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Flying Up The Ranks: Among the nation's top 100 commercial airports, only three saw faster passenger growth than XNA in 2025, making Northwest Arkansas's airport one of the fastest-growing in the country.

Punching Above Its Weight: XNA climbed six spots to No. 95, surpassing airports in Colorado Springs, Destin, and Little Rock, which is a telling sign of just how fast the region is growing relative to the rest of the country.

Cookie Monster: The cookie food truck is located in Downtown Fayetteville, outside of Puritan Coffee on Dickson Street.

Om Nom Nom: It will continue to serve its famous cookies, including The Chewk, which is chocolate chunk, plus Snickerdoodle, Funfetti, and a gluten-free chocolate chunk.

Under the Big Top: This year's circus-themed event features cirque performers, a live DJ, carnival games, delicious bites from local restaurants, and exciting silent and live auctions—all benefiting the Children's Safety Center.

Big Impact: The Children's Safety Center helps local child abuse victims by providing child advocacy, forensic interviewing, forensic medical exams, mental health therapy, and child abuse prevention trainings. Every ticket purchased helps ensure these services remain available at no cost to children and families in Washington County.

Making Waves: The event will combine DJ music and a splash pad, creating a high-energy dance party built for the whole family to enjoy. There will also be face painting.

Sunny Side Up: As of this writing, expect a sunny day in Bentonville for the Rave.

Soak in the Moment: So, we put together a guide of all the concerts happening at one of Northwest Arkansas’s coolest outdoor live music venues, so you don’t miss a show.

Take A Chance: The season runs through September and features a lineup of artists like Jukeboxx, No Vacancy, Full House, and more.

🚚 Packed to Pork-fection: Moving a student in soon? Boss Hog Moving Co helps college students settle in with less stress. Mention you found them through NWA Daily to receive 10% off your first move HERE.*

👕 Born in the Hills: Local start-up Annie Ozark makes women's clothing rooted in the Ozarks — blending femininity and sturdiness in equal measure. Explore the brand HERE.*

🍗 Wing It This Summer: Big Box Karaoke is bringing back its fan-favorite wings for Restaurant Week! Pair your summer karaoke session with Buffalo, Sweet & Spicy Gochujang, Sweet Honey, or Lemon Pepper wings, available in 6- or 12-piece orders for a limited time. Book a room or walk in HERE.*

🦉 Owl Be There: Head to the Fayetteville Public Library on Monday, Jul 20, from 6-7:30p for HootOwl Legal’s Estate Planning Intensive, where the team will cover wills, trusts, and more. RSVP HERE.*

🍽️ That New, New: Several new spots are expected to open in Downtown Springdale soon.

🏍️ A Wheelie Big Journey: A motorcyclist stopped in Fayetteville during a record-breaking ride for the longest continuous motorcycle journey in the country.

📖 It’s Lit: Drop in to the Matchbook Memoir event happening at The Medium in Springdale on Saturday, Jul 18, from 10-4p.

🚧 Concrete Plans: The City of Pea Ridge announced several infrastructure improvement projects in the pipeline.

🤝 A Suite Gig: Hotel Vin, a premium hotel expected to open in Rogers this fall, will host a three-day Hiring Event through Saturday, Jul 18.

🫀 Have a Heart to Heart: Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville recently received three awards for exceptional heart care.

🚵 Trail Mix: Head to Mount Kessler Regional Park for the Kessler Mountain Jam on Sunday, Jul 19, at 8a.

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