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April 2022

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The Jones Center Funday Sunday Springdale | 1:30pm - 4:45pm Funday Sunday returns with free public swimming in our indoor pools. Registration is required. Pool Access is from 1:30-3:00pm or 3:15-4:45pm Ice Skating Access is from 1:303:30pm

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Amazeum Partners in Play Bentonville | 10am - 12pm Designed for children 6 and younger and their adult caregiver, Partners in Play Programs introduce children to science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) by activating their natural curiosity.

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Rogers Public Library Tween Book Club Rogers | 4pm Join Kristin every other Tuesday at 4:00pm on Zoom to discuss the book of the month! We will read a variety of books, including novels, poetry, graphic novels, nonfiction, and more! Ages 10-12. Registration required. Please include your email address during registration.

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Happy Easter

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Walton Arts Center Baum Walker Hall The Very Hungry Caterpillar Fayetteville | 7pm Three beloved stories by awardwinning children’s book author and illustrator Eric Carle are retold on stage through the magic of black light and fanciful puppets.

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Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Preschool Story Time Fayetteville | 9:30am - 10:15am Join FPL librarians for a fun Preschool story time with books, songs and a craft.

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Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Earth Day Festival Fayetteville | 1pm - 5pm Celebrate 52 years of Earth Day! This outdoor event includes family-friendly activities, crafts, music, games, giveaways and Greedy Goats of NWA!

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All Kid's Meals - only $199 All Day, Everyday See our coupon in the Kid's Eat Free Guide in this directory for details.

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Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sundays Fayetteville | 9am - 11am Chuck E. Cheese offers a sensory-friendly experience on the first Sunday of every month at participating locations.

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International Harry Potter Day!

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Happy Mothers Day!

Walmart AMP Miranda Lambert & Little Big Town: The Bandwagon Tour Rogers | 7pm

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Buy One, Get One Free See our coupon in the Kid's Eat Free Guide in this directory for details.

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Walton Arts Center Baum Walker Hall Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story Fayetteville | 7pm This captivating, bilingual onewoman performance is a modern spin on a beloved fairy tale, tackling important lessons about culture, family and the power of language.

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Walton Arts Center Leonardo & Sam Fayetteville | 7pm Adapted from children’s books by Mo Willems, this hand-made movie by critically-acclaimed multimedia artists Manual Cinema tells the story of a monster who longs to be scary and the hard decisions he has to make about identity and empathy.

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National Clean Your Room Day!

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This month in History… National Deaf History Month

April 2, 1902 - The first movie theatre opens in the US April 6, 1930 - The Hostess Twinkie is invented April 20, 1926 - Sound is added to film for the first time April 27, 1981 - The computer mouse is introduced April 30, 1789 - George Washington becomes the first US president

Amazeum Homeschool Adventures Creepy Crawlies Bentonville | 1:30pm - 3:30pm Weekly child drop-off program. Caterpillars, beetles, bees and other creepy crawly things are cool! Collect your own specimens, then build miniature habitats to house and observe them. Registration is required. Ages 6-11

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Rogers Public Library Pajama Storytime | 6:30 pm Put on your PJs, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and join Kristin for stories in the Children's room. Registration required. Teen Thursday Night | 6pm Thursday night is teen night at RPL! Games, movies and more! Ages 13-18

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Amazeum Partners in Play Bentonville | 10am - 12pm Designed for children 6 and younger and their adult caregiver, Partners in Play Programs introduce children to science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) by activating their natural curiosity.

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Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium HogFest Fayetteville | 18am This event, presented by Pepsi, will precede the open practice in Lot 44 north of the stadium beginning at 8 am. The free event will include a concert, pep rally, sponsor activations, inflatables and more.

Amazeum Priceless Night at the Amazeum Bentonville | 6pm - 8pm Pay-as-you-wish to the Amazeum!

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Amazeum Homeschool Adventures - Creepy Crawlies Bentonville | 1:30pm - 3:30pm Weekly child drop-off program. Caterpillars, beetles, bees and other creepy crawly things are cool! Collect your own specimens, then build miniature habitats to house and observe them. Registration is required. Ages 6-11.

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Amazeum Partners in Play Bentonville | 10am - 12pm Designed for children 6 and younger and their adult caregiver, Partners in Play Programs introduce children to science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) by activating their natural curiosity.

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AMC Fiesta Square 12 AMC Sensory Friendly Films Fayetteville AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Check local theater for times.

Amazeum Priceless Night at the Amazeum Bentonville | 6pm - 8pm Pay-as-you-wish to the Amazeum!

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Walton Arts Center Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Fayetteville | 7pm Popovich Comedy Pet Theater features a unique blend of physical comedy and award-winning juggling skills by former Moscow Circus veteran and “America’s Got Talent” finalist Gregory Popovich, alongside the extraordinary talents of his performing pets!

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The Barn at the Springs Blue Jean Baby Ball Springdale | 6pm - 10:30pm Compassion House Blue Jean Baby Ball will have live music, dinner, inspirational speakers and silent auction.

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Northwest Arkansas Convention Center NWA Home Show Springdale | April 29 – May 1 From landscaping ideas to home remodeling and everything in between, vendors from all areas of the home building and remodeling industry will be in attendance.

ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center Peppa Pig’s Adventure Fort Smith | 6pm With lunch boxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventures, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises. Little piggies everywhere will love this 60-minute live musical experience!

Amazeum Priceless Night at the Amazeum Bentonville | 6pm - 8pm Pay-as-you-wish!

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Get a FREE Medium Cone with any purchase!! See our coupon in the Kid's Eat Free Guide in this directory for details.

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Look for the May issue of Kid's Directory this week!

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Community Creative Center Arkansas Pottery Festival Fayetteville | Friday, May 6th - Sunday, May 8th | Friday & Saturday 10-6, Sunday 1-4 The festival will include demos, lectures, and over 50 exhibiting potters with a flower pot and plant sale, booths, exhibitions, lectures, and more.

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Downtown Springdale Little Craft Show Springdale The Little Craft Show is Arkansas’ most talked about indie craft show. Not only is The Little Craft Show the best place to check off your lists by purchasing amazing handmade gifts, but it’s an art and craft experience unlike any other!

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Amazeum Partners in Play Bentonville | 10am - 12pm Designed for children 6 and younger and their adult caregiver, Partners in Play Programs introduce children to science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) by activating their natural curiosity.

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AMC Fiesta Square 12 AMC Sensory Friendly Films Fayetteville AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Check local theater for times.