🦖 Jurassic Parkansas

A new exhibit at the Amazeum, a crazy food event in Rogers, the Hogs doing what they do best, and more!

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NWA Daily
May 20, 2025

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Roar and Explore with Dinosaurs at the Amazeum

A new hands-on dinosaur exhibit is coming to the Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville starting Sunday, May 25.

  • Jurassic Spark: Get up close with seven animatronic dinosaurs, including a roaring T. rex and a hatching Velociraptor. The immersive exhibit features life-size creatures, realistic scenery, and interactive stations for curious minds.

  • Dig In: Kids can uncover fossils, build skeletons, and dive into hands-on activities that blend science and imagination. A special Member Preview Day is set for Saturday, May 24, and the exhibit will be on display through Sep 15.

Plan your visit and learn more HERE.

Events

Taste of Rogers Returns to Downtown This Week

The Rogers Lowell Chamber is hosting its annual Taste of Rogers on Thursday, May 22, from 5-8p at Frisco Plaza in downtown Rogers.

  • Bite into the Best: Sample small bites, desserts, and beverages from local chefs, caterers, and backyard grillers. The evening includes live music, a festive atmosphere, and friendly culinary competitions for titles like Culinary Champion and People’s Choice.

  • Join the Flavor Fest: Tickets are $60 for individuals or $110 per couple. Chamber members can register to compete, and sponsorship opportunities are available.

Get tickets and event details at HERE.

Discover The Next Big Stage Performance During the Arkansas New Play Festival

The Arkansas New Play Festival continues this week at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, where audiences can experience original works-in-progress and engage directly with the creative teams shaping tomorrow’s American theatre.

Explore the full schedule and grab your passes HERE.

Sports

Wins Keep Springing Up For The Razorbacks!

Arkansas Razorbacks

It’s been a dominant spring for Razorback athletics, with major wins across softball, baseball, and track and field.

  • Softball: Razorback Softball crushed Oklahoma State 12–0 to win the NCAA Fayetteville Regional and advance to their fourth Super Regional in program history. Arkansas set a program record for runs scored (12) and hits (14) in an NCAA Tournament game. The journey continues as the Hogs host Ole Miss for the Super Regional this weekend, May 23-25.

  • Baseball: No. 8 Arkansas closed out the regular season with a series win over No. 17 Tennessee, winning two of three games at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Razorbacks finished with a 43–12 overall record and 20 SEC wins. The SEC Tournament kicks off in Hoover, AL, this Friday, May 23.

  • Track & Field: Arkansas men’s track and field captured its fifth straight SEC Outdoor title, while the women’s team placed fourth overall. Standouts included Jordan Anthony, earning the men’s Commissioner’s Trophy, and silver medals for Jallow-Lockhart and Noe.

Keep up with Razorback news, events, and tickets HERE.

Outdoors

Fayetteville Launches Interactive Foraging Map for Edible Plants

A brand new digital foraging map from the City of Fayetteville is helping residents locate edible fruits and nuts in public spaces across town.

  • Berry Smart: Created by the Urban Forestry and GIS departments, the map highlights public areas with fruit (and nut) bearing trees like pawpaws, mulberries, and pecans. It also includes a submission tool, allowing residents to suggest new locations.

  • Pick Responsibly: When foraging, residents are asked to harvest sustainably by taking no more than one-third of what’s available and to avoid all formal planting beds, including those at Wilson Park, the Downtown Square, and Lake Fayetteville.

Explore the map and learn how to get involved HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

  • 🎶 Blues Blowout: Indigenous teams up with guitar legend Monte Montgomery for a high-energy Saturday night set at The Auditorium during the four-day Eureka Springs Blues Party, running May 29-Jun 1.*

  • 💉 Diabetes Destination: Medical Arts Pharmacy is becoming the go-to spot for support, education, and empowerment for those managing diabetes. Book a free consultation to take the first step toward living empowered.*

  • 🎉 Lotería Night Returns: Join Best Friends Animal Society for Lotería Night on Saturday, May 24, from 6-8p at the Pet Resource Center in Bentonville. Enjoy traditional Mexican bingo, win prizes, and meet adoptable pets in a fun-filled evening for all ages.*

  • 🚧 Sewer System Strain: Bentonville faces $103M in immediate sewer upgrades to address capacity issues in key areas, with an additional $82.8 million projected over the next 20 years to support the city's rapid growth.

  • 🌱 Students for Sustainability: Over 500 students from seven Northwest Arkansas schools partnered with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to plant native aquatic vegetation at Bob Kidd Lake in Prairie Grove, enhancing fish habitats and fostering real-world conservation skills.

  • 📊 NWA Rental Snapshot: Bentonville leads with a $1,850 median rent for a 3-bed, 2-bath home, up 10.4% year-over-year, but units are sitting longer on the market. Rogers saw rents drop 5.8% to $1,425, while Springdale's affordability is attracting renters with a 16.9% rent increase to $1,400. Fayetteville remains steady at $1,700, though leasing has slowed.

  • 🤖 Eko’s AI Leap: Eko is launching a 70,000-sqft “Capture Factory” in Bentonville this June, aiming to revolutionize e-commerce with AI-powered product galleries and creating 200 new jobs in the process.

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

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