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Who’s On The Ballot For The 2026 General Election
Early voting for the 2026 General Election is open now through Monday, Nov 2, with Election Day on Tuesday, Nov 3.
City Decisions: Benton County voters will decide mayoral races in nine cities, including Bella Vista, Centerton, and Pea Ridge, along with several Arkansas House District races.
County Choices: Washington County voters will weigh in on several county offices, including County Judge and Assessor, as well as mayoral races in Elm Springs, Farmington, and Greenland.
Explore what else is on the ballot across NWA and the rest of Arkansas HERE.
Events
Zombie Crawl To Invade Downtown Eureka Springs
The Zombie Crawl will take over Downtown Eureka Springs on Saturday, Oct 24, starting at 12p.
Walking Dead: The annual parade will shuffle through Downtown starting at 6p. Join the parade for free with a donation of two cans of food to the local food bank. If you’d rather watch, grab a spot along Spring Street early, as crowds tend to get large.
Brain Food: Outside of the parade, expect a free Thriller dance lesson at Basin Park, running from 12-2p. The event will also feature vendors at three locations, professional zombie makeup artists, the Brain Buffet eating contest, a live podcast recording, and more.
Crawl into the full event schedule HERE.
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Fall Into Adventure With These 5 NWA Day Trips
Ready to explore beyond your usual stomping grounds? Discover five fall day trips across NWA's four major cities (plus Bella Vista!) and get familiar with another side of Northwest Arkansas.
Your Fall Itinerary Awaits: Each of Benchmarq Insurance's day trip itineraries offers places to eat, outdoor activities, and an optional splurge to make any fall day special.
Take the Scenic Route: With the leaves changing and cooler weather settling in, there’s no better time to see what's up a little further down I-49!
Check out the full guide HERE.
Shopping
Murray Hill Market To Reopen in Lowell
Murray Hill Market, a home decor store, will reopen at a new location in Lowell on Thursday, Oct 22, from 10a-4p.
So-Fa, So Good: The local shop specializes in furniture, home decor, accessories, artwork, gifts, and design services.
Take a Seat: The new store is located at 411 North Goad Springs Road in Lowell and will be open Tuesday-Saturday from 10a-4p.
Get a feel for the store HERE.
Sports
Razorback Hoops Tips Off With Two Exhibitions
The 104th season of Razorback basketball tips off this month with two marquee exhibition games at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.
Hog Wild: The Hogs will face preseason No. 14 Gonzaga on Saturday, Oct 24, at 3p, followed by a matchup against Coach Calipari’s former team, the Memphis Tigers, on Wednesday, Oct 28, at 7p.
Razor-back to Business: Fresh off an SEC Tournament title and another Sweet 16 appearance, Coach Calipari and the Hogs will be led by Billy Richmond III and the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class, featuring standout recruits Jordan Smith Jr. and Miikka Muurinen.
Tickets for both exhibition games start at $25. Grab yours HERE.
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In other news…
🎃 Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: Markham & Fitz at 8th Street Market in Bentonville is serving up fall flavor with its Pumpkin Spice Blackout Cake, but only through Saturday, Oct 31! Fans are raving about its melt-in-your-mouth texture and decadent flavor. Grab a slice before it disappears. See it HERE.*
🏠 Comfort Comes First: Keep your home feeling just right with Anderson Air! Sign up to get $50 off preventative maintenance or a service call from Northwest Arkansas’s trusted HVAC team. They’ve been keeping NWA comfortable since 1967. Claim the offer and learn more HERE.*
🧀 Nacho Average War: Generations Bank will host its 4th Annual Great Cheese Dip War in Fayetteville on Wednesday, Oct 21, from 4-6p. Learn more HERE.
🍽️ New Friends: The next NWA Daily Dinner Club takes place in Bentonville and Fayetteville this week on Thursday, Oct 22, at 6:30p. Sign up HERE.
☕️ A Roast to Remember: See what the 2026 Onyx Advent Calendar coffee product looks like this holiday season.
🎶 Eerie-sistible Tunes: The Ozark Mountains British Brass Band will host Haunted Harmonies, its first free & family-friendly concert for its 2026-27 season, in Rogers on Sunday, Oct 25, at 3p.
🧑🎄 Claus for Celebration: Sam’s Club set up a Holiday House at McNelly Farms near Bentonville to showcase its holiday items for this upcoming Christmas season. View it HERE.
👟 On Your Mark-et: Rush Running will host its first-ever Rush Market in Fayetteville on Saturday, Oct 24, from 4-7p, featuring free drinks and local food, plus 10% off the entire store.
📚 School’s Cool: Morningstar Schoolhouse in Bentonville will become a community gathering space as soon as summer 2027.
🤣 Funny Side Up: The Big Diamond Comedy Festival will bring the laughs to Downtown Bentonville from Wednesday, Oct 21, through Saturday, Oct 24.
🏈 Long Range! A former Razorback kicker nailed a 60-yard field goal in the closing minutes of an NFL game.
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