Northeast Arkansas Kids Directory

FREE! October 2021

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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

MEET OUR COVER KID!

GEORGIA Parents: Jacob and Elizabeth Tarry

photo by Melissa Donner Photography

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Library Resource Guide

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.

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Library Resource Guide

CRAIGHEAD COUNTY Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Phone: (870) 935-5133 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

POINSETT COUNTY Poinsett County Library Phone: (870) 578-4465 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Caraway Public Library - Caraway Phone: (870) 482-3394 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Goldsby Library - Lepanto Phone: (870) 475-6144 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Kohn Memorial Library - Monette Phone: (870) 486-2515 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

Marked Tree Public Library - Marked Tree Phone: (870) 358-3190 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

McAdams Public Library - Lake City Phone: (870) 237-4407 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

West Poinsett Memorial Library - Weiner Phone: (870) 684-2235 Website: libraryinjonesboro.org

LAWRENCE COUNTY Lawrence County Library - Walnut Ridge Phone: (870) 886-3222 Website: lawrencecountylibrary.com

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY Blytheville Public Library Phone: (870) 762-2431 Website: mclibrary.net

Bobbie Jean Memorial Library - Imboden Phone: (870) 869-2093 Website: imbodenlibrary.wordpress.com

Manila Public Library Phone: (870) 561-3525 Website: mclibrary.net

Driftwood Public Library - Lynn Phone: (870) 528-3506

Osceola Public Library Phone: (870) 563-2721 Website: mclibrary.net

GREENE COUNTY Greene County Public Library - Paragould Phone: (870) 236-8711 Website: mylibrarynow.org/greene

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).

THURSDAY Newk’s 99 cent kids meals every night after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.

TUESDAY Chicken Salad Chick Free Little Chick meal after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal. Dine in only.

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

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.

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.

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

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Calendar

OCTOBER OCTOBER 1-31

The ASU Regional Farmer’s Market, located on the corner of Aggie and Stadium Boulevard on the campus of Arkansas State University, will be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for locallygrown produce, beef, pork, handmade crafts, plants and more. Info: asuregionalfarmersmarket.org.

Registration for fall classes continues at The Foundation of Arts. To download the 2021-2022 class brochure or register, visit foajonesboro.org or call 935-2726.

The Arkansas State University Museum, located adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library, will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. During these hours, there are several COVID-19 compliment TinkerFaire activities for children to enjoy located throughout the museum. Info: astate.edu/museum or 972-2074.

The Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, 600 E. Lawson Rd., is open to the public Wednesday-Saturday each week. Info: 933-6787 or visit crowleysridge.org.

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Calendar OCTOBER 1

First Fridays at The Forum Theatre will feature Mikel Wewers and Friends at The Forum Theatre. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Info: (870) 9352726 or visit foajonesboro.org.

OCTOBER 9

Downtown Jonesboro Alliance will host its annual Fall Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rotary Centennial Plaza in front of The Forum Theatre, 115 E. Monroe. The event will include local vendors and family fun such as “Pumpkin Painting in the Plaza” with FOA art teachers on hand to assist in decorating. Info: Visit downtownjonesboro.com

OCTOBER 5,12,19, 26

Lawrence County Library will host Mommy and Me Virtual Storytimes every Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. for preschool-aged children and includes one story and a fun arts and crafts activity. For updates on other upcoming virtual events, find Lawrence County Library on Facebook or call (870) 886-3222.

OCTOBER 9, 10, 16, 17

Bring the entire family for a day of history, food and fun as Parker Homestead Festival returns during the second and third weekends of October. Located at 16944 Homestead Road in Harrisburg, hours are Saturdays from 10-5 and Sundays from noon to 5. Admission is $7.

OCTOBER 28-31

Join the fun as The Foundation of Arts presents “House of Villains,” its kid-friendly version of a haunted house, at The Forum Theatre. For more information, call 919-7622, visit foajonesboro.org or stop by The Forum Box Office at 115 E. Monroe.

OCTOBER 31

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

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