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Paragould Fire Dept located at 700 Hwy 49 N. Free event. Please contact Brian Brown @ 870-239-7525 or email brian.brown@paragouldcity.org. 

Lake Frierson State Park - You can discover a rainbow of colors at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter on a journey to find colorful connections along the trail. We’ll hike the Dogwood Lane Trail (an easy 0.5-mile trail) in our color quest. Please wear tennis shoes or hiking shoes. Meeting Place: Visitor Center Parking Lot 

Lake Frierson State Park - The butterflies of Lake Frierson State Park paint the skies using color and tricks of light. Join the park interpreter to learn about the science behind the diverse butterfly wing colors. Then stick around to create works of art fit for a butterfly. Craft supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The craft will utilize soap and paint, so please keep dress in mind. Meeting Place: Pavilion 

Crowley's Ridge State Park. Several species of woodpecker make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter for a stroll and learn different ways to spot them. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Crowley's Ridge State Park. Without modern cellular phones, communication 100 years ago looked very different than today. Join a park interpreter to discover how people used to communicate and get a chance at writing with a quill pen. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.

Lake Frierson State Park - Join the park interpreter for a game of furs and riddles and see if you can answer one of the most commonly asked questions: "What is that?" Meeting Place: Day Use Area by the Playground 

Crowley's Ridge State Park. Do you know how to use a compass? Join a park interpreter to find out how to use a compass and then use that skill to solve an orienteering puzzle. Compass will be provided. Recommended that you wear good walking shoes and bring water. Meet at the amphitheater.

Crowley's Ridge State Park. Shedding is a natural part of the snake growing process. Join a park interpreter to learn about snakes and make a craft out of the snake shedding. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Auditorium - 900 W. Kingshighway

Lake Frierson State Park - A silent walk on the trail reveals a world full of music. Get your ears ready and join the park interpreter on the 1.0-mile Boundary Trail to see how the music of the woods changes along Crowley's Ridge. Please wear comfortable hiking/walking shoes for the trail. Meeting Place: Day Use Area by the Trailhead 

Lake Frierson State Park - The beautiful white-tail deer that frequent Lake Frierson State Park appear to move gracefully and silently, but if you watch closely, the tail does a lot of talking. Join the park interpreter to learn how deer use their tails to communicate and then talk like a deer in a twist on the classic game of Red Light/Green Light. Meeting Place: Day Use Area by the Playground 

Crowley's Ridge State Park. The beauty of nature is in the hands of those who paint them! Join a park interpreter to make  paint brushes with materials that can be found in nature and take home your painting. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.

Crowley's Ridge State Park. What makes a beaver a beaver? Join a park interpreter to explore the unique features that help this animal survive in the wild. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.

Lake Frierson State Park - Are you brave enough to stick your hand into the unknown depths of the nature grab bag and try to guess what's inside? Meet the park interpreter for this hilarious audience participation adventure where all ages have fun trying to guess what's to come. Meeting Place: Day Use Area by the Playground 

Crowley's Ridge State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the adaptations that help owls hunt under a blanket of night and then search for this nocturnal raptor. Wearing good walking shoes is recommended. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.

Lake Frierson State Park - You never forget the classic SSS experience: Sunsets, Storytelling, and Smores. Join the park interpreter for smores as the sunsets and listen to stories from the storyteller's bag. Meeting Place: Camp Overflow 

Downtown Paragould. Visit https://www.theangelrun.com/  for more information. Proceeds will benefit Arkansas Children's Hospital

Crowley's Ridge State Park. Bring your family to the park and enjoy some fishing fun! Kids ages up to 15 years are invited to participate in this family fishing event. Prizes will be awarded for different categories.  Fishing poles are available to borrow and bait is available for a fee at the Visitor Center. Bring your own lawn chairs, weather-appropriate supplies, snacks, and water. Meet at Lake Walcott fishing pier.

Lake Frierson State Park - Snakes share the trails with hikers at Lake Frierson State Park. Join the park interpreter (and their scaly friend) to discover the importance of snakes to the park. Become a snake detective and sleuth out facts from fiction when it comes to these commonly misunderstood creatures. Meeting Place: Day Use Area by the Playground 

Lake Frierson State Park - How much impact can the acorn of an oak tree have? Join the park interpreter to learn about one of the keystone species in the park and stick around to make necklaces out of acorns. Supplies are limited and will be first come, first serve. Meeting Place: Day Use Area by the Playground 

Crowley's Ridge State Park. Before there were video games, kids of the past had to invent ways to have fun with just the materials available around the house. Join a park interpreter in learning old-fashioned ways to have fun. Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.

Lake Frierson State Park - The night is dark and full of wonder. Join the park interpreter for a nighttime hike on the Dogwood Lane Trail and discover the amazing creatures that come out in the night. The Dogwood Lane Trail is an easy, 0.5-mile trail, so please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle and flashlight. Meeting Place: Visitor Center Parking Lot 

Crowley's Ridge State Park. Color me surprised! Nature primarily consists of varying shades of green and brown. However, vibrant colors like pink and blue are out there if you look closely. Join a park interpreter to test your observation skill on this color hike challenge. We will hike the 1.25-mile Dancing Rabbit Trail which is moderate difficulty. Please wear weather appropriate shoes and clothing along with bringing plenty of water. Meet at the Dancing Rabbit Trailhead.

Crowley's Ridge State Park. Snakes are important to the ecosystem, and many that live in Arkansas make Crowley's Ridge State Park their home. Join a park interpreter to learn about the snakes of Arkansas and get a chance to meet one! Meet at the campfire circle across from the tent campsite.

Collins Theatre

Admission is $10 per person, payable by cash at the door.  Ages 18 and under will be admitted free.

Advance tickets can be purchased at www.kasu.org/tickets.

Bluegrass Mondays area  non-profit event with 100% of ticket proceeds going to the performers.

Collins Theatre