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Guide
The Best Swimming Holes Near Northwest Arkansas
Summer is right around the corner, and with temperatures rising, finding a swimming hole in the beauty of Northwest Arkansas is one of the best ways to cool off.
Dive Right In: To help you plan your next outdoor adventure, we put together a guide to some of the best swimming holes across the region.
Chasing Waterfalls: From bluff jumping and creekside hangouts to crystal-clear cold water, The Natural State offers plenty of ways to beat the heat this summer.
Curious to learn more? Find the full guide HERE.
Events
Demolition Derby Rolls Through Springdale
The Spring Demolition Derby returns to Parsons Stadium in Springdale on Saturday, May 16 at 6:30p.
Metal Mayhem: Drivers will battle in a last-car-standing showdown, competing for cash prizes and bragging rights.
Start Your Engines: The gates open at 5:30p, with the derby to kick off at 6:30p. Tickets range from $10 to $20.
Snag tickets HERE.
Events
April Showers… Bring May Flowers Friends
The NWA Daily Dinner Club is set for Thursday, May 28, at 6:30p at various restaurants & bars in Fayetteville and Bentonville.
New Friends: For the Dinner Club, attendees are paired with five people based on a personality test, enjoying dinner at a cool local restaurant before joining the rest of the club for an after-party drink.
Hyper-Growth: Over 40 people are moving to Northwest Arkansas each day, so the Dinner Club is a great opportunity to make new friends and build real human connections each month.
Sign up for the May Dinner Club HERE.
Arts & Culture
Opera in the Ozarks Announces Summer Season
Opera in the Ozarks announced its 2026 Summer Season at Inspiration Point Center for the Arts in Eureka Springs.
Star-Studded Season: The season will run from Friday, Jun 26, through Friday, Jul 24, with three seperate shows planned and 22 total performances.
Beyond the Mainstage: It will also feature several performances beyond the Main Stage, including a Chamber Music Concert, two Broadway Cabarets, and more.
Buy tickets HERE.
Development
A Wellness-Focused Apartment Complex Opens in Fayetteville
The George, a new four-story apartment community near the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville, has officially opened its doors.
Suite Life: The 211-unit development offers studio to three-bedroom layouts, along with amenities including a pool, a two-story fitness center, yoga and meditation rooms, and a spa complete with a sauna and cold plunge.
Spa-tacular: The George is expected to be the first of more than $100M invested in wellness-focused development around Northwest Arkansas.
Read the full story from Talk Business & Politics HERE.
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In other news…
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🏓 Dill With It: The Dam Slam Pickleball Tournament returns to Osage Park in Bentonville from Saturday, Jun 6, through Sunday, Jun 7, with fast-paced matches, prizes, and plenty of friendly competition for players of all skill levels. Sign up HERE.*
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🍓 Jam Packed Weekend: The Fayetteville Strawberry Festival returns to the Downtown Square from Saturday, May 16, 6-10p through Sunday, May 17, from 12-6p.
☁ Cloud 9: Check out these weird-lookin’ clouds seen in Bentonville last week.
🏡 Metro Boomin’: On a recent national real estate study, the Northwest Arkansas metro ranks No. 2 in the nation for where home values have increased the most since 2019.
⚾️ Play Ball! Head to Arvest Ballpark in Springdale on Saturday, May 16, at 7p for Mustang Night and an NWA Naturals ball game.
🍳 Egg-ceptional Growth: Happy Egg, a local egg supplier, has expanded its national distribution to more than 17,000 stores across the country.
🤣 It’s Worth Goin’: Jeff Foxworthy will be on the Walmart AMP stage for a live show on Friday, May 15, starting at 8 p.m.
🦤 Birds of a Feather: Northwest Arkansas is in the midst of peak bird migration, with a local bird expert saying the region hasn’t seen a migration like this in more than five years.
📲 Dialed In: Check out how the state of Arkansas stacks up against the rest of the country in cell phone usage.
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