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Events

Weekend Roundup

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

• 👻 Hootin’ & Hollerin’: Downtown Bentonville's October First Friday will transform the Square into Haunted Holler tonight, Oct 3 from 11a-9p.

• 🏀 Hoops, There It Is: The University of Arkansas’s men’s and women’s basketball team is hosting its first Primetime at the Palace event in over a decade at Bud Walton Arena, this Friday, Oct 3, at 8p.

• 🌶️ Chill Wknd Plans: The 37th annual Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival heads to the University of Arkansas Cross Country Course in Fayetteville this Friday, Oct 3, and Saturday, Oct 4.

• 🍖 Meat You There: The 10th Annual Frisco Inferno Barbecue Competition fires up Downtown Rogers on Friday, Oct 3, and Saturday, Oct 4.

• 🏍️ Lean Mean Riding Machine: The 25th Annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ Rally continues to fire up its engine in Rogers this weekend through Saturday, Oct 4.

• 🎤 Project TEDx: TEDxFayetteville’s first event since 2020 takes place at the Fayetteville Public Library this Saturday, Oct 4, starting at 9a.

• 🎨 Keep It Canvasual: Crystal Bridges’ annual Art Fair returns this Saturday, Oct 4, and Sunday, Oct 5, from 10a-4p.

• 🔨 Just Tinkerin’: The Scott Family Amazeum invites guests to its annual Tinkerfest event on Saturday, Oct 4, from 10a-5p.

• 💃 Lettuce Salsa: ArkanSalsa dances into Springdale’s Luther George Grove Street Park this Saturday, Oct 4, from 11:30a-6:30p.

• 🛼 On Bruise Control: Natural State Roller Derby skates into the Jones Center this Saturday, Oct 4, from 2-7p for its Hallowscream doubleheader event.

• 🍺 Ale Yeah! Fayetteville Falltoberfest takes over Dickston St on Sunday, Oct 5, from 12-6p, with a full day of music, drinks, and fall fun.

• ❤️ Hope on the Hill: 7Hills will host its annual Chill with the Hills fundraiser this Sunday, Oct 5, from 1-4p, supporting its mission to foster hope and stability for the local homeless community.

• 🏃 These Legs Are On Fire! Hub of HOPE hosts its 6th annual walk, run, or bike fundraiser at Orchards Park in Bentonville on Sunday, Oct 5, from 1:30-3p, raising funds to provide shelter, food, and support services for human trafficking victims in Northwest Arkansas.

• ⚽️ B-E-L-I-E-V-E: The University of Arkansas women’s soccer team kicks off against the 13th team in the nation, Mississippi State, this Sunday, Oct 5, at 6p.

• 🎸 Rivers & Roads: The Head & The Heart hits the Ozark Music Hall stage with Hurray for the Riff Raff on Sunday, Oct 5, at 7p.

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

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Restaurants

AQ Chicken Announces New Location in Downtown Springdale

A beloved local tradition is coming back home next spring, and it's bringing the chicken.

• Cluck Yeah! AQ Chicken House is reopening at 100 W Emma Avenue in Downtown Springdale in Spring 2026, located next to Onyx Coffee Co. Known for its chicken over the coals, AQ has been a local favorite for nearly 80 years and is set to rejoin a revitalized food scene after years of closure.

• New Nest: Originally planned for Elm Springs, the new site honors AQ’s deep ties to Downtown Springdale. As the area continues to grow, the move marks both a homecoming and a fresh start for the iconic restaurant.

Savor the details HERE.

Guides

The Best Pumpkin Patches in Northwest Arkansas

October is here, and it's time to embrace the season with all things pumpkin patches! Pick which patches you’d like to visit this fall below.

• In the Pines Pumpkin Patch: Enchanted forest setting.

• Vanzant Fruit Farm: Pumpkin patch with full Halloween vibes.

• Appel Farms: U-pick patch plus a pile of pre-picked pumpkins.

• McGarrah Farms: Pick-your-own pumpkins right from the vine.

• Reagan Family Farm: Jack-o-lanterns, gourds, and seasonal pumpkins.

• Sequoyah UMC Pumpkin Patch: A patch full of thousands of pumpkins.

• McGarrah Farms Rivercrest Orchard: Corn maze, rides, pumpkins, more.

• Ranalli Farms: Free admission, plenty of pumpkins, and produce offerings.

• Farmland Adventures: Corn maze, pony rides, pig races, pumpkin patch fun.

• Cobblestone Farms: Community-minded patch with pumpkins on its grounds.

• Edward Gay Family Farm: Roadside market with pumpkins and apples for sale.

Find the full schedule for each pumpkin patch HERE.

ICYMI

This Week’s Top Stories

• Top Chef NWA to Host a Flavor Showdown at the Walmart AMP

• TEDxFayetteville Announces Speakers For First Event In 5 Years

• The Best Fall Drives in Arkansas

• First-of-Its-Kind Coaching Firm Launches in NWA

• New Coffee Shop Opens in East Fayetteville

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Employment

Find Jobs In Northwest Arkansas

Whether you're hiring or job hunting, our NWA Job Board connects the right people at the right time. Upload your resume to get noticed by local businesses, or post your openings to reach hundreds of job seekers every day.

• Peekaboo Magazine is seeking a Business Operations Manager to lead daily operations for the team. This person will ensure deadlines are met, manage distribution, and align systems to enable both creative and business teams to thrive, ultimately supporting business growth and scalability.

• Peekaboo Magazine is also seeking a Sales Manager to oversee advertising sales efforts and support a team of sales representatives. This person will work closely with company leadership to develop sales strategies, track progress towards goals, and ensure strong advertiser relationships.

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In other news

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• 🦉 Where There’s A Will… Join local law firm, HootOwl, for a free educational estate planning workshop in Bentonville on Monday, Oct 6, or in Fayetteville on Tuesday, Oct 7.*

• 🧑‍🏫 Central Focus: Springdale School District’s Central Junior High celebrated its official grand opening this week after several years of planning and development work.

• 🎃 Oh My Gourd: Check out the NWA Garden Guide to learn what to grow, when to plant, and how to get the most from your garden this fall season.

• 🎧 For Your Commute: Curious about founder stories around Northwest Arkansas? Tune in to the NWA Founders podcast to hear from some of the brightest business leaders in the area.

• 🍂 S’More of Springdale: Get the full scoop on all the fun activities, festivals, and events happening in Springdale this month.

• 📚 To Rogers & Back: Author Eliana Ramage will be at Underbrush Books in Rogers to discuss her debut novel, To The Moon and Back, on Monday, Oct 6, at 6p.

• 🌇 Red Rising: The City of Fayetteville pitched a $320M bond for city improvements, with two-thirds of the investment to fund projects that support population growth.

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