🍓 Jam-Packed Festival: The Fayetteville Strawberry Festival returns to the Downtown Square from Saturday, May 16, 6-10p through Sunday, May 17, from 12-6p.

🐾 Take a Paws: Pawpalooza, a free National Pet Month event, will take place today, May 15, through Sunday, May 17, from 11a-5p at the Walmart Supercenter in Rogers, bringing adoptable pets and family-friendly activities to NWA.

🌱 Rooted in NWA: The Native Plant Sale will take place in Rogers from today, May 15, through Saturday, May 16, from 9a-3p.

🥎 Playoff Season: The University of Arkansas softball team earned a No. 5 national seed in the NCAA Tournament and will host a regional at Bogle Park in Fayetteville this weekend, today, May 15, through Sunday, May 17.

🤣 It’s Worth-y Goin’: Jeff Foxworthy will be on the Walmart AMP stage for a live show tonight, May 15, starting at 8 p.m.

🕺 Time to Boogie: A Social Swing Dance will take over the Great Hall at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville tonight, May 15, from 7-11p.

🏃 Moo-ve It & Race: Compete in the Cow Paddy Run in Fayetteville on Saturday, May 16, where runners can race in a 5K or Fun Run.

🤼‍♀️ Ring of Fire: Ozark Mountain Wrestling’s Final Descent Wrestling Match will take over Legends Air Center at Thaden Field in Bentonville on Saturday, May 16, from 4-7p.

🚗 Crash Course Chaos: The Spring Demolition Derby returns to Parsons Stadium on Saturday, May 16 at 6:30p.

⚾️ Play Ball! Head to Arvest Ballpark in Springdale on Saturday, May 16, at 7p for Mustang Night and an NWA Naturals ball game.

🪩 Gettin’ Groovy: That 70’s Band will play a live show at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville on Saturday, May 16, from 8-11p.

🍓 Berry Good Saturday: A Berry Sweet Market will take over the Rogers Farmers Market this Saturday, May 16, from 8a-1p.

🍕 Last Slice Standing: Moff’s Pizza, a Downtown Fayetteville food truck, announced it’s last day as a food truck before opening a restaurant is this Sunday, May 17.

☀️ Sunday Funday: TrailMix NWA will host a Sunday Park Playday at Luther George Park in Springdale on Sunday, May 17, at 10a.

Test Your Skills: Five local venues will host qualifier karaoke nights throughout May, with one Venue Winner selected at each stop. Spots include Friday, Pub on the Bricks, The Five6, Botanical at City Pump, Lasang Pinoy, and The Final Score.

Wildcard Energy: Along with the venue champions, two wildcard contestants who attend three or more events will also earn spots in the championship finale during the Downtown Rogers Night Market. The finale is scheduled for Sunday, Jun 7, at 7p.

Makin’ A Splash: The guide features dozens of local swimming and splash pad spots in NWA cities like Fayetteville and Bentonville, as well as in towns like Prairie Grove.

Cool Down For A Sec: Many locations offer affordable admission, extended summer hours, and nearby playgrounds or picnic areas, making them perfect for a full family outing.

Let’s Roll: Designed as a regional destination for wheeled sports, the park will welcome skaters, bikers, and riders of all skill levels. It’s a key feature within the broader Gateway Park project.

Trails, Trees & Green Space: The broader 8th Street Gateway Park development also includes 6 miles of beginner-friendly mountain bike trails, paved greenways, and more than 1,000 newly planted trees.

The Best Swimming Holes Near Northwest Arkansas

New NWA Meal Prep Company To Open In May

Walton Family Foundation Unveils 5-Year Vision To Impact NWA

Six Must-Try Wing Spots in Northwest Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas’s First Water Trail Officially Opens

By Design Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer.

🎙️ Legacy in Motion: With 73% of private U.S. businesses expected to change hands over the next decade, leaders face the modern marketplace's most complex transition. To help, Family Business Advisor Kile Graves launched Cornerstone Conversations - a podcast featuring real, unfiltered stories from families navigating this complex journey. Listen HERE.*

🍽️ Let’s Go Supper Clubbin’: Dinner Club will take over Fayetteville and Bentonville on Thursday, May 28, at 6:30p, where attendees will be paired with a handful of other individuals based on a personality test for a meal and an after party. Sign up HERE.

🤠 Arkansas State of Mind: An Arkansas native will appear in a Yellowstone spin-off, Dutton Ranch, which will premiere today, May 15.

🌹 Will You Accept This Rose? Tyler Cameron, a previous star on The Bachelorette, was seen at the Walmart Headquarters in Bentonville earlier this week.

🎤 Take A Chance: Chance the Rapper will play a live show at the Momentary in Bentonville on Thursday, Oct 8.

🐝 Hive Five: The Fayetteville Public Library announced it reopened three beehives on its roof, each hosting 15,000 to 20,000 bees.

💉 Needle Little Help? A new plasma donation center has opened in Springdale.

✈️ CLEAR’d for Takeoff: XNA announced a partnership with CLEAR, a membership service that allows travelers to verify identity before TSA screening.

🎧 Listen Online: Want to listen to a summarized audio version of NWA Daily? Head to the top of this email and click “Listen Online” to hear more!

🤝 Grow With Us: Get your brand in front of {{ active_subscriber_count }} locals! Advertising with us means growing your business and supporting a feel-good, homegrown newsletter that’s all about building community in Northwest Arkansas. Let’s talk!