Events in Paragould, AR

Each week, the Arkansas State Football Coaches radio show delivers updates from Coach Butch Jones along with opportunities to meet Red Wolves football players. Expect a relaxed setting where attendees can hang out, enjoy something to eat, and catch the latest team news in Jonesboro.

Discover deals, handmade goods, and tasty bites at a community yard sale and vendor event at the Jonesboro Human Development Center, organized by the Jonesboro Human Development Center Employee Relations Committee. Browse area sellers, hunt for one-of-a-kind treasures, and enjoy food in one convenient spot. Whether you are bargain hunting or planning a casual outing with family and friends, this gathering offers a wide range of options for every interest. Support the community while you shop from local vendors.

The inaugural Miss Dreamcatcher pageant raises funds for Backpack Full of Dreams. Proceeds help this fund provide access for homeless children to summer camps and programs. Registration is available.

Fall Fest at Let's Roll Paragould features a car meet where attendees showcase their vehicles, an ice cream truck with sweet treats, and shopping with local vendors for a relaxed autumn outing. Vendor booths are free, with limited availability.

Open to the community, this fish fry features catfish, hush puppies, and all the fixings. It is an opportunity to come together over a shared meal.

Play! Pokemon League launches its first session with on-site registration before play begins. Organizers plan extra time to add players for attendance tracking, then matches will get underway. It is a chance to start the league and get games in once everyone is checked in.

Pick up groceries such as meats, milk, frozen foods, pantry staples, and more, offered without pressure and focused on helping neighbors. This distribution is shared as an act of love from the church to the community, with kindness, dignity, and care at its heart. Come as you are, and feel free to bring a friend or neighbor. New families can download and complete a form ahead of time to save time.

This sensory-friendly night at Coin Goblin offers the same games and the same fun, without loud noises, bright lights, or big crowds. It is designed for guests with sensory sensitivities as well as anyone who prefers a calmer, quieter setting. The event takes place on the last Monday of every month.

Daddy Daughter Date Night at Chick-fil-A Turtle Creek is a dedicated evening for fathers and their daughters to spend time together. Reservations are required through Eventbrite, with two reservation windows available. Space is limited, so booking in advance is necessary.

KASU presents Bluegrass Monday featuring performances by Bays Mountain Cut-Ups, Edgar Loudermilk Band, Williamson Branch with a Christmas concert, Monroe Crossing, Headin’ Home, Breaking Grass, and Nathan Stanley and Constant Sorrow. Admission is $10 for adults, and kids are admitted free.

This is an open, relaxed networking series for Arkansas' music community. Musicians, producers, songwriters, venue owners, photographers, podcasters, promoters, and supporters of local music can connect, share ideas, and explore collaborations. All experience levels are welcome from every corner of the state's music ecosystem. The focus is on building relationships, inspiring creativity, and celebrating the talent that defines Arkansas music. Admission is free with RSVP.

Celebrate Halloween with a flash event spread over two days, featuring designs starting at $40. Choose from hundreds of options, with some posted and many more available in the shop.

Stevie Squared presents DragOWeen, a Halloween themed drag show hosted by Stevie Presley and Stevie Quinn Larain. Tickets cost 10.00 and are available now.

Hosted by the St. Bernards Foundation, this Volunteer Interest Meeting offers an overview of ways to support St. Bernards through service. Participants can learn about available roles, ask questions, and explore opportunities that match their skills and interests. The session aims to inform and inspire those who want to make a positive impact in the community through volunteering.

Drag Drive Repeat brings Short Circuit 2026, presented by Deatschwerks, to the storied George Ray’s Wildcat Dragstrip for an eighth mile showcase of racing and road action. The format blends on-track competition with a roughly 100 mile drive, then a return to the strip for more racing. A field of 100 cars is planned, and George Ray’s will also run an Outlaw Small Tire race. Six classes will compete over the eighth mile, including You VS You, Tailgate, 6.50 Index, Stick Shift, Power Adder, and All Motor. An invite-only, 32 car heads-up drag-and-drive feature inspired by Back to the Streets rounds out the card. Racer entry is limited.

