🥎 Home Field Advantage: The University of Arkansas Softball Team will host a weekend series at home in Fayetteville this weekend from Saturday, Apr 4, through Monday, Apr 6.

🐰 Hoppy Easter: Celebrate the season at Easter on the Hill at The Stonebreaker Hotel on Saturday, Apr 4, through Sunday, Apr 5, with a weekend of festive experiences on Markham Hill.f

☀️ The First of Many: First Friday returns to the Bentonville Square for its first event of the 2026 series, happening today, Apr 3, from 3-9p.

🚵 Wheel Meet Again: There is still time to sign up for the Women of OZ April Flagship mountain bike ride, taking place this Saturday, Apr 4.

🦤 Early Bird Gets The Brunch: Mount Sequoyah will host a Rise & Chirp Birds & Brunch Experience this Saturday, Apr 4, from 8-11a.

☀️ Summer of '26: Head to the Northwest Arkansas Summer Camp & Kids Resource Fair, hosted by Macaroni Kid Fayetteville on Saturday, Apr 4, from 10a-12p at the Jones Center gym in Springdale.

🏃 Run Bentonville Run: Runners will take to the streets for the Bentonville Half Marathon in Bentonville this Saturday, Apr 4, at 7a.

🏆 The 14th Mile: Looking for something to do after the Bentonville Half Marathon? Stop by JUNK’s 14th Mile from 10a-1p on Saturday, Apr 4, for free food & drinks, a recovery zone, and much more.

🐶 Just Wanderin’ Around: Woof & Wander will lead a pet-friendly Downtown Rogers Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, Apr 4 from 10a-6p.

🎂 HBD! Olive Frank & Co will host its second birthday party in Rogers on Saturday, Apr 4, from 10a-6p.

🌳 Dig Into The Roots: Fayetteville Public Library will host a Beginner’s Guide to Native Plant Landscaping on Saturday, Apr 4, starting at 1:30p.

🛹 Sk8 Into Subaru: Subaru Motorsports and well-known skateboarder Bucky Lasek will be at Adventure Subaru in Fayetteville on Saturday, Apr 4, from 10a-5p.

🎧 Listen Up: Bentonville Community Radio will lead a Deep Listening Club experience on Sunday, Apr 5, from 6-9p.

A Night of National Talent: Rob Haze, known for appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show, Comedy Central, and Viceland, brings his signature wit and relatable humor to NWA for a one-night-only performance.

Comedy for Everyone: Whether you're planning a night out with friends or looking for a fun, feel-good experience, Haze’s “April Fool!” show delivers accessible, clean comedy that everyone can enjoy.

Legacy Written: Known for its Fayetteville roots since 2018, Big Box Karaoke focuses on creating a social space where groups can sing and connect in a welcoming setting.

Sing Your Heart Out: The new venue will feature seven private karaoke rooms, along with food and drink service designed for parties, birthdays, and casual nights out at The Ice House Building.

Big-Screen Comeback: The Victory Movie Series kicks off on Saturday, Apr 25, with a free screening of Selma, followed by additional classics like National Treasure, Miracle, The Right Stuff, Lincoln, and Forrest Gump, all part of a year-round lineup celebrating cinema and America’s 250th anniversary.

Reel Good Lineup: The venue will also host the Rogers Short Film Festival, Trail Running Film Festival, and Wild and Scenic Film Festival, plus a concert from Grammy-nominated group Moonchild.

Dallas Cowboys May Move To NWA By 2030 (Happy April Fools!)

The World’s Richest Woman Lives In Northwest Arkansas

New Japanese Concept Opens In Rogers

NWA Keeps Climbing as One of America’s Fastest-Growing Regions

Dining In The Dark Makes Its Return to Mockingbird Kitchen

Above and Beyond Home Care is seeking a Personal Care Aide.

Immerse Arkansas is seeking a Program Director.

🍸 Shake It Up: Social Stir NWA will host two public, ticketed private mixology classes, with Mixology 101 on Saturday, Apr 11 at 6p and a Brunch N Learn on Sunday, Apr 12 at 10a. Buy tickets HERE.*

💃 Prom, But Make It Mom: Grab your crew for Mom Prom on Saturday, Apr 11, for a fun night of dancing and laughs, all for a great cause benefiting local moms in need. Get tickets HERE.*

🎭 Darcy’s Drama Returns: TheatreSquared brings a lively, modern take on Pride & Prejudice to Fayetteville from Wednesday, Apr 15, through Sunday, May 10, featuring local talent and plenty of wit. Grab your tickets HERE.*

🎧 Listen Online: Listen to the audio version of today’s newsletter by clicking the Listen Online button at the top right of this email.

🏠 Starting Off Strong: Northwest Arkansas’s luxury housing market kicked off 2026 with strong sales and continued demand in Benton and Washington counties.

☀️H-A-G-S: Check out Crystal Bridges’ recently released lineup for kids’ camps this summer.

🚴 Coming Soon: Watch a video update on the chair lift being installed at OZ Trails Bike Park in Bella Vista.

🏀 Absolute Madness: The Final Four tips off this weekend on national television. Check out this guide with the best places to watch March Madness in Northwest Arkansas.

🎸 Stage Left: First Friday in Bentonville, happening later today, has a full set list planned with some big local music names hitting the stage.

⚾️ Play Ball! With the NWA Naturals season just around the corner, learn the latest updates the Springdale-based Double-A team has planned for the upcoming season.

🎻 Fiddler on the Roots: Local logger and musician Roy Pilgrim started his company in 2019 with a pair of mules and a 50 year old truck. Now he's sounding the alarm on a slow-moving threat to Ozark forests that's choking out oaks and may be driving the rise in tick born disease. 

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