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Sweetgreen Sets Opening Date for Bentonville Location

sweetgreen, the national salad-and-bowl favorite, has announced the official opening date for its first Arkansas location in Bentonville this fall.

• Sweet Greens Are Made Of This: The Bentonville restaurant, located next to Walmart’s Home Office, will open on Tuesday, Nov 25, with a second spot planned for Fayetteville also set to open soon.

• You Make My Greens Come True: To celebrate, sweetgreen Bentonville will host a grand opening on Monday, Dec 2, from 10a-2p. Every meal purchased that day will also provide a meal to the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, supporting hunger relief across the region.

Learn more HERE.

Events

Meteor Guitar Gallery Hosts Halloween Night Party

The Meteor Guitar Gallery will host a Halloween party on Friday, Oct 31, from 7:30p-12a in Bentonville, featuring live music, a DJ set, and a costume contest.

• Boo-gie & The Beast: Live performances from Chris Arcana and Gavin Sumrall & The Band, followed by an afterparty DJ set by JstDny, will fill the evening. Each ticket includes a signature drink, and a costume contest with raffles will take place throughout the night.

• A Goblin Good Time: Single tickets are $15 and couples tickets are $25, making this an accessible Halloween celebration. Come celebrate what is one of the last three events to be hosted at this venue by the awesome folks behind Meteor Guitar Gallery.

Purchase tickets HERE.

Restaurants

New Ice Cream Shop Opens in Bentonville

Dumont Creamery & Cafe, located in Bentonville, celebrates its official grand opening tomorrow, Oct 31, through Saturday, Nov 1, with sweet deals and festivities planned for guests.

• Cone On Over: The new neighborhood spot offers handcrafted ice cream, fresh waffle cones, premium drinks, boba tea, and coffee, filling a sweet spot in Downtown Bentonville with several sweet options under one roof.

• Scoop There It Is: The grand opening features BOGO signature ice cream flavors, family-friendly activities, giveaways for kids, and live music.

Get the full scoop HERE.

Culinary

Critically Acclaimed Chef To Lead The Charge At Sestina Steakhouse

Chef Corrin Ellis has been named Executive Chef of Sestina, the new wood-fired Tuscan steakhouse opening inside The Compton boutique hotel in Bentonville this November.

• A Taste of What’s to Come: Ellis brings national experience and tasty, wood-fired flavors to Bentonville’s growing dining scene, having led award-winning kitchens across DFW, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills.

• Raising the Steaks: Sestina promises premium hospitality, seasonal ingredients, and a great dinner party atmosphere, adding another must-visit spot in Downtown Bentonville.

More details HERE.

Events

Jones Center to Host Inaugural Local Food Systems Conference

Farmers, food entrepreneurs, and community leaders from across the region will gather at The Jones Center in Springdale for the first-ever NWA Regional Food Systems Conference on Wednesday, Dec 10, through Thursday, Dec 11.

• Feast Mode: The two-day event, hosted by the NWA Local Food Network, aims to strengthen connections within Northwest Arkansas’s growing food economy through 15 educational sessions, networking, and hands-on workshops.

• A Full Plate of Learning: With more than 175 attendees expected, the conference offers an opportunity to connect with the people shaping the region’s local food system.

Register HERE.

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In other news…

• 🎬 Double Screecher: Walton Arts Center is hosting a Halloween Film Double Feature on Friday, Oct 31, starting with The Craft at 7p and followed by Scream at 9p. It’s a back-to-back blast of ’90s horror featuring witches, Ghostface, and classic Halloween chills. Find ticket info HERE.*

• ✈️ Fare & Square: Going alerts you to flight deals from XNA with savings up to 90% off regular prices. Set your departure airport, get notifications when cheap flights pop up, and book your dream trip for less. Start saving with Going HERE.*

• 🐗 A Hogcoming Weekend: It’s Homecoming Weekend in Fayetteville as the Razorbacks face the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, Nov 1, at 3p. The University of Arkansas men’s basketball team tips off its regular season against Southern on Monday, Nov 3, at 6p.

• 🚴 Cashing In On Trails: The Arkansas Department of Transportation provides over $3M in funding for 12 trail projects throughout Northwest Arkansas.

• 🍻 Witch’s Brew: Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co in Rogers is hosting a Halloween Extravaganza this Friday, Oct 31, through Saturday, Nov 1. Guests will enjoy late-night snacks, costume contests, and limited-edition brews.

• 🍔 Supper With The Squad: For The Love returns to Bentonville with another Neighbor Night, filled with community and free food, happening tonight, Oct 30, from 5:30-6:30p.

• 👻 Creepy Campaigns: Sword & Tower Games, a local gaming space in Elkins, is set to officially open on Halloween night, Oct 31, from 1-9p.

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

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