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Weekend Roundup

Fossil Cove's Frost Fest

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Happy Friday, Northwest Arkansas! Here's your Weekend Roundup:

  • 🥶 Ol’ Cold Beer: Sample the region’s best breweries during the Frost Fest Outdoor Beer Festival at the Washington County Fairgrounds this Saturday, Feb 1, from 1-6p.

  • 🕹️ Pinball Pros: Discover Northwest Arkansas’s growing pinball scene during the inaugural Occasional NWA PinBall Crawl, including stops at Station Break in Rogers and Pinpoint in Fayetteville this weekend, Jan 31-Feb 2.

  • 🎤 Got Talent? Show off your skills and compete for a cash prizes during “Botanical’s Got Talent” at The Botanical at 8th & A in Bentonville this Friday, Jan. 31, at 6:30p.

  • 🪵 Woodshop: The Workbench Collective is celebrating its new Springdale location with an Open House, including workshop tours, free activities, and refreshments this Saturday, Feb 1, from 10a-6p.

  • 🏃 Run It By Me Again: Arkansas Track & Field plays host to the nation’s elite track athletes during the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville this weekend, Jan 31-Feb 1.

  • 🎉 The Friend Zone: Struggle with meeting new people? Head to Danger Dave's this Saturday, Feb 1, from 2-4p for Speed Friending! Enjoy fun conversation cards, special drinks, and a chance to make new friends in a relaxed setting.

  • 🐍 Year of the Snake: Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Chinese Association of NWA at the Fayetteville Public Library during a ticketed gala this Saturday, Feb 1.

  • 🎯 Arrowed: Test your aim during the next 3D Archery Day at The Quiver in Bentonville this Saturday, Feb 1, from 10a-5p.

  • 🏒 Break The Ice: Arkansas Razorback Hockey hosts OSU for matches on Friday, Jan 31, at 7:30p and Saturday, Feb 1, at 3:15p.

  • 🚗 Big Car Guy: Enjoy classic cars, supercars, motorcycles, free donuts, live music, and more during Blacktop Sunday at 4204 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy in Rogers on Feb 2, from 8-11a.

  • 🐔 This Many Chickens Tall: The Scott Family Amazeum is unveiling its latest traveling exhibit, Measurement Rules, this Sunday, Feb 2! Explore measurement in fun, unconventional ways—like weighing yourself in chickens or measuring height in apples.

  • 🥣 Souper: Join Ozark Beer Company for its Souper Bowl Party, featuring homemade soup, locally crafted bowls, and a food drive benefiting the NWA Food Bank this Sunday, Feb 2, from 1-3p.

  • 🥣 Souper Douper: Sample soups from a myriad of local chefs during the Northwest Arkansas Soup Sunday at the Rogers Convention Center this Sunday, Feb 2, from 4:30-7p.

Find events like these and more on our Events Calendar HERE.

From Maker to Market: Turn Your Idea Into a Business

Fayetteville Public Library

Have a product idea but don’t know how to turn it into a real business? Fayetteville Public Library’s From Maker to Market program can help you launch your business in just 12 weeks!

  • Flexible Learning: Designed to be flexible and meet the needs of a busy schedule, From Maker to Market combines in-person workshops in the library's Center for Innovation and curated online courses through Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Participants who complete the required 72 hours of training will receive a $500 materials stipend to jumpstart their business.

  • Hands-On Training: Applications are open through Feb 7 for the next session, which runs from February–April. Want to learn more before committing? There’s a free info session on Monday, Feb 3, at 5:30p where you can meet the program manager and ask questions.

Find program details and apply HERE.

Events

Explore Local Flavors For A Great Cause During NWA Soup Sunday

Northwest Arkansas Soup Sunday returns this weekend, showcasing some of the best flavors in the region for a great cause! Join the fun at the Rogers Convention Center this Sunday, Feb 2, from 4:30-7p.

  • Souper Heros: Soup Sunday is an annual fundraiser benefiting Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families, a group founded in 1977 that promotes reforms to improve the lives of Arkansas children.

  • Local Flavors: Bid on fantastic auction items while sampling the biggest selection of soups in town, including recipes from the folks behind local favorites like Cafe Rue Orleans, Confier, Farmer’s Table, Gaskins on Emma, Lasang Pinoy, Spring Street Grill, and many more!

Find a list of participating restaurants and buy tickets HERE.

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In other news

  • 🤑 Dream House: These were the most expensive real estate listings sold in Northwest Arkansas during the week of Jan 19-25.

  • ☀️ Here Comes The Sun: J.B. Hunt recently opened a massive 40-acre solar array with nearly 18,000 solar panels in Gentry, which will offset up to 80% of the electricity used by its Lowell corporate campus.

  • 🚲 Where’s My Bike? Locally founded startup LockStop—a secure bike parking solution—has evolved into URBNYTE, a platform dedicated to reshaping active transportation. With smart bike locks, real-time data, and city-driven insights, URBNYTE will drive a more connected, sustainable future.

  • 🏗️ Designing The Future: The Walton Family Foundation has added 45 top-tier architecture and design firms to its Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program, bringing the total to 108. See who made the list and what’s next for NWA!

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