Shop 160+ Holiday Booths at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center
Rogers
The 8th annual NWA Holiday Market brings 160+ booths to the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale Nov. 6-7. $5 admission benefits kids.
Upcoming Events
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Spin Through NWA Fiber Fest at the Washington County Fairgrounds
Fayetteville
NWA Fiber Fest brings fibers and crafts from across Northwest Arkansas to the Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville on Nov. 6, 2026. Free.
Kickstands Down, Books Open at Underbrush Books in Rogers
Rogers
Bikes, Babes, & Books brings a bike night to Underbrush Books in Rogers on November 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Open to all riders and book lovers.
Paint a Gobble-Worthy Turkey Plate at Crock A Doodle in Bentonville
Bentonville
Kids paint a turkey plate at Crock A Doodle Paint Your Own Pottery Studio in Bentonville on November 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. during Kids Night Out.
Ride the Lift and Build a Bouquet on Date Night at OZ Trails
Bella Vista
OZ Trails Bike Park in Bella Vista hosts date night Nov. 6, 5-7 p.m.: drinks, a shared meal, bouquet building and a scenic lift ride. $69.99 per couple.
Catch Act of Congress at a Rogers Benefit for Trafficking Survivors
Rogers
Act of Congress plays the Light of the World Benefit Concert Nov. 6 at Rogers First Church of the Nazarene. $25; supports child trafficking survivors.
Ride in Catrina Style From Shiloh Square for Día de Muertos
Springdale
Día de los Muertos Bike Ride meets at Shiloh Square in Springdale on Nov. 7, 2026, then heads to Casa de la Cultura Mexicana for food and tradition.
37 North Guides Overnight Beginner Backpacking Through Devil’s Den State Park
Bentonville
Spend a night on the Butterfield Trail at Devil’s Den State Park with 37 North Expeditions. Master Guides teach you backcountry basics. Tickets are $249.
Bargain Hunt for Good at the Heritage League's Siloam Springs Rummage Sale
Siloam Springs
Heritage League Annual Rummage Sale: Nov. 7, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., VFW Post 1674, Siloam Springs. All funds go to local scholarships, families and nonprofits.
Go Bananas for Half-Price Shakes at Fresh Monkee's Grand Opening
Fayetteville
Fresh Monkee opens in Fayetteville Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. with 50% off all protein shakes, swag giveaways and a chance to win free shakes for a year.
Shop Fresh Produce All Winter at the Bentonville Farmers Market at Record
Bentonville
Bentonville Farmers Market indoor season opens Nov. 7, 2026, 9 a.m.-noon at Record, 104 SW A St. Free. Produce, local art and gifts through March 20, 2027.
Tackle 30-Plus Inflatable Obstacles at Tuff Nutterz in Springdale
Springdale
Tuff Nutterz brings a 1,000-foot inflatable obstacle course and a 20-foot slide to Shaw Family Park in Springdale, AR on November 7 and 8.
Dash Like a Hero at the SLS Dash 5K at Kessler Mountain
Fayetteville
Inclusive 5K and fun run at Kessler Mountain Regional Park in Fayetteville on Nov. 7, 2026. Run, walk or roll. Proceeds support SLS Community.
Make Mindful Art at Crystal Bridges' Creative Wellness Weekend
Bentonville
Free drop-in artmaking for all ages at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville on Nov. 8, 2026, plus ticketed needle felting and indigo dyeing workshops.
Art of Home Opens Four Private Homes Across Northwest Arkansas
Tour four private homes from Fayetteville to Bentonville at the second annual Art of Home, November 7 and 8, benefiting New Beginnings NWA.
Fayetteville Honors Veterans with Second Annual Parade and Community Fair
Fayetteville
This fall, you can watch We SALUTE, Inc. turn Dickson Street over to Fayetteville’s veterans for a celebration honoring their service. THE DEETS 📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 🕛 11:00 AM 📍 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701 🔗 More…
Paint Three Watercolor Christmas Cards at Henzie's Art Studio in Gravette
Bella Vista
Henzie's Art Studio in Gravette hosts a beginner watercolor Christmas card class Nov. 7, 2026. Paint 3 designs; $38 includes supplies. Waitlist open.
