GENTRY -- With the onset of spring, various programs and activities will be hosted by area cities, offering residents and visitors a chance to enjoy nice weather outdoors.
Here are just a few events coming up this spring:
The Gentry Public Library will have a representative from the Amazeum stop by Tuesday for a butterfly workshop. Twenty-five families can sign up for this event from 10-11 a.m. The event includes the visitors making arts and crafts.
The Gentry Chamber of Commerce will host an Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. April 8 in Gentry City Park.
On April 15 and 16, the Gravette High School Drama will present "Footloose."
A spring tree giveaway is set for April 29 in Decatur.
Seniors and juniors in the Gravette High School Band will put on a concert for residents at 6 p.m. May 1.
The Gentry splash pad will open May 26 for Memorial Day weekend.
Decatur plans to open the City Pool on June 1 at Old City Park.
The fishing derby at the Flint Creek Nature Area is set for 9 a.m.-noon June 3. During that event, children will be introduced to fishing while spending time together with their families.
Visit www.nwaonline.com/features/whatsup/ for more area events.