Events Planned Across Mississippi County

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Residents of Mississippi County, Arkansas can look forward to a variety of family-friendly events and activities taking place over the next few weeks, including an Easter egg hunt, a natural dye workshop, a comedy theater production, a barbecue festival, and more.

Why it matters

These community events help bring people together, support local businesses and organizations, and provide opportunities for residents of all ages to celebrate the spring season and engage with their neighbors.

The details

The Delta Gateway Museum in Blytheville is hosting an 'Old Fashioned Easter Eggs' event on April 4th where participants can dye eggs using natural plant-based ingredients. Wellspring Church is holding its annual 'Big Hunt' event that day with activities like laser tag, face painting, and an egg hunt at its Blytheville and Manila campuses. The Arkansas Northeastern College and Mississippi County are presenting the 'Johnny Tolley 'Ole Time Variety Show' on April 11th, featuring music, dance, comedy, and singing. The Nucor Star Cinema will screen the new Super Mario movie on select dates in April. Manila High School Theatre is staging a production of 'Sherwood, The Adventures of Robin Hood' from April 2-4. Blytheville City Parks is hosting an Easter egg hunt at Williams Park on April 4th. The Mississippi County Retired School Personnel will meet on April 9th, and the 7th annual Blazin' BBQ Festival and car show will take place in downtown Manila on April 18th.

• The Delta Gateway Museum event is on April 4th from 1:30-3:30 PM.
• Wellspring Church's 'Big Hunt' events are on April 4th from 11 AM-2 PM in Blytheville and 3-5 PM in Manila.
• The 'Johnny Tolley 'Ole Time Variety Show' is on April 11th at 7 PM.
• The Super Mario movie screenings are April 3-5 and April 10-12.
• The Manila High School play runs April 2-4 at 7 PM.