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STEM & Leaf Plot: The campus will be called Bentonville Institute of Technology, pairing science, tech, engineering, and mathematics education with business and AI.

Coming Soon: Its first phase includes 444,000 sqft that will include an academic building, student residences, and a makerspace. The first class of about 300 students is expected in August 2029, and tuition is expected to be fully covered during the institute's initial years.

Wine Not Go? The nonprofit's biggest fundraiser of the year will feature wine, local beer, bourbon, mocktails, and food from local spots like Mockingbird Kitchen, Bocca, Fire & Lightning, Cafe Rue Orleans, and more. The silent auction contains close to 100 items from local businesses and artists, including several vacation getaways. Among them are stays in Adagio and Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

Aged to Perfection: One ticket covers all food and drinks, with proceeds supporting orphans and vulnerable children at Restore Humanity's JCO Children's Home in Kenya. Winetopia has sold out every year for 15 years running, so snag a ticket soon.

Students Shine Across Subjects: Its students outperformed statewide averages in English language arts, math, and science on the 2026 ATLAS assessment. The tuition-free public charter school also ranked among the top 5% of Arkansas schools within its grade span on the state’s Achievement indicator.

A Community Built for Learning: Serving students in grades 5-12, the school emphasizes intellectual curiosity through seminar-style learning, collaborative projects, and meaningful exploration. Seats remain available for the 2026-27 school year, while open enrollment for 2027-28 begins Wednesday, Oct 21.

Jam Packed: The five-day music festival will take over 160 acres near the Mark Twain National Forest, with live music across three stages featuring national bluegrass and funk artists like Old Crow Medicine Show and local talent.

Stay A While: Workshops, food and craft vendors, art installations, and activities for all ages will also be available. Guests can camp on-site throughout the festival or grab a day pass and pop in for a day.

Heat Check: The city averaged 81°F throughout the month, beating the previous September record of 76.3°F by 4.7°F.

Hot Diggity: Fayetteville also hit 103°F three times in September, marking the first time the city reached 103°F in September in 26 years.

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💃 Tango About Town: Patagonia Tango Company will bring Furia Tanguera to Fayetteville on Friday, Oct 30, at 7:30p. The Argentine tango and folklore show will feature talent directly from Argentina, including world champion dancers, folklorists and singers. Get tickets HERE.*

🍽️ New Friends: The NWA Daily Dinner Club helps you make new friends at cool restaurants and bars across Northwest Arkansas. Sign up for the next one, happening on Thursday, Oct 22, at 6:30p HERE.

💎 Diamond in the Rough: A six-carat diamond discovered in Arkansas recently could be worth $1M.

🎉 Fiesta Time: The 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival will be at Luther George Park in Springdale on Saturday, Oct 10, from 12-5p.

🗣️ Have Your Say: Help Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville plan for the next few years of its development by filling out this community survey HERE.

🎤 Take a Chance: Chance the Rapper will play a live concert to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Coloring Book album at the Momentary in Bentonville on Thursday, Oct 8, with gates opening at 6p.

👀 Around Town: Check out this list of events happening throughout Northwest Arkansas in the month of October.

🧀 Nacho Average War: Generations Bank is set to host its 4th Annual Great Cheese Dip War at its Fayetteville branch on Wednesday, Oct 21, from 4-6p. Learn more HERE.

📈 Best of the Best: Discover the women on this year's 2026 Top Women of Arkansas list.

🍗 Good for the Seoul: A two-night Korean BBQ special will take over Bentoville Food Theater in Bentonville on Friday, Oct 9, and Saturday, Oct 10.

⛽️ Jiffy Quick! A Jiffy Trip just opened in West Fayetteville.

☕️ Perk Up: The Fayetteville Coffee Crawl will run most of this week, from Thursday, Oct 8, through Monday, Oct 12, at spots like Dodo Coffee, Old Pine, and Puritan.

🚙 Wheel Deal: A new auto and tire shop has opened in Elkins.

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

Goodwill Arkansas is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Instructor.

Generations Bank is seeking a Treasury Management Officer.