2026 Family Events

Throughout the year, Community Connections hosts multiple events in various locations geared toward the entire family. The purpose of these gatherings is to offer fun, inclusive opportunities for children with special needs and their families to play and connect with others in a safe and nurturing environment.

If you’d like to volunteer for one of our family events, click HERE.

Family Swim Party

child standing at top of red water slide

Community Connections is thrilled to provide a time of family fun during the summer with our Family Swim Party! Take a break from the heat & join us at one of the locations below for this FREE day of fun!!! All aquatic facility rules must be followed and you/family will need to come to the pool ready to swim in your swim suit. Lifeguards will be present at all locations.

SPACE IS LIMITED, SO PLEASE RESERVE YOUR FAMILY'S SPOT TODAY!!

Alma

Alma Aquatic Park (731 City Park Rd.)
*In partnership with the ARC
Saturday | Aug 1 | 7-9pm

Co-Directors: Madilyn Lovell & Jordan Culbreath

Conway

Centennial Valley Country Club (1600 Centennial Club Dr.)
Saturday | July 25 | 7-9pm

Co-Directors: Erica Starks & Anna Valenzuela
*REGISTRATION CLOSED

Jonesboro

Jonesboro Pool Center (1421 W Nettleton Ave.)
Friday | July 31 | 6-8pm

Co-Directors: Donald Cooper & Abigail Freligh

Searcy

Searcy Swim Center (525 Recreation Wy.)
Saturday | Aug 1 | 5:30-7:30pm
*REGISTRATION CLOSES JUL 18TH

Co-Directors: Isabella Bishop & Anna Valenzuela

Springdale

Spencer Family Pool (5514 Elmore St.)
Saturday | Aug 8 | 6-8pm

Co-Directors: Emma Evans & Anna Valenzuela

Register Here

Meet the Family Events Directors!

  • Anna Valenzuela

    FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT COORDINATOR

    anna@communityconnectionsar.org

  • Erica Starks

    CENTRAL ARKANSAS AREA DIRECTOR

    erica.starks@communityconnectionsar.org

  • Isabella Bishop

    CENTRAL ARKANSAS AREA DIRECTOR

    isabella@communityconnectionsar.org

  • Madilyn Lovell

    FORT SMITH AREA DIRECTOR

    madilyn@communityconnectionsar.org

  • Jordan Culbreath

    FORT SMITH CO-DIRECTOR

    jordan@communityconnectionsar.org

  • Donald Cooper

    NORTHEAST ARKANSAS AREA DIRECTOR

    donald@communityconnectionsar.org

  • Abigail Freligh

    NORTHEAST ARKANSAS CO-DIRECTOR

    frelighabigail@gmail.com

  • Emma Evans

    NORTHWEST ARKANSAS AREA DIRECTOR

    emma.evans@communityconnectionsar.org