The Paradise Found 5K is back at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, and this year the race has a little more weight to it. America is turning 250, and NWA is celebrating on the trails. THE DEETS 📅 Saturday, July 11,...

Some mornings you just need an excuse to get outside. OZ Kids Bike and Book Fest is a free morning at the Bentonville Public Library packed with activities for kids and the adults dragging them there. THE DEETS 📅 Saturday,...

Crystal Bridges is turning its grounds into a bubble party, and the whole thing is free. There’s enough going on to fill a few hours for all ages without anyone checking their phone. No tickets, no wristbands, no upcharge at...

En Fuego Dance is bringing bachata and salsa to Ledger Rooftop in Bentonville. The group is hosting its first event at this venue, turning the space into a Latin dance floor for the evening. THE DEETS 📅 Thursday, July 2,...

There are not many events in Northwest Arkansas where you can watch hot air balloons glow at dusk, catch live music, and then turn around to find a wrestling match happening twenty feet away. SOAR NWA pulls it off, and...

Your dad spent all year hauling bikes, fixing flats, and loading coolers. This weekend, somebody else does the cooking. THE DEETS 📅 Friday, June 19– Sunday, June 21, 2026 🕑 All Day 📍 The Bend NWA, 3604 NW Frontage Rd...

Field day is back, and this time it comes with beer. The Bend NWA is bringing the childhood classic to the trails on July 18, and your younger self would approve. THE DEETS 📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026 🕒 3:00...

You don’t need a passport to tour Europe’s wine country this summer. Ledger is bringing the continent to you on a sixth-floor balcony in Bentonville, and the lineup they’ve put together is the kind of thing that turns into a...

Some days you stumble into something you weren’t expecting and end up staying for hours. The Momentary is putting one of those days together, and it’s open to everyone. THE DEETS 📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026 🕙 11 AM –...

Your four-legged co-pilot finally has a festival of their own. The Pet Film Festival is taking over Bentonville Film Festival with a full day of programming, outdoor screenings, and on-site experiences built around a simple truth: our animals make life...