Springdale’s Luther George Park Welcomes Dia de Muertos With Live Music and a Community Ofrenda
Springdale
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…
StoneRidge Studio’s 4th Annual Hayride Brings Live Music and Bluey to Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs
Join StoneRidge Studio’s free 4th Annual Hayride in Siloam Springs on Saturday, Nov. 7, 3 to 6 PM, with live music and a visit from Bluey.
Judge Chili for Local Veterans at American Legion Post 139's Fall Fest
Springdale
Fall Fest & Chili Cook-Off at American Legion Post 139, Springdale, Nov. 7, 2026. Chili, silent auction, cake walk and kid's zone benefiting local veterans.
Celebrate a Decade of Bharatanatyam With Pradarshana at The Medium
Springdale
Dhirana Academy of Classical Dance celebrates 10 years of Pradarshana with Bharatanatyam at The Medium in Springdale on November 7, 2026. Tickets open.
Get Down & Give Back With Patagonia at Gearhead Outfitters in Rogers
Rogers
Gearhead Outfitters and Patagonia host Get Down & Give Back at Gearhead Outfitters in Rogers on November 7, 2026, starting at 5 p.m.
Films in the Field Serves The Two Towers with a Five-Course Dinner at Farmhand Bentonville
Bentonville
Films in the Field is set for November 7, 2026, in Northwest Arkansas. Get the date from Be Local NWA.
Start the Season Early at Holiday Open House in Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs
Main Street Siloam Springs hosts its Holiday Open House on November 8, 2026, starting at 1 p.m. in Siloam Springs.
Celebrate Diwali With Music and Dance at Springdale Public Library
Springdale
Family-friendly Diwali celebration with music and dance at Springdale Public Library on November 8, 2026 at 8 a.m. All ages welcome.
Veterans Eat Free: Wood-Fired Pizza at Smokin' Oak in Fayetteville
Fayetteville
Veterans and active-duty military get a free wood-fired pizza at Smokin' Oak in Fayetteville on Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Proof of service required.
Share Ice Cream and Gratitude at Bentonville's Veterans Day Field of Honor
Bentonville
Rotary Club of Bentonville hosts a Veterans Day ice cream social and ceremony at the Field of Honor on Nov. 11, 2026. Ceremony begins at 1 p.m.
Three Antique and Thrift Shops in Springdale That Deliver the Goods
Through Springdale
If you’re still driving to Rogers or Fayetteville for vintage and thrift finds, you’re missing what Springdale has going on. Three shops, all within minutes of each other, are worth your time. This weekend is a good time to make…
Dive In or Lace Up for Free at Jones Center’s Sunday Funday All Year Long
Through Springdale
Sunday Funday at The Jones Center has become a monthly staple for families looking to stay active without spending money. The Springdale facility alternates between free swimming and ice skating every second Sunday, and occasionally offers both on the same…
Arkansas Air and Military Museum Lets You Ride Its Historic Fleet on Ride Along Saturday
Through Fayetteville
Most museum visits end with a gift shop and a photo in front of something you weren’t allowed to touch. This one ends with you climbing out of a HUMVEE. Every third Saturday, the Arkansas Air and Military Museum in…
Fayetteville Drum Circle Brings Rhythm to the Upper Ramble
Through Fayetteville
There’s a spot on Dickson Street where, one Saturday evening a month, the Fayetteville Drum Circle takes over with the sound of drums. Grab a seat, find the rhythm, and let the evening carry you. THE DEETS 📅 Saturday, July…
Parents Night Out Hands Kid Duty Off to the Jones Center
Through Springdale
Every so often, parents deserve a night that doesn’t involve juice boxes or refereeing an argument over whose turn it is on the tablet. The Jones Center has five nights like that scheduled for 2026. Drop your kid off, and…
Bites & Sites Serves Up Downtown Bentonville One Stop at a Time
Through Bentonville
You don’t know where you’re walking to next, and somehow that makes you hungrier. That’s the whole appeal of a food tour that guards its stops like state secrets, one bite at a time down the streets of downtown Bentonville….
