Free Community Event

Family Fun Day

A free, high-energy community event built around children, families, joy, resources, giveaways, and the belief that restoration starts with connection.

Saturday • July
25
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
3104 SW Bright Rd, Bentonville, AR
Hosted ByArkansas Restorative Initiative
CostFree for families
AudienceChildren, parents, caregivers, and community members
ExpectActivities, resources, connection, treats, and giveaways

A doorway to strengthen families and community.

Family Fun Day is designed to create a visible, joyful, barrier-free space where families can show up without cost, shame, or pressure.

Mission

Arkansas Restorative Initiative supports restoration, reentry, family stability, and community connection for individuals and families impacted by incarceration, hardship, poverty, addiction, trauma, and limited access to resources.

Purpose

The purpose of this event is to remove barriers and give children and families a free, welcoming afternoon of hands-on activities, positive connection, local support, creativity, play, and access to community resources.

Goal

The goal is to strengthen families, build trust, encourage children, connect people to resources, and remind the community that prevention and restoration begin long before crisis.

What families can experience

Families can expect a bright, welcoming, family-oriented afternoon with hands-on activities, community resource tables, youth enrichment opportunities, creative stations, games, giveaways, treats, and meaningful connection with organizations that care.

Hands-on activities
Giveaways
Chocolate treats
Books
Bees
Water fun
Creative stations
Outdoor learning
No-cost family fun

Reserve your FREE tickets.

Family Fun Day is free for children, parents, caregivers, and families, but registration helps us plan for activities, giveaways, supplies, refreshments, and the number of families we can expect. Reserve your free tickets today and help us prepare a meaningful experience for everyone attending.

FreeNo cost to attend for children and families.
Family-FriendlyActivities, resources, giveaways, and community connection.
July 251:00 PM – 4:00 PM at 3104 SW Bright Rd, Bentonville, AR.

Fun zones, learning moments, and little sparks of joy.

Family Fun Day is being shaped around the kind of activities children remember: books they can take home, bubbles in the air, creative stations, outdoor learning, hands-on discovery, sweet treats, water-themed fun, and simple moments that make families feel connected.

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Book Nook

Books, literacy, imagination, and take-home encouragement for children and families.

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Bee Curious

Pollinator learning, nature-based discovery, and fun facts about bees and the outdoors.

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Water Play

Light, family-friendly water-themed fun to help kids cool off, laugh, and play.

🎨

Art Burst

Creative stations where children can color, paint, build, imagine, and express themselves.

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Bubble Zone

Bubbles, movement, laughter, and playful outdoor moments for younger children.

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Outdoor Learning

Wildlife, conservation, nature, and simple hands-on learning connected to Arkansas outdoors.

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Sweet Stops

Chocolate, treats, refreshments, and small surprises that make the day feel special.

Game Time

Sports-themed fun, simple games, movement, and activities that get kids engaged.

Community involvement is growing.

Family Fun Day is being built through a growing network of local participation, donated items, sponsorship outreach, volunteer interest, and community conversations. These names represent the broader circle of involvement, support, outreach, and partnership efforts helping shape the event as we continue building toward July 25th.

Markham & Fitz ChocolateLocal participation bringing a sweet and memorable element to the event.
Let’s RoamFamily experiences, activity-based connection, and possible giveaway opportunities.
WalmartCommunity support, family resources, and event supply possibilities.
PepsiRefreshments, donated items, and event support possibilities.
Factory ObscuraCreative experiences, imagination, family passes, and arts-centered support.
JanSportGiveaway support, youth encouragement, and practical family-centered items.
The Jones CenterFamily-centered wellness, community connection, and youth-focused opportunities.
Knit PicksCreative materials, hands-on activities, and family-friendly enrichment.
Kansas City RoyalsSports-centered family engagement, youth encouragement, and possible giveaway support.
BLICK Art MaterialsArt supplies, creative stations, and opportunities for children to express themselves.
Penguin Random HouseBooks, literacy, imagination, and take-home encouragement for children.
Silver Dollar CityFamily experiences, raffle possibilities, and memory-making support.
NWA BeekeepersNature-based learning, pollinator education, and hands-on discovery.
Arkansas Game & FishOutdoor education, conservation, wildlife awareness, and youth learning.
And MoreAdditional partners, sponsors, volunteers, and resource providers are being explored.

Giveaways are part of the plan.

We are working to provide giveaways and donated items for children and families attending the event. These may include books, toys, art supplies, activity kits, school-related items, snacks, drinks, hygiene products, experience passes, raffle items, backpacks, and other practical or joyful support from partners and sponsors.

0Family reach goal
0Partner goal
0Free day of connection

Joy matters.

Children deserve spaces where they can play, explore, create, and feel included.

Support matters.

Parents and caregivers deserve connection to resources without judgment or barriers.

Want to volunteer, donate, sponsor, or be part of it?

We are looking for volunteers, activity partners, giveaway sponsors, resource tables, youth-friendly organizations, family-centered businesses, and anyone willing to help create a meaningful day for children and families.

Arkansas Restorative Initiative | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Restoration. Reentry. Family Stability. Community Connection.