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Mint Dental Care has new-patient times open this week for kids, adults and ARKids families. Bourbon and Weller, our therapy dogs, are on nerve duty, and we're open until 7pm on Fridays. Every visit helps Mint for More provide free care to Northwest Arkansas neighbors. Pick your day and time HERE.
Restaurants
New Restaurant To Open In Downtown Fayetteville
Casa Alejo, a family-run Mexican restaurant, will open its third Northwest Arkansas location in Downtown Fayetteville this Thursday, Oct 29.
Block Party: The new location at 102 N Block Ave replaces the former Tables & Ale building. It’s just steps from the Square and Dickson Street, near Wild Brush Revival, Maxine’s, and Hugo’s. Casa Alejo’s other two locations are in Downtown Springdale and Downtown Rogers.
Taco 'Bout Delicious: Expect menu staples like slow-cooked beef birria, ribeye fajitas, cheese dip, and plenty of poblano sauce. Operating hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 11a-9p, Friday-Saturday from 11a-10p, and Sunday from 11a-8p.
Check out what the restaurant looks like HERE.
Events
Fall Foliage Train Ride Scheduled for Sunday
The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History will host a fall foliage train ride on the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad this Sunday, Nov 1, from 2-5:30p.
All Aboard: The guided ride will depart from Springdale Depot at 306 E Emma Avenue and travel through the Boston Mountains. A museum historian will share stories about historic landmarks along the route.
The Shiloh Express: Tickets cost $65 for museum members and $90 for non-members. Snacks, drinks, and prizes will also be provided.
Snag tickets HERE.
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Events
Trick-Or-Treat Alongside Planes in Bentonville
HalloWings will land at Legends Air Center in Bentonville on Saturday, Oct 31, from 1-4p.
Let’s Hang-ar Out: Guests will tour the hangar, trick-or-treat in costumes, and snap photos alongside vintage and modern planes decorated for Halloween. A local coffee and ice cream truck and a sweets cart will also be on site.
Boo’s Ready? The family-friendly event is free and open to everyone. Next to the airport, SailRC will host its 2026 National Championship Remote-Controlled Sailboat Regatta on Lake Bentonville.
Fly into the details HERE.
Community
The State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report
The 2026 State of the Northwest Arkansas Region report was released late last week, highlighting NWA’s lead over six peer metro areas in key economic growth indicators, including job creation, business growth, high-tech employment, and real GDP.
On the Rise: Northwest Arkansas added 8,300 net new jobs in 2025, while the number of business establishments grew 7% and high-tech employment grew 10.9%. Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 7.2% in 2024, the fastest annual growth among peer regions.
The Competition: The six peer regions are Austin, Texas; Des Moines, Iowa; Madison, Wisconsin; Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Provo, Utah.
Study the full State of the Region report HERE.
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In other news…
📝 Estate Your Case: Not sure where to start on your estate plan? Book a free consultation with Kinship Legal.*
🍎 An Apple a Day: Markham & Fitz Chocolate Makers at 8th Street Market in Bentonville has Poison Apple Caramels just in time for Halloween! Grab a few of these scary sweet treats to get into the spooky spirit. Find fall favorites HERE.*
🏀 Razor-Back in Action: Fresh off last year’s SEC tournament title, Razorback basketball will take on Coach Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers for an exhibition game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville this Wednesday, Oct 28, at 7p. Tickets start at $25. Snag yours HERE.*
🚴 A Cycle of Success: NWACC in Bentonville will develop a new campus bike loop, expected to open in spring 2027.
🔪 A Killer Night Out: Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery in Springdale will host Knives In: A Murder Mystery Dinner on Friday, Oct 30, from 6-8:30p.
👀 Wood You Look At That? Haven’t had a chance to see Crystal Bridges’ new Ozark Discovery Canopy in person? Check out these images for a closer look.
🎃 Shoot Your Shot: The Quiver Archery Range in Bentonville will hold Pumpkin Shootin’ Days on Saturday, Oct 31, from 10a-5p.
🗳️ Your Vote Counts: More than 77,000 people in Benton and Washington counties voted early during the first week of the early voting period for the 2026 General Election.
🍻 Hoppy Halloween: Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co. in Rogers will throw a Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct 31, starting at 8p.
🔔 Ticket Giveaway: Good Co. will perform a show at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville tomorrow, Oct 28, starting at 7p. Reply GOOD for a chance to win four free tickets!
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