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Good Food: After debuting its first NWA spot on Walmart’s Home Office campus in November, the sandwich shop is heading south with a new Springdale location on Sunset Drive.

Good Vibes: Swing by for a toasted sandwich, soup, or salad, plus a lineup of limited-time-only holiday shakes and desserts.

Selfies With Santa: The evening kicks off at the Motto Hotel in Downtown Bentonville with a family-friendly train ride to the Springdale Depot, where guests can soak up a festive atmosphere and snap photos with Santa.

S’mores Roasting On An Open Fire: Following the train ride, guests will hike to Lake Atalanta to roast s’mores by a bonfire and take in a guided stargazing experience from the 37 North team.

Double the Donations: When you purchase or lease a new Subaru, Subaru donates $250 to your choice of national or hometown charities, and Adventure Subaru matches it with an additional $250 to our local hometown charities right here in NWA.

Driving Change Locally: This event supports organizations that protect animals, strengthen families, and improve lives across the region. And if you’re considering a new Subaru, it’s an especially exciting time, Adventure Subaru is offering 0.9% APR financing for up to 72 months on the 2025 Outback.

Deck The Plates: The three-course menu includes bread service, a choice of roasted cauliflower soup or salad, entrées like honey-glazed ham or roast chicken with vegetable ratatouille, and desserts such as homemade apple pie with ice cream and peaches & mascarpone.

When To Feast: The restaurant will be open from 7:30a-9p on Christmas Eve, with the Christmas prix fixe menu available after 5p. On Christmas Day, the holiday menu will be served from 11a-3p, followed by a Bar Snacks Menu from 3-7p.

🎄 I Wanna Live Again: See It's a Wonderful Life live on stage in a beautiful original adaptation. Join George Bailey, Clarence, and the town of Bedford Falls for a heartfelt journey that reminds us what truly makes a life wonderful. Now through Dec 24 at TheatreSquared. Get tickets HERE.*

🦉 Owl About Estates: HootOwl, an estate planning firm, will host an Estate Planning Workshop at The Root Co-Working Space in Fayetteville on Tuesday, Dec 16, from 6-7p.*

📺 A New Last Name: Arkansas PBS plans to part ways with the national PBS network because of funding issues, with a rebrand to Arkansas TV expected by July 2026.

🐶 Paws For A Picture: Bring your pets to Lovely Pets Grooming in Bella Vista on Saturday, Dec 20, from 11a-2p to snag free, furry photos with Santa Claus.

🏈 Hawg Honors: Can you guess which Arkansas Razorback football players earned All-SEC honors this season?

🎄 How The Grinch Stole MarketPlace: The Grinch will visit MarketPlace Grill in Springdale for a Christmas dinner with guests, happening today, Dec 16, starting at 5p.

🪳 Creepy Crawlers: Seeing more roaches lately? Pest control experts say calls are growing across NWA.

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