Family-friendly weekend event brings story of Esther to life

Free family weekend at Mt. Zion Etowah brings Esther story to life with kids' tea, teen Purim Ball, and Sunday fun day March 7–8 in Northeast Arkansas.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 2:31pm

Families across Northeast Arkansas are invited to attend a weekend filled with fun, faith, and free activities 'For Such a Time as This' at Mt. Zion Etowah, 698 SCR 103. The event celebrates the biblical story of Esther through engaging experiences for children, teens, and adults on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8.

Why it matters

The event aims to encourage faith, courage, and family connection through interactive experiences that bring the story of Esther to life, catering to different age groups and providing a range of free activities for the community.

The details

On Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m., Tea with Queen Esther will be held for children 12 and under and their parents. The 2026 Purim Ball will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday for students in grades 7-12. On Sunday, March 8 at 11 a.m., Dustin and Jennifer Lamproe, Arkansas PCG District youth directors, will be the special guests. A Family Fun Day will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday with activities like a bounce house, escape room, games, crafts, and costume contests.

  • The events will take place on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, 2026.
  • Tea with Queen Esther is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7.
  • The 2026 Purim Ball is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7.
  • The special guests, Dustin and Jennifer Lamproe, will appear at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 8.
  • The Family Fun Day is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 8.

The players

Mt. Zion Etowah

A church located at 698 SCR 103 in Etowah, Arkansas, hosting the family-friendly weekend event.

Dustin and Jennifer Lamproe

The Arkansas PCG District youth directors who will be the special guests on Sunday, March 8.

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The takeaway

This event provides a unique opportunity for families in Northeast Arkansas to engage with the biblical story of Esther through interactive, age-appropriate activities, fostering faith, courage, and family connection within the community.