Category archives: Holidays

May is almost here and its time again for your monthly round up! The calendar is so packed full of activities and events (many of which are low cost or FREE), it was really hard to pick just these!May has lots of carnivals, spring flings and festivals, fishing derbies, and of…

Spring is in full swing- trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and we are feeling thankful for Mother Earth! Our local area is uniquely and naturally beautiful, and many families enjoy participating in Earth-centric activities during this time each year. We have lots of family-friendly activities listed below to get…

With Easter right around the corner, we’ve updated our highlights below and added SO MANY more events & activities to our Easter Calendar! Its overflowing with Easter fun that’s sure to put a hop in your step! 🐇Easter Calendar 2025 Easter Calendar Highlights Easter Egg Hunts APRIL 124th Annual Benton…

April has arrived and we’ve got a fun filled monthly round up! There are SO MANY activities and events (many of which are low cost or FREE) for you and your whole family to enjoy. April is Easter month! There are more Easter events than we can count, so we made…

Are you ready for egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, breakfasts with the Bunny, and lots of other fun Easter-themed events and activities? No need to hunt around for all the events and details. Our Easter Calendar is overflowing with activities and events that are sure to put a…

With cold and stormy weather outside, Valentine’s Day begs for indoor crafting fun. We sat down with a few of our favorite arts & crafts studios in our 5 counties to put together a vivid list of Valentine’s Day ideas! These projects are all fairly simple, and most likely only…

We know how tough it can be with all the planning, shopping, decorating, cooking, and hosting that the holidays bring! Add in the kids being home from school and you’ve got a lot on your plate! To try to make your job just a bit easier, we’ve compiled a great…

Back by popular demand, we’ve got another great grouping of crafts and recipes from our local friend and fellow mom, Janine Hall! We’ve got more projects that are- as always- fairly simple, and most likely only require things we would have in our own homes or can easily acquire. Most…

Happy December! This month is SO FULL of wintry, holiday fun for all! We’ve put together your monthly round up with lots of festive activities and events (lots of which are low cost or FREE)! Be sure to check out our special Holiday Guide which includes Christmas light display locations, a…

Welcome to our Holiday Guide, filled with everything you need to know about holiday themed events, activities, and more, happening locally and beyond! Here you’ll find Christmas lights displays, locations for Santa Claus, a holiday activities calendar, noteworthy day trip destinations, and more! 📢*Reminder – always check the event and…