A-State Men’s Basketball is set to host Hoops & Howls at 6:15 p.m. inside First National Bank Arena. The preseason banquet features courtside dining, an intersquad scrimmage, locker room tours and live and silent auctions with remarks from first-year head coach Ryan Pannone. Youth tickets are $25, and adult tickets start at $100. Family packs and premium table options are available through the Red Wolves Foundation at (870) 972-2401 or online at AStateRedWolves.com.
Arkansas State University Theatre will present Kate Hamill’s adaptation of “Emma” at the Fowler Center Drama Theatre, located at 201 Olympic Drive in Jonesboro. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 5 at 2:30 p.m.; Oct. 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m.; and Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the A-State Box Office or online at AState.edu/tickets.
The Help Them Stay 5K to benefit King’s Ranch Ministries will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Craighead Forest Park Pavilion 1 in Jonesboro. Participants can run or walk in this event to support children from traumatic beginnings. Chipped timing, water stations and race shirts will be available for registrants. Packet pickup begins at 7:30 a.m. Register online at Race Roster or contact Rachel Dunbar at (870) 283-9615 or rachel@kingsranch.net for more information.
The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance Fall Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Union Park, 405 Union Ave. in Downtown Jonesboro. This free, family-friendly event features live music, food trucks, local vendors, kids’ activities, seasonal fun and more. For more information, visit DowntownJonesboro.com or call (870) 919-6176.
Munch & Mingle Party Room hosts a Maker Market featuring local vendors, shopping, door prizes, kids' corner and more. Munch & Mingle is located at 1217 Parker Road Suite B in Jonesboro, Entry is free, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., For more info, follow Munch & Mingle on social media.
The fifth annual Pink Warrior Fun Run/Walk will take place at 8 a.m. starting at St. Bernards Health & Wellness, located at 1416 East Matthews Ave. in Jonesboro. Proceeds benefit breast cancer services and programs through the St. Bernards Cancer Center. The cost is $40. Registration is available online at StBernards.info.
Arkansas State University Theatre will present Kate Hamill’s adaptation of “Emma” at the Fowler Center Drama Theatre, located at 201 Olympic Drive in Jonesboro. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 5 at 2:30 p.m.; Oct. 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m.; and Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the A-State Box Office or online at AState.edu/tickets.
Field & Light Design Co., located at 304 S. Gee St. in Jonesboro, will host Paint Your Own Pottery Classes every Saturday in October from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The price of each pottery piece includes studio time, paints, brushes, glazing and kiln firing. All ages are welcome, with all artists ages 12 and under requiring an accompanying adult. Info: (870) 206-8040 or visit FieldAndLight.com.
The Judd Hill Farmers Market, located at 3350 Aggie Road, will be open every Saturday in October from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers can browse a variety of local goods, including fresh produce, baked items, handmade crafts and more. Info: (870) 919-6166 or visit JuddHillFoundation.org.
Arkansas State University Theatre will present Kate Hamill’s adaptation of “Emma” at the Fowler Center Drama Theatre, located at 201 Olympic Drive in Jonesboro. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 5 at 2:30 p.m.; Oct. 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m.; and Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the A-State Box Office or online at AState.edu/tickets.
St. Bernards Healthcare will host a free Community Wellness Screening at St. Bernards Auditorium from 7-10 a.m. The screening will measure blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, anemia, glucose and hemoglobin A1C. A free lipid panel and a colon cancer screening will also be available. Fasting at least 12 hours is suggested for accurate results. Info: Email tdunigan@sbrmc.org or visit StBernards.info.
The fifth annual Jonesboro Oktoberfest takes place from 4-8 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran School (corner of Rains Street & Highland Drive). Families are invited to enjoy German food, a biergarten (for guests 21 and older), live music, dancing, kids’ games, raffles, costume and stein-holding contests. Info: Visit catholicjonesboro.org or email oktoberfest@allsaintsjonesboro.org.
