Events in Paragould today

An in-store Halloween event celebrates pets who enjoy wearing costumes. Costumed companions can pose for photos and receive treats during the festivities.

The group meets at the church to kick off a festive hayride, then gathers around a cozy bonfire for a classic wiener roast. Enjoy toasted marshmallows, hot cider, and bobbing for apples. Open to all.

At Legacy Athletics, kids ages 5 to 12 can enjoy a Halloween-themed evening filled with games, bounce houses, and gym activities, plus a spooky, kid-appropriate movie. Popcorn will be available. Admission is $20 per child with preregistration or $25 at the door. Space is limited.

Play! Pokemon League kicks off with an opening session focused on welcoming participants. The beginning of the event is set aside for player registration so organizers can add participants for attendance tracking, followed by matches once signups are complete. Because this is the first league meeting, check-in may take a bit longer than usual.

Gamers' Haven LLC in Jonesboro hosts a sealed prerelease where each player builds a minimum 40 card deck from a prerelease kit containing six packs. Decks are not restricted to two colors and may include any number of copies of a single card. The event runs for three rounds, each played best of three with a 60 minute time limit. Every participant receives two packs at the end.

Grunt Spades arrives at Arkansas State University’s Fowler Center in Jonesboro for a veteran-community pilot centered on a game that moved from soldier to soldier, unit to unit, and across deployments. The focus is on preserving a long-standing tradition and creating a reason to gather around the table again. Games seat four players, use a unified standard, and encourage friendly trash talk in a spirited setting.

Set out on a three mile round trip guided walk along the Skyline Trail with a park naturalist. Expect frequent pauses to observe native plants, learn about the area’s history, and look for signs of wildlife along the route. The hike is considered easy and stays on the trail, though some sections may be wet or uneven. Participants may bring binoculars if they have them.

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.