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October 2022

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Razorback Soccer Field Razorbacks vs. Vanderbilt Fayetteville | 2pm Razorback soccer is coming off the most successful season in school history, winning a program-best 19 matches, making the program's first Elite 8 appearance and securing a thirdstraight SEC Regular Season title.

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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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Fayetteville Public Library - Starr Foundation Children's Craft Room Spooky Color Pencil Drawing A 3-Part Series (Grades 5–12) Fayetteville | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Join local artist Haley Clancy Inyart in this three-part series to learn to make spooky color pencil drawings, just in time for the spooky season!

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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 - Walmart Story Time Room Baby Bookworms Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Join youth services librarians for rhymes, songs, bounces and a book.

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Rogers Public Library Children's Department Colorin Colorado Rogers | 6:30pm – 7:30pm Spanish/English stories, crafts and activities! All ages are welcome to this program that's fun for the whole family.

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Village Center Parking Lot Bella Vista Farmers Market Bella Vista | 9am - 2pm We encourage attendees to bring baskets or reusable bags to fill with affordable, fresh produce and other products.

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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.

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Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Preschool Story Time - (Ages 3–5) Fayetteville | 7am - 1pm Join FPL librarians for a fun Preschool story time with books, songs and a craft.

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Village Center Parking Lot Bella Vista Farmers Market Bella Vista | 9am - 2pm We encourage attendees to bring baskets or reusable bags to fill with affordable, fresh produce and other products.

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Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Toddler Time Fayetteville | 10:30am - 11:00am Sing, read and play every day! Join Youth Services Librarians for puppets, songs and books.

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National Nachos Day Load up your nachos any way you like them and celebrate National Nachos day..

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Rogers Public Library Friends of RPL Community Room Hands On Rogers | 10am - 11am Join Ms. Emily for hands on sensory fun! Best for ages 3-5. Registration is required. Each reservation is for one table, so please only sign up one family member even if multiple people will be attending.

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Rogers Public Library Virtual Meeting on Zoom Hands On Rogers | 4pm - 5pm Join Kristin every other Tuesday at 4:00pm on Zoom to discuss the book of the month! Ages 1012. Registration required. Please include your email address during registration.

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This month in History… October is National Dessert Month

October 1, 1971 - Walt Disney World opens in Orlando, Florida October 10, 1979 - The Pac-Man arcade game is first released October 12, 1999 - The world population hits 6 billion October 18, 1925 - The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN opens October 23, 2001 - Apple releases the iPod

Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Toddler Time Fayetteville | 10:30am - 11:00am Sing, read and play every day! Join Youth Services Librarians for puppets, songs and books.

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Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Community Room Thinking Money for Kids Exhibit Bentonville | All Day A traveling exhibit that explores topics like earning, saving and spending money as well as making responsible financial decisions. Best for grades 1- 6.

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Benton County Fairgrounds It’s Fall Y’all Craft Fair Bentonville | 10/14-10/16 This indoor craft fair offers free parking and free admission. Daily hours are 9am to 6pm.

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Downtown Fayetteville Square Fayetteville Farmers Market Fayetteville | 7am - 2pm The square is located on 21 W. Mountain Street. For best selection arrive before 1pm. Our commitment to fresh, locally grown produce and goods has helped Northwest Arkansas grow into a healthier and greener community.

Fayetteville Public Library - Koenig Family Fabrication and Robotics Lab CFI Teen: Laser Engrave Pumpkins Fayetteville | 5pam - 7pm Join us in the Fabrication and Robotics Lab for a fun evening of laser engraving baby pumpkins. Register online at the library website.

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Rogers Public Library Friends of RPL Community Room Babies and Bubbles Rogers | 10am - 11am Songs, stories, fingerplays, bubbles, and more! Best for ages 0-2 years, but siblings and families are always welcome!Everyone is welcome.

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Walton Arts Center - Baum Walker Hall Winnie the Pooh Fayetteville

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Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Super Saturday: Halloween Story Time with Ms. Emily Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Enjoy a spooky fun story time with Ms. Emily!

National Pumpkin Day Carve a pumpkin or eat some pie and celebrate National Pumpkin day.

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Rogers Public Library Children's StoryTime Room Pajama Storytime Rogers | 6:30pm – 7:30pm Get in your PJs and head to the library for Pajama Storytime! Bring the whole family and join Kristin for stories and a craft before heading to bed.

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National Chocolate Day Eat your favorite sweet treat and enjoy national Chocolate day

Buy One, Get One Free 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 Learn and Explore Makey Makey - Grades 3–6'] Fayetteville | 4pm - 6pm This is a 3-part workshop where kids can learn how to create and code with Makey Makey.

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Bentonville Public Library - Rotary Conference Room, Walmart Community Room Friends of the Bentonville Library Fall Book Sale - Open to the Public Bentonville | 9am - 4pm Open to the general public

Veteran's Day

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Fayetteville Public Library - Event Center Be(A)ware Allergy-Friendly Halloween Extravaganza Fayetteville | 10am - 12pm FPL is excited to partner with Big Box Karaoke to bring the Be(A) ware Allergy-Friendly Halloween event to the library. Get your costume ready for this unique celebration!

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National Donut Day Treat yourself to a donut (America’s favorite sweet) and celebrate National Donut Day.

University of Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Liberty Fayetteville | TBA It's Homecoming for the Hogs!

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

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Rogers Public Library Friends of RPL Community Room 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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University of Arkansas Razorbacks vs. LSU Fayetteville | TBA Come cheer on the Hogs!