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Center Stage Comedy is back on Friday, Dec 19 with Orlando Leyba! He's been seen on NBC's Stand Up Showcase & his own Adorable special on Max. He's bringing the laughs to NWA- just in time for a holiday date night or group outing. Get your tickets for $25 HERE.
Events
Natural State Beer Company To Host Winterfest
Natural State Beer Company will host its Winterfest this Saturday, Dec 6, from 11a-7p.
Hoppy Holidays: Expect an outdoor market decked out with Christmas lights, handmade gifts and ornaments, great food, good drinks, and a holiday-themed Baltic Porter.
Taco ‘Bout Festive: Nearly 10 local vendors and food trucks will be on site, serving up arts & crafts along with smash burgers, tacos, pretzels, and brats.
All the details HERE.
Sponsored by Peel Compton Foundation
Enjoy Holiday Magic at the Peel Museum
Bring the whole family to the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden in Bentonville on Thursday, Dec 11, from 5–7p for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer.
Spread the Cheer: Explore the historic museum after hours, take in the twinkling holiday décor, and snap a photo with Santa himself as he listens to every Christmas wish.
Shop and Stroll: Browse the Museum Store for unique seasonal gifts and stocking stuffers while enjoying the magical garden surroundings lit up for the season.
Find event details HERE.
Guides
The Best Christmas Lights in Northwest Arkansas
Downtown Fayetteville Coalition
The holidays are here, and it’s time to embrace the season with all things Christmas lights! Check out light displays around Northwest Arkansas below.
Lights of the Ozarks: Downtown Fayetteville Square
Winter Wonderland: Downtown Bentonville Square
The Light Show NWA: Washington County Fairgrounds
Light Up Siloam Springs: Downtown Siloam Springs
Find the full schedule for each Christmas Lights location HERE.
Sponsored by the Momentary
Wild Encounters on Display at the Momentary
Amy Vitale, GIANT PANDA (2015). Photograph by Amy Vitale. Wolong Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, China, 2015.
The Momentary’s newest exhibition, The Greatest Wildlife Photographs, organized by National Geographic, is now open and free to explore.
Nature at Its Most Striking: Curated by legendary National Geographic photo editor Kathy Moran, the exhibition features work by some of the world’s most celebrated wildlife photographers.
A Visual Celebration: The collection invites visitors to experience the beauty and unpredictability of the natural world through breathtaking images that capture rare moments of animal behavior. No tickets are required.
Learn more about The Greatest Wildlife Photographs at the Momentary HERE
Hospitality
The Compton & Its Restaurants Open Today
Three dining concepts officially open to guests at The Compton in Downtown Bentonville today, Dec 2.
Steak The Landing: Sestina, led by Executive Chef Corrin Ellis, offers Tuscan steakhouse options, including handmade pastas and wood-grilled steaks made with local ingredients. Reservations are now available. The Eddy is a second-floor cocktail bar overlooking Bentonville Square with craft cocktails and shareable dishes.
Daily Notes: Field Notes operates as an all-day café with Onyx coffee, transitioning to casual plates and wines later in the day. Located at 200 E Central Ave beside Dave Peel Park, the three concepts serve guests from morning to late night.
Follow along HERE.
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In other news…
🏠 Keys & Queso: Thinking of buying your first place (or second or third)? Gibson Real Estate is hosting a free First-Time Homebuyer Seminar in Lowell on Monday, Dec 8, from 6–7:30p. Enjoy expert tips, a live Q&A, and a free dinner from Chuy’s! It’s totally free, but spots are limited, so RSVP while you can.*
🎻 Holiday Hootenanny: Old Crow Medicine Show is bringing their first-ever holiday tour to Walton Arts Center on Wednesday, Dec 3, at 7p, joined by fiddle phenom Bronwyn Keith-Hynes! Expect a lively mix of Christmas classics, Old Crow hits, and tunes from their new holiday album.*
🏈 Head Hawg Hired: The University of Arkansas has officially hired Ryan Silverfield, the former Memphis head coach, as its new head football coach.
🎅 It’s a Bird, a Plane, it’s Santa! Santa Claus will skydive into the Arkansas Air & Military Museum during its annual Santa Drop on Saturday, Dec 6, starting at 10a.
💰 Kale-ing It: The Bentonville Farmers Market hit $3M in sales in 2025, marking its sixth straight year of growth.
🛍️ Snow Much Shopping: The Rogers Farmers Market will host its Winter Fest on Saturday, Dec 6, from 9a-2p, featuring local vendors, holiday shopping, treats, and a visit from Santa Claus.
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