Local Fest 5
Local Fest is back for its 5th year in Historic Downtown Jonesboro! This event has it all: food, music, pro wrestling…all in a carnival-like atmosphere. Don’t miss out!
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- Amusement Rides
- Animal Fun
- Art Show
- Ballet
- Beer/Alcohol Served
- Car Show
- Charity/Fundraiser
- Class
- Coffee
- Comedy
- Concert
- Event
- Family Activity
- Farmer's Market
- Fireworks
- Food/Food Trucks
- Football
- Guns/Shooting Sports
- Live Music
- Magic
- Mountain Biking
- Parade
- Pro Wrestling
- Running/walking
- Sports
- Table Top Games
- Theater
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Jonesboro’s National Night Out Celebration!
Jonesboro’s National Night Out Celebration!
An annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The event is at 315 N. Allis in Jonesboro. It’s a free event that builds community and communication between citizens and local leadership. Come out and meet new neighbors and make new friends!
Free
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Arkansas State University School of Music Faculty Recital: Dr. Stephanie Hoeckley, Flute
Arkansas State University School of Music Faculty Recital: Dr. Stephanie Hoeckley, Flute
Faculty Recital at 5:00pm at A-State’s Recital Hall, 114 S Caraway Rd.“Musical Metamorphosis”Dr. Stephanie Hoeckley, fluteDr. Alison Hsieh, piano
Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/N1yaA2oDhEg?feature=share
Program:Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034 (1724) – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Dance of the Blessed Spirits from Orfeo ed Euridice (1762) – Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787)
Air Vaudois, Op. 108 (1916) – Mélanie Hélène Bonis (1858-1937)
Concertino, Op. 107 (1902) – Camille Chaminade (1857-1944)
Duo for Flute and Piano (1971) – Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
Metamorphosis (2018) – Rhonda Larson (b. 1963)
Great Train Race (1993) – Ian Clarke (b. 1964)
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A-State Jazz Ensembles
A-State Jazz Ensembles
A-State Jazz EnsemblesMichael Medrick, director
Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/9K9YYoYK0wg?feature=share
Program:Jazz Lab EnsembleBloo Water Groovin’ – Michele Fernandez
Aces and Faces – Buck Clayton, arr. Myles Collins
It’s Always the Rain – Tom Kubis
Just Scratching’ the Surface – Duke Ellington
Jazz OrchestraMoon Walkin’ – Christine Jenson
Tour de Force – Dizzy Gillespie, arr. Phillip Michael Mossman
Down for the Double – Buck Clayton, trans. Alan Glasscock
Soy Lentman Show – Jacob Mann
Free
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Arkansas State University’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!
Arkansas State University’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the A-State Alumni Association!
Join us at the Cooper Alumni Center on Friday, Oct. 4, for an evening of fun during homecoming weekend. Enjoy cocktails, dinner & live entertainment by the ’90s party band, Dial Up. Dress casually & get ready for a night to remember!
Get your tickets here:
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Almost, Maine: A Romantic Comedy
Almost, Maine: A Romantic Comedy
Almost, Maine, a romantic comedy set in the unique and fictional town of Almost, Maine, is a collection of nine short vignettes. Each vignette explores a different aspect of love and relationships through the quirky encounters of the town’s residents on a cold, clear night under the Northern Lights.
From unexpected reunions to humorous misunderstandings, the play delves into the complexities of human connection, featuring heartwarming moments and poignant reflections on love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness
Free
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Doggy Dash 5K Walk and Fun Run
Doggy Dash 5K Walk and Fun Run
The Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council of Jonesboro presents Doggy Dash 5K Walk & Fun Run. The event is going to be held at the Valley View High School Parking lot.
This event is intended to get the public out with their best four-legged friends and to raise money for the exceptional community work that the MYAC and NAFA (Northeast Arkansans for Animals) Rescue do every day. NAFA is an all volunteer rescue that specializes in low-cost vaccination events and low-cost cat neuters, in conjunction with Jonesboro Animal Services.
Join the students of the MYAC by bringing your pup (or not) and participating in a 5K Fun Run / Walk for charity! If you cannot join us in person, become a virtual participant. We hope to see you there! This is not a timed event. Proceeds will be divided between the MYAC and Northeast Arkansas for Animals Rescue.
Register at: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/92053/doggy-dash-5k-walk-and-fun-run
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Booktoberfest at Native Brew Works
Booktoberfest at Native Brew Works
It’s time to talk about one of the best, coziest, most enchanting events of the year: Booktoberfest is back at Native on October 5th!
