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Events

Weekend Roundup

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

• ⛺️ A Hill of a Time: The 10th Annual Hillberry Music Festival continues this weekend at The Farm in Eureka Springs through Sunday, Oct 12.

• ⚾️ Catch You at Baum: The Razorback baseball team has teed up a Fall Series against UALR and Dallas Baptist at Baum-Walker Stadium this weekend, Friday, Oct 10, and Saturday, Oct 11.

• ⚡️ Tycho Take Over: Momentous takes over the Momentary in Bentonville for a two-day EDM festival, happening Friday, Oct 10, through Saturday, Oct 11.

• ⛳️ Par-tee Time: The Rogers Lowell Chamber tees off with another Chamber Golf Tournament at the Creeks this Friday, Oct 10, from 7a-6:30p.

• 🎶 Not An Ordinary Night: Pop artist, Alex Warren, hits the Walmart AMP main stage in Rogers, Friday, Oct 10, at 6:30p.

• 🚴 A Decade of Pedaling: The 10th Annual Square 2 Square community bike ride takes place this Saturday, Oct 11, with the starting line opening in Fayetteville at 7a.

• 🎊 Brake for Fun: Downtown Springdale is hosting Halfway Halt, a downtown party to cheer on Square 2 Square cyclists traveling north from Fayetteville to Bentonville along the Razorback Greenway, this Saturday, Oct 11, from 8a-12p.

• 🏃 Kickin’ Asphalt: Springdale Parks & Recreation hosts its first Shaw-ctober 5K, happening at Shaw Family Park this Saturday, Oct 11, at 8a.

• 🫏 Jumpin’ For Joy: The 36th Annual Pea Ridge Mule Jump takes place this Saturday, Oct 11, starting at 9a.

• 💀 Calavera de Azúcar: Jones Center is proud to present SUGAR SKULL!, a Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure, on Saturday, Oct 11, at 11a.

• 🍺 Don’t Worry, Be Hoppy: Ozark Beer Company brings music, German beers, games, a makers market, and homemade pretzels to its 4th annual Ozark Oktoberfest, happening this Saturday, Oct 11, from 11a-8p.

• 🎤 Honey, You Wood Go: Ozark Music Hall in Fayetteville is throwing a Life of a Showgirl Release Party this Saturday, Oct 11, at 9p.

• 💥 A Meteoric Birthday: Celebrate The Meteor in Fayetteville’s first birthday this Sunday, Oct 12, from 11a-5p, with free coffee, a DJ, and Ozark Vintage Market expected.

• 🎨 Run Paint This Town: Paint The Town will transform the Bentonville Square into a giant art canvas this Sunday, Oct 12, from 12-4p.

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

Sponsored by Best Friends Animal Society

Enjoy A Pet-Packed Weekend at Crystal Bridges

Find your new best friend at the Super Adoption event at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art this Friday and Saturday, Oct 11-12, from 10a–3p.

• Free Adoptions, Furry Friends: More than 350 dogs and cats from regional shelters and rescues will be available for adoption, with all fees covered by Best Friends Animal Society.

• Family Fun and Pet Perks: Enjoy over 30 local vendors, food trucks, giveaways, free pet microchipping, and plenty of kid-friendly activities at this unique pet festival.

Learn more HERE.

Development

A Global Tech Greenhouse To Open In Bentonville

Arkade, a collaborative space designed to increase innovation and growth in the retail industry, will celebrate its official launch on Wednesday, Oct 15.

• Let’s Collaborate: The space features 28 workstations, eight private offices, and eight conference rooms designed to serve global technology startups and connect innovators with the area’s world-class retail ecosystem.

• World HQ for Retail: The facility provides teams with resources to connect with industry partners, leaders, and a supportive investor network, addressing the need for physical presence in Northwest Arkansas for companies seeking to build relationships with the region's retail giants.

Learn more HERE.

Arts & Culture

Big Comedians Open 2026 Ticket Sales at Walton Arts Center

Walton Arts Center just announced the addition of comedians John Crist and Trey Kennedy to its 2025-26 show lineup. Tickets for both shows go live today at 10a.

• Boom, Roasted: Stand-up comedian John Crist is a rising star, with more than one billion video views, seven million fans on social media, and sold-out shows around the country. He makes a pitstop in Downtown Fayetteville while on his Emotional Support tour on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7p.

• A Middle School Legend: Additionally, comedian Trey Kennedy, who boasts 13 million total followers on social media, has extended his The Relatable Tour to Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville for a show in May 2026.

Snag tickets HERE.

ICYMI

This Week’s Top Stories

• Your Guide To Fall Craft Fairs In Northwest Arkansas

• New Elevated Sports Bar Coming To 8th Street Market In Bentonville

• Square 2 Square Bike Ride Returns for 10th Year

• True Lit Writes Its Next Chapter At Fayetteville Public Library

• Patio Social Hits The Bend For A Night Of Networking

Together with Best Friends Animal Society

Pet Of The Week

Meet Connie! She’s 3 years old and 65 pounds of pure snugglebutt. She has a sweet, mellow nature and enjoys eating snacks, and going on "sniffari" walks where she can smell ALL the things.  Connie does well with children and is only mildly curious about cats.  If you want a dog who will be your calm companion, give Connie a look. 

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In other news

• ☕️ Espresso Yourself: Catch up on Dodo Coffee’s new shop development, happening in West Fayetteville off of Wedington.

• 🏀 Net Gains: UARK’s men’s basketball team officially announced its full schedule for the 2025-2026 season, with home games against Louisville, Tennessee, and Kentucky slated.

• 💎 Diamonds in the Sky: An out-of-state visitor to the Arkansas Crater of Diamonds discovered a 2.71 carat Hope Diamond, the fourth largest diamond registered at the park this year.

• 🎸 Get AMP’d: Walmart AMP is already rounding up big names for its 2026 concert lineup, including country artist HARDY and comedian Matt Rife.

• 💰 It Ain’t Cheap: With fall festivities in full swing, learn how your wallet will be impacted the rest of 2025.

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