NWA Kids Directory

Outdoor Movie: Raya and the Last Dragon
2021-06-24 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Hunt Family Gathering Glade
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an outdoor summer movie at the Fayetteville Public Library!

Gulley Park Summer Concert Series - Jukeboxx
2021-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Gulley Park Gazebo
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation, along with Collier & Associates Realty, are excited to announce the return of the free Gulley Park Summer Concert Series in 2021. This iconic summertime concert series will celebrate 25 years of music with some of the best local artists in the region and stands as a proud catalyst for the arts, providing an outdoor, musical atmosphere with a twist of local fun! Help kick-off the series with Jukeboxx!

Rodeo of the Ozarks
2021-06-23 19:30 - 2021-06-26 22:00 | Rodeo of the Ozarks
The Rodeo runs from June 23rd – 26th @ 7:30 pm nightly! Don’t miss the annual parade on Saturday, June 26th @ 3pm!

Cupcake Decorating with Bliss Cupcakes
2021-06-23 11:00 - 13:30 | Teaching Kitchen at Fayetteville Public Library
Join Ms. Emily for a fun and delicious cupcake decorating class in the new Teaching Kitchen at Fayetteville Public Library! Wednesday, June 23 11:00 – 11:30 (K – 6th grade) / 1:00 – 1:30 (5th – 12th grade)

Goats on the Glade
2021-06-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Hunt Family Gathering Glade
Drop-in and join Greedy Goats of NWA to meet, pet and learn about goats!

Father's Day at the Museum
2021-06-20 | Arkansas Air and Military Museum, 4290 S. School Avenue, Fayettevllie, AR, 72703
All Dads get in free! Come check out the museum and do a fun Father’s Day craft!

Curious Kids Workshop - Botany Meets Photography
2021-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Benontville Public Library Front Veranda
Students entering grades 1-4 join Miss Kayla for fun and engaging Curious Kids Workshops on the library’s front veranda! Registration is required and limited!

Bubble Story Time
2021-06-18 09:30 - 22:00 | Hunt Family Gathering Glade
Enjoy an outdoor story time and fun with bubbles! Activity takes place at the Hunt Family Gathering Glade at the Fayetteville Public Library. Ages 5 and under.

Curious Kids Workshop - Nature Art
2021-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Benontville Public Library Front Veranda

J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center
2021-03-30 08:30 - 16:30 | J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center, 3400 North 40th Street, Springdale, AR, 72764
We look forward to your visit where you will be able to:
See live wildlife and fish
Interact with fun and high-tech exhibits
Participate in fun and educational activities
Practice your marksmanship skills
Relax and gather in our outdoor pavilions
Take a walk on the trail
Take some fun selfies and photos with friends
Reserve FREE tickets for entry.

Ice Skating at the Jones Center
2021-03-26 12:00 - 14:00 | The Jones Center, 922 E Emma Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
Come dressed warm to enjoy some Spring Break ice skating for just $3.

Super Hero Day
2021-03-25 12:00 - 17:00 | The Jones Center, 922 E Emma Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
Join us at the Jones Center Gymnasium dressed as your favorite superhero for more Spring Break fun for only $3.

Poolooza
2021-03-24 12:00 - 15:30 | The Jones Center, 922 E Emma Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
Join us at the Leisure Splash Pool for some Spring Break fun for only $3.

Family Movie Marathon
2021-03-22 14:00 - 2021-03-26 17:00 | The Jones Center, 922 E Emma Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
Bring the whole family for a FREE movie showing each day at 2 PM in the auditorium!

Runway Bike Park Party
2021-03-22 12:00 - 20:00 | The Jones Center, 922 E Emma Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
Join us for free at the Runway Bike Trail located in front of the Jones Center to enjoy our bike trail! Bike rentals will be available. All ages welcome. Helmets are required.

NWA SPRING BREAK
2021-03-22 - 2021-03-26
Enjoy your Spring Break!

Mold Making with Chase Young
2021-03-20 09:00 - 11:00 | The Amazeum, 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville, Arkansas, 72712
Discover an ancient process of mold-making and casting with Maker in Residence Chase Young who will introduce participants to Cuttlebone Casting. This process involves carving the soft calcium carbonate skeleton of a cuttlefish into a mold and pouring molten pewter into the cavity to cast the image resulting in a three dimensional sculpture. Young closes the circle by sharing knowledge of the terminology, principles, techniques of various methods of mold-making and casting including incorporating 3D printed objects impressed into the cuttlebone to make a mold. $10 for Amazeum members; $15 for non-members. Register and pay here.

"Broadways Next Hit Musical"
2021-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701
The hilarious Broadway’s Next Hit Musical is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter. The audience votes for its favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full-blown improvised musical – complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore. Buy your tickets here.

St. Patrick's Day
2021-03-17

Arkansas Air and Military Museum
2021-03-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Arkansas Air and Military Museum, 4290 S. School Avenue, Fayettevllie, AR, 72703
Visit the Museum for something fun and educational! Click here for pricing and more details.

Daylight Savings!
2021-03-14
Don’t forget to spring those clocks forward!

National Pi Day
2021-03-14
Celebrate the date with a visit to your favorite pie shop or make a homemade own pie! P.S. Pizza pie totally counts!

"A Mid Summer Nights Dream"
2021-03-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
presented by NWA Ballet Theatre in association with Walton Arts Center.

National Plant a Flower Day!
2021-03-12
“Spring is just around the corner, and March 12th is the day to participate in National Plant a Flower Day. Each year this day is dedicated to the planting of flowers and looking forward to the spring season. Flower gardening has become a hobby for many, young and old, and National Plant a Flower Day is a start to the new season each year.
Marigolds and Daffodils are the flowers of March.” –National Day Calendar

National Johnny Appleseed Day!
2021-03-11
“Johnny Appleseed Day honors one of America’s great legends. Johnny Appleseed was a real person. Born John Chapman, he was among the American settlers who were captivated by the movement west across the continent. As Johnny Appleseed travelled west, he sold apple trees and seeds to settlers, and planted many apple trees himself along the way. Johnny Appleseed continued planting and selling apple trees for over forty years. With every apple tree that was planted, the legend grew.” –Holiday Insights

Little Sprouts St. Patrick’s Pop-Up Party
2021-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks, 4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72764
Little Sprouts St. Patrick’s Pop-Up Party Spring is near! Drop by for a morning of St. Patrick’s Day fun at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks! We will have a craft as well as some great outdoor activities and prizes. Learn more and register here. Free for kids 4 years old and younger and members, $4 for kids under 13, $7 for adults.

"Crafting with Ms. Mayra"
2021-03-08 10:00 - 11:00
Gather the whole family around and log in virtually to participate in crafting lead by Ms. Mayra from the Rogers Public Library. Check it out on their facebook or on youtube.

Running of the Hogs
2021-03-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Razorback Gardens, MLK Jr Blvd and N Razorback Rd, Fayetteville
Register to run or attend to support the annual Running of the Hogs at the Razorback Gardens!

Cave Springs Market
2021-03-06 08:00 - 13:00 | Cave Springs, 210 N Main St,, Cave Springs, Arkansas, 72718
Come out to look and shop handmade items in the lot next to Asylum Haunted House! Check out the event details on their Facebook.

Bentonville Community Center Preschool Play
2021-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Bentonville Community Center, 1101 SW Citizens Circle, Bentonville, arkansas, 72712
Check out their Facebook for more details!
