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Events

All Aboard! Trick or Treat on Trains With the Arkansas-Missouri Railroad

The Arkansas-Missouri Railroad is all decked out for a special Halloween train tour at the Springdale Depot on Oct 20, from 5-8p, and on Oct 31, from 6-8p.

• Keeping it Rail: The entry fee is $10 for adults and $5 for children, raising funds for the JRM Transportation Museum — a local nonprofit supporting the A&M Railroad by encouraging rail safety, educating the community on rail transportation, and preserving railroad artifacts.

• Trick or Train: Join A&M for the Ghost Train Tour and take a Halloween-themed guided tour of the decorated train cars. The Kiddie Caboose will be loaded with candy for trick or treating.

Find more information HERE.

Events

Handcraft Your Weekend With The 69th Annual War Eagle Craft Fair

One of Northwest Arkansas’s most renowned crafting events begins this week with the 69th annual War Eagle Fair, featuring over 250 booths of handcrafted products along the banks of War Eagle Creek from Oct 19-22.

• Made by hand: Since the first War Eagle Fair in 1954 was held in the living room of a few locals, the event’s number one rule for vendors has been: handcrafted only. This dedication to tradition and quality sets this fair apart from the rest.

• Make the trip: The event is located at 11037 High Sky Inn Rd, Hindsville, and will be open Thursday - Saturday from 8a -5p and on Sunday from 8a-4p. Admission is free, though parking is $5 a vehicle.

Find more information about the fair HERE.

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Community

Arkansas Calling the Hogs Home For 2023 Homecoming Celebration

It’s Homecoming Week at the University of Arkansas, featuring a week full of alumni and student-focused events on the Hill and a home game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct 21, at 11a.

• Razorbacks 101: Founded on Mar 27, 1871, the University hosted its first-ever Homecoming parade on Nov 16, 1922, making this the 101st Year of Homecoming Tradition.

• Pig, Pep, Pop, Step: Instead of the Homecoming Parade, there will be a HOCO Party at the Union Mall, featuring food provided by KDK’s Chicken and Waffles and music by local band Maple Street at 6p, followed by a Homecoming Pep Rally at the Chi Omega Greek Theatre at 7:30p, which will end with a spectacular fireworks show. Keep the party going at the annual NPHC Homecoming Step Show at 8:30p.

Find a full schedule of Homecoming events HERE.

Business

New Bookstore Opens It’s Doors In Downtown Rogers

The Parlour Room, a new independent bookstore and community gathering space in Downtown Rogers, makes its grand debut this Friday, Oct 20, from 5-8p.

• Stay A While: Underbrush Books partnered with American Estates to convert the former showroom into a community-centric retail experience. True to its namesake, The Parlour Room has been thoughtfully designed to inspire conversations between friends and strangers alike.

• Gathering Place: Located at 103 W Walnut St, the space will function as an independent bookstore operated by Underbrush Books and as a gallery space for Jesse Weegan, founder of American Estates. The venue will also be available to host community events like book clubs, speakers, game nights, and performances.

Follow The Parlour Room for updates HERE.

Employment

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• 🎺 Strike Up the Band: NWA audiences are raving about The Band's Visit on stage now at TheatreSquared. This 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical celebrates the joy and unity that music brings into our lives and highlights that our shared humanity is the sweetest melody of all.*

  🎸 Let's Jam, Fam! A harvest performance you won’t soon forget, FamJam returns to The Jones Center on Oct 28, including themed activities for kids and adults and a Halloween Harvest concert by singer/songwriter Shannon Wurst. Tickets cost $5 per person and are available HERE.*

• ♻️ Easy Composting: The convenient, at-your-door service of Ozark Compost & Swap makes composting simple and has already diverted over 80,000 lbs of food waste from local landfills. Use discount code NWADAILY for your first month free of bi-weekly pickups.*

• 🥕 Soul Food: Enjoy live soul music with Shaun Munday this Saturday, performing during the Rogers Local Food Market from 10a to noon.

• 🍬 Sweet Sleet: Shop your favorite makers, plant people, and vintage pickers during the Sleet City Halloween Market in Fayetteville, including make-and-take art activities and snacks & drinks from Pink House Alchemy this Saturday from 10a-4p.

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

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