Please join us in welcoming our friends @verbbookstore back for the 4th Annual Booktoberfest – a book fair for all ages. This event gets better each year, and we are excited to share that in addition to Verb’s mobile pop-up, we will have additional vendors including:
•Excuse Me Ma’am Vintage
•Baked goods from our own Tonya Howe
•Local Authors
•Local Pottery
and more – stay tuned for full details!
PLUS Verb will be hosting special book talks down at their physical location just two blocks away from Native. Mark your calendar because this is a day you do not want to miss!
Free
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Almost, Maine: A Romantic Comedy
Almost, Maine: A Romantic Comedy
Almost, Maine, a romantic comedy set in the unique and fictional town of Almost, Maine, is a collection of nine short vignettes. Each vignette explores a different aspect of love and relationships through the quirky encounters of the town’s residents on a cold, clear night under the Northern Lights.
From unexpected reunions to humorous misunderstandings, the play delves into the complexities of human connection, featuring heartwarming moments and poignant reflections on love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness
Free
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Jonesboro Slow Roll Bicycle Ride
Jonesboro Slow Roll Bicycle Ride
Thursday social ride- every Thursday.
Native Brew Works parking lot
Meetup 6:15 roll out 6:30
No rsvp or membership needed
Free
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Mean Girls, Jr.
Mean Girls, Jr.
The Plastics will take the Forum Theater stage for Mean Girls JR! This “fetch” musical is packed with keen wit, an undeniably catchy score, and a sincere message for everyone. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign with Cady going undercover as an aspiring Plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends. From writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Adapted from Fey’s 2004 blockbuster film and the Broadway smash hit, Mean Girls JR.
Free
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A-State Volleyball vs ULM
A-State Volleyball vs ULM
Come out and cheer on the Red Wolves volleyball team in a conference match against LUM at First National Bank Arena!
Free
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Mean Girls, Jr.
Mean Girls, Jr.
The Plastics will take the Forum Theater stage for Mean Girls JR! This “fetch” musical is packed with keen wit, an undeniably catchy score, and a sincere message for everyone. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign with Cady going undercover as an aspiring Plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends. From writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Adapted from Fey’s 2004 blockbuster film and the Broadway smash hit, Mean Girls JR.
Free
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Standup Comedy Showcase
Standup Comedy Showcase
NEA Comedians are back showcasing standup comedy Friday October 11th at The Rec Room in Downtown Jonesboro. Memphis Comedy’s Nathan Jaxon is headlining our show featuring local favorite Ryan Quearry with Betsy Miller, KP Trymore, and John Weems. Bryce Moore is hosting. The show starts at 8:00. Doors open at 7:30. Tickets are only $5! Get yours now at $NEACOMEDIANS
Free
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Aiming For Arisa!
Aiming For Arisa!
Looking to participate in a fun event for a worthy cause at the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex on October 12th?! Join us for Aiming for Arisa, a fundraising event benefitting the nonprofit behavioral mission of Arisa Health. Calling all compassionate sponsors – for $1,000, you can sponsor a team, whether it’s your own group or a mix of local students from school trap shoot teams. Field sponsorships are also available.
Whether you’re seasoned or new to the sport, your involvement makes a meaningful difference. For inquiries or to secure your place, contact Anna at anna.taul@arisahealth.org or call (479) 750-2020 ext. 7224.
Free
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Judd Hill Farmer’s Market
Judd Hill Farmer’s Market
Jonesboro’s biggest farmer’s market is back for the Spring and Summer season. Location on Aggie Road on the Campus of Arkansas State University, the Judd Hill Farmer’s Market features both indoor and outdoor shopping, live music, fresh produce, meat, and hand-made crafts. Always free to attend.
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Hope Found Brewing Hope Coffee Festival
Hope Found Brewing Hope Coffee Festival
Get ready to sample various coffees from local coffee shops throughout NEA and get the chance to vote for your favorite.
There will be plenty of other treats on hand to snack on as well. Get your tickets here!
This all goes to support Hope Found, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking.
Learn more here.
Free
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A-State Volleyball vs ULM
A-State Volleyball vs ULM
Come out and cheer on the Red Wolves volleyball team in a conference match against LUM at First National Bank Arena!
Free
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A Night of Stars Masquerade Ball
A Night of Stars Masquerade Ball
Get your tickets NOW to attend A Night of Stars Masquerade Ball, presented by The Link Theatre Company! Starring Broadway’s Brent Barrett from Phantom of the Opera Wear your best mask! Thursday, October 17, 2024 · 6 PMEmbassy Suites Ballroom223 Red Wolf Blvd., Jonesboro, AR, 72405RSVP by Oct. 1, 2024$175/person or $1,400/tableFor tickets, go to www.TheLinkTheatre.org.
