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Events

Weekend Roundup

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

• 🏀 A Whole Hog Weekend: 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.

• 👻 Fright Night on Emma: Downtown Springdale is hosting two Halloween-themed events this Friday, Oct 24, and Saturday, Oct 25, including a movie night and Halloween fest.

• 🧗 Bryd’s Gone Wild: The 35th Annual Rocktoberfest rolls into Byrd’s Adventure Center in Ozark this Friday, Oct 24, through Saturday, Oct 25.

• 🏓 Scared Hitless: The 2nd Annual Monster Match Pickleball Tournament heads to Osage Park in Bentonville on Saturday, Oct 25, and Sunday, Oct 26.

• 🏃 Howl-o-Ween Hustle: The 8th Annual Howling Halloween 5K and Dog Walk hits the Agri Park in Fayetteville for a morning of music, door prizes, contests, runners’ breakfast, and the company of dog lovers and veteran supporters, happening this Saturday, Oct 25, from 8-11a.

• 🍂 Leaf It to 37 North: 37 North Expeditions has another Fall Foliage Train Ride and Hike planned for this Saturday, Oct 25, from 9a-6p.

• 🎃 Fun @ FPL: Head to the Fayetteville Public Library this Saturday, Oct 25, from 10a–12p for the Be(A)ware Allergy-Friendly Halloween Extravaganza!

• 🥳 History Hits the Big 5-0: The Rogers Historical Museum is celebrating its 50th birthday with a special event this Saturday, Oct 25, from 10a-4p.

• 🐦‍⬛ Birds of a Feather: Morning Star Wild Bird Rehab will be visiting Wild Birds Unlimited in Rogers with a black vulture and barred owl this Saturday, Oct 25, at 11a.

• 🧟 Creep It Real: The Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl returns this Saturday, Oct 25, full afternoon of activities planned, starting at 12p.

• 😃 An A-Maze-Ing Night: HallowZing returns to the Amazeum this Saturday, Oct 25, at 6p, giving children with special needs and their families a night to explore the museum all to themselves.

• 🧑‍🍳 Sear-iously Competitive: Check out four chefs compete for the Top Chef NWA award at the Walmart AMP this Saturday, Oct 25, at 6:30p.

• 🎨 Art So Good It’s Scary: Crystal Bridges Museum hosts Trick Art Treat, a free family-friendly Halloween celebration, on Sunday, Oct 26, from 10a-3p.

• 🎷 Saxy Sunday: Crisis Brewing is hosting a free Jazz Night in the Magic Forest this Sunday, Oct 26, from 4-7p.

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

Sponsored By The Cellar on B St.

New Boutique Wine Shop Opening In Bentonville This Weekend

The Cellar on B St. will host its Grand Opening this Saturday, Oct 25, from 3-5p.

• Pour Decisions: The boutique wine and specialty foods shop will offer a curated selection of sustainably made wines and artisan foods like local jams, imported olive oils, pastas, spices, and more—perfect for gifts or gatherings. Starting in November, the shop will be open Thursday and Friday from 5-8pm & Saturday from 9a-noon.

• A Vine Pair: Owners Yulia and Paolo bring over 15 years of experience in the wine industry and will be on hand to help with personalized recommendations. Rain or shine, the shelves are full of wine! Guests can park in the public lot south of the shop and in available spaces alongside SW B St.

Drop by the opening celebration and follow The Cellar on B St. on Instagram for updates HERE.

Wildlife

Turpentine Creek Welcomes Six Lions Rescued From Canada

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs welcomed six African lions from Ontario, Canada, following a complex cross-border rescue mission involving three sanctuaries and two countries.

• Hakuna Matata: The lions, littermates Mufasa, Scar, and Nirvana, a rare white lion Thor, and two 13-week-old cubs, were rescued from a closed roadside zoo. The mission required months of international permits, navigating government shutdowns and unexpected cubs' birth, while racing against the Canadian winter.

• Hear Me Roar: Thor, who had been moved between facilities his entire life due to his unique coloring, now has his first permanent home. All six lions arrived safely earlier this month and are now visible to visitors at the refuge.

Watch more HERE.

Highlight

Travel + Leisure Highlights Bentonville’s Mountain Biking Scene

The Travel + Leisure Magazine recently highlighted Bentonville as a premier destination for fall mountain biking, commenting on the region’s outdoor, arts, and culinary scene.

• Wheelie Good Times: The publication highlights the city's nearly 70 miles of trails, connections to a 400-mile network across Northwest Arkansas, and its status as headquarters for the U.S. National Mountain Bike Team.

• Palette & Palate Pleasures: Beyond biking, it also spotlights the city's growing arts and restaurant scene, including two James Beard Best Chef: South finalists this year, new dining concepts Wu Zhao and Ryn, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and The Compton hotel set to open this fall.

See what they had to say about Bentonville’s claim as the “mountain biking capital of the world” HERE.

ICYMI

This Week’s Top Stories

• Campfire Ranch Officially Opens in Bella Vista

• New Park In Bentonville To Open In 2026

• One Big Name May Be Climbing To The Top of Arkansas’s Coaching List

• Fixer to Fabulous Family To Open Coffee & Ice Cream Shop

• New Burger Spot Opens In Bentonville

Together with Best Friends Animal Society

Pet Of The Week

Meet Snuglet! Just like her name sounds, she’s the ultimate cuddle buddy! Even with her big, lovable size, Snuglet knows she was born to snuggle. She loves playing with her dog friends, going on walks with her people, and curling up for cozy naps after a day of fun. If you’re looking for the perfect cuddle companion to keep you warm this season.

Employment

Find Cool Jobs In Northwest Arkansas

Whether you're hiring or job hunting, our NWA Job Board connects the right people at the right time. Upload your resume to get noticed by local businesses, or post your openings to reach hundreds of job seekers every day.

• Good Life Farms is seeking a Greenhouse Assistant to work in an aeroponic greenhouse, cultivating fresh lettuce and other greens, participating in all phases of the growing process for mature plants, and assisting with cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the facility.

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In other news

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• 🍔 Find Your Next Go-To: Check out these 15 new restaurants and bars that opened in Bentonville this year, curated by our friends at The Bentonville Bulletin.

• 🏆 Standin’ in the Hall of Fame: The 2026 Arkansas Business Hall of Fame inductees were announced earlier this week, spanning multiple industries, including coffee, steel, and staffing.

• 🍪 Cloudy With a Chance for Dessert: Watch Zipline, a drone-delivery service, airdrop dessert from Walmart to a home in Prairie Grove.

• 🏞️ YouTubeTV Arkansas Zen: Now for a moment of zen straight from Buffalo National River and its fall foliage in peak condition.

• 🤖 Arkansas R-ai-zorbacks: An Instagram account well-known for reimagining college football stadiums based on their name, with AI, recently highlighted Donald W. Reynolds Stadium in Fayetteville.

• 🧢 Gettin’ Thrifty: Potter’s House has expanded its footprint in Northwest Arkansas with a new location now open in Bentonville, open Tuesdays through Sundays.

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