The best things to do in Jonesboro

“Ridgepointe Country Club keeps life on pointe with an 18-hole championship course, indoor and outdoor tennis, good eats, and social programs for all ages that turn quick visits into real community. Call it your Jonesboro reset this week.”

From the Jonesboro newsletter, September 3, 2026

“Divots Golf Lounge packs six TruGolf Apogee simulators with slow-motion impact replays, a tour-quality putting surface, and multisport bays for hoops, soccer, and even zombie dodgeball.”

From the Jonesboro newsletter, September 8, 2026

“Cinema chain offering multiple screens of mainstream films with standard amenities & refreshments.”

“When cabin fever hits this week, Hijinx: The Funtivity Spot has you covered with 32 bowling lanes, Lasertron showdowns, a 12-foot ropes course, four rock-climbing walls, and a soft play plus foam factory for the littles. Wrap it up with arcade victories and a bite from JT's Grill, then sleep like a champion.”

From the Jonesboro newsletter, September 19, 2026

“Rotary Centennial Playground has the stuff that actually helps, from a sprawling play area to a splash pad made for sticky Arkansas afternoons, with picnic shelters for refueling. When the kids are climbing the walls, this quick trip does the trick and gives you a breather. Check it out.”

From the Jonesboro newsletter, August 25, 2026

“Craighead Forest Park is a 692-acre escape on Crowley's Ridge with bike and running trails, disc golf, fishing, bird watching, and playgrounds that actually wear kids out. This week, swap screen time for tree time, hit a quick loop, toss a line, maybe camp a night, then brag about your minus-par putt.”

From the Jonesboro newsletter, September 12, 2026

“Whether you're shaking off the rust or chasing a stripe show, Sage Meadows Driving Range gives you full practice facilities, knowledgeable golf pros for lessons, and that Tommy Bolt Signature vibe right next door to the course. Grab a few swings this week, feel a little smug by Friday.”

From the Jonesboro newsletter, September 14, 2026

“Looking for a quick nine without leaving town, Golf North Hills is a classic public 9-hole, par-35 track with premium Tifdwarf and Tifgreen greens, a short game practice area, and a pro shop stocked with Srixon and Cleveland gear... perfect for squeezing in weekday swings or friendly weekend matches.”

From the Jonesboro newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Explore indoor exhibits, films, and over 30 native critters, then wander 3+ miles of self-guided trails past prairie, Willow Pond boardwalk, and bottomland forest at AGFC Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center. It’s basically nature’s reset button, with a bonus bird’s-eye view from the Crow’s Nest.”

From the Jonesboro newsletter, September 17, 2026

“Sage Meadows Country Club pairs a modern links-inspired, Tommy Bolt Signature course with full practice facilities and a driving range, plus lessons if your fade's gone rogue. Semi-private means you can still snag a tee time like a local, then grab a bite in the restaurant and call it a day.”

From the Jonesboro newsletter, September 18, 2026