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May 2022

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Happy Mothers Day!

Walmart AMP Miranda Lambert & Little Big Town: The Bandwagon Tour Rogers | 7pm Buy One, Get One Free See our coupon in the Kid's Eat Free Guide in this directory for details. National Clean Your Room Day!

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Walton Arts Center Fiddler on the Roof Fayetteville | 2pm A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Fayetteville Public LibraryWalmart Story Time Room Baby Bookworms Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Join youth services librarians for rhymes, songs, bounces and a book. Fayetteville Public Library WordPlay Writers' Club Fayetteville | 4:30pm - 5:30pm A weekly meeting place for young authors who are interested in honing their creative writing skills. The club meets Tuesdays at 4:30 pm.

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Statewide Great American Cleanup NWA | March 1 - May 31 Help your community by registering and hosting a local cleanup event between March 1 through May 31. Register today at KeepArkansasBeautiful.com. Amazeum Partners in Play Bentonville | 10am - 2pm 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. Fayetteville Public Library Art in Fashion Fayetteville | All Day Water media artist Cheryl Kellar explores fashion in the daily lives of New Yorkers and Northwest Arkansas alike.

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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. -HAPPY-

Bella Vista Public Library Family Storytime Bella Vista | 5:30pm - 6:30pm Family Storytime is for children ages 6-8 to gather for ageappropriate stories, crafts and activities.

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Benton County Fairgrounds Spring Market Bentonville | 9:30am - 3pm Join in on the fun for the 6th annual Spring Market at the Benton County Fairgrounds! Amazeum Partners in Play Bentonville | 10am - 2pm 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. Bentonville Public Library Community Room Chess Club Bentonville | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Open play chess for all skill levels. Grades 1-6 welcome!

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This month in History…May is National Sports Month

May 4, 1959 - The first Grammy Awards are announced May 6, 1816 - The American Bible Society is founded May 7 - National Teacher Day May 9, 1994 - Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa’s first black president May 15, 1928 - The first appearances of Mickey and Minnie Mouse May 30, 1868 - Memorial Day is observed in the United States for the first time 11 12 13 14

Amazeum Priceless Night at the Amazeum Bentonville | 6pm - 8pm Pay-as-you-wish to the Amazeum! .Look for the June issue of Kid's Directory this week!

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. 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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Rogers Public Library Teen Game Night Rogers | 6pm - 8pm Ages 13-18. Thursday night is teen night at RPL! Join us for card games, video games, and board games!

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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. Walmart AMP KING + COUNTRY What Are We Waiting For? Tour with Dante Bowe Rogers | Gates open at 6pm. Music starts at 7pm. The RIAA Platinum-selling act’s live show has been hailed as a mustsee concert event that continues to wow sold-out crowds

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Bentonville Public Library Math Mentors Bentonville | 5pm - 6:30pm 7th - 12th graders - bring your math homework and stop by BPL’s Teen Zone! Bentonville Public Library Dungeons & Dragons for Teens! Bentonville | 5pm - 6:30pm 7th - 12th graders - bring your math homework and stop by BPL’s Teen Zone! Rogers Public Library Teen Thursday Night 6pm - 8pm Games, movies and more! Ages 13-18. Bella Vista Public Library Preschool Storytime Bella Vista | 10am - 11am Join Ms. Ellen and guest readers for stories, songs, and crafts all about this week’s theme! Best for ages 1-4. Downtown Bentonville Art Market Bentonville | 9am - 1pm Beautiful, unique, fine art for sale by local artists

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Bentonville Community Center Kickstart Kindergarten Bentonville | 9am - 12pm Wed, June 1st - Fri., June 3rd Your child playfully explores sensory science, tools, engineering, art, numbers and literacy to get ready for school. Pre-registration and payment are required. Fayetteville Square First Thursday Fayetteville | 5pm - 8:30pm A free, family friendly event with live music, street performances, children’s activities, food trucks and more! Benton County Fairgrounds Spring Market Bentonville Fri & Sat | 9:30am - 6pm Sun | 9:30am - 3pm Join in on the fun for the 6th annual Spring Market at the Benton County Fairgrounds! Keypoint Church Tour de BBQ Cycling and Youth Run - Benefiting Dress for Success Bentonville | 7am This event features 50, 30, and 7 mile bike rides with BBQ rest/pit stops on the Razorback Greenway Trail System.

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Walmart AMP CHEER LIVE! Rogers | 7:30pm Top athletes from Navarro College and Trinity Valley Community College will full out with championship routines that bring the hit Netflix series to life on stage. Gulley Park - Route 358 Gulley Park Concert Series Fayetteville | 7pm - 9pm Bring the family and enjoy the music of Route 358. Flip over to the Gulley Park page in our Summer Fun Guide for more information on this free summer series. Look for the June issue of Kid's Directory next week!

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Lake Fayetteville Ladies Du Fayetteville Duathlon Fayetteville | 7am The 6th Annual multi-sport race experience for women athletes!