Stand-up takes the spotlight at The Cotton Club in downtown Jonesboro as Layton Osu Flatt arrives from Stillwater, Oklahoma, with feature act Levi Light from Springfield, Missouri, and Aerin Ellis traveling in from Memphis, Tennessee, all as part of the B.A.M. Comedy Show. The show is hosted by Jonesboro comedian Bryce Moore. Admission is $10.

The Red Clay Strays, Muscadine Bloodline, and Brent Cobb share the stage for a live concert at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, Arkansas. This multi-artist bill brings all three acts together in an arena setting, featuring performances from each artist on the same stage.

Amber Violet brings an evening of live music to Omar’s Uptown in Jonesboro, with food available from the restaurant. A singer and songwriter who accompanies herself on guitar and keyboard, she blends country, pop, punk, alternative, and classic rock influences, keeping her vocals at the forefront. In recent years she has appeared at festivals, listening rooms, and private parties around Arkansas.

Celebrate three decades of this community run at the 30th Annual Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K. Choose between a 5K or 10K course through Hytrol Industrial Park, with options that welcome both competitive runners and casual walkers. Every participant receives a finisher medal, complimentary massages are available before and after the race, and the first 150 registrants receive a swag bag. All proceeds benefit the Jonesboro Church Health Center, supporting affordable healthcare for community members in need.

Enjoy a show featuring Chad Garrett with friends, a group well loved in Paragould. Admission is $15 per person, payable at the door.

At St. Bernards Auditorium, Baby State offers a free, drop-in opportunity for growing families to explore the full range of support available from St. Bernards. The Women and Children's team will be on hand to answer questions and share helpful resources. Attendees can look forward to door prizes and guidance from experts across every area of care, including lactation consultants, information on pain management options, car seat and sleep safety, health and wellness tips, infant care education, and specialty baby vendors, with more to discover.

Lit'l Bita Christmas is hosted at First National Bank Arena ASU in Jonesboro, AR. RazorSharpWood crafts wooden puzzles, nativity scenes, crosses, jewelry, and inlaid boxes in the Ozarks. Each piece is made by Michael Sharp and his wife, Joyce, who are members of the Arkansas Craft Guild.

Receive a selection of groceries including meats, milk, frozen foods, and other pantry staples at this community food distribution. Offered by the church as a gesture of care for neighbors, the event focuses on kindness, dignity, and respectful service. You are welcome to bring a friend or neighbor, and there is no pressure attached. New families can fill out a form ahead of time to save time when they arrive.

Williamson Branch brings a festive Christmas concert to the KASU Bluegrass Monday series. Admission is $10 for adults, and kids get in free.

Marking its 24th year, the region’s biggest fundraising event brings thousands of participants from across the country together to benefit the programs of NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation. It opens with a banquet at First National Bank Arena featuring dinner, raffles, and both silent and live auctions, then moves into a competitive team duck hunt. Sponsorship opportunities and banquet tickets are available to support the cause.

Learn to craft seasonal self care treats in a hands-on workshop led by Crystal Morgan-Oldham, a massage therapy instructor, certified aromatherapist, manual lymphatic drainage post surgical specialist, and holistic wellness coach. Participants will blend and bottle foaming hand soap and whip up indulgent body scrubs, choosing from festive scents, colors, and packaging to personalize each item. Techniques rely on simple, natural ingredients that are easy to replicate at home, and everyone leaves with two finished creations packaged for gifting or for a little pampering at home. The experience includes a project kit, all supplies, and clear step-by-step guidance, plus holiday refreshments and a friendly, upbeat atmosphere. It is a great fit for anyone who enjoys DIY projects, thoughtful gifts, and self care. Cost is $55. To reserve a spot, text Crystal at 870-212-1239 with your name and the class. A $25 deposit is required to hold your seat, payable through Cash App, Venmo, or PayPal. The remaining balance is due before the workshop begins. All materials and refreshments are provided.

Wayvine Kennett hosts a program of Christmas songs for a festive listening experience.

Pick up meats, milk, frozen foods, pantry staples, and other essentials with no obligation, just support. This distribution is a gesture of care from the church to the community, offered with kindness, dignity, and care. New families can save time by completing the available form in advance. Feel free to bring a friend or neighbor and come as you are.