Tiffany & Co. Meets the American Landscape in Nature Adorned at Crystal Bridges
Through Bentonville
Nature Adorned: The Artistry of Tiffany & Co. and the American Imagination gives you jewelry and art in one exhibition. It places Tiffany & Co. within the broader story of American art, and it explores the natural world as inspiration…
Fall Foliage Train Ride and Overlook Rolls Through the Boston Mountains from Bentonville
Through Bentonville
Ride 70 miles through the Boston Mountains by train, then see Artist Point fall views. Trips leave Bentonville Nov. 5 and Nov. 14 for $198.
Ride Loop de Loop to Build a New Green Trail in Bella Vista
Bella Vista
Loop de Loop returns to Pinion Creek Falls in Bella Vista Nov. 14 with rides from 16 to 65 miles, a 13.2-mile hike, and fees funding a new green trail.
Dance Through K-Pop's Eras at Bentonville's Free Mini Fest
Bentonville
Free, all-ages NWA K-Pop Mini Fest at Crown Northwest Bar & Grill in Bentonville Nov. 14, 2-6 p.m., then a $20 21+ Kpop Eras night party.
Catch Three Dance Schools for Free at The Jones Center in Springdale
Springdale
Three dance schools perform free at The Jones Center in Springdale on Nov. 14, 2026, 3-4:30 p.m., for the International Day of Folk Dances.
Crystal Bridges Goes Museum Wide With a Free Birthday p(ART)y
Bentonville
Free Birthday p(ART)y at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: mini pony drawing, DJ Girlfriend, clay wheel, chalk mural. No tickets.
Take an Easygoing Hike With TrailMix on Siloam Springs' WOKA Trail
Siloam Springs
TrailMix hikes the WOKA Trail in Siloam Springs Nov. 15, 2026, at 11 a.m. A more accessible hike. Meet at the trailhead at 23324 W Raines Rd.
Shop Local Ceramics at the Holiday Art Market on Dickson Street
Fayetteville
Free Holiday Art Market on Nov. 15, 2026 at Puritan Coffee and Beer in Fayetteville, with handmade ceramics, artwork and gifts from local NWA makers.
Grab Free Smoked Pulled Pork at City Nights in Luther George Park
Springdale
City Nights in Springdale: free pulled pork meal for the first 300, live DJ, kids' activities and snowcones at Luther George Park, Nov 18, 6-7 p.m.
See the Ozark Discovery Canopy Glow at Crystal Bridges After Dark
Bentonville
Crystal Bridges' Ozark Discovery Canopy becomes a light and sound installation Nov 19–Jan 2, Thu–Sat 5–9 p.m. in Bentonville. $10, $25 for families.
View the Moon and the Stars Through Real Telescopes at Dave Peel Park
Bentonville
Free stargazing in downtown Bentonville on Nov. 19, 6-9 p.m. at Dave Peel Park, with telescopes for viewing the moon and planets, music and STEM activities.
The Junk Ranch Fall Edition Fills Prairie Grove With Over 250 Vendor Booths
Prairie Grove
The Junk Ranch Fall Edition in Prairie Grove brings hand-picked vendors to over 250 booths of antiques and original art.
Show Me Reptile Show Slithers into Fayetteville’s Hilton Garden Inn
Fayetteville
Show Me Reptile Show brings breeders and exotic animals to the Hilton Garden Inn in Fayetteville on Nov. 21 and 22. Get tickets and vendor details.
Bring the Kids to Free, Museum-Wide Fall Break Fun at Crystal Bridges
Bentonville
Free, museum-wide Fall Break Fun for families at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville on November 22, 2026, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. No tickets required.
