Together With
Save the date! The Hangout at the Amazeum opens November 7. It’s a place to play, a place to gather, a place for all of us! Get ready to hang out.

Shopping
Madewell Now Open At Pinnacle Hills Promenade
Madewell opened its first-ever Arkansas store at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers earlier this week.
A Perfect Fit: The store carries Madewell’s signature jeans, along with sweaters, tops, jackets, bags, jewelry, shoes, and a men’s collection. Shoppers can also get jeans hemmed in-store, book one-on-one styling sessions, and trade in old denim through the Denim Trade-Up program.
Jean-ius Addition: Before the store opened, the closest Madewell location was about 100 miles away in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Rogers store is open Monday-Saturday from 10a-8p and Sunday from 12p-7p.
Check out Madewell’s Instagram HERE.

Travel
XNA Ranks No. 3 Best Small Airport in United States
The Northwest Arkansas National Airport just landed at No. 3 among the best small airports in the United States, according to USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
That’s a Podium: A panel of travel experts selected XNA as one of 20 nominees nationwide, with reader votes determining the final top 10.
Cleared for Takeoff: The recognition follows an exciting stretch for XNA, which set an all-time monthly record in July with nearly 130,000 passengers boarding flights, added its 28th nonstop destination in Newark, and announced plans for a $78.8M concourse expansion project.
See the top 10 ranking HERE.

Sponsored by Premier Chef NWA
Premier Chef NWA at Rogers Convention Center
Premier Chef Northwest Arkansas will come to the Rogers Convention Center on Saturday, Oct 24, for an evening of exceptional food, friendly competition, and community impact.
Take the Whisk: Formerly known as Top Chef NWA, the elevated culinary experience brings talented chefs together to compete for the Premier Chef title. As an Official Qualifying Event for the World Food Championships, one standout chef will earn a Golden Ticket to advance to the world stage.
A Recipe for Victory: Guests will enjoy chef-crafted dishes and appetizers, signature cocktails, decadent desserts. There will also be People’s Choice voting and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Rogers Public Library Foundation, supporting programs, resources, and educational opportunities at the Rogers Public Library.
Purchase tickets HERE.

Development
Walker Park in Fayetteville Will Reopen This Sunday
Walker Park in Fayetteville will celebrate its major renovation with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Sunday, Oct 18, from 2-5p.
Let the Games Begin: Fayetteville residents approved a park improvement bond in 2019, which helped fund the park’s $4-5M redevelopment. Upgrades include lighted multipurpose fields, a rebuilt playground, refurbished tennis courts, lighted pickleball and sand volleyball courts, a modern horseshoe facility, and a yard game hub with baggo, bocce, and ping pong tables.
Parks and Rec: The free celebration on Sunday will feature live music, food trucks, and opportunities to try out the park’s new features.
Read more about the park improvements HERE.

Events
It’s Fall Y’all Craft Fair at Benton County Fairgrounds
The 10th Annual It’s Fall Y’all Craft Fair returns to the Benton County Fair and Expo Center in Bentonville from today, Oct 15, through Sunday, Oct 18.
Made You Look: Explore two indoor buildings and outdoor vendor areas filled with goods from crafters, makers, and artists. Food trucks will also be on-site.
Four Days of Fun: Shop from 9a-6p today through Saturday and 9a-3p Sunday. Admission and parking are both free.
Browse the details HERE.

NWA Daily Picks
In other news…
🕸️ No Scary Surprises: Don't let this be scary season for your insurance. If it’s been a year (or longer) since you’ve reviewed your coverage, it's time to take a peek into the basement. Benchmarq Insurance offers free insurance reviews, no spiderwebs attached. Talk to a local Benchmarq Insurance agent HERE.*
💡 Early Bird Gets the Glow: Planning to deck out your home for the holidays? Knight's Lights is offering discounted installation pricing in October. Beat the holiday rush, get your lights installed early, and save while you’re at it. Get the October discount HERE.*
🎨 ART HOP! Join for a FREE Fayetteville Gallery Hop on Saturday, Oct 17, from 11a-5p! Explore 8 local art galleries, including Ashley Cardiel Interiors! Bring a friend, and come see what the local art scene has to offer!*
🎄Never Too Early! Skip the boring office party and give your team something to sing about. Book your holiday party at Big Box Karaoke by October 31 and save 10% on your karaoke room with code HOLIDAY26.*
🎤 Matchmaker: Another big-name band announced they will play a live show at the Walmart AMP in Rogers in 2027.
🏃 Run Like The Wind: The 9th Annual Howling 5K and Dog Walk will take place at the Agri Park in Fayetteville on Saturday, Oct 17, at 8a.
✈️ A-10-tion Grabbers: A-10s, which are military planes, parked at XNA earlier this week.
🎸 Banda Together: Los Dos de Tamaulipas, Nueva Pradera & Mas will be at the Springdale Civic Center on Saturday, Oct 17, at 7p.
🎨 Painting the Skies: A pilot drew a replica of the Scream painting above Northwest Arkansas with his airplane flight path.
🧸 Toys ‘R’ Back in Town: Watch this video for an insider’s look at the new Toys ‘R’ Us in Fayetteville.
🚧 Paving the Way: The Bentonville City Council approved three new infrastructure projects.
👩⚕️ Well, Well, Well: A new wellness studio opened in Rogers, featuring functional wellness, advanced therapies, skin health, and aesthetics all under one roof.
👩🍳 A Recipe for Success: A Bentonville bakery is competing in the World Food Championships in Indianapolis this week.
🎧 Listen Online: Want to listen to a summarized audio version of NWA Daily? Head to the top of this email and click “Listen Online” to hear more!
💼 Job Board: Find exciting new job opportunities or find great candidates by posting your open positions on our Job Board.
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Game
Trivia Question of the Week
War Eagle Mill draws 200,000+ visitors to its annual craft fair, but has a turbulent history. How many times has the landmark behind this artwork been destroyed?

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