From the monthly archives:

May 2008

Blues Musician Tas Cru (for preschoolers) at the Fayetteville Public Library

May 31, 2008

Legendary New York blues musician Tas Cru will visit the Fayetteville Public Library for three performances as part of the library’s Summer Reading Club activities.
Cru will perform the blues to Eric Carle books for preschoolers on Tuesday, June 10 at 10:30 & 11 a.m. in the Walker Community Room.
On Tuesday, June 10 at 6 p.m., [...]

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Pick-Your-Own Farms

May 30, 2008

Spending time on a farm picking fruits or vegetables is a great outdoor family activity. But sometimes it can be difficult to find out about farms that allow you to pick your own produce. Not anymore. PickYourOwn.org lists pick-your-own farms and orchards by state and county. Here is the page listing pick-your-own farms in Arkansas. [...]

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The Slacker Parent’s Guide to Northwest Arkansas Summer Camps

May 29, 2008

Are you a procrastinator like I am? If so, here’s a cheat sheet for summer camps offered in Northwest Arkansas. Please add others in the comments or by email to me at terri@lifepluskids.com.
For more information about a particular camp, click on the name of the camp. For those of you who receive these posts by email [...]

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Skiafest in Bentonville

May 29, 2008

Life+Kids reader Ina left the following tip about Skiafest in Bentonville:
One event I know about for the whole family is Skiafest on Sat., June 7 from 3-9pm. There will be a skateboarding, BMX bike demo show first, followed by 6 live bands. Skia is a Christian store and the performers are Christians, but I’ve been to [...]

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TheatreSquared’s Summer Drama Academy

May 29, 2008

If you are not familiar with TheatreSquared, you should be. It is the only resident professional theater company in Northwest Arkansas.
TheatreSquared’s 2008 summer Drama Academy is an excellent program for children who are in the 3rd through the 12th grade. Students will explore every aspect of the company’s upcoming summer production of A Midsummer Night’s [...]

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Catch the Reading Bug This Summer at Northwest Arkansas Libraries

May 28, 2008

Our major local libraries are focusing on all things creepy crawly this summer during their Catch The Reading Bug summer programs. These programs are the ultimate summer boredom busters for children of all ages.
Here’s how it works. Children who have completed kindergarten and older register for the program and receive a logbook to track their reading progress. [...]

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Bug Bonanza at the Fayetteville Public Library

May 28, 2008

Listen to creepy, crawly bug stories followed by face painting and a bug hunt, and see real bees in a beehive!
The Summer Reading Club at the Fayetteville Public Library will kick off Saturday, June 7, 2008 with events for preschool age through 12th grade.

At 10:30 a.m., beekeeper David Cheek will bring an observation bee hive to [...]

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Rails and Tails at the Shiloh Museum

May 28, 2008

The Shiloh Museum is hosting a “Rails and Tails” Summer Saturday program June 7, featuring a farm animal petting zoo, model train displays, music, kids crafts, and refreshments. Your kids will really enjoy the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. The current exhibits are Tech-Knowledge-Gee! (a hands on exhibit about communication through June 8), Play Ball! [...]

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YMCA of Northwest Arkansas Swim Club

May 26, 2008

Registration for the YMCA of NWA Swim Club for ages 7 and up will be held on May 31, 2008 at 9am in the Arvest Community Room, downtown Bentonville. Children joining the club must be able to swim the length of the pool.
You can Click here to register, or Click here to download a [...]

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Little Sprouts Garden Time at the Botanical Gardens

May 25, 2008

Bring your preschooler to the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks for a short nature-based activity each Wednesday morning at 10am, weather permitting.
Activities include a story, a game, or a take-home craft.
Little Sprouts is free with garden admission/free to Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks members. For more information, click on this link to go to the Botanical Gardens [...]

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