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Spring Break 2010
Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Have a Wonderful Weekend At the Jones Center’s Spring Break Looking for a fun and inexpensive way to spend Spring Break? Then look no further than the Jones Center for Families in Springdale. They’ve pulled out all the stops to make this the best Spring Break ever. In addition to their indoor swimming facility and ice skating [...]
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At Devil’s Den State Park
Posted on 31. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Spend a Wonderful Weekend: Devil’s Den State Park February normally yields a few precious days that hold the promise of spring. But even if the day is cold you can take advantage of some great programs at Devil’s Den State Park. All programs are to be held on February 13, 2010 and are centered around birding. You’ll [...]
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Wonderful Weekend: Razorback Sports
Posted on 31. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Spend a Wonderful Weekend: Razorback Sports The first thing that comes to mind when I hear the word Razorbacks is football, or at this time of year maybe basketball. But, the Razorbacks are about more than ball teams. They also have outstanding athletic teams in other areas. January is the perfect time to support their other teams [...]
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Enjoying the Season
Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by admin.
There are so many fun activities this time of year it was impossible to narrow it down to just one. Here’s a list of some of my favorites. • 12/3- NWACC Jazz Band Concert will take place at 7:30 pm at the NWACC Music Recital Hall in Bentonville. Call 479-619-4261 for more information. • 12/5-10:00 am-The Academy Players of [...]
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Spend a Wonderful Weekend: At WorldFest
Posted on 31. Oct, 2009 by admin.
In honor of International Education Week the Jones Center for Families is sponsoring a week long World Fest event. They’re starting off with a bang on Monday November the 12th with a Dessert Reception. No eating your veggies first, just go straight for the cheesecake. The reception will be held at 7 p.m. On [...]
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Halloween Happenings
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by admin.
Spend a Wonderful Weekend: Trick or Treating in NWA Whether you’ve been slaving away making your kids Halloween costumes or you just had an especially traumatic trip to Halloween Express you’re probably wondering how to get the most mileage out of that pricey costume. Lucky for you NWA has a ton of Halloween events and [...]
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Spend a Wonderful Weekend at the Oklahoma Scottish Festival
Posted on 30. Aug, 2009 by admin.
If you’ve ever wanted to hear the bagpipes or see your husband in a kilt this is your chance. The Oklahoma Scottish Festival will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year in Tulsa. The fun takes place September 18-20 at River West Festival Park. Saturday and Sunday are the most family friendly days. This [...]
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Gravette Day Celebration
Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Gravette will celebrate their 116th anniversary and they’re going all out. The party will be held at Kindley Park on August 8th. They’ll get started at 6 a.m. with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Kiwanis Club. Things won’t wind down until midnight or so. Admission is FREE. Some seating is available in the form [...]
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Spend a Wonderful Weekend: Cajun Festival on the 4th
Posted on 30. Jun, 2009 by admin.
What brings to mind good music, good food and lots of fun? The Cajun Festival, of course. Every year, on the Fourth of July, the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts team up with Grand Lake Festivals Inc. to throw a full fledged Cajun party just for you and your [...]
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Juneteenth Celebration
Posted on 01. Jun, 2009 by admin.
On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas. He was there to let the public know that the war was over and slavery had ended. This was a year-and-a-half after the Emancipation Proclamation became effective. It was only after General Lee surrendered and Union troops could be dispatched to Texas that [...]
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Stargazing at Hobbs State Park
Posted on 30. Apr, 2009 by admin.
What better way to spend a warm evening than looking at the stars? How about sharing the experience with family and friends at Hobbs State Park? Every other month the Sugar Creek Astronomy Society will hold an astronomy program there. They begin at 7:15, well before sundown so they can help educate families on how [...]
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Celebrating Earth Day!
Posted on 29. Mar, 2009 by admin.
If you’re looking for family friendly ways to celebrate Earth Day check out the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks “The Four Rs of Sustainability” event. The four Rs are Responsibility, Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse. All activities will be promoting this theme. This free event will include local artists and businesses that will showcase eco-friendly designs and [...]
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At the Eureka Springs Kite Festival
Posted on 01. Mar, 2009 by admin.
Spring is in the air and it’s time to start coming out of hibernation. What better way to greet spring than to fly a kite? Kaleidokites is sponsoring the 18th annual Eureka Springs Kite Festival. This year’s theme is Art with an Attitude. It will take place on March 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 [...]
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Spend a Wonderful Weekend Touring the Arkansas Air Museum
Posted on 01. Feb, 2009 by admin.
Most may not realize that Northwest Arkansas has a rich history in the field of aviation. We also have the first and largest air museum in the state. The Arkansas Air Museum is located at Fayetteville’s Drake Field. It has been open since 1986 and is housed in the “White Hangar”. The hangar is made completely [...]
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Spend a Wonderful Weekend: Learning to Ice Skate
Posted on 02. Jan, 2009 by admin.
If you’ve always wanted to ice skate or just want to brush up on your skills then this is just the thing for you. The Ozark Figure Skating Club and US Figure Skating are hosting “It’s Great to Skate” at the Harvey and Bernice Jones Center for Families. The event will take place on January [...]
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Spend a Wonderful Weekend Celebrating Christmas
Posted on 28. Nov, 2008 by admin.
This is truly the busiest time of year. But don’t forget to take a few moments to enjoy the season. One of my favorite things to do is to get the whole family into pajamas, pack a thermos of hot chocolate and cruise the neighborhoods looking at lights. Here are a few other things you [...]
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On the Fall Foliage Excursion Train
Posted on 29. Oct, 2008 by admin.
What child isn’t enchanted by the idea of riding a train? Rumbling along through the brilliantly colored foliage over high trestle bridges and through the Winslow tunnel. The whistle blowing when you cross a section of road. We’re fortunate to have a couple of train rides in the vicinity that you can share with your children. [...]
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At the Verona Corn Maize
Posted on 30. Sep, 2008 by admin.
If you’ve never been to a corn maze you’re in for quite a treat and the Verona Corn Maize is one of the best! It’s located in Verona, Missouri and is about an hour and a half from Northwest Arkansas and well worth the trip. At The Maize you’ll do more than walk through the corn, [...]
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Cooking with Your Kids
Posted on 28. Aug, 2008 by admin.
Some of the best times are spent cooking with your kids. You say you don’t know how to cook? Not a problem. Just A Kids Kitchen owner, Tammy Hahn, is there to help. She gives cooking classes that are geared to every one over the age of three. Young children make the same food that [...]
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At Devil’s Den State Park
Posted on 26. Jul, 2008 by admin.
With gas prices on the rise, we’re all looking for a vacation that’s a little closer to home. Located south of Fayetteville off of I-540, Devil’s Den State Park is the perfect solution. Whether you’re a primitive camper, a tent or RV camper, or enjoy the comfort of cabin camping, this park provides it all. There [...]
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