JANUARY 2025
NON-PROFIT GUIDE
JANUARY 2025
NON-PROFIT GUIDE
Washington Regional’s Women and Infants Center lets you live life knowing we’re here for you and your growing family. Named Arkansas’ only High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, Washington Regional provides safe, compassionate care with Northwest Arkansas’ largest NICU, the area’s only Ronald McDonald House and two leading women’s health clinics. You can live life knowing Washington Regional’s Women and Infants Center is here for you.
BENTONVILLE
PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 271-3192 www.bentonvillelibrary.org
BELLA VISTA
PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 855-1753
www.bvpl.org
FAYETTEVILLE
PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 856-7000 www.faylib.org
ROGERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
(479) 621-1152 www.rogerspubliclibrary.org
SPRINGDALE
PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 750-8180 www.springdalelibrary.org
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Crystal Bridges
Bridge Day
Bentonville | 11am - 6pm
To create a more welcoming experience for our neurodiverse guests, on the second Monday of every month artworks with heightened sensory components will be altered slightly to lower their volume and intensity.
Fayetteville Public Library
Homework Helpers
Fayetteville | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Get tutoring help in the Grade School Library from a National Honor Society student from Fayetteville High School. This is for grades 1–9.
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National Popcorn Day
Fix yourself up with your favorite style of popcorn and celebrate National Popcorn Day.
Thanks to simplycreativejourney.com for the fun holidays list.
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Starlight Skatium
Public Skate Fayetteville | 1pm - 4pm
Enjoy an evening of skating. Admission is $7.
Amazeum
KinderPlay Camp: Boxopolis
Bentonville | 1pm - 4pm
Welcome to Boxopolis! KinderPlay campers will work together to design and construct their very own city out of cardboard and boxes. Pre-registration & Payment are required.Visit amazeum.org for more info.
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Fayetteville Public Library
Homework Helpers Fayetteville | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Get tutoring help in the Grade School Library from a National Honor Society student from Fayetteville High School. This is for grades 1–9.
Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3–5)
Fayetteville | 9:30am - 10:15am
Join FPL librarians for a fun
Preschool story time with books, songs, and an activity in the craft room.
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Wonders of Wildlife PALS: Owls Springfield, MO | 10am - 11am
Learn all about owls! We will investigate these incredible creatures through hands-on activity stations, story time, and a craft! It will be a HOOT! Pregistration for 1 parent and 1 child is required.Visit wondersofwildlife.org for more.
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Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room Baby Bookworms (Ages 0–24 months) Fayetteville | 10am - 11am
Join youth services librarians for rhymes, songs, bounces and a book.
Groundhog Day Will he see his shadow? 11
Bentonville Public LibraryWalmart Community Room Children's Chess Club
Bentonville | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.
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Bentonville Public Library -
Walmart Community Room
Youth Debate Forum
Bentonville | 4pm - 6pm
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.
Walton Arts CenterBaum Walker Hall
Sonia De Los Santos
Fayetteville | 7pm
The singer shares some of her favorite things through song – migrating birds, friendship, chocolate and anecdotes about growing up in Mexico and realizing her childhood dream of moving to New York. Tickets are $10.
January 13 – Sticker Day
January 15 – Hat Day
January 19 – Popcorn Day
message on nwakidsdirectory.com.
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Fayetteville Public Library
Math Olympiads: Elementary (Grades 4–6)
Fayetteville | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
A math group preparing fourth through sixth graders for competition.Visit library website for more info: www.faylib.org.
January 24 – Peanut Butter Day
January 28 – Lego Day
Rogers Public Library - Friends of RPL Community Room Teen Thursday Night In-Person
Rogers | 6pm - 7pm
Thursday night is teen night at RPL! Games, movies and more! Event info TBA. Ages 13-18.
Starlight Skatium
Public Skate
Fayetteville | 7pm - 10pm
Enjoy an evening of skating. Admission is $10.
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Indoor Winter Saturday Market - 945 S College Ave
Fayetteville Farmers Market
Fayetteville | 9am - 1pm
Seasonal local produce, locally grown meats, locally made cheeses, fresh baked goods, artisan crafts and more!
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Bud Walton Arena Arkansas Razorback Basketball Fayetteville | 8pm Come watch the Razorbacks take on Georgia.
