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Events

A Merry & Bright Bentonville Christmas Parade Set To March This Weekend

The 2023 Bentonville Christmas Parade will make its way through Downtown Bentonville this Saturday, Dec 9, starting at 6p.

• Festive Floats: Enjoy this classic Downtown tradition, which includes over 100 floats and attractions and more than 1,000 people participating in the festive march.

• Lovely Lights: The parade's theme is Merry & Bright and will begin at the corner of 8th and Main St before winding around the Bentonville Square.

Follow Downtown Bentonville Inc. for updates HERE.

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Take A Trip To Whoville This Weekend During The Whoville Holiday Extravaganza

Journey into the whimsical world of Whoville during the Third Annual Whoville Holiday Extravaganza at the Rogers Convention Center this Sunday, Dec 10, at 10a.

• A Real Who’s Who: Over 40,000ft² of fun awaits, including appearances by the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, and Max. Enjoy breakfast with Santa, decorating cookies, interactive storytelling, face painting, dance parties, snow games, and more!

• Merry Bricksmas: New this year, step into the LEGOLand Christmas attraction, including brick scavenger hunts, building games, and stations for making LEGO decorations to display for all to see.

All proceeds benefit Oasis of Northwest Arkansas. Find ticket options HERE.

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Green Living Made Easy With Ozark Compost

In today's fast-paced world, finding sustainable and convenient ways to reduce our environmental footprint is more crucial than ever. That's why Ozark Compost & Swap is excited to bring our compost pickup service to NWA — the hassle-free solution for eco-conscious individuals!

• Convenient Composting: With easy-to-follow compost guides and text notifications, composting could not be easier. Fill up your 5-gal bucket with compostable items, and OCS will pick it up and swap it for a clean one on a biweekly basis.

• One-Month Free Trial: We’re looking for community participation and feedback by offering a one-month free trial to all of NWA on a biweekly pickup frequency. Join the hundreds of homes and businesses making impacts by diverting food waste.

We’re looking for 100 NWA Daily Readers to trial our composting program for one month. If you want to reduce your waste and turn your food scraps into something impactful, sign up HERE.

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Rogers Historical Museum Hosts 23rd Annual Holiday Open House

The Rogers Historical Museum will host its annual Holiday Open House this Saturday, December 9, from 10a-2p. This year’s theme is A Rogers Christmas.

• All Through the House: Enjoy guided tours of the 1895 Hawkins House, decorated as a cozy Christmas cottage highlighting family life in Rogers from decades past. There will be holiday crafts and a station for writing letters to Santa.

• Merry Christmas to All: Christmas refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Rogers Historical Museum, and Santa Claus will be there to take all your Christmas wishes and present a reading of Clement Moore’s famous' Twas the Night Before Christmas at 1p.

Find more details HERE.

Outdoors

Inaugural Paddlesports Trade Coalition Member Meeting To Gather in Bentonville

Visit Bentonville will host the Inaugural Paddlesports Trade Coalition Membership Meeting & Workshop, bringing together paddlesport enthusiasts from the region on Jan 24-25.

• Without a Paddle: The PTC met for the first time in Bentonville in February 2024, forming a collective of organizations to promote the sustainable growth of the paddlesports industry across North America.

• Get in the Water: The inaugural membership meeting seeks to foster a vibrant community engaged in paddlesports. Presented in a workshop format, the meeting will allow for a high level of member input, participation, and involvement.

Register now for the 2024 PTC Membership Meeting & Workshop HERE.

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In other news…

• 🎄 Sweaters & Startups: Throw on your ugly Christmas sweater and shop local for the holidays during the NWA Christmas Maker's Market, hosted by Startup Junkie at Loloft in Downtown Rogers, this Saturday, Dec 9, from 9a-4p.*

• 🐶 Sit, Stand, Speak: Learn fundamental commands, leash etiquette, and socialization skills during Free Puppy Training Classes at Best Friends Pet Resource Center every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30p. Spots are limited, so you’ll need to pre-register.*

• 🥜 Ahh, Nuts! Correction from yesterday— Ozark Ballet Theater presents The Nutcracker at the Berry Performing Arts Center in Siloam Springs Don Tyson School of Innovation in Springdale this Saturday, Dec 9, at 7p and Sunday, Dec 10, at 2p.

• 🍣 Let’s Roll: Rock N’ Roll Sushi, a sushi restaurant chain with a rock n’ roll atmosphere, has plans to open a Fayetteville location on MLK Jr. Blvd.

• ☕️ Marshmallows on Top: Grab a mug and explore different stops around town during the Prairie Grove Cocoa Crawl this Saturday, Dec 9, from 4-6p.

• ⛄️ Feeling Frosty: Join a family-friendly symphony experience as Walton Arts Center presents a special screening of The Snowman: A Family Concert with the original score performed live by SoNA on Sunday, Dec 10, at 2p.

• 🎨 Artsy Types: The Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts is taking applications for its 2024 Artist Award — a $4,000 prize to help the artist support and further her studio practice.

• 📅 Ditch the FOMO: Post your upcoming events on our Events Page, and stay in the know about upcoming events mentioned in the newsletter.

• 🥳 Join the Club: Our NWA Daily Fan Club keeps this thing going. In return for being awesome, they get access to exclusive giveaways — ranging from gift cards and concert tickets to bikes and kayaks!

• 🚀 Take Off: Share your message with our growing community of 35,300+ readers. We have several advertising opportunities to help you share your story with Northwest Arkansas.

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Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Find listings in the health, education, and retail industries on our Job Board, or find great candidates by posting your open positions HERE.

• YogaSix is hiring a Fitness Sales Manager to oversee its upcoming studio in Bentonville.