First Thursday, Fayetteville
Head to the Downtown Square for First Thursday in June. The theme is the great outdoors with Fayettechill, Fayetteville Disc Association and more. Kids Zone: Terra Studios | Kids Stage: Super science. Live Music by The Silvershakers! Food and Drinks. Beer Garden: Core Brewing & Apple Blossom Brewing Co + Great local food trucks.
Date: June 2
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Location: Fayetteville Town Center
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First Friday, Bentonville
The theme for this event is “Art & Culinary” sponsored by Crystal Bridges Museum.
Date: June 3
Time: Starts and 11 a.m. and runs through evening.
Location: Bentonville Square
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Fayetteville Public Library Summer Reading Kickoff
Join the party! Drop in anytime between 10 am and 1 pm and help FPL kick off our summer reading program. Enjoy bounce houses, photo booth, face painting, balloons, temporary airbrush tattoos, snow cones and more.
Date: June 4
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Fayetteville Public Library
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Rogers Historical Museum, SUMMER STORYTIMES
Children ages four through twelve can enjoy a history lesson, story, hands-on history objects, a craft and snack with this series of free programs. Each week will feature a different topic and theme. Themes: On the Farm, Apples, Trains, Going West
Date: June 3 {NOTE: This event will be every Friday in June at 10 a.m. at the Education Annex}
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Education annex, Rogers Historical Museum
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Laugh Out Loud Gala, Arts Live Theatre
The Arts Live Theatre Laugh Out Loud Gala at the Fayetteville Town Center will have Honorary Chairperson, Lioneld Jordan and host Jay Plyburn of KFSM.
With a delicious dinner buffet, wine and beer provided by Blue Top Liquor, a live auction of terrific packages and entertainment by Phunbags Comedy Improv, the region’s premiere comedy improv company, ATLLOL will be a night to remember. Arts Live will also honor local arts supporters and all proceeds from the event support Arts Live Theatre excellent Arts Education programming.
Date: June 4
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Fayetteville Town Center
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Down on the Farm family day, RHM
Join RHS for free family fun! Activities, petting animals, pony rides, food, live music, etc. out on the lawn.
Date: Saturday, June 4
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Rogers Historical Museum
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Junk Ranch
The Junk Ranch, is a down-home venue that sits on 35 acres in Prairie Grove. Amazing vendors who bring vintage, handmade, boutique, antique, & more.
Date: June 10-11
Time: Varies
Location: 11195 Centerpoint Church Rd, Prairie Grove
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Tuesdays with Morrie, Arkansas Public Theatre
Date: June 10-12; June 16-19
Time: Varies
Location: Arkansas Public Theatre, Rogers
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Art & Cocktails in the Garden
Date: June 14
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
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Opera in the Ozarks
Opera in the Ozarks, an annual summer music festival featuring emerging opera professionals from across the country, celebrates its 66th Season from June 17 to July 15 with 25 performances and an inspiring selection of operas that is sure to entertain. This year’s featured operas include Mozart’s Don Giovanni, a double-bill of Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci and Puccini’s Il Tabarro, and Britten’s Albert Herring. Twenty-two performances will take place at Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs, and three performances at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Single tickets start at $25 for adults, $10 for children. Special multi-show ticket pricing is also available. Tickets may be purchased online at opera.org or by calling (479) 253-8595. Visit opera.org for season details.
Date: June 17-July 15
Time: Varies
Location: Varies
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Starry, Starry Night
The sixth annual “Starry, Starry Night” event will take place at Sassafras Springs Vineyard. This Northwest Arkansas favorite challenges local artists’ both amateurs and professionals’ to create works of art with specified art supplies for competition and fun. The artwork is then sold during a silent auction and all proceeds benefit the children served by Youth Bridge.
Date: June 17
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Location: Sassafras Springs Vineyard, Springdale
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14th Annual Summer Salsa
Summer Salsa is the casual, summer-chic event of the season aimed at raising money for EOA Children’s House. Guests will enjoy festive food and beverages, live music and dancing, silent auction with unique items, fun photo booth, and the 3rd Annual NWA Salsa Tasting Competition with the opportunity to vote for your favorite.
100% of the proceeds from Summer Salsa directly benefit EOA Children’s House, providing services to children ages 6-weeks-old to 5-years-old that have been abused, neglected, or have faced adverse childhood experiences. “Stopping Child Abuse. Saving Lives.”
Date: Saturday, June 18
Time: 7-11 p.m.
Location: Fayetteville Town Center
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72nd Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks
Date: June 22-25
Time: Varies
Location: Parsons Stadium, Springdale
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The Boxcar Children Show
Dates: June 23-26
Time: Varies
Location: Arts Live Theatre
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Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Free Summer Concert
The June free concert is Red, White & Blooms.
Date: June 28
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
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