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Campfire Ranch opens, Trick Art Treat at Crystal Bridges, Razorback Weekend on the Hill, and much more!

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Hospitality

Campfire Ranch Officially Opens in Bella Vista

Campfire Ranch Little Sugar, a trailside lodge, officially opened its doors in Bella Vista, becoming the city’s first commercial lodging within city limits.

  • Rockies Meet Ozarks: The Colorado-based hospitality brand's first trailside lodge opened during the Life Time Big Sugar Classic week, hosting notable pro-athletes.

  • Community Therapy: The lodge features a bike maintenance garage, a communal kitchen, a back patio with a sauna and cold plunge, and shared spaces designed for connection. Located near 100 miles of Bella Vista trails and the upcoming Oz Trails Bike Park, it serves as a retreat for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts.

Book your stay HERE.

Events

Crystal Bridges Hosts Trick Art Treat Halloween Event

Enjoy a free family-friendly Halloween celebration as Crystal Bridges hosts Trick Art Treat this Sunday, Oct 26, from 10a-3p.

  • All Treats, No Tricks: The drop-in event features trick-or-treating, character stops, music, live performances, and art-making activities for all ages. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

  • The Forbidden Forest: No tickets or advance registration required. Families can drop by anytime during the five-hour window and explore the museum’s North Forest for a ghoulishly good time.

Find more details HERE.

Design The Gift They’ll Never Forget at Underwoods Fine Jewelers

With the holidays approaching, you might be thinking of surprising your loved one with a meaningful piece of jewelry. This year, make it even more special with a Custom Design Appointment at Underwoods Fine Jewelers.

  • Start with a Spark: Whether you’ve found inspiration in the showroom or want to create something totally new, Underwood’s team of gemologists and master jewelers makes it easy to turn your idea into a real heirloom. You’ll also have access to their hand-picked collection of loose gemstones sourced from around the world, so you can choose the perfect stone for your piece.

  • See It Take Shape: After finalizing a design, you can preview a to-scale 3D wax mold of your piece so you can hold, tweak, and approve the details before it goes into production. The full process takes about 4-6 weeks and includes a certified appraisal and insurance quote to wrap it all up.

Book a custom design appointment HERE.

Sports

Busy Weekend Ahead for University of Arkansas Sports

It’s a Razorback Weekend on the Hill, as four different men’s and women’s sports teams host home matchups Friday, Oct 24, through Sunday, Oct 26.

  • Hogs > Cats & Tigers: The men’s basketball team tips off its season with an exhibition game versus the Cincinnati Bearcats on Friday, Oct 24, at 7p, while the football team seeks to defeat SEC-foe, the Auburn Tigers, at Donald W. Reynolds Stadium on Saturday, Oct 25, at 11:45p.

  • Sunday Funday: Catch a double-header on Sunday, Oct 26, with a home volleyball match against the Florida Gators at 12p, followed by a home soccer match against the Oklahoma Sooners at 2p.

Snag tickets HERE.

Travel

XNA Maintains Five Consecutive Months Above 100K Passengers

XNA recorded 107,160 passengers in September, marking its fifth consecutive month exceeding 100K travelers.

  • Sky’s the Limit: XNA has topped 100K passengers 10 times in the past 15 months. Delta accounted for 21.6% of September’s travelers, up from never exceeding 15,000 monthly passengers throughout 2023.

  • XNA’s Taking Off: Delta's expansion includes new daily nonstop service to Detroit and Salt Lake City, plus increased flights to Atlanta and Minneapolis. American Airlines remains the busiest carrier with 49.1% of total boardings.

Read the full story from Fare Flight NWA HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

  • 🎄63 days to go! Skip the stress (and the ladder) this year. Elite Lighting NWA will handle your holiday lights from install to takedown. Clean, custom, and chaos-free. Just don’t blame us if Cousin Eddie still shows up. Get your free estimate HERE.*

  • 🎻 Lucky Number Six: Springdale native and award-winning country artist Jenee Fleenor will make an appearance in her hometown next week ahead of her seventh nomination, and potentially sixth win, for the Country Music Association’s Musician of the Year award.

  • 🤠 You in a Honky Tonk: Country artist Randall King hits the main stage at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville tonight, Oct 23, at 8:30p.

  • 🚂 Full Steam into Fall: 37 North Expeditions has another Fall Foliage Train Ride and Hike planned for this Saturday, Oct 25, from 9a-6p.

  • 😴 Get Some R & R: Need a getaway? Head north to Branson, Missouri, using this travel guide to plan a weekend of rest and relaxation.

  • 💸 Check Your Pockets, Y’all: The winning ticket for the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, worth a lofty $1.3M, has been drawn, but the lucky winner has yet to come forward.

  • 🥳 50 Years Young: The Rogers Historical Museum is celebrating its 50th birthday with a special event this Saturday, Oct 25, from 10a-4p.

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

  • 💼 Job Board: Find exciting new job opportunities or find great candidates by posting your open positions on our Job Board.

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Employment

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  • Buffington Homes is seeking a Financial Analyst to collaborate with its Finance team, assisting in maintaining company KPIs, developing financial models, and producing financial statements, reporting directly to the team’s Chief Financial Officer.

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