The City of Benton is inviting students to celebrate the new academic year with a FREE Back to School Inclusive Glow Party on Friday, Sept. 11. The evening event at the River Center Gymnasium promises a variety of fun and engaging activities designed for attendees of all abilities. Read more below. Scheduled from 6:00 – […]
Glow Run and Back-to-School Bash Sept 11 supports Benton students
The City of Benton is gearing up for the new academic year with a Glow Run and Back to School Bash scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15, at the River Center. The evening event will feature family-friendly activities and a fun run, with all proceeds benefiting the Benton Public Schools’ Bright Futures program. Read more below. […]
Striders to offer free 6-week walk/run clinic, beginning Oct 14th
Saline County Striders invites the public to 4th Annual Fall Walk/Run Clinic. It’s for beginners and seasoned runners. Oh and it’s free. Read more below and get the link to sign up. All ages and abilities can benefit from this program. The first day is Tuesday, October 14th and it continues through November 18th. The […]
Library to host Back to School event, Bingo & Books on July 31st
The Saline County Library will host their Back to School event, Bingo and Books on Thursday. Read more below. With kids headed back to school soon, this event is to help kids be prepared with supplies. It’s a chance to win free school supplies and books. The Library will host rounds of bingo with a […]
Light up the park at 8th Annual Back to School Bash & Family GLOW RUN, August 16
The 8th Annual Back to School Bash & Family GLOW RUN, presented by DJ Motley State Farm Agency, returns to Riverside Park on Saturday, August 16, 2025 for an evening of family fun, fitness, and community spirit. This event kicks off at 6:00 PM with a high-energy Back to School Bash featuring: A climbing wall […]
Games, free pizza & free backpack at July 30th Back to School Bash in Bryant
Come to the Back-to-School Bash in Bryant for fun activities and get set up with free supplies for the school year. Read more below. The event is happening at Papa John’s in Bryant, on Wednesday, July 30th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The address is 3231 Main Street, next to Walmart in Bryant. They’ll […]
The Beat Goes on 5K race is rescheduled due to extreme cold
Due to extreme cold temperatures and potentially icy conditions, we have postponed the Beat Goes on 5K. It has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 19, 2025. On Saturday, February 22nd, Saline Memorial Hospital is hosting the Beat Goes on 5K. The race starts at 9 a.m. at Saline Memorial Hospital, loops through downtown Benton […]
Get kids registered for Benton’s 7th Annual Back to School Bash & Family Glow Run Aug 17th
Come to the 7th Annual Back to School Bash & Family Glow Run. It’s Saturday, August 17th, presented by DJ Motley State Farm! READ MORE BELOW [AD CODE] There will be DJ music, a climbing wall, bounce houses and food trucks. The Glow Run begins at 8pm. Registration is required and the course is a little less […]
Annual “Run, Run Rudolph” 5K & Fun Run set for December 2nd
Benton Parks & Recreation will host the Annual Run, Run Rudolph 5k and Fun Run in partnership with the Saline County Striders Saturday, December 2nd. 6:30 am -Check-in, 7:30am – 5k Start Time and 8:30 am – Fun Run Start Time. Registration fee: $25 includes shirt. Registration after November 14 – $30, Day of Registration […]
4th Annual “Run, Run Rudolph” 5K & Fun Run set for December 3rd
Benton Parks & Recreation will host the 4th Annual Run, Run Rudolph 5k and Fun Run in partnership with the Saline County Striders Saturday, December 3rd. 6:30 am -Check-in, 7:30am – 5k Start Time and 8:30 am – Fun Run Start Time. Registration fee: $25 includes shirt. Registration after November 14 – $30, Day of Registration […]