A Sky Full of Mars 🪐

Out of This World: NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table tasked participants with creating a complete meal plan and food system to sustain 15 people on Mars for roughly 515 Earth days.

Spud-nik Moment: ARC's two-person team would ship fats and proteins from Earth while growing potatoes, sugar beets, wheat, and rice on Mars. Final results are expected by Wednesday, Sep 30.

Blues Cruise: The rally will feature vendor markets, live music, bike shows and demos, a motorcycle parade, scenic rides through the Ozarks, a karaoke contest, and the Frisco Inferno Barbecue Contest.

Pedal to the Metal: Since its first rally in 2000, the nonprofit behind Bikes, Blues, & BBQ has donated more than $3M to Northwest Arkansas charities supporting women, children, and underserved community members.

More Than a Membership: From fitness and recreation to programs designed for all ages, the Jones Center offers spaces and experiences that help individuals and families stay active while building meaningful community connections. Members gain access to amenities that support healthy lifestyles and personal development year-round.

Powered by Community: Volunteers play a key role in bringing the Jones Center’s mission to life by sharing their time, talents, and passion for serving others. Whether joining as a member or volunteer, community members can find new ways to play, grow, and thrive together.

Picture This: The fair will feature nearly 80 artists and makers from across the United States, working in more than 10 categories, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, sculpture, textiles, and more.

Frame of Mind: Food trucks, live art demonstrations, culinary experiences, and more will also be available. Admission is free, and no ticket is required.

Crumb and Get It: Crave Cookies has more than 60 locations across the United States. Its rotating menu features five new flavors every Friday alongside its signature chocolate chip, all baked fresh daily. It also serves loaded sodas.

Dough Not Miss It: The first 1,000 people who attend the grand opening event will get a free chocolate chip cookie. There will also be a Free Cookies for a Year giveaway, an iPad giveaway, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and family-friendly activities.

🎤 No Scrubs, Just Hits: TLC and Salt-N-Pepa will bring their “It’s Iconic” tour to the Walmart AMP in Rogers on Tuesday, Sep 29, with special guests En Vogue. Gates open at 6p, and the show starts at 7:30p. Grab tickets HERE.*

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🧸 Bear Necessities: A bear was spotted taking a dip in a Northwest Arkansas pool recently.

🍻 Prost! The Bauhaus Biergarten in Springdale will host Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct 3 and Sunday, Oct 4.

👻 A Boo-tique Stay: A hotel in Eureka Springs is up for USA Today’s Best Haunted Hotel award.

✈️ Cleared for Takeoff: Game Aerospace in Bentonville completed the first successful flight of the GB2, a purpose-built firefighting aircraft. Watch the flight HERE.

🤠 All Square: Head to Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville on Friday, Oct 2, from 6-8p for an evening of square dancing and live music from the Trace Branch Ramblers.

⭐️ Stars Aligned: Check out these images a photographer took of the Milky Way over the summer in Marshall, Arkansas.

🎬 Let’s Dance: The Medium in Springdale will feature Human Love: A David Bowie Experience from Friday, Oct 2, through Sunday, Oct 4.

🤷‍♂️ Six Seven: Silver Dollar City in Branson announced its 67th season’s opening date as March 12, 2027.

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📅 Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

Goodwill Arkansas is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Instructor.

Generations Bank is seeking a Branch Manager.