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Guide
Where To Charge Your Electric Vehicle in NWA
Electric vehicles continue to grow their presence in Northwest Arkansas.
Watt’s Up: To help you find a place to charge your EV locally, we put together a guide to some of the best charging spots around NWA.
Charged Up: Charging stations can be found throughout NWA’s big four cities, as well as Siloam Springs and Eureka Springs.
Charge into the full guide HERE.
Events
Jones Center To Host Community Campout
Jones Center in Springdale will host its 3rd Annual Community Campout from Friday, Sep 11, at 6p through Saturday, Sep 12, at 10a.
Campout! Expect staff-led pop-up sessions on survival skills, nature exploration, kids' crafts, and a morning yoga session, plus campfire cooking, live music, and a late-night movie.
Want A S’More? Sites fit up to 6 people. Tickets run at $50 for the public or $40 for members, with dinner, dessert, and breakfast covered. The campground will have 24/7 on-site security. Make sure to pack your own lawn chair and bedding for the night. Register by Wednesday, Sep 9.
Reserve your campsite HERE.
👋 Re-watch this famous campout scene from The Sandlot to get motivated for the Community Campout!
Sponsored by Crystal Bridges
Fresh Art Off The Wall
Experience Keith Haring like never before at Crystal Bridges. Now open, “Keith Haring in 3D” is the first major exhibition to focus on Haring’s work off the wall, showcasing sculptures, masks, totems, skateboards, clothing, and other objects transformed by his iconic visual style.
Art Comes Alive: Explore every era of Haring’s career in this immersive exhibition. Groove to the beat of his favorite mixtapes, discover the stories of his famous friends and collaborators, and learn about the activism that fueled his practice.
Plan Your Visit: On view through January 25, 2027. Tickets are $15 and free for museum members, veterans, SNAP participants, and youth 18 and under. Museum admission is always free.
Learn more HERE.
Health & Wellness
Mercy Teams Up With UAMS on New Doula Toolkit
NWA Daily
Mercy Hospital in Rogers is piloting a new doula integration toolkit developed by UAMS to help clinical teams and doulas work more closely together during pregnancy and birth.
Doula Not Disturb: So far, 45 Mercy staff members have completed training through the program, and the hospital has already reported a 47% jump in staff understanding of what doulas actually do.
A Labor of Love: The toolkit is part of UAMS's broader Doula Expansion Initiative, which has also enrolled 50 people in a doula training program launched in 2025 to strengthen maternal support across Northwest Arkansas.
Read more HERE.
Events
August First Friday at Bentonville Square
Downtown Bentonville’s August First Friday Live will take place this Friday, Aug 7, from 3-9p.
Fri-YAY: First Friday is Bentonville's free, family-friendly monthly street festival, held on the first Friday of every month through October.
First Things First: Food trucks begin serving at 11a, followed by 100 vendor booths opening at 3p and live music & entertainment kicking off at 5p. Pets are welcome, and the event is rain or shine unless severe weather is expected.
Learn more HERE.
NWA Daily Picks
In other news…
🏹 Right on Target: Looking for a fresh group activity? Archery Tag at The Quiver Archery Range in Bentonville blends dodgeball and archery into a fast-paced, team-based game using safe equipment and supervised play, making it one of Northwest Arkansas's most unique ways to challenge friends and coworkers.*
🤝 Corporate Events Without the Stress: The Mingle Co. handles planning, vendors, logistics & execution, so your team can focus on their work. Get a free consultation for your event HERE.*
🌊 Healing, One Wave at a Time: Selkie Soul Therapy offers a gentle mind-body approach to mental health, helping NWA folks break free from long-held patterns, process complex trauma, and reconnect with themselves through movement and relational care. Learn more HERE.*
🏦 Banking on Belonging: Generations Bank is proving community banking is still personal, combining local decision-making with modern digital tools.
🎷 Jazz Hands: The Fayetteville Public Library will host an afternoon of Jazz Poetry on Saturday, Aug 8, from 2-4p.
📈 Growth Spurt: Northwest Arkansas led all Arkansas metros in job growth during June 2026, continuing the region's strong momentum in employment and economic expansion.
✨ Glow for It: Crystal Bridges’s Art Trail will hold a free Glow Party on Saturday, Aug 8, from 8-11p, featuring music, food, sunset views, artmaking, and more.
🎤 Music to Our Ears: Catch up on all the events happening at the Walmart AMP in Rogers this August.
🐓 Fowl Ball: The NWA Naturals will turn into the Growlin’ Chickens for its weekend series at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale against the Wichita Wind Surge, with a fireworks show expected after the Friday, Aug 7 game wraps up.
🍎 Class Acts: Northwest Arkansas teachers can score back-to-school savings with teacher discounts at stores across the region before the school year begins.
🎧 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!
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