🥤 A Fresh Start: Fresh Monkee in Fayetteville will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday, Nov 7, from 9a-5p with shakes at 50% off all day! The first 200 customers will have a chance to win free shakes for a year, plus other prizes, including Fresh Monkee merch, discounts, and goodies from other local businesses. Details HERE.*

🧶 Spinning A Good Time: The 2026 NWA Fiber Fest will be at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville today, Nov 6 and Saturday, Nov 7, from 9a-4p.

🎄 Check it Twice: The 8th Annual NWA Holiday Market will take over the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale from today, Nov 6, through Saturday, Nov 7.

🖼️ Artansas: Art-filled homes from Fayetteville to Bentonville will open their doors for the 2nd Annual Art of Home on Saturday, Nov 7, and Sunday, Nov 8, from 11a-4p.Den State Park from Saturday, Nov 7, through Sunday, Nov 8.

🦘 Jump Around: Shaw Family Park in Springdale will host Tuff Nutterz, a giant inflatable obstacle course, this Saturday, Nov 7, and Sunday, Nov 8.

📚 Once Upon A Time: The Bella Vista Public Library will host a Preschool Storytime this morning, Nov 6, starting at 9:30a.

🎨 Night Out On The Town: Crockadoodle in Bentonville will host a Kids Night Out featuring pottery and pizza tonight, Nov 6, from 6-8p.

🏺Get Your Hands Dirty: Another round of Creative Spaces NWA’s Clay Date Night Series will be at Mount Sequoyah tonight, Nov 6, from 6-8p.

🎃 Smashing Pumpkins: Farmland Adventures in Springdale will host Smashing Saturday this Saturday, Nov 7, from 9a-5p.

🫡 Thank You For Your Service: The 2nd Annual Veterans Day Parade & Community Fair will roll through Downtown Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov 7, starting at 10:45a.

💀 Dead Good Celebration: Casa de la Cultura Mexicana Dia de Muertos will return for its 12th year at Luther George Park in Springdale, happening on Saturday, Nov 7 from 12-6:30p.

🎟️ Hay There!: The free 4th Annual StoneRidge Hayride will be in Siloam Springs on Saturday, Nov 7, from 3-6p, alongside live music, a visit from Bluey, a bounce house, games, a pie baking contest, and more.

🐶 It’s a Paw-ty: There will be a Small Dog Paw-ty at Good Dog Cafe in Fayetteville on Sunday, Nov 8, from 3-4p.

⚔️ A Knight To Remember: Underbrush Books in Rogers will host a Medieval Fantasy Party on Sunday, Nov 8, from 4-6p.

🛷 Sleigh the Day: Downtown Siloam Springs will host a Holiday Open House featuring several local businesses on Sunday, Nov 8, from 1-5p.

Fancy That! The Found Collection showroom will open for two days to showcase a full container of furniture, original art, decor, and home goods sourced from across England. Each piece will bring its own one-of-a-kind character, offering unique finds you won’t find anywhere else in Northwest Arkansas.

The Crown Jewels: Stop by The Found Collection's Fall Sale on Saturday, Nov 14, from 10a-5p, or Sunday, Nov 15, from 1-5p. The showroom is located at 223 Pozza Lane inside Neighborhood Storage & Workspace in Springdale.

Peak-A-Boo: According to an interactive fall foliage map, Northwest Arkansas is expected to reach peak color starting Tuesday, Nov 10, with roughly seven days of peak foliage lasting through Tuesday, Nov 17.

Unbe-leaf-able: As of this newsletter's writing, the forecast for Nov 10-17 calls for an average high around 65°F and plenty of sunshine, making it a great week to get outside and enjoy the fall colors!

For the Good: The new store will feature a donation drop-off, truck dock, and 45 retail parking spaces, along with 8,900 sqft of retail space and 8,100 sqft of warehouse space. The location is expected to create 30-40 new jobs, with an opening projected for late spring 2027.

On the Rise: Earlier this year, Centerton was named Arkansas’s fastest-growing city among cities with 20,000 or more residents for the third consecutive year. Developments like this new thrift store point to the city's continued growth.

XNA To Add 29th Direct Flight Destination in March 2027

In-N-Out May Open a Burger Spot in Arkansas

Giant Bounce House Obstacle Course in Springdale This Weekend

Zelli Pasta To Open New Spot Next To Gulley Park In Fayetteville

Five-Course Lord of the Rings-Themed Dinner in Bentonville

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🗳️ Round Two: Study what local elections are headed to a runoff on Tuesday, Dec 1.

🥊 Punching Back: A new boxing gym opened in Northwest Arkansas to help individuals with Parkinson’s slow the progression of the disease.

🍽️ Spice Spice Baby: A Latin American and Colombian restaurant opened a new spot in Rogers recently.

🚀 Starting Strong: A startup in Fayetteville was named one of the best startup workplaces in the United States.

🎱 Cue the Fun: A new billiards spot opened in Bentonville, featuring 38 pool tables, darts, a full bar & restaurant, and more.

🐶 On the Move: A mobile dog grooming business has expanded from Central Arkansas into NWA.

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