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Events
Weekend Roundup
Happy Friday, Northwest Arkansas! Here's your Weekend Roundup:
🍽️ A Tasting Trek: Downtown Rogers will kick off its first annual Restaurant Weekend from today, Jan 16, through Sunday, Jan 18.
🛍️ A Fashion Dash: The annual Stylish Sample Sale at Olive Frank & Co in Rogers is live through the weekend, from today, Jan 16, through Sunday, Jan 18.
🎻 Melodies in the Mountains: The Ozark Mountain Music Festival returns to the heart of Downtown Eureka Springs this weekend, running today, Jan 16, through Sunday, Jan 18.
🤠 Twang Time: Abbey Pierce, a Natural State-born singer-songwriter and two-time Arkansas Country Music Award nominee, celebrates the release of her debut album with a live show on Friday, Jan 16 at The Medium in Springdale.
🗣️ Band Banter: A fast-talking con man rolls into River City, pitches a boys’ band, and maybe finds a conscience along the way. The Music Man delivers big laughs, classic tunes, and family-friendly fun for all ages at the Walton Arts Center Friday, Jan 16, through Sunday, Jan 18.
🕯️ Night Notes: TheatreSquared in Fayetteville will host a Concert by Candlelight this Friday, Jan 16, from 7-8p.
🏃 Run This Town: The 479 Run Club will host another guided run starting at Highlands Oncology in Springdale at 8a.
🫡 Circle of Honor: The Fayetteville National Cemetery will lay wreaths to honor veterans for Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Jan 17, starting at 9a.
🫘 Bean There, Done That: Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co will host a Chili Cook Off to settle the “do beans belong in chili?” debate once and for all on Saturday, Jan 17, from 1-4p.
🥽 Glass Act: Cove Creek Dry Goods & Gifts in Prairie Grove will take guests through a Glass Painting Workshop on Saturday, Jan 17, at 3p.
🥳 Taste of Party Gras: Get an early Taste of Mardi Gras with the team at Eureka Springs Mardi Gras on Saturday, Jan 17, from 4-7p.
🌭 Want A Hot Dog Real Bad: Shirley’s Bar in Springdale will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Saturday, Jan 17, starting at 6p. Expect a night of free hot dogs, karaoke, and happy hour all night.
❤️ A Swipe Right Social: The Momentary and Queenie Be in Bentonville is bringing Singles Pitch Night back on Saturday, Jan 17 from 7-10p, offering a playful, in‑person way for local singles to meet and mingle.
🍻 Hoppy Times: Orthodox Farmhouse Brewery in Elkins will re-open on Saturday, Jan 17, with a New Year party from 2-8p. Expect Wicked Wood Fire Pizza, local artists, and wide selection of beer, wine, and mimosas.
💍 Tie The Knot: The 8th Annual Wedding Fair returns to The Apollo on Emma in Springdale on Sunday, Jan 18, from 12–3p, offering inspiration and connections for your big day.
Find events like these and more on our Events Calendar HERE.
Environment
New Compost Program To Launch In Fayetteville
The City of Fayetteville recently announced a new curbside residential food waste collection program, set to launch in March 2026, after running a successful pilot program.
Sooo-il Good: Led by the City in partnership with Ozark Compost and Swap, the program will turn residents’ food waste into reusable compost available for purchase. The initiative aims to reduce landfill waste.
Trash Talk: For a monthly fee paid through city utility billing, participants leave a bucket of food waste at the curb every other week and receive a clean bucket in return. Additionally, anyone can drop off compost at specific drop off locations around town.
Learn more HERE.
Restaurants
A Go-To Rooftop Restaurant In Fayetteville
Feed & Folly is nestled right off of the Fayetteville Square, serving guests American pub food with British and Texan influences.
Squarely Delicious: With its rooftop views in a central location, locally sourced ingredients, and a menu that blends Southern comfort with British flavors, Feed & Folly has become a staple among Northwest Arkansans.
Taste Your Way Around: We have partnered with Feed & Folly and nine other restaurants to create the 2026 Daily Dine Card, your ticket to enjoy favorite spots and discover new ones around Northwest Arkansas, with a single-use 20% off discount at each location.
Purchase Daily Dine Cards HERE.
P.S. Use code “BULKORDER” for 50% off orders of 10 Dine Cards or more.
Highlight
Six Areas To Spot Bald Eagles This Winter
As you scout warm places to spend the winter season, bald eagles are doing the same, heading south to Northwest Arkansas in search of non-frozen water where they can keep hunting.
Heading South: That makes winter a prime season for spotting bald eagles around the region. To help, we put together a guide to the six best places to see them in Northwest Arkansas and beyond, plus tips on what to look for, with help from our friends at 37 North.
We’re Soaring, Flying: For your best chance, head to Hobbs State Park Conservation Area in Rogers, the Lake Sequoyah Trails in Fayetteville, or Eagle Watch Nature Trail in Gentry during mid-to-late morning, especially when colder weather moves in up north.
Scope out the full guide HERE.
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In other news
🏠 Tacos & Titles: Ready to buy your first home? Gibson Real Estate is hosting a First-Time Homebuyer Workshop in Lowell on Monday, Jan 19, from 6–7:30p. Get expert advice, ask your burning questions, and enjoy a free Chuy’s dinner. It’s free to attend. Just RSVP before seats fill up!*
❤️ Readers Fighting For Hope: It’s National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. This January, we’re donating $1 to Hub of HOPE for every new subscriber. Use this unique referral link to invite friends to join the NWA Daily family and support this important cause in our community.
📚 Rollback to the Classroom: Read the story of how a former Walmart Executive turned into a 2nd Grade teacher from our friends at The Bentonville Bulletin.
🪳Buggin’ Solutions: Superior Pest Solutions NWA, a local exterminator, notes a significant increase in requests for roach treatments across Northwest Arkansas, especially in cities south of Bentonville.
🚴 Bike Box: A new community initiative in Springdale has kicked off to make biking to work safer.
🎤 AMPed For Fun: Check out the latest musicians and comedians signed up to perform at the Walmart AMP in Rogers throughout the Spring and Summer of this year.
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