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Christmas at the Park

600 Harry Dr Jonesboro • 870-336-3883 christmasattheparknea.com Christmas at the Park is a winter wonderland with over a half-mile drive-through of lights. Almost 450 pieces are on display with over 400,000 lights. As guests travel through the display, they will have an opportunity to participate in an A-State Howl and Scarlet Scavenger Hunt of several custom-designed pieces. There is also the opportunity for guests to venture out of their car and visit the concession stand, take pictures with props, and when available, even meet Santa.

Downtown Jonesboro BBQ & Music Fest

Jonesboro facebook.com/downtownjonesborobbqfest

ART GALLERY

Sara Howell Studio and Gallery

405 S Main St Jonesboro • 870-935-6336 sarahowellgallery.net On November 3, 1995, an old Jonesboro building took on a new life with the opening of local artist Sara Howell’s studio and gallery. Since that time, the Sara Howell Studio and Gallery has given Jonesboro artists and patrons a venue to show and purchase art. Her first show highlighted nine local artists, and through the years, Howell’s body of work and the number of artists represented has grown and evolved.

Art House

308 S Main St Jonesboro • 870-926-9263 arthousedowntown.com

Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon

midsouth.wish.org

Make-A-Wish grants wishes for children with critical illnesses that can give kids strength to fight against and even overcome a critical disease. Wishes uplift spirits and encourage belief in the impossible to transform the lives of children. They have sought to bring every child’s wish to life since 1986. Each year, Make-A-Wish Mid-South grants more than 300 wishes locally. They strive to make the lives of children more hopeful, as hope can change lives.

Fill the Food Bank

3414 One Place Jonesboro • 870-932-3663 foodbankofnea.org

CHURCH

Central Baptist Church

Multiple Locations centralbaptist.com

Central Baptist Church is one church meeting in multiple locations: Central Campus in Jonesboro, Refuge Service at the Central Campus, and the Paragould Campus. Each campus is unique in its demographic and teaching style. Everyone is welcome because no one is perfect, and anything is possible with God. Central Baptist believes multi-site campuses and church plants are the most efficient way to make mature disciples.

First United Methodist Church

801 S Main St Jonesboro • 870-932-7479 fumcjonesboro.org

Hijinx

3102 Shelby Dr Jonesboro • 870-972-5270 hijinx4fun.com The best birthday parties and happiest kids can be found at Hijinx. They offer birthday party rooms and can take care of every detail to make the experience stress-free for the parents while exciting for the birthday child. Hijinx has 32 lanes of bowling, more than 60 arcade games, a two-story Lasertron, a ropes course, foam factory, and soft contained play. Hijinx continues to be the premier family entertainment destination in Northeast Arkansas.

Natural State Fitness

625 W State Hwy 18 Manila • 870-570-0405 naturalstatefitness.com

DANCE STUDIO

Kiki Dance Studio

721 S Gee St Ste A & B Jonesboro • 870-882-1725 kikidancestudio.com

Kiki Dance Studio provides an inside playground for adults and children with various body types that deal with depression, anxiety, postpartum, and much more. The mission is to help build confidence, improve health, lose weight, and have fun all at the same time. Kiki Dance Studio is a safe and healthy option for children and parents to have fun and learn new coping skills. It creates a ripple effect not just for the home and workplace, but for the community as a whole.

Cue the Applause Performing Arts

206 S Pruett Ste B Paragould • 870-476-7461 cuetheapplause.wixsite.com/dance

Hijinx

3102 Shelby Dr Jonesboro • 870-972-5270 hijinx4fun.com Anyone looking for a great day of fun as a family need look no further than Hijinx. Families can be competitive with 32 lanes of bowling or at the two-story Lasertron. They can also challenge each other on the ropes course or on any of the more than 60 arcade games. Even the littlest kids can have fun in the soft, contained play area. Hijinx has offered the best in family entertainment in Northeast Arkansas for more than two decades.

Christmas at the Park

600 Harry Dr Jonesboro • 870-336-3883 christmasattheparknea.com

Sage Meadows Golf Course

4406 Clubhouse Dr Jonesboro • 870-932-4420 sagemeadows.com Golf courses have stood the test of time as great places to relax and conduct business. Sage Meadows Golf Course is an exclusive, expert-level course designed by Tommy Bolt and Kevin Tucker. The course was created to be played by all skill levels, with four sets of tees including black tees for experts. Since being purchased by area homeowners in 2011, Sage has improved its facilities each year including a new dining room and an expanded bar and grill.

Thunder Bayou Golf Course

1229 Perimeter Rd Blytheville • 870-532-2627 thunderbayougolf.com

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404 S. Main Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401 870-761-3338 • BrimhallLawFirm.com

Embassy Suites by Hilton Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center

Jonesboro • 870-619-4482 hilton.com

Embassy Suites by Hilton Jonesboro is the only full-service hotel in Northeast Arkansas with a large convention center. The hotel and convention center opened in December of 2019 next to the First National Bank Arena. It is conveniently located on the Arkansas State University campus and makes a great place to stay when cheering on the Red Wolves. It is a convenient location to hold events, host a meeting, or send clients, family, or friends for a great night’s sleep.

Hampton Inn Jonesboro

2900 Phillips Dr Jonesboro • 870-974-9500 hilton.com

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First National Bank Arena

217 Olympic Dr Jonesboro • 870-972-2781 fnbarena.com

The motto at First National Bank Arena is “never say no.” If it can be done, they will get it done. It has the versatility to host events ranging from small lectures to large conventions, larger concerts, and sporting events. They take pride in enhancing lives through quality experiences. Located in Jonesboro, First National Bank Arena serves a tri-state market area of 500,000, including more than 10,000 university students.

JTown’s Grill

2610 E Johnson Ave Jonesboro • 870-275-6514 jtownsgrill.com

TRAVEL AGENCY

Jonesboro Travel

1825 E Nettleton Ave Ste H Jonesboro • 870-932-2060 jonesborotravel.com Owned by Amy Cantin and Larinda Rainwater, Jonesboro Travel is a full-service agency specializing in dream vacations. Trained agents help clients book simple or extravagant vacations. They get the best prices and negotiate experiences into the package for a better deal than most people can find online. Sometimes travel can take people, such as missionaries, to remote locations, and they need someone who can get them there the fastest way possible.

Macy’s Travels

870-897-6957 facebook.com/macys.travels

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