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Events
Frost Fest Returns For A Day of Community
The 10th Annual Frost Fest heads to Fayetteville’s Washington County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb 7 from 1-6p.
Celebrate Craft and Creativity: Sample beers from more than 60 regional breweries while enjoying live music, art, food trucks, and community.
Giving Back Feels Good: Purchasing a ticket to Frost Fest will fuel local impact, as the event has donated over $250,000 to Northwest Arkansas non-profits since 2016, supporting causes from sustainable agriculture to community programs.
Grab your tickets HERE.
Winter Weather
Best Practices To Keep Your Pets Warm
As temperatures drop and snow arrives in Northwest Arkansas this week, Best Friends Animal Society reminds pet owners to protect furry friends from cold weather.
When the Cold Hits, Safety First: Hypothermia and frostbite can set in quickly when temps fall below 20°F. Limit your pets outdoor time, provide sweaters or coats, and make sure microchips and ID tags are up to date.
Shreddin’, Sleddin’: Speaking of pets. Looking for something to do with them during the winter weather this weekend? We put together a guide of the best sledding spots in the area, from Fayetteville to Bella Vista. Just make sure to bundle up!
Read the full guide HERE.
Restaurants
All-Day Cafe In Downtown Bentonville
Field Notes debuted inside the Compton Hotel in Bentonville in late 2025, quickly becoming a go-to all-day café in the heart of Downtown.
What’s on the Menu: Expect house-made pastries, quality coffee, and meals like wraps, hash bowls, salads, grilled cheese, and cheeseburgers, plus a lineup of sweets for any time of day.
Part of the Dine Card Lineup: Field Notes is one of ten Northwest Arkansas restaurants featured on the 2026 Daily Dine Card. Cardholders receive a one-time 20% discount at each location, making it an easy way to taste your way across the region.
Grab your Dine Card HERE.
P.S. Ordering for a group? Use code BULKORDER to get 50% off when you buy 10+ Dine Cards.
Highlight
Local Aviation Company Partners With Make-A-Wish
Buffalo River Aviation, based in Bentonville, has partnered with Make-A-Wish Mid-South to become an official flight partner in Arkansas, helping children with critical illnesses travel comfortably to experience their life-changing wishes.
A Smoother Journey: As one of only a few private aviation companies nationwide offering this support, Buffalo River Aviation will provide private flights, allowing families to focus on making meaningful memories together during their Make-A-Wish trips.
Giving Back, One Wish at a Time: The company flew its first wish recipient out of Thaden Field in Bentonville to Disney World earlier this month. It aims to sponsor at least two wishes each year.
Fly into the details HERE.
Outdoors
Lions Land in the Ozarks After Historic Rescue
Three African lions are settling into their new home after an international relocation from Honduras to Northwest Arkansas.
From Honduras to the Hills: Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs welcomed lions Cyrus, Zephora, and Juancito on Thursday, Jan 15, after a complex journey by sea, air, and road. The move marked the first time Honduras has relocated large felines to an accredited U.S. sanctuary.
A Global Team Effort: The mission was years in the making and involved Honduran environmental officials. Leaders say the operation sets a new standard for responsible wildlife management while giving the lions lifelong care in at the healthy habitat of Turpentine Creek.
Learn more HERE.
NWA Daily Picks
In other news…
🍾 Find Me in the Club: Discussing literature is easy. Talking to each other is hard. The Book Club Play is a smart, sharp comedy about hot takes, cold shoulders, and what happens when a book club's darkest secrets come to light. Jan 28–Feb 15 at TheatreSquared. Purchase tickets HERE.*
🚰 Pour Back In: Feeling a little run dry? Join Ozark Coaching Collective for The Well on February 5th to pause, reset, and replenish with other women. Explore and refill your mind with different perspectives and simple, stress-relieving, and well-being tools.*
💪 Sweat Season: Ready to reset your routine? Burn Boot Camp is offering 4 weeks for $69 at all three NWA locations—Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers. High-energy workouts, expert trainers, and a fresh start without the long-term commitment (but you'll probably get hooked on it like us).*
🍝 Get Your Pasta-port Ready: Flights from XNA to Milan, Italy are Going for 45% off.
🃏 Card-io Night: Women’s Center at Elder Tree will host a Cards Against Humanity night in Fayetteville on Saturday, Jan 24, from 6-9p.
👰 From Miss to Mrs: The Kiss The Brides Expo heads to the Holiday Inn in Springdale on Sunday, Jan 25, from 12-4p.
🎲 Games on Tap: Ozark Beer Company in Rogers will host a family-friendly game day on Sunday, Jan 25, from 3-6:30p, where families can gather to play nature-inspired and classic games together.
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