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Outdoors

OZ Trails Unveils More Plans for Chairlift-Enabled Bike Park in Bella Vista

Designs for the OZ Trails Bike Park, a chairlift-served bike park in Bella Vista, were unveiled during a community open house last week.

• Lifting It Up: The park will be located along Highway 71 at the Mercy Way traffic light. It will expand the OZ Trails network with a high-speed chairlift system, offering year-round lift access. Additional features include a pump track, hiking trails, art walk, dining facilities, and a bike shop with rentals.

• Holding It Down: Gravity Logic, a leading bike park designer, is building over 17 miles of downhill trails across 200 acres. The project, currently in progress, is expected to be completed by spring 2026.

Read more about the project HERE.

Events

Get Your Irish on This Week at Mount Sequoyah

There are two chances to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville this week, including a mixology class and a full-on Irish feast!

• Shake Things Up: On Tuesday, March 11, from 6-8p, join Mixologist Mike Koon at Parker Hall for a hands-on St. Patty’s Themed Craft Cocktail Experience. Guests will learn to craft and sample four unique cocktails, all paired with light, themed snacks.

• Meat & Potatoes: On Monday, Mar 17, enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner featuring corned beef, chicken Murphy pot pie, colcannon potatoes, soda bread, Irish coffee bread pudding, and more. The meal also includes two seasonal beers for adults, and root beer for kids. Adult tickets are $37.50, $18.75 for kids 5-12, and free for 5 and under.

Find event details and ticket information HERE.

Sponsored by Best Friends Animal Society

Get Involved at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center Open House

Join Best Friends Pet Resource Center for a pet-filled day of fun during its Open House Party on Sunday, March 16, from 2-4p.

• Find Your Place: Whether you're interested in volunteering, fostering, or learning about local pet resources, this event is the perfect chance for animal lovers of all kinds to meet the team and discover ways to make a difference for pets in need.

• Food, Fun, and Friends: Enjoy delicious food and drinks while mingling with others in the Resource Center’s welcoming space. Drop by anytime to ask questions, explore opportunities, and see how you can support lifesaving work in the community.

Learn more about the Best Friends Pet Resource Center and its mission HERE.

Arts & Culture

This Month’s Art on the Bricks is Serving Up Something Sweet

The March Art on the Bricks Art Walk is bringing a sugar rush to Downtown Rogers with the theme “How Sweet It Is!” on Thursday, March 13, from 4:30-7:30p.

• Sounds Sweet: Inspired by National Riesling Day, National Coconut Torte Day, and Pi Day, this month’s event features sweet treats from local bakeries, coffee shops, and restaurants. Visitors can explore local art exhibits, enjoy live music, and shop exclusive promotions at downtown businesses.

• Delicious Stops: Highlights include the grand opening of the Artists of Northwest Arkansas’s new gallery, student surrealist art at Gelatissimo, and Poetry Open Mic Night at baked by kori. Plus, enjoy custom milkshakes at Flashback Pizza & Milkshakes, and more!

Find the full list and an interactive map of participating locations HERE.

Food & Drink

Explore Some Out of This World Flavors at The Meteor Cafe

Known for its unique blend of food, coffee, booze, and bicycles, The Meteor is a go-to spot for delicious dining in Northwest Arkansas.

• Espresso, Champagne, & Chain Lube: The Meteor started in 2016 in Little Rock but quickly relocated to Bentonville due to the city’s reputation as a world-class cycling destination. The brand now has locations in Dallas and Austin, Texas, and added its fourth with the launch of its Fayetteville location last year.

• Get Your Grub On: The Meteor Cafe offers a broad selection of natural wines, craft beers, house-made baked goods, and specialty coffees. Menu highlights include breakfast tacos, gourmet burgers and sandwiches, and their signature sourdough-crust pizza.

With our Daily Dine Card, you can enjoy 20% off at The Meteor Cafe (either location) and nine other local restaurants! Get yours HERE.

Community

Solve a Puzzle, Raise a Pint, Meet New Friends

Looking for a fun way to engage with the community and meet new people? The next Puzzled Pint meets tomorrow, Mar 11, at 5p. Can you solve the puzzle to learn the location?

• Solve The Puzzle: The Puzzled Pint is an international social puzzle-solving event that happens on the second Tuesday of each month. A logic puzzle is released a few days before, and those who solve it learn where that month’s social will be hosted in their city.

• Get Stumped: The Northwest Arkansas chapter of Puzzled Pint launched this past February. It’s totally free to participate but be warned… the puzzle might stump you (luckily, there are clues if you need ‘em).

Solve the puzzle to find this month’s location HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🧀 That Sweet Chedda: Bloom Cheese Collective, Fayetteville’s first cut-to-order artisan cheese and bottle shop, is set to open this summer!

• 🦎 Reptile Rendezvous: Meet fascinating creatures, shop for exotic pets, and learn from reptile experts during the Rogers Reptile Expo this Saturday and Sunday, Mar 15-16, at the Embassy Suites in Rogers!

• 🍽️ Lunch & Learn: Join the Rogers Public Library on Tuesday, Mar 11, at noon for a Lunch & Learn featuring Sheep Dog Impact Assistance. Learn about their work supporting veterans and first responders. Bring your lunch—beverages and dessert provided!

• 🏎️ Get A Grip: Experience high-speed thrills at Grip NWA AutoX on at Drake Field in Fayetteville this Saturday, Mar 15! Watch drivers race against the clock or try it yourself—any car can compete. Gates open at 9a for spectators, and the cost is $5; kids 12 & under are free.

• 🥎 Toss Me A Softball: Don’t miss an exciting matchup between two powerhouse programs as Razorback Softball takes on the Oklahoma Sooners at Bogle Park this weekend, Mar 14-16.

• 😊 Take Care of Yourself: Enjoy local vendors, self-care stations, interactive workshops, live entertainment, and delicious food during the Self-Care Fair on Frisco Plaza in Downtown Rogers this Saturday, Mar 15, from 11a-4p.

• 🌿 Spring Cleaning: Join Illinois River Watershed Partnership this Saturday, Mar 15, for a rain garden clean-up at Lake Fayetteville! Volunteers will help weed, mulch, and learn about green infrastructure while protecting the local watershed.

• 📅 Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

• 💼 Job Board: Find exciting new job opportunities or find great candidates by posting your open positions on our Job Board.

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