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Events

Explore Local Makers and Innovators at the 2nd Annual Maker Faire NWA

The 2nd annual Maker Faire NWA will bring a day-long celebration of creativity, learning, and innovation to the Fayetteville Public Library this Saturday, Oct 21, from 9a-5p!

• Looks Like We Made It: From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these Makers to showcase their hobbies, experiments, and projects in a family-friendly setting.

• Make Your Way There: Explore an extensive lineup of makers, engaging presentations, and workshops during the fair. Interactive activities for all ages will feature demonstrations of innovative and emerging technologies.

Find more information about the Maker Faire HERE.

Events

Amazeum Hosts 90s-Themed Adult Night

The next Adult Night at the Scott Family Amazeum will throw it back with a ‘90s nostalgia theme on Thursday, Nov 2, from 6-8p.

• Learn Through Play: The Amazeum is a 50,000ft² children’s museum in Bentonville featuring hands-on exhibits designed to engage the imagination and bring art and science to life. Nearly everything in the museum is made to be touched, climbed on, and interacted with.

• Mom & Dad’s Turn: Tickets include two drink tickets and plenty of opportunities for hands-on fun exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math experiences with a throwback spin. Embrace the theme by wearing your favorite ‘90s outfit!

Reserve tickets for the Amazeum Adult Night HERE.

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Groundwork Ensuring an Affordable Future for Northwest Arkansas

We must put in the work today to ensure our kids and grandkids can afford to live, grow, and play in NWA.

• Housing Essentials: Teachers, nurses, firefighters, and other members of the region’s essential workforce face increasing obstacles in finding affordable housing relative to their incomes within the central corridor and near the region’s top amenities.

• Building for the Future: Groundwork is working to strengthen communities by expanding housing for working families near employment, commercial, and cultural centers in Northwest Arkansas. The time is now to build the Northwest Arkansas of the future.

Visit Groundwork’s website to learn more HERE.

Restaurant News

Springdale’s Pleasant Counter Headed to Dallas for World Food Championships

After winning the Miracle League’s Burger Competition over the weekend, Pleasant Counter will be headed to Dallas for the World Food Championships.

• The Big Leagues: Miracle League of Northwest Arkansas hosted a burger competition on Saturday in Downtown Springdale, where home cooks and professional chefs competed for the title of “Best Burger” and entry into the World Food Championships in Dallas on Nov 9-12.

• Tallowed Ground: Pleasant Counter is a proper mom-and-pop-style scratch kitchen serving locally sourced comfort food and using grass-fed beef tallow for deep frying. The menu features a fried chicken sandwich, shrimp po’boys, a burger that’ll knock your socks off, and more. Plus, the organic sourdough hand pies are perfect for a sweet finish.

Visit Pleasant Counter Wednesday-Saturday from 11-3, 5-8p, unless stated otherwise on their socials. Follow for updates HERE.

Guide

NWA Daily’s Guide to Breweries in Northwest Arkansas

There have already been several Oktoberfest events around Northwest Arkansas this month, but it’s not too late to join the community in celebrating good people and great beer by visiting the fantastic local breweries around town.

• Brewing: Northwest Arkansas has developed an incredible beer scene with numerous local breweries to enjoy and more popping up all the time. Everyone has their favorite, but we can all agree on one thing — local is best!

• Try ‘Em All: If you’re up for a challenge, visit all 19 stops along the famous Fayetteville Ale Trail. Passports can be picked up at the Experience Fayetteville Visitors Center, ordered online, or found at any of the participating breweries. Once the passport has been stamped at each location, it can be turned in for an Ale Trail Finisher stein.

Check out our guide to local breweries HERE.

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.

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In other news…

• 🍁 Going Red: This interactive fall foliage map shows Northwest Arkansas hitting its peak during the week of Oct 30.

• 🌲 Hobbsoween: Explore Hobbs State Park during A Living Forest Memory — a fun, non-scary, family-friendly event including crafts, interactive exhibits, music, and more on Oct 28.

• 📈 How Are We Doing? Community leaders will gather at the Fayetteville Town Center on Oct 25 for the Annual State of Northwest Arkansas Region Report.

• 🪁 I’ll Fly Away: Fayetteville-based Flyer Homes real estate has opened a second office in Downtown Springdale.

• 📅 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!

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