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ROGERS PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 621-1152 www.rogerspubliclibrary.org

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July 2022

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Rogers Convention Center Kids Fest Rogers | Doors Open 10am Featuring minifigures, bounce houses, obstacle courses, costumed heroes, princesses, community organizations, games, a nerf battle maze, photo ops, and so much more!

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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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Scott Family Amazeum Girls STEAM Camp Bentonville | 9am - 3pm July 11th-15th This camp introduces children to STEAM by activating their natural curiosity. Monthly themes build your child's sense of wonder and playfulness as you engage together in curiosity and handson discovery. Visit website for registration and age information. 18

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve ReWild's Kindergarten Readiness & Review Camp Bentonville | 9am Kindergarten readiness and review skills camp for kids ages 4-6 years of age. Reconnect with nature & peers while detoxing from screens!

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Walmart AMP Santana - Miraculous Supernatural Tour Rogers | 7pm Cited by Rolling Stone as #15 on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time;” Santana joined the Rolling Stones as one of only two bands to have an album reach the Top 10 in every decade since the 1960s.

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Amazeum Maker Workshop: Sewing Machine Bentonville | 9:30am - 11:30am Discover the inner workings of a sewing machine, learn how to thread a machine, create basic mends, and turn fabric trash into treasure in this sewing machine crash course.

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Six Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar Brunch and Bingo Fayetteville | 12pm - 1pm Join us every 4th Sunday when the boys from BUSY BEE’S host Bruch and Bingo. Bingo cards are $5 each and score you all your favorite brunch eats for 20% off.

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Fayetteville Public LibraryStarr Foundation Children's Craft Room LEGO Make and Take Fayetteville | 1pm -2pm Students age 6-12 will be led through a LEGO build. Registration opens on Monday, July 4 at 9:00am.

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Fayetteville Square Fayetteville Farmers Market Fayetteville | 7am - 2pm Our commitment to fresh, locally grown produce and goods has helped Northwest Arkansas grow into a healthier and greener community. For best selection arrive before 1:00 pm.

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Amazeum Circuit Block PartyTinkering Workshop Bentonville | 2pm - 4pm Create and tinker with your Circuit Block Kit from our museum store, Curiosity Corner, with guidance from our Amazeum team. Learn the ins and out of new tools and materials together.

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Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room Baby BookwormsFayetteville | 10am - 11am Bring your toddlers and join youth services librarians for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a book.

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Get a FREE Kid's Meal with purchase of any combo meal! See our coupon in the Kid's Eat Free Guide in this directory for details.

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Amazeum Partners in Play Bentonville | 10am - 12pm Introducing children to science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Monthly themes build your child's sense of wonder and playfulness as you engage together in curiosity and hands-on discovery. For children 6 & under with caregiver.

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154 E Henri De Tonti Blvd. Tontitown Grape Festival Tontitown | Aug 2nd - 6th A celebration of family, fun, and tradition. There is no other festival like this anywhere in the country! Something for everyone - free nightly entertainment by Nashville recording artists and a huge carnival. Tues - Thu 5pm-11pm, Fri 1pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-11pm

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Fayetteville Public LibraryStarr Foundation Children's Craft Room Mystery Science STEM Fayetteville | 2pm - 3pm Grades 3-6. Can you figure out the science experiment without any instructions? Registration opens on Tuesday, July 26 at 9:00am.

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This month in History… July is National Picnic Month

July 2, 1962 - The first Walmart store officially opens for business July 5, 1954 - Rock and Roll is born when Elvis records That’s All Right July 10, 1999 - The US women’s soccer team win the World Cup July 13, 1908 - Women compete for the first time in the modern Olympics July 17, 1955 - Disneyland opens in California

Walmart AMP Maverick City Music Rogers | 6:45pm Billboard’s No. 2 Gospel artist of 2021. A multi-racial, multi-cultural, genre-bending collective that brings hope to all regardless of whatever race, gender preference and faith.

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The Jones Center Springdale Farmers Market Springdale | 7am - 1pm Our vendors offer fresh produce, honey, eggs, baked goods, jams, salsa and craft items.

Gulley Park Summer Concert Series Fayetteville | 7pm - 9pm Brennen Leigh

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Fayetteville Public LibraryThe Willard and Pat Walker Community Room Summer Family Movies: "James and the Giant Peach" (PG) Fayetteville | 2pm - 3:30pm Join us every Friday at 2 p.m. for a free movie in the Walker Community Room as part of our 2022 Summer Reading Club! Seating is first come, first served.

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NWA Space & Science Center Red, White, and Shoes Rogers | 10am - 1pm Come help support local teens and children with new pairs of shoes, school supplies, & more! This Event hosted by TASC & Oasis of NWA is one you don't want to miss!

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve ReWild's Kindergarten Readiness & Review Camp Bentonville | 12pm Kindergarten readiness and review skills camp for kids ages 4-6 years of age.

National Hot Dog Day

Fayetteville Public Library Theatre Play Fayetteville | 6pm - 7:15pm Play with different theatre games led by Northwest Arkansas multidisciplinary theatre-maker Simone Cottrell.

Bentonville Community Center Kickstart Kindergarten Bentonville | Aug 3rd - 5th Kickstart Kindergarten the Amazeum way with the hands-on STEM activities at the Bentonville Community Center! Young minds playfully explore sensory science, tools, engineering, art, numbers and literacy as they build skills for school. 9am - 12pm each day.

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Bentonville Square Bentonville Farmers Market Bentonville | 5pm - 8pm Come enjoy fresh local veggies, fruits, meats, crafts and more on the East side of the square on Thursday nights.

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Springdale Public Library STEAM - Grades 3-5 Springdale | 2pm - 3pm Join us at the library as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Each week, we'll discuss a different theme and do hands-on activities and experiments to find out more about them. Registration begins two weeks prior to the start date.

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Walmart AMP Dierks Bentley Rogers | 7pm With Travis Denning & DJ Aydamn To date, the Arizona native has scored 18 Number Ones like “What Was I Thinkin’,” “I Hold On” and “Black” and 13 Grammy nominations. Gates open at 5:30, music starts at 7:00

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Arvest Ballpark NWA Naturals vs. Springfield Cardinals Springdale Springdale | 7:05pm

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Walmart AMP Chris Stapleton: All American Road Show Rogers | 7pm With Elle King and Madeline Edwards. Stapleton is a multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM awardwinner and one of Nashville's most respected and beloved musicians.

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Fayetteville Public Library- Walmart Story Time Room Music & Movement (Ages 3–6) Fayetteville | 9:30am / 10:15am Get all your wiggles out through music and movement! This program is for children ages 3–6 and registration is required. Visit website for more info.

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Fayetteville Public Library Super Saturday: Richard Renner - Slapstick Circus Stage Show Fayetteville | 10am - 11am A one-man vaudeville show with Richard Renner for kids and families.

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Walmart AMP Encanto - The Sing Along Film Concert Rogers | 7:30pm The Madrigals are from Colombia. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift - every child except Mirabel. However, she soon may be the Madrigals last hope when she discovers that the magic of Encanto is now in danger. 06

Poetry Storytime Rogers Public Library Rogers | 4pm - 5pm Join Ms. Emily for poetry and children’s crafts at this in person storytime program in the RPL.

Walmart AMP One Republic Never Ending Summer Tour with NEEDTOBREATHE Rogers | 7pm Gates open at 5:30, music starts at 7:00.

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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! Event info TBA

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

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Fayetteville Public Library- Starr Foundation Children's Craft Room Super Saturday: Artsy Crafty Fayetteville | 10am - 12pm Get crafty at the library!