Together With

Snapology of Fayetteville offers LEGO® engineering, robotics, workshops, birthday parties, field trips, and special events across Northwest Arkansas. See upcoming September programs or plan a Snapology experience with us HERE.

Events

Family Fun Day Returns to Mt. Hebron Park in Rogers

The 3rd Annual Family Fun Day will take over Mt. Hebron Park in Rogers on Sunday, Aug 30, from 1-4p.

  • Freebies Fill The Field: The free, family-friendly afternoon will have hands-on crafts, outdoor games, a live DJ, food trucks, and giveaways. The first 300 youth attendees will receive a free event t-shirt while supplies last.

  • Crowds Keep Growing: Last year's Family Fun Day pulled in more than 2,000 people.

See what last year’s Family Fun Day looked like in this video HERE.

Development

Cave Springs Considering New Walmart

The Cave Springs Planning Commission will vote on a site plan for a new Walmart Neighborhood Market and gas station in September.

Learn more HERE.

Compton Garden to Host Native Tree & Plant Sale

Bring a little more Arkansas into your landscape during the Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale at Compton Gardens & Arboretum in Bentonville from Tuesday, Sep 22, through Friday, Sep 25.

  • Find Your New Favorites: Shoppers can choose from a curated selection of Arkansas-native trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, and hardy ferns, all nurtured by Compton Gardens & Arboretum’s expert horticulture team.

  • Grow Something Good: Beyond beautifying your outdoor space, purchases will support the work of Compton Gardens & Arboretum and its continued efforts to connect the community with native plants and the natural world.

Learn more about the sale HERE.

Real Estate

Home Prices Stabilizing in Northwest Arkansas

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According to the biannual Skyline Report, home sales continue to grow in Northwest Arkansas, with average home prices across Benton, Madison, and Washington County mixed in the first half of 2026.

  • Cooling Off: The average home price in Benton County dipped 1.2% to $465,888, while Madison County prices fell 2.2% to $314,480. Washington County was the exception, with average prices increasing 1.5% to $423,750.

  • A Home Run: For the first time in many years, researchers see the Northwest Arkansas real estate market as more of a buyer’s market than a seller’s market.

Read the full residential Skyline Report HERE.

Food & Drinks

Walking Food Tour To Launch in Bentonville

Big on Bentonville is set to launch its first-ever guided walking food tour, Bites & Sites of Bentonville, starting on Tuesday, Sep 8.

  • Walk this Way: Guests will enjoy a 1-mile, 2.5-hour stroll from Bentonville Square to the A Street Promenade, with stops along the way to enjoy great food and fun local stories.

  • Come Hungry: Tours will run Tuesdays through Fridays at 11a and 4p. Tickets start at $99 per person, with a 4-person minimum. Gluten-free options will be available.

Learn more HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

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  • 🎸 Play Free Bird! Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will play a live show at the Walmart AMP in Rogers on Saturday, Aug 29, starting at 6:30p.

  • 🏈 The Pick Is In: Head Coach Ryan Silverfield announced who QB1 will be for the upcoming 2026 Razorback football season.

  • 🌶️ Bring the Heat: The first-ever Ozark Flame & Flavor Festival will take over The Record in Downtown Bentonville on Saturday, Aug 29, from 3:30-10:30p.

  • 🗣️ Shark Attack: A former Shark Tank member will be a part of a local business pitch competition hosted by Queenie Be and Hive Networking.

  • 🌮 Fiesta Square: Celebrate Filipino culture, food, and community at the Filipino American Organization of NWA’s Barrio Fiesta in Springdale on Saturday, Aug 29, from 3-7p.

  • 🏃 RIP: Event organizers announced that the Hogeye Marathon in Springdale will not return for its 51st race.

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