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Events

Big Crowds Expected at Downtown Springdale’s Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Gather for Juneteenth this Saturday, June 21 at the Freedom Festival in downtown Springdale.

• Let Freedom Ring: The Freedom Festival is one of Arkansas’s largest and most meaningful celebrations marking the end of slavery. It’s a day for the Northwest Arkansas community to come together, remember the past, and turn up the joy with food, music, and connection.

• Time to Party: From a kid’s zone packed with games to horse rides, local vendors, food trucks galore, exciting giveaways, and a live music lineup you won’t want to miss, there’s something for everyone at this summer bash.

Get full event details HERE.

Events

Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Announces Return of Terrific Tuesday Nights

Terrific Tuesday Nights are back at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks this summer!

• Family Fun Awaits: This free, family-friendly summer series features themed evenings and activities that spark kids’ curiosity and connect families with the local community.

• Tuesdays at the Garden: From June through August, enjoy live music, garden games, and scavenger hunts every Tuesday night at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, weather permitting.

Find the full Terrific Tuesday Nights schedule HERE.

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Opera in the Ozarks Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Season Next Week

Opera in the Ozarks is launching its 75th summer season and celebrating the opening of its brand-new $34m theater in Eureka Springs - presenting 21 performances, June 27 - July 25.

• Three Big Shows: The 2025 mainstage lineup includes Carmen, Into the Woods, and The Merry Widow, staged on a rotating basis throughout the monthlong season. Featuring singers and musicians from across the nation, evening shows begin at 7:30p with Sunday matinees at 3p, all taking place at the newly opened Inspiration Point Center for the Arts.
  

• A Milestone Worth Singing About: Opera in the Ozarks officially launches the anniversary season next weekend with evening performances on Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28. And on Sunday, June 29, the public is invited to enjoy free guided tours of the new theater between 2p - 4:15p.

Tickets are on sale now HERE.

Highlight

Fayetteville’s Modus Studio Receives National Awards for Park Projects

Modus Studio, a nationally renowned architecture and design firm based in Fayetteville, received top honors for two Northwest Arkansas projects.

• Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner: The local firm took home two 2025 Small Project Awards from the American Institute for Architecture (AIA) for its work on the Centennial Park Pavilion in Fayetteville and the Osage Park Pavilion in Bentonville.

• Design Dynasty: This isn’t Modus Studio’s first win. It marks the third time the firm has been recognized for its design excellence on projects under 5,000 square feet.

Celebrate Modus Studios achievement and explore the full list of 2025 Small Project Award winners HERE.

Events

Canopy Northwest Arkansas is Hosting Two World Refugee Day Events This Weekend

Observe World Refugee Day this weekend with Canopy Northwest Arkansas.

• Together in NWA: This Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, Canopy Northwest Arkansas is hosting two community events — one at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville and another at the Jones Center in Springdale.

• Unity through Diversity: All are welcome at these drop-in, family-friendly gatherings. Enjoy delicious food from diverse cultures alongside vibrant art, storytelling, and music, honoring the rich tapestry refugees bring to NWA.

Get tickets for the Friday, June 20 event at Mount Sequoyah event HERE and the Saturday, June 21 event at the Jones Center event HERE.

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In other news…

• 🦇 Bat’s All, Folks! Head to Cave Springs on Friday, July 19, for the Bats and Bluegrass Festival! Enjoy live music, food trucks (Wicked Wood and Monster Food), and the awe-inspiring sight of Gray Bats emerging at dusk. Bring a lawn chair and catch the magic in the Ozarks.*

• 👨‍🌾 ICYMI: Renowned chef, Matthew Cooper, opens Sun Painted Farm this week in Bentonville, kicking things off with its new restaurant, Ryn, tomorrow, June 19. Expect a seasonal menu with food sourced directly from its own farm.

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

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