Fun Things To Do In Northwest Arkansas

Lighting of the Square Brings Lights, Camera, Christmas to Downtown Bentonville

Sat, Nov 21

The holiday season in downtown Bentonville starts when you find a spot on the Square.

Springdale Laces Up in Costume for St. Jude at the Boo! Cancer 5K

Sat, Oct 31

Springdale’s porch pumpkins are about to get competition from a pair of running shoes.

StageFright Lures Costumed Guests Into TheatreSquared After Dark

Fri, Oct 30

Enter if you dare.

Talented Chefs Compete for a Golden Ticket at Premier Chef NWA in Rogers

Saturday, 6:30 pm

The chefs behind your plate are in the room, talking with guests.

Andrea Rogers Conjures Cherokee Horror at Cane Hill After Dark in Lincoln

Friday, 5:30 pm

Spooky season is back, and Historic Cane Hill has a story ready for it.

RENTOPIA Renaissance Faire Lands at The Grove in Lowell

Saturday, 10 am

A weekend can make you forget which century you woke up in.

Two Days of Pump Track Racing and Vintage BMX at Springdale’s Jones Center Bike Bash

Friday, 5 pm

The hum of tires carries a long way, and Springdale is about to hear plenty of it.

Vinyl Ranch Rides Into The Momentary for a 19th Anniversary Country Dance Party

Sunday, 7 pm

Dust off the boots, because Northwest Arkansas is about to get loud.

Phantasma Is Back in Downtown Fayetteville With a Free Silent Disco and Laser Light Show

Friday, 7 pm

Phantasma is back, and your night out is about to come with lasers.

Lace Up for Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Razorback Gardens in Fayetteville

Oct 17, 2026

Some mornings in Northwest Arkansas start with sneakers and a crowd of neighbors all heading the same direction for the same reason. Shoelaces get double knotted, and you fall into step beside people you have never met. Walk to End…

Fayetteville Gives Away Free Trees and Shrubs at Celebration of Trees

Oct 17, 2026

Few errands end with a young tree coming home with you. In Fayetteville, one day a year makes that a normal thing to do. The plant that comes home with you starts out small and ends up as part of…

Furia Tanguera Unites Argentine Tango and Folklore on Fayetteville’s Faulkner Stage

Fri, Oct 30

Buenos Aires carries a nickname that sounds like a warning, la ciudad de la furia. Tango comes from that metropolitan city, and it encompasses a lifestyle shared among different generations and social classes. Patagonia Tango Company is bringing a taste…

Ozark Gravel by Morning, Y2K Dance Floor by Night at Big Sugar Gravel

Oct 17, 2026

Some views of the Ozarks only show up at bike speed, when the road ahead is long and the only soundtrack is your own tires. Your legs settle into a rhythm and the rest of the week starts to feel…

Hunt for Vintage Finds and Handmade Goods at Pine Mountain Village in Eureka Springs

Oct 16, 2026

Fall has a way of sending you home with things you never planned to buy. It starts with a slow walk and a quick look at one table. Then you pick something up and turn it over, and the afternoon…

Raise a Glass at the 14th Oktoberfest NWA in Downtown Rogers

Oct 17, 2026

Downtown Rogers gives German tradition a spot on the fall calendar, and this year the Oktoberfest NWA Beer Festival marks its 14th time around. The festival carries a German Oktoberfest theme. THE DEETS 📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026🕐 VIP entry…

Harvest Hustle 5K and Fun Walk Put Pea Ridge in Motion for Special Olympics Arkansas

Oct 17, 2026

A crisp autumn morning in Pea Ridge sounds better with a bib pinned to your shirt. Pull on your sneakers and get moving before the rest of the day gets started. The Harvest Hustle gives you a reason to be…

Springdale’s Luther George Park Welcomes Dia de Muertos With Live Music and a Community Ofrenda

Sat, Nov 7

Dia de Muertos is a day to remember the people you miss. It is also a day for gathering, when families and neighbors say their names and share stories about them. In its 12th year, Casa de la Cultura Mexicana…

