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Off the Chain and Full of Color

From Holi celebrations to Brew Pig Sooie and the Ozark Mountain Bike Fest, there's a ton to do around town this weekend in Northwest Arkansas.

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Events

Weekend Roundup

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

P.S. Some of these may have been canceled due to 🌧️ this weekend. I’ve tried to mark the ones that I know are, but it's probably best to double-check before you go!

  • 🎉 We Are Family: Downtown Bentonville’s First Friday season kicks off this weekend at the Square with family-themed activities, live music, food vendors, and more on Apr 4, from 3-9p. Cancelled 

  • 🏡 Home Sweet Home: Explore 100+ vendors this weekend during the NWA Home & Outdoor Living Expo at the Rogers Convention Center from Apr 4-6.

  • 🧵 Sew Much to See: The Tomorrow’s Heirlooms XIX QUILT Show returns to the Benton County Fairgrounds on Friday, Apr 4, and Saturday, Apr 5. Enjoy hundreds of quilts, vendors, and special events like a quilt auction and raffle drawing.

  • 🎶 Songwriters Unite: Join local artists at the First Friday Songwriting Workshop on Friday, Apr 4, from 10a–12p at the Folk School of Fayetteville. Share your song, get feedback, and connect with fellow creatives.

  • 🚵 The Devil Went Down to Winslow: The Ozark Mountain Bike Festival returns to Devil’s Den State Park this weekend for its 36th year of trail riding and family-friendly fun, Apr 4–6.

  • ⚾️ Brews & Baseballs: Brew Pig Sooie is back at Baum-Walker this Saturday, Apr 5! For $40, enjoy unlimited pours from 20+ breweries, a 5 oz. tasting glass, food trucks, and a live DJ from 2:30–5:30p. Then catch the Hogs take on Mizzou at 6p. Moved to May 17

  • 🛼 Stateline Showdown: Natural State Roller Derby is back with a doubleheader on Saturday, Apr 5, at The Jones Center in Springdale, including a prom-themed mashup game, halftime games, and a best-dressed contest. Tickets are $5.

  • 🕺 Party Like It’s 1999: MoPros and The Vibe are throwing a 90s-inspired bash on Friday, Apr 4, from 7–10p at The Momentary. Expect hip-hop dance lessons, live performances, and a full-on dance party with Classic Flow, Jasper Logan, and more. Tickets are $30.

  • 🎨 How Art Thou: Springdale Schools is hosting its annual Showcase of the Arts at Luther George Park this Saturday, Apr 5, from 11a–2p.

  • 🌱 Turnip the Beet: The Goshen Plant Sale is sprouting up this Saturday, Apr 5, from 9a–12p at the Goshen Community Building! Stock up on veggie, herb, fruit, and flower starts from local growers, and let the kids enter a cherry tomato plant giveaway.

  • 👟 Run, Run, Run: Lace up for the 15th annual Run Bentonville Half Marathon on Saturday, Apr 5, from 7–11a at Bentonville Square. Choose your challenge—half, relay, or 5K—and stick around for a finish line celebration and post-race party! It was still on last I checked, so have fun running through the puddles 😳

  • 🎤 Laugh It Off: Head over to the Botanical at 8th & A this Saturday, Apr 5, at 7:30p for Comedy Night, featuring comics Raj Suresh, Kevin Casey White, Stephen Taylor, and Joe Means.

  • 🌸 A Pawfect Spring Outing: Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville is hosting its first-ever Spring Market this Sunday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop handmade goods, sip Third Space Coffee, and meet adoptable pets while supporting local makers and rescue animals.

  • 🚂 Fifty & Nifty: The Rogers Historical Museum will celebrate its golden anniversary with a special exhibit, “The Rogers Historical Museum: Celebrating 50 Years!” opening this Saturday, April 5.

  • 🌸 Live in Color: Shake off the winter cold and celebrate the start of spring during the Holi Festival at the Momentary in Bentonville this Sunday, Apr 6, from 11a–3p. Postponed to Saturday, Apr 12, from 11a-3p.

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

JIA Communities Introduces Park 5, a Luxury Retreat in the Heart of NWA

Be the first to experience the new Park 5 development by JIA Communities during the Grand Opening of their Design Studio on Wednesday, Apr 9, from 4-7p.

  • Elevated Community Design: Park 5 is a luxury residential development featuring six uniquely crafted 4,000–5,000 sqft home plans, all centered around a scenic 12-acre park. Situated minutes from The Pinnacle Promenade, it offers a rare mix of refined architecture and peaceful, park-side living.

  • Celebrate and Explore: Guests at the grand opening will enjoy complimentary food and drinks while meeting the JIA Communities team and previewing home plans, design features, and everything Park 5 has to offer.

Learn more about the project and RSVP for the event HERE.

Events

An Evening With Katie Couric & Olivia Walton at Crystal Bridges

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Award-winning journalist Katie Couric will join Olivia Walton for a fireside chat at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville on Thursday, Apr 24, at 6p.

  • A Powerhouse Pair: From the anchor desk to the art world, Couric and Walton bring bold leadership to the stage. Katie Couric’s career spans groundbreaking journalism and public health advocacy, while Olivia Walton champions creativity and community through her work with Crystal Bridges and regional initiatives.

  • Leading with Curiosity: Together, they’ll dive into how storytelling influences culture and community, drawing on their personal experiences and shared passion for creating meaningful change through courage, compassion, and curiosity.

Reserve your spot and learn more HERE.

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Pet Of The Week

This is Parker, and he’d love to jump into your world! He’s 3 years old and weighs 54 lbs. He can be a little shy at first, but when he opens up, he's pretty goofy. Loves to play with other dogs and can’t wait for pool season. Somebody adopt this adorable goofball before one of the staff does!

Can’t help but share another photo, cuz get a load of this judgemental side-eye. Probably how he’ll look at you when you tell him it’s not time for a walk. 👀 

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