Keep Calm & SantaCon

🧘 Flow State Activated: Join Cocoon Yoga Lab for a Moment of Movement at the Momentary in Bentonville on Tuesday, Dec 2, from 6-7p. The guided yoga flow blends strength, flexibility, and mindfulness in a beginner-friendly setting. Just bring your mat!

😂 Stand-Up: Catch Zimbabwean comedy star Learnmore Jonasi live at The Grove in Lowell on Friday, Dec 5, from 6:30–8:30p. Fresh off his America’s Got Talent debut, Jonasi brings global experience and sharp storytelling to the stage for an evening of smart, crowd-pleasing humor.

🎭 Holiday Hits: A Season’s Greeting Card Cabaret returns to The Medium in Springdale on Friday, Dec 5, from 7–9p, featuring a lively mix of classic, cinematic, and theatrical holiday favorites.

🌀 A Decade in Motion: The INVERSE Performance Art Festival returns to the Momentary from Thursday to Sunday, Dec 11-14, marking ten years of experimental, thought-provoking live art performance in Bentonville.

🩰 Clara's Dream Returns: The Nutcracker twirls into the Arend Arts Center in Bentonville on Saturday, Dec 20, from 12:30–3p for its 12th annual production, featuring 183 local performers, professional guest artists, and all the festive magic of Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet.

How It Works: The Daily Dine Card gives cardholders a single-use 20% off discount to participating restaurants through the end of 2026. The discount is not valid for alcohol sales and can only be used at one location for restaurants with multiple stores.

On The Menu: The restaurant lineup for the Daily Dine Card includes Isabella’s Italian, The Meteor Cafe, The Rail, Tusk & Trotter, Rein Sushi, HomeGrown Kitchen, Field Notes, Beach BBQ, Bienvenue Restaurant, and Feed & Folly.

Christmas Cheer: SantaCon wristbands are just $10, with all proceeds supporting Sharing & Caring of Benton County, which helps families enjoy the fun of Christmas and provides scholarships and back-to-school assistance.

Coming to Town: Enjoy food, drinks, and sale specials at dozens of participating bars, restaurants, and retail shops in Downtown Bentonville and Rogers starting at 1p. The day will culminate with an afterparty at 7p.

Master the Basics: Guided by expert survival instructors, participants will gain hands-on experience in shelter building, fire making, knot work, and knife, saw, and axe techniques. Designed for ages 18 and up, this event offers the chance to connect with the land and develop practical self-sufficiency skills.

Comfort in the Wild: While the campsite is remote and without modern amenities, Chef Matt Cooper of Bentonville’s Conifer and Ryn will join the party to prepare professionally cooked meals over an open fire. Participants will also receive exclusive event swag to commemorate the experience.

How It Works: Take a short personality quiz and we’ll handle the rest. We’ll match you with five compatible friends based on your answers and book the restaurant. On the morning of the event, you’ll find out where you're dining.

Strangers → Squad: Just show up hungry and ready for good conversation. After dinner, you’ll be notified of a nearby bar location for an afterparty where all the groupings in the same city will mix and mingle. After popular demand, you can choose between Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville, and Springdale.

The Genero-City of Bentonville: Bentonville residents donate roughly 15% of their gross income to charitable causes, which is several times the national average.

Profit With Purpose: The segment points to the influence of Northwest Arkansas’ corporate environment, with Walmart, Tyson, and J.B. Hunt headquartered here, as a driving force behind a culture where business growth and giving back go hand in hand.

👼 Every Time A Bell Rings: TheatreSquared’s heartfelt adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life features eight actors portraying 65+ roles in a fast-moving retelling of the holiday classic. Running now through Wednesday, Dec 24, it’s packed with redemption, community, and just the right amount of Christmas magic. Get tickets.*

🎷 Sax On, Wax Off: Crystal Bridges will host a Candlelight Jazz show, featuring Laura Anglade, on Thursday, Dec 4, at 6:30p.

🥃 Whiskey Business: Markham & Fitz is back with a Chocolate & Whiskey Tasting, happening on Thursday, Dec 4, from 5:30-7p.

🌰 Crack the Halls: The Ozark Ballet Theater hits the main stage for two live performances of The Nutcracker on Friday, Dec 12, at 7p and Saturday, Dec 13, at 2p.

🎨 Art-Up Junkie: Startup Junkie will demystify the public art process at its Public Art 101 class, where the team will break it down from idea to installation. Be sure to RSVP for the event, happening on Tuesday, Dec 9, from 5:30-7p.

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

💼 Job Board: Find exciting new job opportunities or find great candidates by posting your open positions on our Job Board.

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