Sept. 27, 2024
Events to feature PBS KIDS characters, family activities, entertainment
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — Arkansas PBS Family Day – a free public event that encourages community spirit through family-friendly fun, entertainment and educational activities – will return to the Jones Center in Springdale Saturday, Oct. 12, and to Conway Saturday, Oct. 19. Both events will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families are encouraged to RSVP at myarpbs.org/events.
This year’s theme is “‘T’ is for Together,” and the events will feature PBS KIDS costume characters, free healthy snacks for children, storytelling, live entertainment, hands-on kids’ activities, crafts and games, giveaways and prizes, and an Arkansas PBS pop-up shop.
Special guests for each event include Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George, Elinor from “Elinor Wonders Why” and Daniel Tiger from “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood”! Families are invited to meet and take photos with the characters. Children are also encouraged to dress as their favorite PBS KIDS characters.
Additional free activities and entertainment planned for the Springdale event include:
Live music performance by Papa Rap.
Interactive activities and demos from the Scott Family Amazeum, NWA Space and Science Center, Ozark Natural Science Center, Community Creative Center, TheatreSquared, Springdale Public Library, Flip Side Ninja Park, Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division and EAST Initiative.
The Mobile Art Lab from Crystal Bridges Museum.
Exploration of a firetruck with the Springdale Fire Department.
Exploration of a giant brain with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Face painting from the Arkansas Arts Academy.
A first-aid station from Baptist Health.
Sidewalk chalk art time and bubbles.
The Springdale Family Day event will also feature a children’s book drive to benefit Springdale Public Library. Attendees are encouraged to bring new or gently used books for the Library to distribute to children in need.
Additional free activities and entertainment planned for the Conway event include:
Live music performances by mömandpöp and Papa Rap.
Old State House Museum traveling exhibit, “Lights! Camera! Action!”
A presentation with live animals from the Little Rock Zoo.
Interactive activities and demos from The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, Faulkner County Library, Conway Symphony Orchestra, Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division and EAST Initiative, among others.
Exploration of a giant brain with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Demonstrations from Arkansas Circus Arts.
A bicycle rodeo from the Conway Advocates for Bicycling.
A family-building game with Mosaic Templars Cultural Center.
A first-aid station from Baptist Health.
Face painting.
Exploration of a firetruck with the Conway Fire Department.
Sidewalk chalk art time and bubbles
The Conway Family Day will also feature a food drive to benefit Arkansas Food Bank. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to help the Food Bank ensure that no child goes hungry in our state.
More activities are being added, so those planning to attend are encouraged to check out the event schedule for updates, time-specific activities and performances. Additional information and the most current schedule of activities are available at myarpbs.org/events. Updates are also available by signing up for emails at myarpbs.org/newslettersignup.
Local food trucks at the Conway event including Nach’yo Nachos, Flour Power Bakery, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, Millie’s Fish & Shrimp and Q’s Cool Cups Shaved Ice will be on hand for additional food and snacks for purchase.
Community service groups or corporate volunteer groups interested in volunteering for Arkansas PBS Family Day can sign up at myarpbs.org/volunteer or contact Katie Aschbrenner at 800-662-2386 for more information.
Arkansas PBS 2024 Family Day sponsors include The Jones Center, Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau, Walton Family Foundation, Walmart, Acxiom, Baptist Health, Casey’s, Springdale A&P Commission, Central Arkansas Entertainment, Arvest Bank, Conway A&P Commission, Entergy Arkansas, First Community Bank, Harps (NWA), Klaasmeyer Construction, Pafford EMS, The Children’s Clinic of Conway & Greenbrier, Velda Lueders, Coldwell Banker RPM Group, Corley Law Firm, H+N Architects, Harps (Conway), Priority Health Direct Primary Care, Scooter’s Coffee and Washington Regional Medical System.
About Arkansas PBS
Arkansas PBS, Arkansas’s only statewide public media network, empowers learners of all ages by educating, informing, entertaining and inspiring communities. Arkansas PBS serves as a daily and essential resource for Arkansans by creating, sharing, celebrating and driving conversation around Arkansas stories and classic, trusted PBS programs through multiple digital platforms, including livestreaming at myarpbs.org/live, on-demand services and YouTube TV, and the distinct channels Arkansas PBS, Arkansas PBS Create, Arkansas PBS KIDS, Arkansas PBS WORLD and Arkansas PBS AIRS on SAP. Members with Arkansas PBS Passport have extended on-demand access to a rich library of public television programming. Arkansas PBS depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. Additional information is available at myarkansaspbs.org. Arkansas PBS is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), KETS (Russellville), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Gaither) and KETS (Yancy).
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