NWA Family Friendly

[locketlady 3]

Hey all. I wanted to start a thread for those of us who have, or spend time with people who have kids in the area. I think there are probably a lot of hidden gems that we are missing for family fun, events, places, etc. I know the Amazeum is coming and the new Bentonville Family Center. I am hoping this can be a go-to place for "What can we do this weekend?"

[twin_number2 2]

Nice

To that point

[UrbanArkie 24]

shareholders week

[bubba72704 26]

Hobbs state park & Devils Den state park are really nice this time of year. Just watch for ticks.

[TheyLookUpToMe 11]

Women was just raped at devils den by someone who helped her with her vehicle. Kids were present. Be careful

[Snaple4 5]

-Trails around and north of the Crystal Bridges Museum (Lots of nice places to have a picnic. If you need I might be able to select a few on google maps). 

 

- Kids section inside the Crystal Bridges Museum

 

- The Walton Museum. VERY cheap but good ice-cream/coffee... Then you can go hang out on the Bentonville square. There is also the Dave Peel Park there with a small playground.

 

- Splash Park right off of the Bentonville Square. They also sell crepes and some other food across the street. It's and Ice-Skating rink in the winter.

 

- The Bella Vista lake and Lake Atlanta in Rogers have ducks you can feed. Great entertainment for kids since they will chase the kids (or is that entertainment for adults...)

 

- The Jones Center in Springdale. Pool, basketball, ice-skating...

 

- Farmers Market on Saturday Mornings in the Summer - Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers.

 

- First Thursday in Fayetteville. First Friday in Bentonville. Big parties on the first Thursdays/Friday of the month in the evening on the squares of the respective towns. 

 

- The Naturals baseball team in Springdale has a Kids nights now and then. Have yet to go but sounds interesting (assuming I would be able to handle all of the kids in one little sections)

 

-Jump Zone in Bentonville just south of the High School. They have the large air up slides and play areas inside a building. My kids love it. 

 

- Tons of Parks along creeks in most of the towns. Kids can swing then play in the water then back to swinging. Wilson Park in Fayetteville and Horsebarn Trailhead Park in Rogers/Bentonville are our two big ones. 

 

There is a small list. Silly kids, guess they run my life a little more than I had thought. If I messed up any info just let me know so I can edit post. Your also welcome to copy this or parts of to the top if it is warranted.

Edited June 10, 2014 by Snaple4

[locketlady 3]

Does anyone know if there will be any 4th of July (or weekend) parades in NWA?

[TheyLookUpToMe 11]

Does anyone know if there will be any 4th of July (or weekend) parades in NWA?

An Evening at Orchards Park

4 JUL 2014 - Listed in Bentonville Events

 

 Breaking Silence and Arkansas Winds Orchestra

7 pm

Fireworks at 9:30 pm

Orchards Park

Bentonville

[twin_number2 2]

http://www.nwaonline.com/news/2014/jul/04/centerton-fourth-fest-is-tonight-201407/

[TheyLookUpToMe 11]

Berry picking is all the rage right now. I know of two off the back but there are others. Google the blueberry farm rogers ar and mcgarrah farms

[locketlady 3]

Lots of Pumpkin patches and mazes in the area...here is one in Pea Ridge http://www.mcgarrahfarms.com/pumpkins.htm

[TRB 87]

The latest scuttlebutt from up Silver Dollar City way is the the first of two major coasters by 2020 will be announced this summer. Some of this apparently involves losing the current amp location and rebuilding it at a different location. The new amp will be larger and host far more shows outside of their regular production show (namebrand concerts for example) and have a separate entrance and exit for those just going there. They'll be some minor ride relocations for all of this as well. Bottom Line, SDC is about to see some major investment and a lot of that has to do with it's healthy and growing local draw.