Free
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Octoberfest at the yard
ATTENTION MEMBERS & GUESTS: COSTUME CONTEST: Put on your dirndles and leiderhosen and enter to win some awesome prizes! Winners will be chosen by the number of likes on our social media! 3 categories: Women, Men, & Children. Contest begins at 4pm on Friday and ends at 7pm on Sunday. Winners will be announced on...
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Blasting For A Cure
Blasting For A Cure
Join us in support of Breast Cancer Awareness! Blasting for a Cure will take place 10/19/24 from 9am-1pm. Events include: •50 Clay 3 person squad Trap Tournament (preregister by texting 870-520-0417). •Pink Monster .22lr Rifle Challenge. •Pistol Dueling Tree Challenge. •Pistol Plinking Challenge. •Air Gun Fun (age 5-10). •Machine Gun Fun (Courtesy of JPD). • Free mammograms on site by NEA Baptist Mobile Mammography. Portion of proceeds benefiting NEA Charitable Foundation Together for Her program. Donations welcomed. For info or to signup, call 1 (870) 336-7003 -OR- text 1-870-520-0417
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Wake The Dead 2024
Wake The Dead 2024
Car, Truck, Bike & Audio Show
The BIGGEST SHOW in the STATE Great food trucks Bathrooms Events Demos Great family fun Vendor spots (open message for details)Metering And much more…..
For any details messageJonatan Cortes501.593.6900
You don’t want to Miss this showWe have Car Audio Celebrities and big YouTubers attend this event so come join in on the fun! This event goes on all day! So make sure to free up the whole day to spend it with us
make sure to hit the coming or maybe button please
This is a drama free, fun-packed day (& night) for all!!!! ARSPL reserves the right to refuse participation in or attendance to this event to any person or group who chooses not to follow our friendly, supportive atmosphere
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Taco and Margarita Festival
Taco and Margarita Festival
Coming to the car show and wanting something to eat? Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday? Join us for a Taco and Margarita Festival on Saturday, October 19th!
We’ll have food trucks from around the area setting up along with drinks, wrestling, and vendors inside!
This will be a ticketed event, so get your tickets today:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/taco…/event/1B006116EC30B296
$14 – $24
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A-State Ensemble Series
A-State Ensemble Series
A-State ChoirsJonesboro ChoraleScarlet Voices Dr. Ryan W. Sullivan, Director of Choral ActivitiesDr. Marques J. Ruff, Assistant Director of Choral ActivitiesDr. Alsion Hsieh, pianoDr. Qianyu Chen, piano Program: Jonesboro ChoraleAutumn Leaves (2001) - Johnny Mercer (1909-1976), arr. Deke Sharon Three Indigenous Taiwanese Songs (2024) - arr. Tsai Yu-Shan1. Harvest Song Fünf Gesänge für gemischten Chor, Op....
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A-State Volleyball vs Troy
A-State Volleyball vs Troy
Come out and cheer on the Red Wolves volleyball team in a conference match against the Trojans of Troy at First National Bank Arena!
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JYPN Art Walk
JYPN Art Walk
Join us for a unique look at Downtown Jonesboro with fellow JYPN members and guests.Meet at Rotary Centennial Plaza at 3pm on Thursday October 24th. From there, our group will be taken on stroll through Downtown Jonesboro to take a look at some of the incredible public art on display in the streets of our...
FREE!
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A-State Volleyball vs Troy
A-State Volleyball vs Troy
Come out and cheer on the Red Wolves volleyball team in a conference match against the Trojans of Troy at First National Bank Arena!
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St. Bernards Senior Life Center Rummage Sale
St. Bernards Senior Life Center Rummage Sale
Members of the St. Bernards Senior Life Center will be hosting a Rummage Sale on Friday, October 25th from 8 a.m . to 3 p.m. at 700 East Washington Avenue in Jonesboro. The St. Bernards Senior Life Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to help keep the minds and bodies of seniors active....
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Book Sale and Drive
Book Sale and Drive
Have some gently used books, dvds, cds, jigsaw puzzles you want to donate? Bring them. Want to fill your home book shelves? We have got you covered. All proceeds go to Friends of CCJPL, helping to fund events and projects at the CCJPL.
free
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Judd Hill Farmers’ Market
Judd Hill Farmers’ Market
The premier farmers' market in Northeast Arkansas. Free to attend but hard to get out without dropping a couple of bucks on some fresh produce, flowers, or crafts!