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Did You Know?
AR Better Beginnings is a valuable resource tool for parents looking for information about child care in Arkansas or for details about what quality care looks like.Visit arbetterbeginnings.com.
Amazeum Homeschool Adventures
Bentonville | 10am - 12pm
Covert Operations: Curious Creatures.Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to help us discover which fantastical creature escaped from the undercover research facility. Pre-registration & Payment are required.Visit amazeum.org.
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Rogers Public Library - Friends of RPL Community Room Teen Mugs and Movies Night Rogers | 6pm - 7pm Thursday night is teen night at RPL! We'll be watching Transformers One while enjoying hot chocolate. Ages 13-18.
Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room
Preschool Play: Drop-In Free Play
Fayetteville | 9:30am - 11:30am
Drop in and play in the Preschool area!
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Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room
Preschool Play: Wild Bird Story Time (Ages 3–6)
Fayetteville | 10am - 11:30am
Wild Birds Unlimited is here to host a fun story time about birds!
Amazeum Partners in Play
Bentonville | 9am - 11am
Designed especially for children ages 6 and younger to explore, play, and discover with their adult caregiver. Partners in Play is a drop-in program that embraces children's natural curiosity.
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Amazeum
Measurement Rules - Member Preview
Bentonville | All Day
How many chickens do you weigh? How tall are you in apples or inches or pennies? Can you use your foot as a ruler? The answers to these and other questions can be explored at the new interactive exhibit, Measurement Rules.
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Amazeum
Priceless Nights
Bentonville | 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Family time is priceless at the Amazeum on most Wednesdays during Priceless Nights. Thanks to the support of the Willard and Pat Walker Foundation, admission to the museum is pay-as-you-wish.
Rogers Public Library - The Friends of RPL Community RM Teen Thursday Night Rogers | 6pm -7pm Thursday night is teen night at RPL! Games, movies and more! Event info TBA. Ages 13-18.
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Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room
Toddler Time (Ages 2–3)
Fayetteville | 10:30am - 11am
Sing, read and play every day! Join Youth Services Librarians for puppets, songs and books.
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Fayetteville Public Library -
Walmart Story Time Room
Baby Bookworms
(Ages 0–24 months)
Fayetteville | 10am - 11am
Join youth services librarians for rhymes, songs, bounces and a book.
Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room Preschool Play: Drop-In Free Play
Fayetteville | 9:30am - 11:30am
Drop in and play in the Preschool area!
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Dogwood Canyon Discovery Station
Lampe, MO | 11am - 12pm
Our discovery stations provide a casual yet engaging educational opportunity for families and children to learn about nature through hands-on crafts, activities, and tabletop displays.
Amazeum
Little Tinkerers - Take Apart Creations
Bentonville | 9:30am - 11:30am
How are things made? How do they work? Little Tinkerers will build fine motor skills by gripping and grasping while using tools to take things apart and create something new from the loose parts.
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BOAR’S NEST BBQ | ROGERS
Kids Ages 12 and under eat free everyday, all day. One free kids meal and drink with purchase of adult entrée.
Kids ages 4 & under eat free with adult purchase. Kid’s meal is a one fish fillet or chicken fillet with fries and fixin’s.
JJ’S GRILL | ALL LOCATIONS
EXCEPT FOR JJ’S ON THE LAKE
Kids 12 and under eat free, one per paid adult. One kids meal per adult meal, drink included.
MONTE NE
Kids under 5 eat free. Our famous Fried Chicken Meal is $6.95 for kids ages 4-8 and $9.95 for kids ages 9-12.
SUBWAY | ALL LOCATIONS
Take advantage of the Family Takeout Special and get a free footlong when you buy two footlongs. Available on website and mobile app.
ROGERS
All small kids plates are $2 which includes a sandwich and a side. Big Kid meals are $4.50.
BIG WHISKEY’S BENTONVILLE
From 5pm to 9pm, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entree.
BOAR'S NEST | ROGERS
Kids eat free all the time (one kids meal per adult entree).
ROGERS & BENTONVILLE
After 5pm, kids 12 and under get a free kids meal. One per adult purchase.
MARIACHI’S IN NWA MALL
Kids 12 and under eat free. Includes kid drink. Available from 3pm to close, one per paid adult.
One kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal, includes drink. From 4pm to close.
FREE
MOJITOS MODERN
MEXICAN GRILL
K I D ' S E A T F R E E
Kids 12 and under eat free all day. One free kids meal with adult meal purchase.
RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS
BENTONVILLE
After 3pm. Kids eat free. One per paid adult meal.
WAGON WHEEL COUNTRY CAFE
SPRINGDALE
Kids eat free after 4pm per adult meal purchase.
TUESDAYS
ARTISAN WOOD FIRED KITCHEN
Free kids Margherita pizza (cheese pizza) one per adult meal purchase when mentioning this ad. 5pm-9pm.
BEEF O’BRADY’S | BENTONVILLE
$3.49 Kids Meals.
GOLDEN CORRAL | ROGERS
All kids meals are $1.99 after 4pm.
LA HUERTA | FAYETTEVILLE & SILOAM SPRINGS
Taco Tuesday: $1 tacos all day.
LOAFIN JOE’S | FAYETTEVILLE & SPRINGDALE
After 4pm, kids 12 and under eat free. One per paid adult.
RED ROBIN | BENTONVILLE
Half off kids meals with adult meal purchase.
RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS
BENTONVILLE
After 3pm. Kids eat free. One per paid adult meal.
VILLAGE INN | ALL LOCATIONS
Free kids meal with paid adult entrée.
WEDNESDAYS
NOODLES ITALIAN
Two free kids meals per adult entree purchased. 4pm - close.
RED ROBIN | BENTONVILLE
50% off kid’s meals with adult meal purchase.
RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS
BENTONVILLE
After 3pm. Kids eat free. One per paid adult meal.
SASSY’S RED HOUSE
Get one free kids meal with each adult meal purchased.
SMASHBURGER | BENTONVILLE
Grab a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, & drink). Kids 12 & under. Instore only.
THURSDAYS
DAIRY QUEEN | LOWELL
Half price kid meals for kids 12 and under. No adult purchase necessary.
JOSE’S BAR AND GRILL TONTITOWN
Kids eat free 11am to 4pm every Sunday. One free kid’s meal per adult entree.
RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS BENTONVILLE
After 3pm. Kids eat free. One per paid adult meal.
ZAXBY’S | FAYETTEVILLE
Up to two kids meals for $1.99 from 5pm to 9pm with adult meal purchase.
adult purchase. Kid’s meal is a one fish fillet or chicken fillet with fries and fixin’s.
JJ’S GRILL | ALL LOCATIONS EXCEPT FOR JJ’S ON THE LAKE
Kids 12 and under eat free, one per paid adult. One kids meal per adult meal, drink included.
SUNDAYS
CATFISH HOLE | FAYETTEVILLE
Kids ages 4 and under eat free with purchase of adult entree.
DICKEY’S BBQ
Free kid’s meal with adult meal purchase. Dine-in only.
JOSE’S BAR AND GRILL TONTITOWN
Kids eat free 11am to 4pm every Sunday. One free kid’s meal per adult entree purchase.
MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL ROGERS
One kids meal for children under 12 years old every Sunday with the purchase of an adult entree. Available all day from 11am- 9pm.
SLIM CHICKENS | ALL LOCATIONS
SATURDAYS
CATFISH HOLE | FAYETTEVILLE
Kids ages 4 & under eat free with
Kids eat for $1.99 with purchase on an adult entree.
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MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers
Facebook - Central Rogers Mops & MomsNext MOPS is a Christian based organization open to all moms in the
MOMS Club of Bella Vista/Bentonville
momsclubofbvb@yahoo.com Facebook - nwamomsclub momsclubofbvb.blogspot.com
A group of supportive, charitable and engaging stay-at-home mothers from all walks of life who come together and connect “mom friends!”
Fayetteville Momtourage
facebook.com/groups/faymomtourage
Formerly Fayetteville MOPS/Fayetteville MOPS @ The Grove Church A club creating time for face to face interaction for moms in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Their mission is to nurture moms and build a community of mothers!
Crunchy Mamas of NWA
facebook.com/groups/crunchymamasofnwa
A facebook group of loving mothers and researchers who feel it is a priority to share what they learn and how they can empower each other! This community is dedicated to providing insightful, holistic recommendations to moms in the NWA area!