Snap a Free Photo With a Certified Santa at Crystal Bridges
Bentonville
Free photos with Santa Chris at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, Nov. 21, 2026, 12-3 p.m. Holiday artmaking too; no tickets required.
Glide into Winter at The Rink at Lawrence Plaza in Downtown Bentonville
Bentonville
The Rink at Lawrence Plaza opens Nov. 21 in downtown Bentonville. Skate 7,000 square feet of outdoor ice for $7, rental included, through Feb. 14
Kick Off the Holidays at the Turnbow Park Tree Lighting in Springdale
Springdale
Tree Lighting at Turnbow Park in downtown Springdale on November 21, 2026 at 10 a.m., right off the Razorback Greenway.
Lighting of the Square Brings Lights, Camera, Christmas to Downtown Bentonville
Bentonville
The holiday season in downtown Bentonville starts when you find a spot on the Square.
Earn Your Pie at Bella Vista's Gobbler 5K on Thanksgiving Morning
Bentonville
The 5th annual Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 7:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26, 2026, in Bella Vista. Registration opens Sept. 22.
Shop Small and See Santa at the Winter Market of NWA
Bentonville
Winter Market of NWA returns to the Benton County Fairgrounds Nov. 27–28, 2026, with free photos with Santa, the live nativity and two days of local makers. Free admission and parking.
Line Emma Avenue for the Rodeo of the Ozarks Christmas Parade
Springdale
The Rodeo of the Ozarks Christmas Parade rolls down East Emma in Springdale on Nov. 28, 2026, at noon with 30+ floats. No horses allowed this year.
Rise and Shine: Brooklyn Pastry Stars Bake Through Pastry Week at The Momentary
Bentonville
Pastry Week at The Momentary in Bentonville: workshops with Caroline Schiff and Stacey Mei Yan Fong, food-and-film nights and a free Bakers Market.
Catch Irving Berlin's White Christmas Onstage at The Medium in Springdale
Springdale
Irving Berlin's White Christmas plays The Medium in Springdale Dec. 4, 2026 at noon, with 'Blue Skies,' 'Sisters' and the title song.
Catch Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
Fayetteville
Cirque Dreams Holidaze plays Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville Dec. 4-6, 2026. Dates, venue and event details.
Run Through Razorback Stadium at the Fayetteville Half Marathon
Fayetteville
Run through Razorback Stadium at the Fayetteville Half Marathon. Choose a half, 10K, 5K or Fun Run, or run it virtually.
Shop Kid-Made Creations at the Kids Markets in Lowell's Ward Nail Park
Lowell
Kids sell their own creations at the Kids Markets during Lowell's Christmas Parade and Markets, December 5 at Ward Nail Park. Families can sign up now.
Taste Chef Timothy Ordway's Small Plates at Crystal Bridges
Bentonville
Chef Timothy Ordway serves handcrafted small plates and drinks at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville on Dec. 9, 2026, 6-8:30 p.m. Free.
Sip Your Way Through Downtown Springdale at the International Hot Cocoa Crawl
Springdale
The International Hot Cocoa Crawl comes to Downtown Springdale on December 11, 2026, starting at 10:32 a.m. Get event details and the info link.
Catch 100+ Movie-Magic Floats at the Bentonville Christmas Parade on the Square
Bentonville
The free 2026 Bentonville Christmas Parade rolls down Main Street Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. with 100+ floats and a Lights, Camera, Christmas movie theme.
Run or Walk for a Good Cause at Pea Ridge’s Jingle All the Way 5K
Pea Ridge
Run or walk the 3rd Annual Jingle All the Way 5K and Fun Run in Pea Ridge on December 19. Wear your ugliest sweater and bring a toy or food donation.
Ring In 2027 in Your Best at Ozark Music Hall's Black Opal Ball
Fayetteville
Black Opal New Year's Eve Ball at Ozark Music Hall, Fayetteville, Dec. 31, 2026: Lost Wax, DJ Derrick, hors d'oeuvres and a midnight toast. 21+.