Together With
Front Porch Real Estate & Hometown Collective invite you to their Launch Party on Thursday, Aug 13, from 6-9p at Walk Your Plans in Fayetteville! RSVP HERE.

Food & Drink
HTeaO Opens Second NWA Location In Lowell
HTeaO, the nation’s leading tea franchise, will open its second Northwest Arkansas location in Lowell on Saturday, Jul 11.
Steep Selection: The new location will offer more than 20 flavors of sweetened and unsweetened tea made with 100% natural ingredients. Store hours are Monday-Friday from 7a-9p, Saturday from 8a-9p, and Sunday from 11a-9p.
Lowell Tea Party: Head to the grand opening to enjoy free cups of tea from 10a-12p, plus buy-one-get-one-free all day Saturday and Sunday.
More details HERE.

Development
$127M XNA Connector Highway On Track For Late 2026 Completion
A nearly 4-mile, four-lane highway that connects XNA directly to the Springdale Northern Bypass is on track to be completed in late 2026.
Bridging the Gap: The $127M project features 11 bridges and two interchanges.
Smoother Arrival: It is designed to separate airport traffic from local roads and provide a more direct route to I49.
Read more about the development HERE.

Sponsored by Opera in the Ozarks
Opera in the Ozarks' Summer Season Continues
Opera in the Ozarks continues its 2026 summer season at Inspiration Point Center for the Arts in Eureka Springs, featuring 22 MainStage performances through July 24.
Four Featured Productions: The 2026 MainStage lineup includes Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, and a Puccini double bill featuring Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi — featuring rising opera stars and acclaimed instrumentalists from across the nation, all taking place at Opera in the Ozarks’ new state-of-the-art theater in the Ozark Mountains.
More Special Events: In addition to the MainStage productions, audiences can also enjoy Broadway Cabarets in Eureka Springs and Springdale (at The Apollo on July 20), and a Chamber Music Concert at Inspiration Point.
Tickets are on sale HERE.

Sports
Ozark United FC Hosts Girls Soccer Clinic Series
Catch the World Cup fever? Sign up for Ozark United FC’s Girls Got Game Clinic Series for girls ages 5-10, rotating through five NWA parks from Saturday, Jul 11, through Saturday, Aug 8.
Five for Five: The clinic schedule hits Citizens Park in Bentonville on Jul 11, Mt. Hebron Park in Rogers on Jul 18, Mt. Kessler Park in Fayetteville on Jul 25, Tyson Recreation Complex in Springdale on Aug 1, and Sager Creek in Siloam Springs on Aug 8.
B-E-L-I-E-V-E: Registration runs $25 for one clinic up to $68.75 for all five. The camps will bring professional-level coaching to neighborhoods throughout Northwest Arkansas.
Sign up HERE.

Guide
A Guide To 2026 Concerts at the Momentary
The 2026 concert season is underway at the Momentary in Bentonville.
Soak in the Moment: So, we put together a guide of all the concerts happening at one of Northwest Arkansas’s biggest venues, so you don’t miss a show.
Take A Chance: The season runs through November and features a stacked lineup of major artists, including Chance the Rapper, Lord Huron, Death Cab for Cutie, and many more.
Find the full guide HERE.

NWA Daily Picks
In other news…
🚲 Trailside Peace Of Mind: Benchmarq Insurance helps protect the things that keep your adventure rolling, from mountain bikes to first homes to lake houses. Start your quote HERE.*
🦉 Don’t Wing It: HootOwl Legal will host an Estate Planning Intensive at the Fayetteville Public Library on Wednesday, Jul 15, from 6-7:30p, covering estate plans, wills & trusts, and more. RSVP HERE.*
🥕 Scraps to Riches: Fayetteville residents can now sign up for the City's Residential Food Waste Collection Program, turning kitchen scraps into compost instead of landfill waste with biweekly curbside pickup, a 5-gallon collection bucket, and service starting at $15.90 per month for eligible utility customers. Sign up HERE.*
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🗣️ Extry, Extry: Based on the true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike, Disney's Newsies Jr. at TheatreSquared is a high-energy musical about kids standing up, speaking out, and discovering their power to change the world. On stage July 17-19 | Get tickets at 777.7477 or theatre2.org.*
🥤 Smooth-ie Operator: Pearlsnap Picnic, a new smoothie and coffee bar, will open inside the Jones Center in Springdale today, Jul 9.
🎥 Reel Good Time: Springdale Parks & Rec will host a Summer Movie in the Park at Shaw Family Park on Friday, Jul 10, from 8:30-10:30p.
🐓 Read Up on History: Now that AQ Chicken is officially open in Downtown Springdale, read up on the restaurant’s rich history in Northwest Arkansas.
🎣 Hooked On Fun: Natural State Beer Company in Rogers will host a Family Fishing Event on Sunday, Jul 12, starting at 2p.
🧑⚕️ Casting Call: A large-scale development was approved to be built in Bentonville.
👨🌾 U Pick: Stop by the Bella Vista Farmers Market on Sunday, Jul 12, from 8a-1p.
⛳️ Tee Up: Dress for Success will host its first-ever Golf Scramble on Thursday, Aug 27, at The Creeks.
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Game
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