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Kids Day at the Judd Hill Farmers’ Market
Kids Day at the Judd Hill Farmers’ Market
Join us for Kids Day at the Market! We're wrapping up our 2024 regular market season with a fun-filled morning of fall festivities, including: Costume Contest, Trick or Treating with Market Vendors, Bouncy Houses, Tractor Tour, Balloon Animals, Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, Coloring Contest, Scavenger Hunt. Don't miss this exciting event as we celebrate the end of a wonderful market season! See you there!
FREE!
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Arkansas State Men’s Basketball vS Trevecca Nazarene
Arkansas State Men’s Basketball vS Trevecca Nazarene
Cheer on the Red Wolves in this home game at First National Bank Arena!
$10
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Highland Drive Baptist Church Harvest Festival
Highland Drive Baptist Church Harvest Festival
Come join us for FREE food, fun, games, candy, and giveaways! You can register to win a drone, 32 inch smart tv, headphones, or a NERF family game! There will also be a petting zoo, bouncy houses, hayride, facepainting, and see a REAL firetruck and ambulance up close! We hope to see you there
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Ashley McBryde with the Delta symphony Orchestra
Ashley McBryde with the Delta symphony Orchestra
The DELTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA invites you to a concert conducted by Dr. Neale Bartee with Grammy Award winner and Arkansas native, Ashley McBryde. McBryde will return to Jonesboro on October 27th for a special performance with the Delta Symphony Orchestra at the Fowler Center on the A-State campus. This unique concert will feature McBryde performing her own material...
$50 – $90
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ARKids Trunk or Treat
ARKids Trunk or Treat
You are invited to our Trunk or Treat at our Jonesboro Center. Join us October 29th 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The event is at ARKids at 3100 Apache Drive in Jonesboro. Wear your best costume and have a great time with us!
FREE!
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Horror Movie Trivia at The Social
Horror Movie Trivia at The Social
Join us for a spooky night of Horror Movie Trivia! Test your knowledge of horror films and have a chance to win some eerie prizes. Get your crew together and come dressed in your best Halloween costumes for a night of fun!
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Boo in the ‘Boro!
Boo in the ‘Boro!
The Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council of Jonesboro is excited to host our annual event on Halloween, Boo in the ‘Boro, Thursday, October 31st, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, in historic Downtown Jonesboro! This event will be safe, free, and fun for our entire community to enjoy.
We invite you and your family to participate in this exciting “trunk or treat” event. There will be tons of candy, games, entertainment, a photo booth, face painting, and much more for all ages to enjoy.
The Jonesboro community are all welcome and activities will be planned for all age groups.
This event will take place at Union Park, 405 Union Avenue, and will be free of charge for anyone who wants to attend.
To host a booth, please click: https://forms.gle/jVKUKL4D17wtbwKJ8
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Blocktober!
Blocktober!
Join us on your trick-or-treat route! We will have free corn dogs, games to play, bounce houses, and lots of candy! The event is at Refuge Church at 1925 Wood St.
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Halloween at the Porch
Halloween at the Porch
Spooktacular Halloween Party at The Porch! Get ready for a hauntingly good time this Halloween at The Porch at Huntington Square! Join us for a night full of spooky fun, costumes, and Halloween specials! When? We’re kicking off the festivities at 6:30 PM, so make sure to come early and grab your spot. Costume Contest:...
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Lit’l Bita Christmas
Lit'l Bita Christmas is one of the premier events in all of NEA and has grown into one of the largest Arts & Crafts shows in the entire Midsouth Region. Don't miss this annual tradition at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro the first weekend in November!
$6
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Fiesta Dia De Los Muertos
Fiesta Dia De Los Muertos
The Centro Hispano of Arkansas presents:
JOIN US FOR THE PARTY OF THE YEAR!Día de los muertos – Day of the Dead 2024We are familiaA night to honor and celebrate our departed loved ones.
Live Music | Dinner | Dancing | Auction
Saturday, November 2 from 6-11 PMEmbassy Suites by Hilton Hotel 223 Red Wolf Blvd, Jonesboro, AR
$80 per person | ATTIRE: BLACK + WHITE COCKTAILTickets: (870) 931-1884 | (870) 926-1118Cash App: $elcentrohispanoVenmo: @elcentrohispano
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FOA’s Breakfast with ballerinas
FOA’s Breakfast with ballerinas
The Foundation of Arts long-running annual fundraiser featuring our Nutcracker Ballet cast! Guests of all ages will enjoy a meet and greet with the ballerinas, a story time, a sneak peek dance from the ballet, a delicious breakfast, a fun craft shopping in or ballerina boutique, and bidding in our silent auction of goodies! Pre...
$14 – $16