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Events
Fayetteville Farmers Market Returns
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The Fayetteville Farmers Market will kick off its outdoor season on the Square this Saturday, Mar 21, from 9a–1p with a Spring Fling event
Spring Fling: Everything at the market is locally produced, with vendors offering fresh veggies, fruits, honey, eggs, meats, cheeses, flowers, baked goods, and handcrafted art.
Coming Soon: Two Spring Fling events will help kick off the outdoor season, one this Saturday and another on Mar 28, before Opening Day arrives on Apr 4 at the Fayetteville Square.
Learn more HERE.
Guide
Where To Take A Walk in Northwest Arkansas
With Northwest Arkansas home to beautiful trails, parks, and walkable downtowns, it’s an easy place to get your steps in.
Scenic Strides: So, we thought it would be fun to round up some of our favorite places to take a walk in this Where to Take a Walk in Northwest Arkansas guide.
Trail Time: Next time the sun is shining, use this guide and head out for a stroll along the Razorback Regional Greenway, through Fayetteville Historic District, around Downtown Eureka Springs, and much more.
Step into the full guide HERE.
Sponsored by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Art That Tells Our Nation’s Story
America 250: Common Threads is now open at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, inviting visitors to explore 250 years of American history through works of art and storytelling.
Art That Stitches History Together: From portraits of George Washington to quilts, patriotic photography, and paintings, the exhibition weaves together national milestones and personal stories, highlighting defining moments like the Declaration of Independence and the moon landing through creative expression.
Celebrating 250 Years: Marking the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the exhibition reflects on how art has shaped civic life, community connections, and the evolving American story across generations.
Purchase tickets HERE.
Highlight
UARK Student Is Building NWA In Minecraft
A University of Arkansas architecture student is recreating Northwest Arkansas inside the popular video game Minecraft.
From Maps to Minecraft: Using mapping data and architectural tools, the student has built a detailed digital version of Northwest Arkansas, translating real-world roads, buildings, and landscapes into Minecraft’s block style.
NWA but Virtual: Players can roam recognizable spots across the region, including Pinnacle Hills Promenade, the Walmart AMP, Bentonville Square, Dickson Street, and several areas across the University of Arkansas campus, offering a creative, fun way to experience Northwest Arkansas.
See the student’s work HERE. We’re biased, but it’s pretty cool…
Events
Pea Ridge Spring Fling Fun Run & 5K This Weekend
The City of Pea Ridge will host a Spring Fling Fun Run & 5K this Saturday, Mar 21, starting at 8a.
All (S)miles Here: Participants can walk or run a 5K or a shorter 2-mile route and are encouraged to wear their favorite vacation outfit. Every participant will receive a finisher medal, and the top three finishers in each age group will earn a place medal.
Lots of Options: Can’t make it this weekend? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Running Races in Northwest Arkansas, featuring more than 35 races around town in 2026.
Register for the Pea Ridge Spring Fling race HERE.
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In other news…
🌿 Camp You Dig It: Registration is now open for summer camps with the Peel Compton Foundation, where kids can spend their days exploring the outdoors, diving into hands-on learning, and making unforgettable summer memories across Northwest Arkansas’s natural spaces. Learn more HERE.*
⚽️ Goal-den Showdown: The Golden Clash between two premier international soccer clubs kicks off inside Donald W. Reynolds Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Mar 28. Get tickets HERE.*
🧹 Clean home, happy heart! If you need a deep clean or just need help cleaning your home on a regular basis, reach out to NWA Cleaners. Get a quote HERE.*
🎭 Correction! In Friday’s newsletter, we mentioned that Walton Arts Center’s Some Like It Hot show started this past weekend. However, the show actually takes place in Fayetteville from this Tuesday, Mar 17, through Sunday, Mar 22.
🤼 WrestleMania: Ozark Mountain Wrestling will host a wrestling event inside the Rogers Convention Center on Saturday, Mar 21, with the doors opening at 6p.
🎨 Brushin’ With Fame: Check out who won the Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts Artist of the Year award.
🚗 I’m Tire-d: Drift NWA’s first event of 2026 will take place in Fayetteville this Sunday, Mar 22, with ride-alongs and pit passes available.
💰 Money Trees: Learn how much of the outdoor economy in Arkansas contributed to the state’s total GDP recently.
👚 Swap ‘Til You Drop: An exchange of infant, kids, and maternity clothing, plus gear, toys, and accessories can be swapped for free at the NWA Free Kids Clothing Swap in Lowell on Saturday, Mar 21, from 10a-12p.
🏀 Trash Talk: Head Hog, Coach Calipari, has gone viral on social media after being posted taking out the trash.
💼 Job Board: Find exciting new job opportunities or find great candidates by posting your open positions on our Job Board.
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