Trick-or-Treat Among Decorated Aircraft at Legends Air Center’s HalloWings

Sat, Oct 31

Your Halloween candy run can start while the sun is still up. The porch lights are off, and the doorbells have not started ringing yet. That gives you a head start on your evening, and Northwest Arkansas has a spot…

Fall Carnival Returns to Downtown Bentonville with Free Fun for the Whole Family

Fri, Oct 30

The Fall Carnival is back in Downtown Bentonville, and you are on the guest list. The sun is setting earlier these days, which gives an evening out a head start. Your couch will still be there tomorrow. THE DEETS 📅…

Free Boo Bash Gives Little Ghouls a Garden Full of Treats in Bentonville

Fri, Oct 30

Halloween has a fun-filled adventure waiting for young trick-or-treaters in Bentonville. Boo Bash is a celebration made for the little ones, and their families are invited along to share it with them. THE DEETS 📅 Friday, October 30, 2026🕤 9:30…

Spook the Square Sends Dogs Trick-or-Treating Around Downtown

Saturday, 12 pm

Spook the Square is an annual event where the dog does the trick-or-treating. You bring your dog along, and the two of you make the rounds of the Downtown Square together. Dogs get a day to be the ones knocking…

Hundreds of MINI Coopers Take Over Eureka Springs

Thursday, 8 am

Ozark Mountain roads fill with MINIs every fall as owners from across the country gather for a long weekend of driving. You’ll have plenty of chances to meet people who happen to drive the same small car and to grow…

Top Concerts In Northwest Arkansas This Week

Looking to enjoy some live music this week? You’ve got options, and we’ve got you covered! Explore our list of the best live music concerts to attend this weekend: The Compton No concerts for this week. https://www.thecompton.com/events-in-bentonville-ar View this post…

Downtown Springdale Fall Art Walk Sends You Gallery Hopping with a Drink in Hand

Oct 15, 2026

The Downtown Springdale Fall Art Walk 2026 gives you a good reason to leave the couch and get out for the night. Fall is a fine season for trading screen time for something you can see in person, and this…

Dirty Dancing the Musical Brings Baby and Johnny to Fayetteville

Tomorrow, 7 pm

Baby and Johnny found their rhythm one summer, and it changed everything for both of them. Now you can watch that story unfold live on stage. THE DEETS 📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 through Sunday, October 25, 2026🕑 Schedule; 📍…

Nightmare in the Ozarks Turns Eureka Springs Into a Horror Movie Set

Tomorrow, 6 pm

Eureka Springs already looks like a haunted Victorian town on a normal Tuesday, all steep hills tucked into the Ozark Mountains. The festival’s organizers call it The Halloween City, and this event is the reason why. Grab a few friends…

Winetopia Brings Local Cuisine and More Than 120 Auction Items to Stonebreaker Hotel

Oct 16, 2026

Glasses clink, conversations overlap, and a lot of Northwest Arkansas ends up in the same room for one reason. You might spot a neighbor you have not seen in months, or meet someone who lives two streets over and has…

Oktoberfest on the Mountain Serves Handmade Sausages and Sunset Views at Mount Sequoyah

Oct 9, 2026

Orange and gold leaves are collecting on the grounds of Mount Sequoyah, where Oktoberfest on the Mountain is taking place. THE DEETS 📅 Friday, October 9, 2026🕠 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM📍 Summit Hall, Mount Sequoyah Center, 150 North Skyline…

Walnut Farm Montessori School Welcomes Bentonville to Its Free Fall Festival

Saturday, 10 am

You can tell fall has settled into Bentonville when the leaves have made up their minds and the porches belong to the pumpkins. THE DEETS 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026🕙 10 AM to 2 PM📍 Walnut Farm Montessori School, 4208…

Burlap Hurdles Await 40+ Mules at the 37th Annual Pea Ridge Mule Jump

Oct 10, 2026

Mules do not like to jump, and in Pea Ridge, you get to watch handlers try to change their minds. Many locals call the event simply the Jump, and the name leaves little to explain. It takes place in a…