😎 Un-Interrupted Fun: Looking for something to do tonight? UnGala returns to the Amazeum tonight, Apr 17, from 6-9p, and we are giving 6 tickets to it. Reply FUN to this email before 12p today for a chance to win and attend the event for free tonight.

✍️ Draft Mode: Fayetteville Public Library is inviting writers and aspiring authors to spark their creativity during Writers Weekend, happening Saturday, Apr 18, and Sunday, Apr 19.

⚾️ Bases Loaded: The Diamond Hogs, fresh off a road sweep of No. 8 Alabama, return to Baum-Walker Stadium for a three-game showdown against No. 5 Georgia tonight, Apr 17, and Saturday, Apr 18.

🏺 Digging Up History: The Indian Artifact Show will take place in Springdale from Friday, Apr 17, through Sunday, Apr 19.

👻 Got Ghosted: The Eureka Springs Historical Museum will lead a Haunted by History Night at the Museum tonight, Apr 17, from 8p-12a.

🥕 Pick of the Market: The Rogers Farmers Market returns for its first market of the season, happening Saturday, Apr 18, from 8a-1p.

🤢 Ewwwwww: Families are invited to the Yuck Show at the Jones Center in Springdale on Saturday, Apr 18, for a day full of hands-on fun and unforgettable experiments.

🚶 Get Your Steps In: Walk for Wishes NWA will stroll through J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale on Saturday, Apr 18, from 9a-12p.

☀️ Spring Fling: Celebrate Spring at Natural State Brewing Co’s Springfest, happening on Saturday, Apr 18, from 12p-10p.

🍻 Sip Sip Hooray: The Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter will host Home Brew Beer Tasting & Competition at Bentonville Brewing Company this Saturday, Apr 18, at 12p.

💎 Bling It On: The 2026 Spring Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show will take over the Northwest Arkansas Armed Forces Reserve Center on Saturday, Apr 18, from 9a-5p.

🚂 Train SZN: The Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway officially opens for the season, with train rides launching this Saturday, Apr 18

🚲 Dust ‘Em: The 10th anniversary of Double Barrel Gravel will feature a full day of riding, live music, skeet shooting, beer, and a jambalaya and crawfish boil on Saturday, Apr 18, at 8a.

🍓 A Berry Fun Fest: The Strawberry Festival will roll through Rivercrest Orchard in Fayetteville this Saturday, Apr 18, from 10a-3p.

🎨 Art Attack: The first-ever Fayetteville Fine Arts Fair will take place in the Upper Ramble on Sunday, Apr 19, from 12-6p.

A Magical Journey on Ice: World-class skating champions bring Dorothy’s journey down the Yellow Brick Road to life with breathtaking choreography, stunning visuals, and unforgettable performances featuring the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion.

Interactive Family Experience: Audiences of all ages can enjoy the show, which is filled with enchanting moments and engaging elements. This is more than just a performance, it’s a shared adventure for the whole family.

Rogers Slice of Italy: The restaurant will be near Downtown Rogers, next to Trash Ice Cream, and is led by a local husband-and-wife team: Garyn Folden as Head Chef and Mia Folden overseeing hospitality.

Pasta-ively Perfect: Cura’s menu will feature locally sourced dishes, from appetizers like Vitello Tonnato to mains such as Branzino al Forno, finishing with classic Tiramisu for dessert.

Growth Managed: Several speakers and a panel emphasized a shared reality: Northwest Arkansas can’t stop its rapid growth, but it can shape it through six initiatives designed to guide development, infrastructure, and long-term sustainability.

Let’s Collaborate! Among the six priorities, leaders highlighted collaboration and neighborliness as a top focus, strengthening ties between the region’s major cities and smaller towns to ensure growth benefits all communities across Northwest Arkansas.

Five Northwest Arkansas Waterfalls Worth the Hike This Spring

The Five Oldest Restaurants Still Serving NWA

Excursion Train Season Returns to Eureka Springs

Double Barrel Gravel Rides Through Town for 10th Time

A Super Bowl Champion Co-Owns A Fayetteville Coffee Shop

Scott Family Amazeum is seeking a Volunteer & Corporate Engagement Manager.

Purpose Brands 414 is seeking a Store Manager.

🦁 Safari So Good: Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge has been named the second-best U.S. Safari Park in the United States by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice awards.

🗻 Peak Performance: A Fayetteville film team was nominated for a Mountainfilm Festival award in Telluride, Colorado.

🪏 Ground-Breaking News: A $161M development just broke ground in Springdale.

🏨 A Suite Success Story: The Compton Hotel, located in Downtown Bentonville, was named as one of the 100 Best New Hotels of the Year by Travel + Leisure Magazine.

♟️ Game Changer: A recently-retired business executive in Northwest Arkansas is using his spare time to build a new game that is garnering millions of views on TikTok.

☀️ Sunny Side Up: Have you checked out Sunny’s, a nutrient-dense restaurant, in Downtown Bentonville?

🎸 And We’re Live: Concert season has hit Northwest Arkansas. Find all the best places to catch live music around town in this guide.

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