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Free coffee every Saturday in April? Buffington Homes said treat yourself, NWA. Come grab a latte and tour some of the most beautiful new homes in Northwest Arkansas — on them, happening from 10a-1p every Saturday in April. See where they’ll be next Saturday, Apr 4 and RSVP HERE.
Events
Weekend Roundup
Happy National Scribble Day, Northwest Arkansas! Here are 14 things to do this weekend:
All Weekend Long
⚾️ Hog Ball: The Razorbacks baseball team is holding strong at No. 4 nationally and will host Florida for a three-game series at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville this weekend, today, Mar 27, through Sunday, Mar 29.
Friday
📚 Read It & Weep: The Bentonville Public Library will host its Read It Again Spring Book Sale today, Mar 27, from 9a-4:30p.
🐉 A Sky Full of Dragons: Watch How To Train Your Dragon at Pea Ridge Parks & Recreation’s Movie Under the Stars event, happening tonight, Mar 27, at from 7:30-9:30p.
Saturday
🪁 Up, Up, & Away: Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs will host its 34th Annual KiteFest on Saturday, Mar 28, from 10a-3p.
🏃 Time Travel: The Victorian Classic will run through Eureka Springs with a 10K and 1-mile fun run on Saturday, Mar 28, from 8a-12p.
⏰ Blast from the Past: The Time Travelers Vintage Expo, a one-day shopping event, will be at the Rogers Convention Center on Saturday, Mar 28, from 10a-5p.
💰 The Price is
Right‘Aight: Flashback Pizza in Rogers will host The Price is ‘Aight, a comedy game show night, on Saturday, Mar 28, starting at 8:30p.🧵 Crafting a Scene: NWA Makers Market will host a Pop-Up in the Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers on Saturday, Mar 28, from 10a-5p.
🕺 It’s A (Block) Party: The Momentary will host the Road to the Block Party with The Vibe Dance Co on Saturday, Mar 28, at 10a, featuring three seperate dance classes.
🐣 Egg-citing Finds: The Boys & Girls Club of Bentonville will host an Easter Egg Hunt at the HLM Athletics Activity Center this Saturday, Mar 28, starting at 10a.
😂 A Stand Up Guy! Comedian John Crist will perform two live shows at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville on this Saturday, Mar 28, at 4p and 7p.
🙌 Makers Make: The Stonebreaker Hotel in Fayetteville will host the Hilltop Spring Makers Market on Saturday, Mar 28, from 11a-3p. The market is free to attend!
🪩 A Golden Time: A new thrift store is expected to open in Springdale this weekend. Head over to Golden Disco: Thrift & Craft Collective on Saturday, Mar 28, from 10a-2p to shop at a new spot!
Sunday
🦞 Maine Man: Cousin’s Maine Lobster will post up at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Fayetteville on Sunday, Mar 29, from 11a-8p, serving up Maine-inspired lobster dishes.
Find events like these and more on our Events Calendar HERE.
Sponsored By Generations Bank
Generations Bank Opens New Rogers Headquarters with Community Celebration
Join Generations Bank for a grand opening celebration of its new headquarters and Uptown Branch in Rogers on Thursday, Apr 2, from 4-6p.
A New Chapter Unveiled Step inside the bank’s new home at 3503 S. 55th Street and experience the vision driving Generations Bank’s future in Northwest Arkansas. Built in partnership with Walker Brothers and Colliers, the space reflects growth, innovation, and a commitment to serving the region.
Connect & Celebrate Guests are invited to tour the building, enjoy refreshments, and connect with local business and community leaders. Whether you’re a longtime partner or just getting to know the bank, this event offers a welcoming opportunity to celebrate together.
Learn more HERE.
Shopping
Tipton & Hurst To Open in Rogers Next Week
Tipton & Hurst, Arkansas’s longest tenured flower shop, will celebrate its Grand Opening in Rogers on Thursday, Apr 2, from 4:30-6:30p.
In Full Bloom: The 140-year-old flower shop will open its first store in Northwest Arkansas, showcasing its florals, gifts, and more.
Sweet Treats: Guests can enjoy cake by Eats By Annie, sample goodies from Markham & Fitz, and enter to win special giveaways, while enjoying all that the store has to offer.
Follow along HERE.
Outdoors
More Than 1 Million People Visited This River In NWA Last Year
NWA Daily
The Buffalo National River, the only national river in the United States, sits in Northwest Arkansas’s backyard, drawing heavy traffic from locals and tourists alike.
Paddlin’ Downstream: According to the National Park Service, the river saw 1.39M visitors in 2025.
Slow Summer: The most popular months were in June and July, averaging 250-300K each month, highlighting the river’s growing appeal as an outdoor destination.
See the full report from Axios HERE.
ICYMI
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Together with Best Friends Animal Society
Pet Of The Week
Meet Patsy! This friendly 2-year-old weighs 55 lbs and is a smart, gentle companion. She knows sit and down, catches treats like a pro, walks well on a leash, and loves both exploring and relaxing by your side. Patsy enjoys calm play with other dogs and is simply a delightful, well-rounded lady.
Employment
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In other news
🎧 Listen In: We launched an audio summary version of today’s NWA Daily newsletter, located at the top of this email. Give it a listen on your way to work for a quick 2-minute summary of local, positive news happening around town.
🏢 Space Race: The commercial real estate market in Northwest Arkansas saw a 6.3% vacancy rate in the back half of 2025, lower than the first half of the year.
🏠 A Home Run Sale: A $3.2M home in Bentonville sold recently, marking itself as the most expensive sale in the area so far this year.
👟 Sole Story: Razorback basketball player Darius Acuff Jr. signed a historic shoe deal with Reebok this week.
🪙 Countin’ Coins: The City of Fayetteville saw a sales tax revenue gain in a March report, while Bentonville, Rogers, and Springdale saw a decline.
👀 Hog Sighting: Which legendary Arkansas head coach was seen at a local sandwich restaurant in town?
🏀 Where To Watch Hoops: Want to watch some hoops this weekend at cool spots in Northwest Arkansas? We put together this guide of fun places to catch a March Madness game between now and the National Championship game.
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