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Events

Weekend Roundup

It’s going to be a merry and bright weekend in Northwest Arkansas! Here's your Weekend Roundup to help with the planning:

• 💡 Flip The Switch: Join an energetic countdown to the flipping of the switch as The Lights of the Ozarks come on at Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square. Live music and merriment will follow the lighting ceremony this Friday, Nov 22, at 6p.

• 🎄 Shine Bright: Witness thousands of lights and enjoy live music as Bentonville hosts its Lighting of the Square celebration this Saturday, Nov 23. The lights come on at 6p!

• 🛍️ Ms. New Boutique: NWA Boutique Show will showcase nearly 200 of the best boutiques and gift shops all under one roof at the Rogers Convention Center on Friday, Nov 22, from 9a-9p and Saturday, Nov 23, from 9a-6p.

• 🎭️ Staged For Fun: Experience local and national artists display their innovative methods during the INVERSE Performance Art Festival 2024 at the Momentary this weekend through Sunday, Nov 24.

• ⛸️ Breaking The Ice: The Rink at Lawrence Plaza will open for the ice skating season this Saturday, Nov 23, at noon!

• 🐶 Best in Show: Meet adoptable dogs from Best Friends Animal Society at the opening House Party for the photo exhibition Best in Show: Pets in Contemporary Photography at the Momentary this Saturday, Nov 23!

• 👻 Ghosts Of Christmas: Catch a performance of A Christmas Carol during its final run at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville.

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

• ⚙️ Cranksgiving: Help those in need put food on the table for the holidays by joining Ozark Beer Co. in Downtown Rogers for the 2024 Cranksgiving in the Ozarks this Saturday, Nov 23, from 11:30a-4p.

• 🥶 Cool Finds: Shop handcrafted wreaths, artisan crafts, baked goods, and seasonal produce at the Fayetteville Holiday Market on the Downtown Square! Enjoy local vendors and live music this Saturday, Nov 23, starting at 7a.

• 🎁 Hunting For Holiday Deals: Shop over 30 local vendors during the 2nd Annual Huntsville Holiday Market at the Bashams Building in Downtown Huntsville this weekend, Nov 22-23! You can also catch the lighting of the Square on Friday at 6p.

• 🎁 Holiday Market: Get a jump on your holiday shopping during the next Holiday Farmers Market in Downtown Rogers this Saturday, Nov 23, from 9a-2p.

• 🎸 Rock Hogs: Enjoy a free, high-energy ’80s rock show by Machine Gun Symphony and other fun pregame festivities at HogTown on Maple St in Fayetteville this Saturday, Nov 23, at 11:30a before the Razorbacks take on Louisiana Tech.

Find events like these and more on our Events Calendar HERE.

Highlight

Bentonville-Based FOAM Coolers to Be Featured on Shark Tank Tonight!

FOAM, a Bentonville company that creates innovative lightweight EVA foam coolers, will appear on Shark Tank tonight, Nov 22, at 7p on ABC.

• Adventure Ready: Founded by David Kittle and Chad Lee, FOAM Coolers are crafted from 100% EVA foam (similar to Crocs), making them lightweight, durable, and even buoyant. Their 12” cube cooler weighs just under 4 lbs while keeping contents chilled for hours.

• Making the Pitch: Show your support for this local startup and tune in tonight as they take their innovative coolers to the Shark Tank stage and pitch their vision for the future of coolers!

Learn more about FOAM HERE.

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Tour The Holiday Magic Of Downtown Bentonville With Big On Bentonville 

Back by popular demand, Big on Bentonville has decked out its carts for the holidays and is ready to hit the streets for the 4th Annual Lights & Sights Tour!

• One Cart Open Sleigh: The Christmas Lights and Sights tour features a one-hour private golf cart tour complete with lively Christmas music, hot chocolate, and plenty of blankets to stay cozy! 

• Ready to Roll: Carts can be booked for groups of up to five people, or groups of up to 10 people can book two carts for twice the fun! Holiday tours are available Dec 4-22 at 6p and 7:15p and cost $125 per cart. Book fast — multiple nights have already sold out!

Book your Lights and Sights tour HERE. 

ICYMI

This Week’s Top Stories

• Free Activities At Crystal Bridges Over Fall Break 

• Flashback Pizza & Milkshakes In Rogers Launched A New Menu

• Winter Nights Holiday Bar & Gathering Space Open At Walton Arts Center

• List of Local Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving 

• City of Fayetteville Will Pilot Curb Side Compost Collection in January

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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.*

• 👼 In The Arms Of An Angel: Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville is waiving adoption fees from Nov 29–Dec 1 for Chewy Claus National Adoption Weekend! You can also stop by the Center to pick a pet from the Angel Tree and donate to make their holiday wishes come true!*

• 📚 Historic Inhabitants: As November is Native American Heritage Month, it’s a great reminder of the importance of learning about The Tribes That Helped Shape Northwest Arkansas.

• ❤️ On Wellbeing: Last week, Jane Fonda and Mary Steenburgen visited Crystal Bridges for a conversation about holistic wellbeing. Read a brief recap of the evening and find links to a video recording HERE.

• ⭐️ For Starters: Learn practical strategies for nurturing entrepreneurial environments in your community during a free Lunch & Learn with Jeff Amerine, founder of Startup Junkie, at the Fayetteville Public Library today, Nov 22, from 12-1p.

• 🎵 Swiftie Fridays: The Bentonville Bulletin recently highlighted a rockstar middle school teacher who adds a little fun to the week by rocking out to Taylor Swift with students in gym class on the bus ride home.

• 🚵‍♀️ On A Roll: Bentonville was listed among the Top 10 Beginner Mountain Biking Destinations in the U.S. in a recent article by BikeMag.

• 🦃 Turkey Day: Enjoy these 60+ fun facts about Thanksgiving by the numbers from Wallethub.

• 🥳 Support Our Work: Our daily newsletter is completely free, but if you simply love what we’re doing, you can support our work by joining our NWA Daily Fan Club!

• 🎅 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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