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It’s Ice Skating Season at Bentonville’s Lawrence Plaza!

The Rink at Lawrence Plaza will open for the ice skating season this Saturday, Nov 23, at noon!

• Frozen Over: From November to February, the concrete pad at Lawrence Plaza is transformed into a 7,000 sqft  ice skating rink in the heart of Downtown Bentonville. Session hours vary weekly but can be found on their season calendar.

• Go Figure: Opening day at The Rink coincides with Bentonville’s Lighting of the Square, which is scheduled for 6p. Reserve your tickets online and be the first to break the ice!

Tickets are $7 to skate, including rentals. Book online HERE.

Events

Join Urban Land Institute NWA For The 2024 Place Summit In Bentonville

Urban Land Institute NWA will host the 2024 Place Summit at the Record in Bentonville this week, Nov 20-21, bringing together urban planning professionals, community leaders, and advocates to explore innovative growth strategies for the region.

• Discover, Immerse, Deliver: The two-day event includes keynote speakers, interactive sessions, and the NWA Regional Infrastructure Workshop, offering attendees an opportunity to develop tangible solutions for building vibrant, sustainable communities.

• Community Leaders: With Northwest Arkansas expected to double its population by 2050, this event aims to foster collaboration among local stakeholders and provide actionable insights, new connections, and a deeper understanding of placemaking strategies.

Public registration is still open. Reserve your spot HERE.

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A Christmas Carol Takes The Stage For One Last Year At TheatreSquared

A favorite Northwest Arkansas holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol is back for its final run at TheatreSquared. Opening night is this Wednesday, Nov 20, at 7 p.m.

• Hard to Miss: There are 35 performances scheduled, including 7p showings every Tuesday through Saturday and 1p matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays until Dec 24. Tickets range from $20-$66, with special pricing available for children 16 and under.

• Last Call: This charming stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic tale, written by T2’s own Amy Herzberg and Robert Ford, brings a fresh and exciting context to a timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s fantastic journey through the past, present, and future. This is your family's final chance to catch A Christmas Carol at TheatreSquared...for a while at least.

Reserve your tickets while they last HERE.

Education

Walton College Climbs To No. 22 In National Entrepreneurship Program Rankings

The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas was ranked No. 22 on The Princeton Review's 2025 Top 50 Entrepreneurship Graduate Programs list— jumping 10 spots from last year.

• Innovative Support: As part of the program, students have access to a wide range of resources, such as the Heartland Challenge Student Startup Competition, Startup Village, the Entrepreneurial Law Project, and Venture Mentoring Services, which fosters a strong foundation for launching ventures.

• Proven Success: Over the last three years, the program has produced impactful companies like Hidalga Tech, Lapovations, ProPika, LockStop, PushKin, and more, showcasing its ability to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.

Learn more about opportunities at the U of A for entrepreneurs HERE.

Nonprofit

Run the Check: Rampy MS Research Foundation Going The Distance For MS

Rampy MS Research Foundation is going the distance in the fight to cure multiple sclerosis…literally. On Giving Tuesday, Dec 3, over 40 runners and kids will relay over 200 miles in just 36 hours to deliver a research grant to the UAMS in Little Rock.

• Moving Towards a Cure: Run the Check was organized by Jo and Scott Rampy as part of the foundation’s Giving Tuesday fundraising efforts. Jo Rampy’s diagnosis of multiple sclerosis catalyzed the couple’s advocacy for MS research and the creation of the Rampy MS Research Foundation in 2012.

• Run The Check: The extraordinary effort aims to more than double the donation of an MS research grant from $30,000 to $65,000. A group of local kids will kick off the event by running a 5-mile stretch in Downtown Bentonville on Monday, Dec 1.

Donate to a segment and help double the donation HERE.

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In other news…

• ❄️ Those Winter Nights: Get festive during Winter Nights at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6p-12a. Enjoy crafts, holiday movies, and story times from 6-8p, and stay late for karaoke Thursdays, trivia Fridays, and live music Saturdays featuring local artists! Find the full schedule HERE.*

• 💜 National Hospice Month: When facing serious health challenges, you don’t have to do it alone. Circle of Life offers tailored support that provides comfort, guidance, and resources to help you and your family every step of the way. Learn more HERE.*

• 🧀 Get On Board: Make your next gathering unforgettable with a SmorgasBoard charcuterie board! Perfect for parties, events, and holidays, charcuterie boards include premium meats, cheeses, and artisanal treats. Choose from classic or holiday-themed spreads and skip the fuss. Now available for next-day pickup or delivery. *

• 🎄 On Point: Join the Festival of Trees Pinpoint Pop-Up at Millar Lodge on Mount Sequoyah! Enjoy two cocktails by Pinpoint’s acclaimed mixologist Bo Counts and classic holiday tunes by DJ Odeon Collective this Thursday, Nov 21, from 5-7p.

• 🥕 Moving Inside: The Bentonville Farmers Market indoor season begins this Saturday, Nov 23, from 9a-12p at the Record.

• 🦃 Bird’s The Word: FinanceBuzz shared a chart outlining the average cost of a Thanksgiving turkey in each state. See how Arkansas compared to neighboring states HERE.

• 🧘 That’s A Stretch: YogaSix in Bentonville is hosting a free week of unlimited classes now through Nov 29, so you can try all six of its class formats.

• 💰 Money Bags: Northwest Arkansas’s per capita income hit $89,095 in 2023, ranking 16th nationally and leading the state of Arkansas. The U.S. average was $69,810.

• 💪 History Buff: Randy McCrory is keeping the history of NWA alive. His 1910 home holds 10,000+ pieces of Benton County history, from vintage postcards to courthouse relics. Learn more about this local historian in The Bentonville Bulletin.

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

• 🎅 Secret Santa: We’ve partnered with 15+ local businesses to create a Secret Holiday Gift Guide. Each participating business is offering NWA Daily readers exclusive discounts and deals, many up to 20% off. To access the guide, you only need to make one confirmed referral through our Referral Program.

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Together with NWA Illuminations

How Early Do You Start Listening To Christmas Music?

Have you already turned on the holiday playlist, or do you wish Mariah Carey would wait her turn? Whether you’re in the mood yet or not, NWA Illuminations can have your house ready for the Christmas season with professional light services—installation, takedown, and storage. Get a free quote on a Christmas light installation for your home or business HERE.