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We’re Soaring, Flying: XNA recorded 1.26M enplanements in 2025, topping Clinton National’s 1.16M.

Flying Past Expectations: In 2023, the FAA projected that the crossover wouldn’t occur until 2031, underscoring Northwest Arkansas’s rapid growth and travel demand.

Plates Full: From happy hours at Theo’s in Fayetteville to a steak night at the largest Ruth’s Chris location in the world, in Rogers, this guide highlights twenty of the area’s top restaurants.

Dine Deals: Several of the restaurants featured are part of our 2026 Daily Dine Card special, which gives cardholders a one-time 20% discount at 10 unique Northwest Arkansas spots, for just $30.

Shiver Me Timbers: February in NWA usually serves a mix of brisk and mild days, with average highs in the upper 40s to low 50s and lows around 28-32 degrees.

Will It Snow Again? Snowfall is sporadic, averaging about 2 inches, though occasional, heavier winter storms make headlines. Even if Phil predicts an early spring, winter can linger in Northwest Arkansas, with frosty mornings and the possibility of snow-covered streets.

Freezin’ For A Reason: The annual Polar Plunge brings the community together to leap into icy Beaver Lake waters while raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Arkansas. Proceeds help support year-round sports, health, education, and inclusion programs for more than 19,500 athletes and Young Athletes across Arkansas.

Take The Jump: On-site registration kicks off at 10a, followed by awards for costumes and fundraising efforts at 10:30a, with the official plunge into Beaver Lake at 11a. Participants can plunge solo or as part of a team.

A Menu Made for Sharing: Guests can enjoy a curated, multi-course experience featuring seasonal flavors, including starters like Oyster Rockefeller or Butter Lettuce & Beets, followed by entrées such as Beef Wellington, Salmon Wellington, or a Wild Mushroom Tart, all wrapped up with strawberries three ways for dessert.

Dinner Details: The event is $75 per guest, with an optional wine pairing available for an additional $30. Dinner is served Friday, Feb 13, from 5-9p and Saturday, Feb 14, from 4-9p, with reservations required for all seatings.

🍽️ Kitchen With a Cause: Olive & Barley offers a fully equipped commercial kitchen, bakery space, and flexible areas for pop-ups, classes, or content creation, all with a mission. Every dollar earned supports Table 7three, helping provide meals to underserved neighbors across Northwest Arkansas. Join the kitchens at Olive & Barley HERE.*

🐝 Hive Minds: Queenie Be and the Hive Networking Group will host an Expert Buzz Educational Session for Marketing tomorrow, Feb 3, at 1p.

🃏 Deck The Hall: Confluence, a card collector-focused exchange, heads to the Heartland Whole Health Institute in Bentonville on Saturday, Feb 7, from 10a-8p.

📈 Hoops Rising: The Arkansas men’s basketball team ranks as the third most-watched program among all NCAA Division I teams.

🎂 Be A Whisk Taker: Eats by Annie and Ozark Charcuterie Board will host a Galentine’s Cake Decorating Class in Downtown Fayetteville on Wednesday, Feb 4, from 6:30-8:30p.

🏡 Learning DIY: Register for a Home Maintenance Training led by Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday, Feb 10, from 12-1p.

📅 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.

KPMG is seeking an Associate, Cloud DevOps.

George’s is seeking a Customer Service Representative I.