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Events

Weekend Roundup

Happy Friday, Northwest Arkansas! There’s TONS to do this weekend and many a holiday shenanigan for which to partake… anyway, here’s your weekend roundup:

  • πŸͺ‚ 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.

  • 🎨 Crafting Your Wknd Plans: The Meet the Makers Arts and Crafts Show returns to the Main Stage Creative Community Center in Eureka Springs on Friday, Dec 5 and Saturday, Dec 6, from 11a-5p.

  • πŸ˜‚ Stand-Up: Catch Zimbabwean comedy star Learnmore Jonasi will be 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.

  • πŸŽ… Creekin’ Around the Christmas Tree: Christmas on the Creeks returns to Village on the Creeks in Rogers this Saturday, Dec 6, from 12–4p! Enjoy a festive stroll, live music in the Chapel, local shopping, holiday cheer, and a chance to snap a photo with Old St. Nick.

  • πŸͺ Get Your Cookie Steps In: The Cookie Walk kicks off in Bella Vista for the 36th time on Saturday, Dec 6, from 8:30-11a. Expect thousands of fresh, homemade cookies from the local community!

  • 🍳 Sleighin’ Brunch: The Holiday Haul Brunch Crawl moves through Downtown Fayetteville this Saturday, Dec 6, from 11a-2p.

  • πŸ₯Ά Brrrrrewerey Bash: Natural State Beer Company will host its Winterfest this Saturday, Dec 6, from 11a-7p.

  • πŸ‘Ό Every Time A Bell Rings: Catch a performance of TheatreSquared’s heartfelt adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life, featuring eight actors portraying 65+ roles in a fast-moving retelling of the holiday classic. Running now through Dec 24.

  • 🍻 Arkansippin’: Around 10 Arkansas breweries will be at GOAT Lab Brewery in Lowell on Saturday, Dec 6, for a Taste of Arkansas event. Pours will be available for purchase, and a guest speaker from the University of Arkansas will give a keynote on the latest with the school’s brewery program.

  • 🚢 Spring Into Eureka: The Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is throwing a Christmas-themed Hearth & Hospitality Tour through some of the most well-known spots in town on Saturday, Dec 6, from 1-5p.

  • 🀢 Deck the Streets: Put on your Santa hats, elf attire, or reindeer suits and join the 7th Annual SantaCon NWA this Saturday, Dec 6, from 1-7p.

  • 🍷 On The Rocks, Literally: The Rogers Lowell Chamber will host Sips on the Bricks on Saturday, Dec 6, from 4-7:30p.

  • πŸ‘ Claus for Applause: The 29th Annual Christmas Parade of the Ozarks will float through Downtown Springdale this Saturday, Dec 6, starting at 6p.

  • πŸ₯‚ Let’s Kick It: Kick Vintage is celebrating its two-year anniversary with a comedy show, complimentary drinks, and discounted shopping on Saturday, Dec 6, at 8p.

  • πŸŽ„ Easy As One, Two, Three: Un Deux Trois CafΓ© has partnered with Samatha’s Garden to bring a Holiday Wreath Workshop on Sunday, Dec 7, from 4-6p.

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

Westwood Gardens

Find Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees at Westwood Gardens

Bring the magic of the holidays home with a fresh-cut tree, wreaths, and garland from Westwood Gardens, now available atΒ all locationsΒ across NWA.

  • Making The Cut: Westwood’sΒ Fraser and Noble FirsΒ range from 5 to 12 ft tall and are brought in from the Northern U.S., where they grow in their natural environment. Only the highest-grade trees make the cut, so yours will be fresh, fragrant, and long-lasting.

  • Decking the Halls: Complete your holiday look with premiumΒ cedar and pine garlandΒ (cut to any length),Β decorated wreaths, and mixed cut greens. From sturdy branches to festive door boughs, you’ll find everything you need to spruce up your space.

See the full selection and care tips at Westwood GardensΒ HERE.

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TheatreSquared

TheatreSquared Presents It’s A Wonderful Life Through Christmas Eve

A heartwarming stage adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life is coming to TheatreSquared in Fayetteville through Christmas Eve.

  • A Holiday Classic: Adapted from 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 β€œno 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.

Get tickets and find special performance schedules HERE.

NWA Daily Wrapped

2025 Most-Clicked Stories

In the spirit of Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay, we pulled together the top five most-clicked articles of 2025. Here’s what you engaged with most this year:

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Fayetteville Public Library

A Purr-fect Holiday Gift Supporting Your Local Library

Fayetteville Public Library is selling a 2026 calendar featuring adorable staff pets, ranging from dogs and cats to chickens.

  • Your Calendar Companion: Each month showcases a staff member’s beloved pet in their favorite parts of the library, plus includes all of the library’s 2026 closures and major community events to help you plan ahead.

  • Gift That Keeps On Giving: Calendars are $15 and can be purchased at the 3rd floor Welcome Desk. All proceeds go directly to supporting Fayetteville Public Library’s programs and services.

Get a sneak peak at some of the pets (including the πŸ“ ) around the library HERE.

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Pet Of The Week

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