Nov. 3, 2025
Event 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, play and educational activities – will return to The Jones Center, 122 East Emma Ave. in Springdale, Saturday, Nov. 8, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families are encouraged to RSVP at myarpbs.org/events.
This year’s theme is “’K’ for Kindness,” and the events will feature PBS KIDS costume characters including Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George and Daniel Tiger from “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” free healthy snacks for children, hands-on kids’ activities, crafts and games, story time, live music, giveaways and prizes.
Additional free activities and entertainment planned for the Springdale event include:
- Live music performances by Papa Rap and mömandpöp.
- Interactive activities and demos from the Scott Family Amazeum, East Initiative, The Reform Alliance, Pediatrics Plus, NWA Space & Science Center and Springdale Library System.
- A sensory space courtesy of HorsePlay Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding and Therapy Monkey.
- Exploration of a firetruck with the Springdale Fire Department.
- Exploration of a police cruiser with Springdale Police Department.
- Food donations for the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank.
- Face painting courtesy of Arkansas Arts Academy.
- Free healthy snacks and water courtesy of Beaver Water District.
Community service groups or corporate volunteer groups interested in volunteering for Arkansas PBS Family Day can sign up at myarpbs.org/volunteer or contact Sara Willis at 800-662-2386 for more information.
Attendees are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to Northwest Arkansas Foodbank.
Arkansas PBS Springdale Family Day sponsors include Explore Springdale, the Walton Family Foundation, Black Hills Energy and ArcBest.
About The Jones Center
The Jones Center is where people grow, play and connect in ways no other place offers. Located in Downtown Springdale, it is a central destination for the region and welcomes 600,000 visitors annually. The 220,000 square-foot center features Northwest Arkansas’ only indoor ice arena, the Tyson Foods Fitness Center, an indoor pool complex, a gymnasium with indoor track and a conference center. The 55-acre campus also features the world-class Runway Bike Park, Velosolutions pump track and multipurpose outdoor recreation spaces. Jones Center programming focuses on three impact pillars: arts & culture, sports & recreation, and science & technology, with classes, performances and events for all ages. The organization supports nonprofit sustainability through Jones Community for Nonprofits. Established in 1995 by Springdale philanthropist Bernice Jones, the wife of Jones Truck Lines founder Harvey Jones, the organization is celebrating 30 years of service to the community this year. Bernice Jones’ vision continues as a guiding principle to build a thriving community. Through the generous support of the Walmart Foundation, the Jones Center proudly provides scholarships to area children and families. To learn more, visit www.thejonescenter.org.
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 (Lee Mountain), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Yancy) and KETS (Gaither).
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