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December 2022

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Theatre Squared A Christmas Carol Fayetteville | Dec. 1-24 Three spirits come to visit the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and take him on a fantastic journey through past, present, and future. But will it be enough to save him? For all ages.

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Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Baby Bookworms Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Join youth services librarians for rhymes, songs, bounces and a book. Great for all ages 0–24 months.

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

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Walton Arts Center Baum Walker Hall Symphony of Northwest Arkansas: The Snowman A Family Concert Fayetteville | 2pm Join us for a special screening of The Snowman, based on Raymond Briggs’ classic children’s book, with the original score performed live by SoNA. A sing-a-long will follow.

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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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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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Fayetteville Public Library - Starr Foundation Children's Craft Room LEGO Ornaments Fayetteville | 2pm - 3:30pm Students will make an ornament out of LEGOs. For grades 1-4. Registration is required.

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Bentonville Public Library Around the World with BPL Bentonville | 4:30pm Learn about a different country from someone who grew up there! For kids in kindergarten - 6th grade. Registration is not required.

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Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room School's Out Movies: "Rumble" (PG) Fayetteville | 2pm - 3:30pm Enjoy a free screening of animated monster wrestling!

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Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Baby Bookworms Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Join youth services librarians for rhymes, songs, bounces and a book. Great for all ages 0–24 months.

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Rogers Public Library Friends of RPL Community Rm Teen Anime Rogers | 5pm - 7pm Come watch anime and hang out with other fans, sharing your fan art, fan fiction and more! Ages 13-18, RPL Teen Anime is the last Tuesday of every month at 5pm.

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New Year's Day

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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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Pea Ridge Community Library Chess Club Pea Ridge | 5pm - 6pm All skill levels welcome

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This month in History… December is Read a New Book Month

December 1, 1885 - The soft drink Dr. Pepper is served for the first time December 9, 1965 - A Charlie Brown Christmas premieres on television December 18, 1976 - Wonder Woman debuts on ABC December 5 BC - The traditional birthday of Jesus Christ December 31, 1904 - The first New Year’s Eve celebration is held in Times Square

Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Toddler Time Fayetteville | 10:30am - 11am Sing, read and play every day! Join Youth Services Librarians for puppets, songs and books. Great for all ages 2-3 years.

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Fayetteville Public Library - Starr Foundation Children's Craft Room After-School Workshop: Solar System Paintings Fayetteville | 10:30am - 11:30am Make art depicting the wonders of space using mixed media! For grades 1-4. Registration is required.

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Trike Theater The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Bentonville | 7pm - 8pm Picture the most inventively awful kids in history. That’s the Herdmans. Now imagine having to put on a Christmas pageant with those kids ‘volunteering’ for the best parts. Is it truly the best Christmas pageant ever?

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Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Sing-along with Mr. Troy Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Sing fun holiday songs with Mr. Troy!

Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Toddler Time Fayetteville | 10:30am - 11am Sing, read and play every day! Join Youth Services Librarians for puppets, songs and books. Great for all ages 2-3 years.

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Lakeview Baptist Church A Christian Christmas Carol Cave Springs | See Below Adapted from the much-loved Dickens story, don't miss this family-friendly performance of the gospel through one man's story of redemption. December 15 and 16 at 7:00 pm and December 18 at 6:00 pm.

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Walton Arts Center Bradberry Amphitheater & Rose Garden Winter Nights Fayetteville | 5pm - 11pm Gather with your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers and enjoy the twinkling lights and beautiful silvery decorations Dec. 1-23 Thursday -Saturday only. Visit website for more info.

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Botanical Gardens Jingle Bell Jog Fayetteville | 8am Runners and walkers of all levels and ages are invited to participate in the 10th Annual Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Children’s Fun Run. Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, elf ears – anything that sparkles and jingles is highly encouraged!

Walton Arts Center Baum Walker Hall Bluey's Big Play Fayetteville | Dec. 20-21 Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets.

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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Theatre Squared A Christmas Carol Fayetteville | Dec. 1-24 Three spirits come to visit the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and take him on a fantastic journey through past, present, and future. But will it be enough to save him? For all ages.

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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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Christmas Eve

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Rogers Public Library Teen Thursday Night Rogers | 6pm - 8pm Ages 13-18. Thursday night is teen night at RPL! Games, movies and more!

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National Bacon Day Today is the day that bacon lovers celebrate one of nature’s favored gifts and enjoy some bacon!

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Rogers Public Library Homeschool Explorers Rogers | 4pm - 5pm Join Ms. Emily as she explores the elements and the Periodic Table through learning, drawing, and crafts! Best for ages 7-12. Registration required. Please include your email in your registration. The Zoom link will be emailed to you.

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Amazeum Homeschool Adventures | World Traveler Bentonville | 10am - 12pm Designed for children 6 - 11.Pack your bags and let’s go on an adventure! We’ll discover a different country's culture, music, and architecture each week. Advanced registration and payment required.

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Look for the January issue of Kid's Directory next week!

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Rogers Public Library STEAM Explorations – Virtual Rogers | 10am - 10:15am Pick up a packet at the library and follow along with the videos on RPL's Facebook page or YouTube channel for instructions on how to do the craft or experiment!