Family events in Jonesboro, AR

● Listings verifiedSaturday, August 15 · every listing checked against its source by our Jonesboro editors

Family events this week

6 picks that work with kids in tow. All events →

Saturday, August 15 3 events
  • 9am

    Street Splash

    Downtown Paragould, Paragould · verified Aug 14
    Free

    Set in Downtown Paragould, this free community splash event features three open hydrants and sprinklers for water play, with bounce houses adding to the excitement. Touch-A-Trucks is part of the lineup, creating a lively scene centered on cooling off together and sharing plenty of smiles.

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  • 9:30am

    Sensory Cinema

    Malco Jonesboro Towne Cinema , 2407 Ben J Lamberth Dr, Jonesboro
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    Guests can choose between Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie and Spiderman: Brand New Day. Admission costs $8 per person plus tax and is payable in cash only. Concessions may be purchased with credit or debit cards.

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  • 12pm

    Back to School Bash

    Brookland Baptist Church, Brookland · verified Aug 14
    Free

    A back to school bash at Brookland Baptist Church in Brookland celebrates the start of a new school year. Open to K–12 students and their families, the event includes yard games, a water slide, a bounce house, face painting, and music, along with snow cones, cotton candy, and hot dogs. It is free for K–12 students. Children in grades K–6 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event.

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Sunday, August 16 1 event
  • 12am

    Play! Pokemon League

    Plague 22 Collectibles, 405 S 6th St, Paragould
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    Play! Pokémon League is kicking off with its first session. There will be a dedicated window at the start for player registration to get everyone entered for attendance tracking, then matches will follow. Organizers are hard at work preparing for a full slate of games.

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Thursday, August 20 2 events
  • 6pm

    Baby State

    St. Bernards Auditorium, 591 S Bridge St, Jonesboro · verified Aug 9
    Free

    Discover what St. Bernards offers for families preparing to grow at a relaxed, drop-in gathering at St. Bernards Auditorium. Meet the maternity services team, get questions answered by the St. Bernards Women and Children’s staff, and take home helpful information at no cost. Attendees can enter for door prizes while exploring breastfeeding support, pain management choices, safe sleep and car seat practices, wellness tips, and practical infant care guidance. Specialists across the full range of care will be available, including lactation consultants, and specialty baby vendors will be on site to share resources. Designed for easy come-and-go participation, this free event focuses on clear answers, useful education, and connections that support your growing family.

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  • 7pm

    Songs of Hope Tour

    The Rock of Northeast Arkansas, 4318 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro · verified Aug 9
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    Part of The Collingsworth Family's brand new Songs of Hope tour for Fall 2026, this uplifting concert features the family's rich harmonies, worshipful moments, and new arrangements of longtime favorites. Crafted to encourage and inspire, the program is presented with the group's trademark skill and heart and offers an evening the whole family can enjoy. Tickets are now on sale.

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