The Bradbury Art Museum will host a Digital Collage with Adobe Photoshop from 2-5 p.m. at 201 Olympic Drive in Jonesboro. Led by artist Paden DeVita, the hands-on workshop will guide participants in creating unique digital collages using their own photographs while learning key Photoshop techniques. Space is limited. Advance registration is encouraged by visiting BradburyArtMuseum.org or by calling (870) 972-3687.
Field & Light Design Co., located at 304 S. Gee St. in Jonesboro, will host Paint Your Own Pottery Classes every Saturday in October from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The price of each pottery piece includes studio time, paints, brushes, glazing and kiln firing. All ages are welcome, with all artists ages 12 and under requiring an accompanying adult. Info: (870) 206-8040 or visit FieldAndLight.com.
The Judd Hill Farmers Market, located at 3350 Aggie Road, will be open every Saturday in October from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers can browse a variety of local goods, including fresh produce, baked items, handmade crafts and more. Info: (870) 919-6166 or visit JuddHillFoundation.org.
The Link Theatre Company will present its annual fundraising gala, “A Wicked Night of Stars,” at Cooper Alumni Center. Broadway and Hollywood star Kyle Dean Massey, a native of Jonesboro, will perform selections from “Wicked” and other Broadway shows during the event, which will include dinner and a silent auction. “Wicked” cocktail attire is encouraged. Tickets are available at TheLinkTheatre.org.
The Foundation of Arts will host its annual House of Villains, a family-friendly experience, at The Forum Theater Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 29-30. To purchase tickets, visit foajonesboro.org.
The A-State Alumni Association will host a Homecoming Alumni Tailgate from 4-5:30 p.m. at Cooper Alumni Center. Alumni, family and friends are invited to celebrate with food, drinks and kids’ activities before the game. Info: visit AStateAlumni.org or call (870) 972-2586.
The Foundation of Arts will host its annual House of Villains, a family-friendly experience, at The Forum Theater Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 29-30. To purchase tickets, visit foajonesboro.org.
Field & Light Design Co., located at 304 S. Gee St. in Jonesboro, will host Paint Your Own Pottery Classes every Saturday in October from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The price of each pottery piece includes studio time, paints, brushes, glazing and kiln firing. All ages are welcome, with all artists ages 12 and under requiring an accompanying adult. Info: (870) 206-8040 or visit FieldAndLight.com.
The Judd Hill Farmers Market, located at 3350 Aggie Road, will be open every Saturday in October from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers can browse a variety of local goods, including fresh produce, baked items, handmade crafts and more. Info: (870) 919-6166 or visit JuddHillFoundation.org.
The Foundation of Arts will host its annual House of Villains, a family-friendly experience, at The Forum Theater Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 29-30. To purchase tickets, visit foajonesboro.org.
The Foundation of Arts will host its annual House of Villains, a family-friendly experience, at The Forum Theater Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 29-30. To purchase tickets, visit foajonesboro.org.
The Foundation of Arts will host its annual House of Villains, a family-friendly experience, at The Forum Theater Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 29-30. To purchase tickets, visit foajonesboro.org.
The sixth annual Halloween Skele-Bration will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Jonesboro Overhead Door, 925 E. Parker Rd. The event includes trunk or treating, photos with Drewster Dragon Pirate Ship, hot dogs, popcorn and more. Admission is free.
The Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council’s BOO in the ’BORO will take place from 6-8 p.m. at Union Park, located at 405 Union Ave. in Downtown Jonesboro. This free, family-friendly Halloween trunk-or-treat event features candy, games, crafts, entertainment, a photo booth and face painting. For more information, contact the council at MYACjonesboro@gmail.com.
The Bradbury Art Museum will host an Artist Talk with Chenxi Gao from 4:15-5 p.m. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Stil/Leven, Still/Even” and scheduled just before the Art+Design Halloween Art Bash, the talk is free and open to the public. For more details, visit BradburyArtMuseum.org or call (870) 972-3687.
