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Free Fun For Families: Oct 31-Nov 5
Not many free events going on this week, but don’t forget to check out the library schedules linked below. The library is always a great place for free family fun! This Week: Saturday – Sunday, November 5-6 – Pioneer Village Open House in Searcy Pioneer Village is a collection of 19th century building, farm equipment and other items of historic interest saved from throughout White County by the White County Historical Society. The open house will feature crafters, Dutch oven cooking, live music, activities for children, food and hand crafted items for sale. Contact Elizabeth Heard for more details at 501-580-6633. Go Here for events for Kids and Families at Central Arkansas Libraries. Go Here for events for Kids and Families at William F. Laman Public Library System. Coming Next Week: November 10 – Live @ Laman … Read entire article »
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Free Fun for Families: Oct 24-29
I’m a bit late on publishing this post for the week, but there are still lots of fun things to do in Central Arkansas that are FREE! October 26-28 – Pumpkin Carving Contest @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park Have your pumpkin on display at Pinnacle Mountain State Park for the Halloween weekend! Carve your pumpkin entry into a scene, activity, landform, plant, or animal found at the park. If enough pumpkins are entered between October 26 and 28, they will be lit and featured on the hayride route for hayride guests to enjoy as nighttime falls. Winners will receive fabulous prizes such as spots on the Halloween Hayrides or other programs, boat rentals, and other unique opportunities. October 27 – 16th Annual Big Boo!-seum Bash @ Various Museums 6 PM – 8:30 PM A … Read entire article »
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Free Fun for Familes: Oct 16-22
October 16-22 Wednesday, October 19 – Little Beginnings Toddler Program @ Old Statehouse Museum 10:30am The Little Beginnings toddler program is for children ages 2 through 4 with parent. Each month the class will highlight a different topic and promote learning through hands-on activities, music making, movement and storytelling.Call (501) 324-9685 for more information. Friday October 21 – Cruisin in the Rock @ River Market Pavillions 6pm-9pm See the coolest cars in Arkansas at “Cruisin’ in the Rock.” These monthly cruise-ins feature muscle cars, street rods, classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles from across Central Arkansas. Participants and spectators will enjoy great classic rock n’ roll music, have a chance to win prizes, and reminisce over these awesome vehicles! Go Here for events for Kids and Families at Central Arkansas Libraries. Go Here for events for Kids … Read entire article »
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Free Fun for Families: Oct 9-15
As a frugal family of four, we love free events with a focus on fun. I thought I’d share some of what’s available in Central Arkansas this week. Amidst Motorcycles, Trains, and Robots, there are lots of ways to celebrate Fall! October 9 – 15 Sunday October 9 – Fall Color Hike @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park Call 501-868-5806 for times and more information. Sunday October 9 – ROAR into Toad Suck @ Simon Park (Conway) 8:00am This family-friendly motorcycle rally will include live music, vendors, food, bike shows, a poker run, two biker parades, a classic car show, biker church on Sunday and more. Tuesday October 11 – Tales of the Crypt @ Mount Holly Cemetery 5:30pm – 8:30pm The Parkview Arts Science Magnet High School acting classes and the Parkview Jazz Ensemble present this annual visit … Read entire article »
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What’s in YOUR Medicine Cabinet?
It’s October, and Fall is in the air. I’m loving the cooler temps and getting to wear jeans again. I’m not loving the sound of my daughter coughing. It means that she’ll soon have a runny nose, and she’ll likely give her new kindergarten cooties to her little brother, who will likely take it up a notch by incubating an ear infection. With two kids at different schools and a husband who works in a … Read entire article »
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Love and Marriage
Today Craig and I are celebrating 6 years of marriage. Sort of. He’s actually away on a business trip, so we celebrated over the weekend. Over a year ago, my dear friend Lucy sent me a list of topics that she’d like to see me write about here on Instead of the Dishes. Along with about ten other ideas, the very last item on the list is “Things you have learned that help keep a marriage … Read entire article »
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