🌺 There are fun film related events all weekend long with the Bentonville Film Festival. Learn more HERE.

🎭 Arkansas Public Theatre returns with a show tonight, Saturday and Sunday. The venue is in DT Rogers and the show is called Come Fly Away.

⚾️ The NWA Naturals have a home series this weekend with fireworks, ‘too early for halloween night’, and a free concert.

🍦 Handels Ice Cream in Fayetteville is having their grand opening this weekend.

⚽️ Watch the USA Team on World Cup Live with other soccer fans today in Springdale.

🎦 The Momentary has an outdoor screening of Harry Potter starting at 4:30 tonight.

💧 Mess Fest at the Amazeum is Saturday. Bring an extra pair of clothes as you’ll explore mud, melting ice, and other hands-on sensory experiences.

🍲 Celebrate the 30th annual Juneteenth on Saturday in Fayetteville at the Ramble. The event runs from 11a-3p.

🎈 Freedom Festival is happening this Saturday at Luther George Park in downtown Springdale. It has food trucks, kids zones, and giveaways.

🏍️ Harley Davidson in Rogers is hosting Iron in the Ozarks where owners can show off their engines for a chance to win $$ throughout the day.

🎶 Celebrate the last day of Spring at the Bats and Bluegrass Festival in Cave Springs on Saturday, June 20, starting at 5p.

☕️ Grindstone Coffee will host the grand opening of its new location at Bella Vista Phat Tire Bike Shop on June 20.

🚘 Turpentine Creek has their annual Mopar Classic Car show happening Saturday. The event is to benefit Turpentine Creek and their refuge efforts.

🕺 A free Kids Rave is happening Saturday evening at Lawrence Plaza splash pad in DT Bentonville. Bring your swimsuit!

🐍 At the Fayetteville Hilton Garden Inn, there is a reptile expo happening with all kinds of animals and specialists. This is a paid admission event.

👨 Join other fathers for a courtyard cookout at the Stonebreaker in Fayetteville on Sunday afternoon.

More Ways to Race: New for 2026, Noon2Moon is adding a 3-Hour Endurance Race alongside its signature 6-Hour Endurance Race, creating fresh opportunities for riders to test their endurance, compete for podium spots, or simply enjoy the challenge. The weekend also includes youth races, a Kids Ride Camp, and the crowd-favorite Hot Race.

Riding for a Cause: Every registration helps support trail improvements, facility upgrades, and affordable cycling programs at Coler. Participants will enjoy some of Northwest Arkansas's premier mountain biking trails while helping strengthen one of Bentonville’s most beloved outdoor recreation destinations.

Lighting up the Sky: Fayetteville will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a free, 25-minute fireworks show at 9p on July 4. To make it even more memorable, the display will be synchronized to music on 94.9 FM radio.

On Repeat: The show is funded through Fayetteville’s A&P Commission. They hope to see this year’s celebration as the revival of an annual tradition for the city.

💰: More than $105mm in federal funding for 19 local projects, mostly in NWA, has advanced through the House Appropriations Committee in DC. Local proposals include $12.75m for Bentonville roads, $9m for a Cave Springs water tower, $9m for XNA’s western concourse and $7.7m for HWY 72 improvements in Pea Ridge.

Upgrades: Springdale could receive funding for water infrastructure and dental clinic upgrades, while Lowell’s NWA Food Bank is slated for $1mm. Additional dollars would support projects at NWACC, UAMS, Avoca, Gentry, Lincoln, Winslow and Madison County.

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The Arkansas Tri-Region E-Bike Incentive Program was launched, providing funding for eligible residents to receive $700-$1200 towards an ebike.

Ozzy’s Ride + Dine, a new restaurant to go with the new mountain bike chair lift in Bella Vista, just opened up.

Generations Bank is seeking a Credit Analyst.

Table 7three and Kitchens at Olive & Barley are looking for a Chef.

🧖‍♀️ Feelin' Beyond Good: Beyond Wellness has officially opened in Rogers, bringing personalized wellness and aesthetic services to the area. To celebrate, the new clinic is offering 26% off memberships in 2026 and 15% off first-time aesthetic treatments. Call 501-476-7171, ext. 4, to learn more.*

💪 Turn The Heat Up: Refresh your fitness routine with Burn Boot Camp’s $69 4-week pass at its Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers locations. No strings attached!*

🚴 Running on E: The Tri-Region E Bike Incentive program aims to put more than 5,800 residence in NWA, Fort Smith, and Central Arkansas on e-bikes.

🌳 More Green: Goshen expands Mill Branch Park more than 50 acres with a collaboration with the NW Arkansas Land Trust.

🇬🇷 Gyro Love This: With the grand opening of the Rogers Taziki’s, they’re doing a Gyro meal deal from June 30-July 3.

🎼: You can buy 4 tickets for just $99 for the AMP with Live Nation’s promotion happening now.

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