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September 2022

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National Grandparent’s Day Downtown Fayetteville Square Fayetteville Farmers Market Fayetteville | 7am - 1pm The square is located on 21 W. Mountain Street.

Buy One, Get One Free See our coupon in the Kid's Eat Free Guide in this directory for details.

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National Cheeseburger Day Fayetteville Public Library Starr Foundation Children's Craft Room The Incredible Journey (Grades 5–8)* - Exploring the Water Cycle Fayetteville | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Join Boston Mountain Solid Waste for an activity and craft exploring the Water Cycle. Springdale Public Library STEAM (Grades 3-5): Under a Microscope Springdale | 4pm Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! This week, we'll talk about microorganisms and things we can see under a microscope. Registration begins two weeks prior to the start date.

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National Daughter’s Day

The Momentary Format Festival Bentonville | 12pm FORMAT welcomes a diverse range of globally renowned international and local musicians and artists, alongside emerging talent and a myriad of special performances and surprise acts. Springdale Public Library Anime Club Springdale | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Calling all teen fans of anime, manga, and Japanese culture! Join us for our monthly meeting where we will learn something new about Japanese culture, discuss our favorite manga series, create Japanese crafts, and watch anime! Downtown Fayetteville Square Fayetteville Farmers Market Fayetteville | 7am - 1pm The square is located on 21 W. Mountain Street. For best selection arrive before 1pm.

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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. Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Baby Bookworms Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Join youth services librarians for rhymes, songs, bounces and a book. 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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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. 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. Bentonville Public Library - Rotary Conference Room Around the World Bentonville | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Learn about a different country from someone who grew up there! A new country will be highlighted each month. For kids in K - 6th grade.

September 2022

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Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Preschool Story Time Fayetteville | 9:30am - 10:15am Join FPL librarians for a fun Preschool story time with books, songs and a craft. Fayetteville Public Library Starr Foundation Children's Craft Room After-School Workshop: Amate Paintings Fayetteville | 4pm - 5pm Create your own art based on Mexican Folk art! National Working Parents Day Finding childcare is hard but AR Better Beginnings can help. Scan the code to find out how. Arkansas Air & Military Museum National Free Museum Day Fayetteville | All Day

University of Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Missouri State Fayetteville | 6pm University of Arkansas Family Weekend and Razorback Football!

Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Preschool Story Time Fayetteville | 9:30am - 10:15am Join FPL librarians for a fun Preschool story time with books, songs and a craft.

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Springdale Public Library Children's Auditorium Chispas Spanish/English Storytime for Families Springdale | 4pm - 4:45pm Bilingual storytime is excellent for families who speak Spanish as their first language as well as for children who are learning English or Spanish as a second language. Everyone is welcome.

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The Momentary Format Festival Bentonville | 12pm FORMAT welcomes a diverse range of globally renowned international and local musicians and artists, alongside emerging talent and a myriad of special performances and surprise acts. Fayetteville Public Library - The Willard and Pat Walker Community Room Super Saturday: Hooked on Science Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Join us this Saturday to have fun with science!

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Bud Walton Arena STEM Career Fair Fayetteville | 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3:30pm Students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math fields should attend this fair to connect with employers hiring for full-time, part-time, co-op, and internship opportunities. 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. Free with membership or paid admission. Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Preschool Story Time Fayetteville | 10am - 10:45am A wonderful introduction to math concepts through story and play! University of Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Alabama Fayetteville | TBA Come cheer on the Razorbacks!

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World Teachers’ Day Amazeum Homeschool Adventures - Master Builders Bentonville | 10am - 12pm It's time to tinker! In this child drop-off program, each weekly experience explores concepts of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through creative, hands-on explorations. Fayetteville Public Library - Starr Foundation Children's Craft Room Preschool Play: Pumpkin Crafts (Ages 2+) Fayetteville | 9am - 11:30am Drop in for a craft time for families of preschoolers! Amazeum Little Tinkerers | Build. Test. Fix. Bentonville | 9am - 10:30am Are you ready to embark on a building journey? Curiosity about materials and tools drives this building site. Little Tinkerers enjoy putting things together in structures and patterns as they explore with building and designing.

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Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Toddler Time Fayetteville | 0:30am - 11am Sing, read and play every day! Join Youth Services Librarians for puppets, songs and books. 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. Look for the October issue of Kid's Directory this week!

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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.