🎄 Let There Be Lights: The Lighting of the Fayetteville Town Square will happen tonight, Nov 21, from 5:30-8:30p. Expect thousands of holiday lights, festive music, and time in the community!

👋 Chai There, Neighbor! Join Canopy NWA for the Light Night Pop Up at Christ Community Church on the corner of the Square, this Friday starting at 6p. Enjoy free chai, shop handcrafted ornaments, and grab treats like baklava and naan—made by local refugee women from the Inspired Hands program.

⚡️ Twinkle Time: The Rogers Founders Plaza will host a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony tonight, Nov 21, from 5:30-7p.

🍔 Friday Night Bites: Uptown Burgers will host a Friday Night Burger Pop-Up at Sidecar in Fayetteville tonight, Nov 21, starting at 7p.

🐗 Hoops On The Hill: The University of Arkansas men’s basketball team hosts Jackson State at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville tonight, Nov 21, at 7p.

🥃 A Neat Night Out: Bourbon and Blues heads to The Music Depot in Rogers tonight, Nov 21, at 7p for a night of bourbon flights, great food, and blues music.

🎹 Rock Out: Backroom Social in Springdale will host a DJ Night tonight, Nov 21, at 9p.

🥳 The Greatest House Party: The Momentary is throwing an all-day House Party in Bentonville on Saturday, Nov 22, from 10a-4p to celebrate its newest exhibition, The Greatest Wildlife Photographs by National Geographic.

🛒 ‘Tis The Season To Shop: The Merry & Bright Market will take over the Ledger this Saturday, Nov 22, from 9a-3p with dozens of local makers, bakers, and confectioners. It is free to attend.

🧑‍🌾 Indoor, Outstanding: Downtown Bentonville continues its indoor farmers market season at the Record this Saturday, Nov 22, from 9a-12p.

🥩 Aged Like Fine Beef: Harps Food Stores in Springdale will host a Dry Aged Beef Tasting on Saturday, Nov 22, at 11a-1p.

🎶 Let's Have Some Funk! The Funk Festival, benefiting Arkansas Support Network, is back at George's on Saturday, Nov 22, 6-10p, featuring Funk Factory and The Rodney Block Collective. Grab your friends, get your tickets, and get ready to groove for a great cause.

🤠 What Cowboys Do: Country artist Casey Donahew will play a live show at Ozark Music Hall on Saturday, Nov 22, at 7p.

🕺 Turn Up The Heat: Arkansalsa plays at The Music Depot in Rogers on Saturday, Nov 22, at 7p.

🎄 Jingle All the Way: Join the Arthritis Foundation for Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity, on Saturday, Nov 22, at Lake Atalanta in Rogers. Walk, run, or stroll in your best holiday gear to support arthritis research, awareness and programs. Registration includes a shirt, medal, and jingle bells.

💡 Flip The Switch: Downtown Bentonville will host the 2025 Lighting of the Square this Saturday, Nov 22, at 6p sharp!

A Holiday Classic: Based on the beloved Frank Capra film, the show follows George Bailey’s redemptive Christmas Eve journey. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the story, this tale of second chances and quiet heroism is the perfect reminder that “no man is a failure who has friends.”

Wardrobe Change: The show features just eight actors who will bring over 65 characters to life in this original T2 production, adapted by Robert Ford and directed by Damon Kiely. Catch performances Tuesdays–Saturdays at 7p and Saturdays–Sundays at 1p.

Bridging the Gap: The series celebrates the United States’ 250th anniversary and aims to model healthy civil dialogue through thought leaders and artists with diverse perspectives.

Obama in the Ozarks: Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States from Jan 2009–Jan 2017, will sit down with Board Chair Olivia Walton for a conversation on the American Spirit at the Heartland Whole Health Institute in Bentonville.

The Items: The store is operated by two local residents, Emily and Lizzie. The team sells vintage housewares, decor, and clothing items after years of picking for unique finds.

The Hours: The store will be open on the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of every month.

Sip, Sip, Hooray! Hot Cocoa Crawl Returns to Downtown Springdale

Crystal Bridges To Host Nine-Day Fall Break Fun Event

The Story Behind NWA Clothing Repair Company

Jane Wick Celebrates Launch with Support From Generations Bank

Premier Cycling Publication Dubs Bentonville As “One Of The Weirdest Places”

Front Porch Real Estate is seeking a Real Estate Agent.

🚶 That New, New: The City of Bentonville recently opened a new pedestrian promenade featuring play spaces, food trucks, and cafe seating.

🍷 Let’s Cellar-brate: Sassafras Springs in Springdale celebrated the opening of The Cellar earlier this week, featuring a tasting room, a production facility, and a scenic outdoor lounge area.

🎭 Art in America: Check out Crystal Bridges’ 2026 exhibition lineup, with a focus on exploring American identity through expressions of art.

🎄 Your Holiday Playbook: Need plans this holiday season? Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide has you covered with a full lineup of winter fun.

🍔 The G.O.A.T. The Hive’s The Hive Burger, known for its potato bun and tomato jam, won the 2025 Very Best Burger Award from Celebrate Arkansas.

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