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Events

Weekend Roundup

Happy Friday, Northwest Arkansas! Here's your Weekend Roundup:

• 🧙‍♂️ Once I Make My Move…: The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks continues its fall Flowers & Film: Movie Series this week with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone on Friday, Nov 10, from 7-10p.

• 😂 Funny Business: Get a laugh at the Grove Comedy Club, with headliner Mike Baldwin this Friday, Nov 10, at 7p and Saturday, Nov 11, at 6:30p. Veterans get in free all weekend!

• 🎁 Square Shop: Explore local merchants’ goods during a Holiday Market and Festival at Shiloh Square in Downtown Springdale this Friday, Nov 10, from 5:30-8:30p. 

• 🏀 Hoop City: The Razorbacks Women’s Basketball team takes on Murray State at Bud Walton Arena on Friday, Nov 10, at 10:30a - tickets are just $10. The Men’s team hosts Gardner-Webb on the same day at 7p — tickets are almost sold out!

• 🍸 Pinky Up: Stop by Fayetteville Beer Works for a special Cocktail Night with Pink House Alchemy on Friday, Nov 10, from 4-8p.

• ⚽ Shots on Goal: The No. 10 Razorbacks will host Grambling at Razorback Field this Friday, Nov 10, at 6:30p for round one of the NCAA Tournament.

• 🎄 Deck the Halls: Find all you need to deck the halls this season during the 5th Annual NWA Holiday Market at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale this Friday and Saturday, Nov 10-11.

• 🐖 Call the Hogs: Join the free tailgate celebration in HogTown, featuring concessions, food trucks, inflatables, and live music with The Juice, before the Razorbacks take on Auburn this Saturday, Nov 11, at 3p. HogTown opens at 11a.

• 🚴 Get Pumped: The TAO Pump Track Championships will host its finale at Runway Bike Park in Springdale this Saturday, Nov 11, starting at 9a — $30 day-of entry fee or free for spectators!

• 🌈 Over the Rainbow: Enjoy Arts Live Theatre’s Mini-Production of Wizard of Oz at the Springdale Public Library on Saturday, Nov 11, at 10:30a.

• 🤹 Juggling Jones: Master juggler and visual artist Jay Gilligan will bring his show REFLEX to The Jones Center for a fascinating theatrical experience on Saturday, Nov 11, at 2p.

• 🏠 Open House: Enter to win awesome door prizes during the Holiday Open House event in Downtown Siloam Springs this Sunday, Nov 12, from 1-5p.

We’ll be back in your inbox on Monday!

Restaurant News

Flyway Fayetteville Has Taken Flight…or Landed… They’re Open Now

Flyway Brewing Company has officially opened its Fayetteville location at 1550 E Zion Rd, the space formerly occupied by Apple Blossom Brewing Co.

• Northern Migration: Flyway Brewing Co. began in North Little Rock in 2015 and has since grown in popularity, being served in various NWA restaurants and bars. We're excited about what they will add to the local NWA brewing community as they’ve migrated north.

• Order Up: Expect to find your favorite classic Flyway flavors and a few new beers exclusive to the new Fayetteville taproom. They also have a menu of traditional bar fare, burgers, sandwiches, smoked meats, and Detroit-style pizzas!

Follow along for updates HERE.

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas in Downtown Springdale

Mark your calendars! Downtown Springdale is getting ready for its beloved holiday traditions, both old and new!

• Presents & Parades: Christmas on the Creek includes the Emma Exchange local maker’s market, pictures with Santa at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, live music & the lighting of the Christmas tree in Shiloh Square, and the Christmas Parade of the Ozarks hosted by the Rodeo of the Ozarks. Join the holiday cheer on Saturday, Nov 25, from 12-9p.

• Cocoa & Carols: This year’s Hot Cocoa Crawl will feature over 15 stops through Downtown Springdale, many putting an international spin on the drink, on Friday, Dec 1, from 5-8p. Springdale School District’s annual Caroling on the Creek is the same night at Turnbow Park from 5-7p. Stop by for some caroling and see Santa!

Get your Hot Cocoa Crawl Tickets in advance HERE and find more information about Downtown Sprigndale’s holiday events HERE.

Business

Rogers Mercantile is Now Open in Downtown Rogers

The team behind Bentonville Mercantile and Fayetteville Mercantile have expanded their support of locally-made products by opening Rogers Mercantile at 123 W Elm Street in Downtown Rogers!

• New Store: Owned by Summer and Bobby Manzo, Rogers Mercantile offers a wide selection of Arkansas-made and locally crafted items, lining the shelves with new products every week!

• Shop Local: The Rogers location opened last week, so next time you find yourself downtown, stop by and explore their locally curated clothing, jewelry, art, candles, soap, food mixes, and more.

Keep an eye out for new arrivals through their Instagram HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Find opportunities in the Retail, Health, Education, Arts, and more listed on our Jobs Board.

Looking to hire? Post open jobs HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news

• 🦌 Wear Your Orange: Deer season begins this Saturday, Nov 11, so if you’re out bushwhacking it through the forest, throw on some orange!

• 🐜 The Quantum Realm: J.B. Hunt and BNSF recently collaborated on the launch of a breakthrough intermodal service called Quantum.

• 🏠 Affordable Housing: Low-income veteran housing development project Patriot Park has resumed progress in Fayetteville with an opening expected next August — veterans will be able to apply in May 2024.

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