Once Every Bluey Moon 🎸

Pickin’ & Grinnin’: Guests can browse handmade goods, boutiques, antiques, and vintage treasures from local vendors while enjoying food trucks.

Only Fun Ahead: There will also be live bluegrass performances both days, along with a petting zoo and Family Fun Zone. Admission is free!

Dough Re Mi: Written by the Seasons, a farm-to-table concept, opened earlier this month, with Pizza Lottie’s, the sister concept to Pizzeria Ruby’s, expected to open any day now. Table Au Centre also debuted this week on the Walmart HQ campus.

Bar None: Several new bars and social spots have also joined the mix, including Fry, Parlay on 8th, Trackstand Cyclery & Tavern, and Clementine’s Ice Cream. Big Box Karaoke is also expected to open a Bentonville location this fall.

Big Homestands, Big Fun: Families can catch affordable baseball action as the Naturals take the field and showcase the future stars of the game in an energetic, welcoming atmosphere perfect for all ages.

Promotions That Steal the Show: Fans can look forward to post-game fireworks on May 1, May 2, May 15, Jun 5, and Jun 6, a special Bluey appearance on May 16, and an out-of-this-world Star Wars Night on June 6 with themed jerseys, characters, music, and fireworks.

Blues Clues: The blues, rock, and funk festival will see more than 20 shows pop up across nearly 30 venues in Eureka Springs, from intimate clubs and hotel lounges to outdoor parks and street corners.

Blues is the New Black: The festival lineup features major acts like Eric Gales, Orianthi, Dumpstaphunk, Southern Avenue, and Ally Venable.

Got Talent? The free community block party will feature Bentonville’s Got Talent, with more than 25 local acts performing live on stage, along with guest judges and surprise appearances.

Kicking & Screaming Shopping: Families can also jump into a soccer activation led by three local clubs, offering drills, games, and skill challenges, plus shop and explore 150 vendors across the Square.

🧖 Mom's Me Time: This Mother’s Day, Woodhouse Spa Rogers makes gifting easy. Purchase select gift cards and receive a FREE gift with purchase, available in-spa while supplies last. Thoughtful, elevated, and always appreciated. Learn more HERE.*

📚 Reading Gains: The Nelms Dyslexia Center in Fayetteville is enrolling students for its Summer Reading Academy on Jun 1–12 and Jun 15–26, offering structured literacy support to strengthen reading, spelling, and comprehension skills. Learn more HERE.*

🦚 Talk of the Ton: Audiences rave TheatreSquared's Pride & Prejudice is "the most comedic adaptation I've ever seen. Best night I've had in awhile!" On stage in the heart of Fayetteville's Entertainment District through May 10. theatre2.org | 777-7477.

🪾 Root Cause: A Rooted Body offers personalized wellness plans designed to help you feel better, think clearer, and live stronger through root-cause insights and natural approaches, with the goal of delivering real same-day results and helping you understand what your body has been trying to tell you. Learn more HERE.*

😂 Laugh-igan This Weekend: We are giving away two tickets to see Jim Gaffigan at the Walmart AMP this Friday, May 1. Reply to this email with your preferred email to receive digital tickets, plus your favorite knock-knock joke for a chance to win!

🤸‍♂️ New Head Hog: The University of Arkansas Gymbacks named a new head coach yesterday.

‼️ Correction: In yesterday’s newsletter, we shared a story about a local developer in Bentonville named Michael Pedler, but we misspelled his last name as “Pedlar.”

📈 Region on the Rise: Northwest Arkansas’s economy grew in Q4 2025, largely due to the manufacturing, construction, and hospitality sectors.

🏎️ Rev The Engine: Black Top Sunday will stroll through Rogers this Sunday, May 3, from 8-11a, featuring the best of Northwest Arkansas’s car scene.

🏢 Who’s Moving In? A three-story, 50K sqft office just opened in Springdale. Can you guess which company headquarters is based in it?

🚲 Wheel Deal: The 2026 Pedaler’s Bash will start and finish at Allen’s in Bella Vista this Saturday, May 2, at 9a.

🏃‍♀️ Pace Makers: Check out this new running pace app, created by a local Northwest Arkansan.

🐴 Hors’es d’Oeuvres: Watch the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 2, from 5-9p at Lovell Estate & Winery in Eureka Springs.

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📅 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.