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A Few Kid Craft Links

March 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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Looking for some new kid craft ideas?  Here are a few links that might help:

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under General Parenting Items 

Wild Animals in Northwest Arkansas: Wild Wilderness Drive Through Safari and Turpentine Creek

March 8, 2007 | 2 Comments

Kids love the Wild Wilderness Drive Through Safari in Gentry.  Where else can they see these animals just outside the car window?  Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the 3 mile drive through safari and petting zoo. 

Northwest Arkansas is also home to the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and Foundation, a USDA licensed shelter for abandoned, abused and neglected ‘Big Cats’ with an emphasis on Tigers, Lions, Leopards and Cougars.  For a truly unique experience, spend the night in a Tree House in the middle of the refuge.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Outdoor Activities 

Summer Camp Options: Mad Science

March 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Mad Science is hosting several day long summer camps throughout Northwest Arkansas for kids ages 4 through 13.  The schedule includes dinosaurs and fossil casting, the wonders of light and colorful butterflies, NASA space presentation, build and launch your own rocket, and hovercraft rides.

Locations:  Tyson Park, Springdale (June 26 & July 24), Phillips Park, Bentonville (June 19 & July 31); Tontitown City Park, Tontitown (August 7)

Cost:  $40; for more information call (479)444-0303

UPDATE:  The Mad Science website has been updated, and it looks like Mad Science will not be hosting a camp at Lake Wedington.  Instead, the July 24 date has been moved to Tyson Park.  I have updated the dates and times, above.   

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Reoccuring Events 

War Eagle Cavern on Beaver Lake

March 6, 2007 | 2 Comments

With Spring weather on the way, everyone will be soon be looking to get outside.  Why not try exploring one of the several natural caves in the area?

War Eagle Cavern opens for the season on March 10, 2007 and has both above ground and underground activities.  You can take an easy one mile tour of the nature trails or a more challenging a spelunking tour.  The fortune hunters in your family can even pan for treasure at the War Eagle mining company. Here’s an article on the cavern, which is located off Hwy 12 between Rogers and Eureka Springs (map). 

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Outdoor Activities 

What to do This Week: March 5-11, 2007

March 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

  • Spend a few hours in the land of genies and magic carpets.  Go see Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. produced by Arts Live Theatre.  March 9-11, 2007.  Showtimes:  Fri at 7pm, Sat. at 2 and 7pm and Sun. at 2pm. in the UofA Continuing Education Auditorium on the Fayetteville Square.  You can get your tickets here.
  • Introduce your child to classical music in a fun new way.  Go see Pluck - The Specialists at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville on Friday March 9, 2007 at 8pm.  The WAC webpage calls it "String Trio meets Marx Brothers."  You can get your tickets here.
  • Learn about other countries.  Join the UofA international students at the Fayetteville Public Library’s After School Workshop.  For K-5th graders at 4pm on Thursday, March 8.
  • Get your teen to the library.  The Fayetteville Public Library is hosting Teen Tech classes this week for 6th through 12th graders.  On Tuesday March 6 from 6-7:30pm there will be a digital music making demonstration, and on Thursday March 8 from 5-6:30pm, Email 101.
  • It’s March.  Go fly a kite!

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under What to do This Week 

Make Sure Your Kids Don’t Miss the Total Lunar Eclipse This Saturday, March 3, 2007

March 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I bet your kids would enjoy seeing the total lunar eclipse that will occur at moonrise (6:45pm if you are in Northwest Arkansas) tomorrow (Saturday, March 3, 2007).  In a lunar eclipse, the earth blocks most of the sunlight to the moon so that the moon appears a dark red-orange.  Find a place with a good view of the eastern horizon at sunset and enjoy the show. 

Gadling has a viewing guide here.  If you want to photograph the eclipse, MrEclipse has tips here.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Past Events 

Chuck’s Cake Shoppe in Fayetteville

March 2, 2007 | 5 Comments

Choosing the birthday cake is one of my favorite parts of planning birthday parties.  I know that many people would never consider anything less than homemade.  I, on the other hand, am a sucker for the bakery-made cakes. 

There is an ongoing debate in Fayetteville over who makes the best cakes — Chuck’s Cake Shoppe or Rick’s Bakery.  Both bakeries have been around for years, and are located on College Avenue.  They both make great cakes, and I would not hesitate to recommend either one. 

Any other great birthday cake bakers in Northwest Arkansas?  Recommend them in the comments.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Birthday Party Planning 

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