Aug. 28, 2025
Events to feature PBS KIDS characters, educational 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 Conway, Saturday, Sept. 27, and to the Jones Center in Springdale, Saturday, Nov. 8. 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 “’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, storytelling, live entertainment, hands-on kids’ activities, crafts and games, story time, giveaways and prizes.
Activities in Conway will be provided by our amazing partners, which include:
- American Red Cross
- Arkansas Foodbank
- Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
- Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
- Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
- Conway Fire Department
- Conway Police Department
- Conway Symphony Orchestra
- EAST Initiative
- Faulkner County Imagination Library
- Faulkner County Library
- Funk Fusion Dance
- Girls on the Run
- HorsePlay Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding
- Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
- Pafford Ambulance
- The Center for Exceptional Families
- The Reform Alliance
- Therapy Monkey
Food Trucks that will be on hand in Conway include:
More activities are being added, so those planning to attend are encouraged to check out the event schedule for updates and time-specific activities. Additional information and the most current schedule of activities are available at myarpbs.org/events.
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. or contact Sara Willis at 800-662-2386 for more information.
Arkansas PBS 2025 Conway Family Day sponsors include Casey’s General Stores; First Community Bank; Velda Lueders, Coldwell Banker RPM Group; Visit Conway; The Children’s Clinic of Conway & Greenbrier; Pafford EMS; and H+N Architects. Springdale Family Day sponsors include Explore Springdale, Walmart and the Walton Family Foundation.