day of history, food and fun. Info: trampolines, snacks and a costume contest and Parker Homestead, (870) 578-2699. visit with the A-State mascot, Howl. Info: RPM Athletics, (870) 268-2227.

October 14 The third annual Hay Days at The Silos event October 20-26 will be held from noon-5 p.m. The family fun The Foundation of Arts will present “The event will include hay rides, a pumpkin patch, Hunchback of Notre Dame” on Oct. 20, 22, local food and craft vendors, outdoor games, a 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. at petting zoo and more. Admission is $10 cash.

The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro.

Info: (870) 819-8932 Tickets may be purchased online at boxoffice@ foajonesboro.org. Info: The Forum Theatre at (870) 935-2726.

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October 28 Highland Drive Baptist Church will host its Harvest Festival from 3-5 p.m. The free event is family friendly and includes giveaways, wagon rides and more. Kids are invited to wear their costumes. Info: HDBC, (870) 932-2197.

First Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church will host a Community Street Party October 27 from 5-7 p.m. The event will be on Union Street, Gigi’s Cupcakes of Jonesboro will host a Harry from Monroe to Oak, with games, food, candy Potter Halloween from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The and tons of fun for families. Info: FBC, (870) event will include Harry Potter inspired treats, as 972-3456. well as a costume contest. Costumes should be Harry Potter-themed only. Info: Britney McKee, October 30 (870) 761-4346.

Open Arms Support Group for families with Autism meets the last Tuesday of each month at Jumping Jellybeans. 906 East Matthews in Jonesboro, 6-7 p.m. Info: Autism Association of NEA at 336-2786.

Visit the Bill & Alice Nix Petting Zoo, hosted

by A-State’s College of Agriculture, on the A-State Farm at the Beef Barn from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Info: pettingzoo@astate. edu.

October 31 Sanctuary Church of Jonesboro will host Trunk or Treat in its parking lot from 6-8 p.m. Info: (870) 932-5433.

Bounce Paragould will host its Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will include lots of inflatable fun, fall-themed games and trick-or-treating. Costumes are welcome but not required. Info: Bounce Paragould, (870) 476-1653.

If you would like your event included in our monthly calendar, email details to Cody at cmoore@jonesborooccasions.com

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Dine on a Dime Your Guide to Where Kids Eat FREE!

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

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.)

Thursday Front Page Café 1 free kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal after 4 p.m.

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

TaMolly’s Kids eat for $1.99 from the kids’ menu (nights only).

Friday Schlotzsky’s Deli Free kid’s meal with purchase of an adult meal from 4 p.m. until close.

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult Tuesday Fazoli’s Kids 12 and under eat for $.99 with adult meal from 5-8 p.m.

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult Saturday Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée

Pizza Hut Free kid’s buffet with adult buffet purchase.

Pizza Inn Free kids’ buffet with adult buffet purchase (nights only).

Sunday Slim Chickens 1 free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchase.

Ruby Tuesday 1 free kid’s entree per adult entree (starting at 5 p.m.)

BA Burrito Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree

Sully’s Kids 10 and under eat free with paying adult

Qdoba Mexican Eats $1.75 kids’ meals with the purchase of an adult entrée

Wednesday IHOP Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée from 4-10 p.m.

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