Northwest Arkansas Mothers of Multiples Club
facebook.com/groups/nwamomc/ nwamultiplesclub@gmail.com
A non-profit organization focused on supporting and educating parents, grands, guardians and expecting parents of multiples in Northwest Arkansas.
NWA Moms RUN this town
facebook.com/groups/momsrunthistownnwa/ Needing some #momaccountability? The Moms RUN this town is a running specific facebook group that discusses running and fitness!
Northwest Arkansas Moms Group
facebook.com/groups/77642861673/
A facebook group dedicated to discussing parenting, sharing stories and tips, supporting small businesses and family friendly events happening in NWA.
1009 Museum Way, Bentonville amazeum.org
The Amazeum features approximately 50,000 square feet of exhibit and learning spaces inside the museum to bring learning to life and enhance family involvement, while evoking a sense of curiosity and discovery through hands-on activities. Interactive exhibits engage visitors with the land, industries and people who built the Arkansas culture and sustain it today. The Amazeum offers a variety of educational programs for a range of audiences.
2648 N Old Wire Rd. Gulley Park, Fayetteville appleseedsnwa.org
Apple Seed’s mission is to inspire healthy living through garden-based education. They create programs that educate and excite young students about healthy food AND increase students’ access to those healthy foods. They strongly believe every student has the right to accessible, fresh, healthy food!
614 E Emma Ave, Springdale www.aradvocates.org
The mission of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is to ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential. We serve as a voice for children at the Arkansas State Capitol and in Washington, D.C., gather and analyze data to support public policy that serves all children and families, and organize coalitions of diverse groups to drive change.
208 N Walton Blvd Suite 9, Bentonville www.aimnwa.org
What started as a small parent support group in 2001, seeking to provide parents a place to gather and learn more about raising a child with autism, is now a cornerstone in NW Arkansas providing much more than just support. Their mission is to enhance the lives of people with autism by connecting the NW Arkansas community through greater awareness and resources.
91 W Colt Square Dr. #1 bbbsnwa.org
For over 25 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas has helped children realize their potential and build their futures. We help all youth achieve their full potential by making meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 16 in communities within Northwest Arkansas. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
26 W Center St #215, Fayetteville championsforkids.org
Champions for Kids works to mobilize MILLIONS of people to be Champions for Kids! We believe that all people can be Champions for Kids by leveraging their talents and skills for good. We help passionate people amplify their voice, reach and impact in their local communities so that our collective impact is exponential. Will you be a champion for kids?
2113 Little Flock Dr, Little Flock cacbentonco.com
Their purpose is to provide a safe place for child abuse victims and their families to receive comprehensive services from dedicated professional interviewers, nurses, counselors and advocates in a child-friendly atmosphere through a coordinated team approach as well as provide education to the community.
505 W Spring St, Fayetteville communitycreativecenter.org
Community Creative Center is a non-profit studio and visual arts organization located in Walton Arts Center’s Nadine Baum Studios offering year-round, affordable arts experiences, including a variety of high-quality clay and pottery, watercolor, acrylics, drawing, mosaic and mixed media arts classes and workshops for children, youth and adults of all ages and skill levels. The CCC mission is to awaken the extraordinary power of art to engage individuals and communities through accessible arts education. Class scholarships are available.
3917 N Crossover Rd, Springdale 1763 Ford Ave Springdale 2006 Kim Ave Springdale www.ercinc.org
ERC has been operating as a non-profit organizationand enhancing the lives of children and adults with special needs since 1963. These four conveniently located Child Development Centers provide services to children from six weeks to five years of age, diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability, including prematurity, cerebral palsy, autism, Down Syndrome, seizure disorders and others.
1640 S Armstrong Avenue, Fayetteville www.fayetteville-ar.gov/602/Volunteer
When you actively participate as a volunteer, you are part of a solution and you make a difference in the lives of our shelter animals. Opportunities are available for volunteers at the shelter, in the office, and at special events. We need people to walk dogs, socialize cats, and generally spread awareness about what we do and the great animals at the Shelter in need of caring forever homes. While we do accept volunteers of all ages, if you are under the age of 16 years old, you will need a parent or guardian with you at all times while volunteering. In addition, you must be at least 18 years of age to walk dogs.
