NWA Events
Community events in Northwest Arkansas
Upcoming Events(23)
Music Lessons for Veterans
Ozark Folkways will host music lessons for veterans on Monday, Sep 7, from 1-2:30p.
Trivia Night
Bentonville Brewing will host a Trivia Night on the night of Labor Day, Monday, Sep 7, from 6:30-9p.
Neighbor Nights
Enjoy a free meal at Neighbor Nights, located at the Jones Center in Springdale, on Monday, Sep 7, from 5:30-6:30p.
Snapology Jedi Masters @ Crisis Brewing
Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026 — Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026 6:30pm-7:30pm CT Ages 5-14 In this program, your youngling will explore the galaxy with their master building skills and our intergalactically-focused
Beyond Wellness Grand Opening
Beyond Wellness at 4100 West Oak Street in Rogers will throw its grand opening on Thursday, Sep 10, from 4-7p. An invite-only VIP hour will kick off at 4p with priority treatment demos, consultations
Made in America
Made in America comes to The Ledger in Bentonville from Thursday, Sep 10, through Friday, Sep 11, bringing startups, investors, and industry leaders together for 2 days of connection.
Community Campout
Jones Center in Springdale will host its 3rd Annual Community Campout from Friday, Sep 11, at 6p through Saturday, Sep 12, at 10a. Expect staff-led pop-up sessions on survival skills, nature explora
2026 Northwest Arkansas Champion Cup
The 2026 Northwest Arkansas Champion Cup will take over Chastain Farms in Rogers on Friday, Sep 11, from 7:45-11a.
Veterans Appreciation Drive
Support veterans at the NWA Welcoming Week’s Veterans Appreciation Drive, happening at the Springdale Public Library on Friday, Sep 11, from 8-9:30a.
Stair Climb at U of A
The University of Arkansas will lead its 14th Annual Stair Climb on Friday, Sep 11, starting at 5:30a.
Regional Day of Service
Join GoodWorks, Volunteer Center for Northwest Arkansas, and 14 organizations across the area for a Day of Service as part of Welcoming Week NWA 2026. On Saturday, Sept. 12, residents will have the op
9th Annual Duck Race
The 9th Annual Duck Race will take over Downtown Springdale on Saturday, Sep 12, from 10a-12p. Expect a family-friendly morning filled with a 5,000-rubber duck race down Spring Creek at Turnbow Park,
World Champion Squirrel Cookoff
The World Champion Squirrel Cookoff returns to the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springale on Saturday, Sep 12, from 9a-4p. Expect a day filled with squirrel cook-off
Coffee and Ramen Pairing
Bentoville Food Theater in Bentonville will host a one-day-only coffee and ramen pairing dinner on Saturday, Sep 12. The recently opened food theater located in Downtown Bentonville will partner with
Second Saturday
Head to Downtown Pea Ridge for their Second Saturday event on Saturday, Sep 12, from 5-9p.
Fayetteville Block Party
Hosted by Generations Bak, head to the Fayetteville Block Party on Thursday, Sep 17, from 5:30-8:30p for an evening of snow cones, a grill out, games, activities, pickleball, and a YETI cooler raffle
Monarch Flight Festival
The Monarch Flight Festival will take over Downtown Springdale on Saturday, Sep 19, from 11a-4p. It is a free, family-friendly celebration of the monarch butterfly's migration from Canada through No
Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale
Bring a little more Arkansas into your landscape during the Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale at Compton Gardens & Arboretum in Bentonville from Tuesday, Sep 22, through Friday, Sep 25. Shoppers c
Board Service Q&A
Many people in Northwest Arkansas are looking to build community, expand their networks, and make a meaningful impact. Board service is one of the most powerful ways to do all three. Join us for a con
Speed Friending
New to the area or looking to make new connections? Join us for a fun, low-pressure way to meet new people! Just like speed dating (but for friends!), we’ll provide conversation starters to keep thing
Boom Ball @ Arvest Ballpark
Arvest Ballpark in Springdale will host a Boom Ball game on Friday, Sep 25. Boom Ball is a two-hour co-ed baseball experience that closely models the wildly popular Savannah Bananas. It is their firs
Here's Johnny 10K Trail Run
Get ready for spooktacular fun at the Here's Johnny 10K Trail Run Presented by Pepsi Co & Monster Energy Ultra on October 3, 2026! Join the Peel Compton Foundation at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve for
John Mayer Tribute Concert
Lone Social & Friends will host a John Mayer tribute night at George’s Majestic Lounge in Downtown Fayetteville on Oct 22, with doors opening at 6:30p. Lone Social is a local Northwest Arkansas band