FREE EVENT Family Day with PBS KIDS characters, family activities in NWA

Join Arkansas PBS for the popular Family Day community event in Springdale on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free public event encourages community spirit through family-friendly fun, entertainment, and educational activities. It will be held at the Jones Center in Springdale, 922 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764. Families are encouraged to RSVP here.

NWA PBS Family Day will feature PBS costume characters, free snacks for children, live entertainment, hands-on kid’s activities and games, giveaways and prizes, face painting and a PBS pop-up shop.

Special guests for the day include Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George, Daniel Tiger and more! Families are invited to meet and take photos with the characters.

Arkansas PBS is proud to partner with the Northwest Arkansas Foodbank at this event to gather donations of after-school and weekend snacks for families who struggle with food insecurity. We are asking Family Day attendees to bring non-perishable kid-friendly food items as a donation. Suggested items include granola bars, juice boxes, gummy/fruit snacks, noodle cups and raisins.

Additionally, Arkansas PBS has planned free activities and entertainment for the entire family:

• Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite PBS KIDS characters.
• Fun activities and giveaways.
• Live music performances on center stage.
• Dance Party
• Interactive activities with our community partners.
• Story time.
• Face painting.
• Exploration of a firetruck with the Springdale Fire Department.
• Sidewalk chalk art time.
• Popcorn, fresh fruit, string cheese, Goldfish and drinks from 11 a.m.- 1p.m.

Those planning to attend are encouraged to check out the event schedule for 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/signup.

Hot food will be on hand for additional food and snacks for purchase at the Jones Center.

Arkansas PBS Family Day is presented as an environmentally friendly event in partnership with Keep Arkansas Beautiful.

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.

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Northwest Arkansas PBS Family Day 2024 is made possible with support from Walmart, Priority Health Direct Primary Care, and Harps Food Stores.

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