615 N Walton Blvd Suite D, Bentonville www.gotrnwa.org
At Girls on the Run we inspire ALL girls to build confidence and make intentional decisions, while fostering care and compassion for self and others. Trained coaches use physical activity and dynamic discussions to build social, emotional and physical skills in every girl while encouraging healthy habits for life. Girls face social pressures and conflicting messages about how they should act and who they should be. They believe that EVERY GIRL is inherently FULL OF POWER and POTENTIAL. By knowing they are the leaders of their lives, these are the girls who WILL CHANGE THE WORLD.
1421 E 15th St, Fayetteville habitatwashingtoncoar.org 1212 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville habitat.org/us-ar/bentonville/hfh-benton-county
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization working in local communities all around the world. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward this vision by building and improving homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live. Families and individuals in need of decent, affordable housing can apply for homeownership with their local Habitat for Humanity. Visit their website to learn how you can give.
inthefield.build@gmail.com inthefield.build
Seeking to empower Northwest Arkansas’ misguided youth through academic assistance, court advocating, community service, social therapy, recreational character building and an eco-access program that teaches youth how to garden. They have many ways you can donate and contribute to help achieve their mission of finding a solution to childhood adversity.
www.littlefreepantry.org
Jessica McClard launched the grassroots mini pantry movement in May 2016 in Fayetteville, AR, when she planted the Little Free Pantry Pilot, a wooden box on a post containing food, personal care, and paper items accessible to everyone all the time, no questions asked. She hoped her spin on the Little Free Library® concept would pique local awareness of food insecurity while creating a space for neighbors to help meet neighborhood food needs. To learn more and find locations to donate visit their website!
860 NW Vaughn Rd, Bentonville Nwacs.org | (479) 795-2417
The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter is a private, non-profit organization that provides 24-hour residential, emergency triage care for children throughout Arkansas who are victims of abandonment, abuse or neglect. Our mission is to provide these children in crisis with a safe haven, high-quality care and hope for the future. NORTHWEST
1378 June Self Dr, Springdale www.nwafoodbank.org
In Northwest Arkansas there are more than 65,000 men, women, senior citizens and children that face hunger every day. The number of hungry people has increased in the past years, but the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank continues to fight for everyone to have access to nutritious food to eat. The NWA Food Bank offers a wide array of volunteer opportunities so anyone can help make a difference and join the fight against hunger.
Nwaws.org | (479) 246-0353 info@nwaws.org
NWA Women’s Shelter exists to help all those in NWA who are not able to call home a safe place, those who are or have experienced domestic abuse, sexual abuse, or sex trafficking. We strive to make all individuals in NWA feel safe, seen, home, and human.
1333 Arapaho Ave C, Springdale Rmhcofarkoma.org
Providing a “home-away-from-home” in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma strives to benefit Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma through four core programs: Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Mercy Hospital NWA in Rogers and at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, a Ronald McDonald House at Washington Regional in Fayetteville, and a Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.
3400 Woods Ln, Rogers nwasunshineschool.org
Sunshine’s mission is to develop and enrich the lives of individuals and families through therapy, education and support. They envision a world where individuals have the resources they need to reach their full potential as active members in their communities. To learn more about their services or how you can make an impact, visit their website.
500 W Sunshine Street, Springfield Wondersofwildlife.org
The Johnny Morris Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium is a nonprofit educational conservation-themed attraction in Springfield, Missouri. The 350,000 square foot facility consists of two major sections; the Wildlife Museum presents a series of immersive wildlife galleries of animals displayed in a variety of natural habitats and the 1.5 million gallon Aquarium showcases 35,000 individual fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
1832 S School Ave, Fayetteville 7hillscenter.org
homeless center
Founded in 2001, 7hills began as a day center, providing meals, clothing, food, hygiene items, and other basic needs resources to people experiencing homelessness. Over the years, we expanded to provide more services at our Day Center, in addition to adding a wide variety of re-housing programs in an effort to be a part of a sustainable solution to end homelessness. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home, and we strive every day to support people on their paths toward stability, wherever they are in their lives. Get involved today! Sign up to volunteer, or give a gift online!
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