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It's finally feeling like Fall. Time to decorate! Westwood Gardens has the biggest Mums in NWA, plus thousands of specialty pumpkins and gourds. Four locations across Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers. Come get your fall on HERE.
Guide
The Ultimate Guide to Pumpkin Patches in NWA
Fall is here, which means it’s officially pumpkin patch season in Northwest Arkansas.
Patch Perfect: We put together a guide to some of the pumpkin patches happening throughout the region, with several running through Sunday, Nov 1.
Oh My Gourd: From hayrides at McGarrah Farms Rivercrest Orchard in Fayetteville to corn mazes at Farmland Adventure in Springdale, this guide has everything you need for a fall day at the pumpkin patch with the family.
Read the full guide HERE.
Events
Downtown Bentonville’s Final First Friday of the Year
Downtown Bentonville’s last First Friday of 2026 will take place this Friday, Oct 2, from 11a-9p.
Flow State: The day kicks off at 11a with food trucks, followed by a free yoga class from 12-1p on the Square. Vendor booths will open at 3p.
It’s Friday, Friday: Starting at 5p, four live performances will take place, including the Perry Ryan Theater Co., Kids Dance Off, The Mixtapes, and Just Jayne, an up-and-coming country music group with Northwest Arkansas roots.
More event details HERE.
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Premier Chef NWA at Rogers Convention Center
Premier Chef Northwest Arkansas will come to the Rogers Convention Center on Saturday, Oct 24, for an evening of exceptional food, friendly competition, and community impact.
Take the Whisk: Formerly known as Top Chef NWA, the elevated culinary experience brings talented chefs together to compete for the Premier Chef title. As an Official Qualifying Event for the World Food Championships, one standout chef will earn a Golden Ticket to advance to the world stage.
A Recipe for Victory: Guests will enjoy chef-crafted dishes and appetizers, signature cocktails, decadent desserts. There will also be People’s Choice voting and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Rogers Public Library Foundation, supporting programs, resources, and educational opportunities at the Rogers Public Library.
Purchase tickets HERE.
Food & Drink
New Coffee Shop at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville
A Fayetteville fitness studio announced plans to open a coffee shop inside its gym.
Perk Up: Clubhaus Fitness, located at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville, recently shared photos showing an Arsaga’s Coffee Roasters shop being built near its Pilates studio.
Espresso Yourself: Arsaga’s has a few existing coffee shop locations in Fayetteville. Details about the new coffee location, including an opening date, have not been announced yet.
See the Instagram post HERE.
Events
25th Annual Shire Post Mint Festival This Weekend
Shire Post Mint will celebrate 25 years of coin-making with its annual festival in West Fork on Saturday, Oct 3, from 11a-4p.
Making Cents: Shire Post Mint is a small, family-owned coin mint in West Fork that hand-engraves coin designs and strikes them into solid metals with antique coin presses.
It's Mint To Be: The free, family-friendly celebration will feature around 30 local arts & crafts vendors, games, live music, and food trucks. Costumes are welcome! Guests can also tour the family-owned mint and meet the team behind its handcrafted coins. The festival will take place at 52 West Main Street.
Learn more HERE.
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In other news…
👻 Stage Fright: On October 30th from 6-11p, get festive at TheatreSquared's first immersive Halloween party, Stagefright! Take in live entertainment in the Dark Theatre, sip a cocktail in the Ghostlight Spookeasy, and party into the night. Get your tickets HERE.*
🍜 Home Cookin’: A new restaurant is expected to open at the Walmart Home Office in Bentonville soon.
🏀 Hoops, There It Is: Catch a sneak peek of the Razorback men’s basketball team during their Primetime at the Palace celebration, happening at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville on Friday, Oct 2, starting at 8p.
🎃 Pop Goes The Weasel: A Halloween-themed pinball pop-up bar officially opened in Downtown Fayetteville. It will remain open through Sunday, Nov 1.
🎡 Fair Enough: The Benton County Fair will continue through this weekend, with its last day planned for Saturday, Oct 3.
❄️ That’s Snow Joke: A digital meteorologist is predicting higher-than-normal snowfall counts for the Northwest Arkansas region this winter. Forecasts are subject to change.
🎨 Paint the Town: Stop into Chaos Games in Lowell for a free painting event called Paint N’ Take, happening on Sunday, Oct 4, from 12-3p.
✈️ Going Places: XNA will move forward with a $78M concourse expansion.
🥁 Drum Roll Please: Eureka Springs will host another edition of Drumming in the Park on Saturday, Oct 3, from 6-8p.
💜 Honor Roll: A veteran in Pea Ridge was awarded the Purple Heart Award 17 years after being injured in action.
🏟️ Big Leagues: A former Razorback baseball pitcher will start Game 1 for a Major League Baseball team in its first-ever playoff appearance.
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🍽️ New Friends: The Dinner Club helps you make new friends at cool restaurants and bars across Bentonville & Fayetteville every month. Sign up for the next one on Thursday, Oct 22, at 6:30p HERE.
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