September 2011!
First Fridays – Bentonville
Activities, food and live music for the whole family! Held on the Bentonville square March through November.
Date: Fridays
Time: 11:30am
Location: Downtown Bentonville Square
More Info: www.downtownbentonville.org
First Thursdays – Fayetteville
First Thursday Fayetteville is a monthly event held on the Downtown Fayetteville Square. It features various works of art, live music, outdoor movies and other cultural arts representations. This year the event has expanded onto Mountain Street and includes a Kids’ Zone! Terra Studios will sponsor the kids’ activities. Free and open to the public.
Date: First Thursday of the month
Time: 5 – 8pm
Location: Downtown Fayetteville Square
More Info: www.firstthursdayfayetteville.com
Studio Leilani fall art classes kick-off
Studio Leilani launches its art-making season with Toddler Tuesday’s (3-6 yr. olds) & Wednesday After School Art Class (6-12 yr. olds) and Plein Air (outdoor painting & drawing) for teens at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.
Date: Varies
Time: Varies
Location: Studio Leilani, Center Street, Fayetteville, and Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
More info: Studio Leilani class schedule
Fayetteville Farmers’ Market
For the last 37 years, the downtown square market has offered the finest in locally produced vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, meats, baked goods, honey, eggs, jams, crafts, and fine art from the NWA area. Each market day is a feast for the eyes, ears and palate, with a riot of color, aromas, and sounds — street performers, tourists, and the residents of Northwest Arkansas visiting with over 60 vendors around the beautiful square gardens.
Date: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7am – 1pm, Saturdays 7am – 2pm
Location: Downtown Square (Fayetteville)
More Info: www.fayettevillefarmersmarket.org
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Market
The BGO market is held adjacent to the Lake Fayetteville bike trail in the meadow south of the Garden’s trailhead parking lot. There are 15-30 vendors offering fresh, local produce, cut flowers, meat, eggs, baked goods and handcrafts in this spacious market. Every Sunday morning the farmers literally “circle the wagons” next to the trail like an old wagon train. You can relax, let the kids play, talk with the farmers, walk the trail, and even visit the Botanical Garden.
Date: Sundays
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (Fayetteville)
More Info: EBT/Food Stamps, WIC, and Senior Vouchers gladly accepted. Plenty of free parking. Musicians are welcome at this rapidly growing relaxed market. www.fayettevillefarmersmarket.org
Springdale Farmers’ Market
Fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, eggs, baked goods, plants and crafts. All items sold are produced by members of the market.
Date: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Time: 7am – 1pm
Location: Memorial Walk of the Jones Center for Families (Springdale)
More Info: Free admission. Call 479.751.3352 with questions.
Pickin’ in the Park Series
Bring your instrument and join in with live gospel, country and bluegrass music or just bring your lawn chair, sit a spell, and enjoy a memorable Ozarks evening. Acoustic instruments only. No alcoholic beverages please.
Date: Saturdays
Time: 6pm
Location: Frisco Park (Rogers)
More Info: Admission is free. www.mainstreetrogers.com
Little Sprouts
Join the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks for a short nature-based activity, weather permitting. Activities include a story, game or a take-home craft.
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10am
Location: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (Fayetteville)
More Info: Tickets – Kids over 13 are $5, Ages 5-13 are $2.50 and Kiddos under 5 are free. www.bgozarks.org
Sunset Tour on A&M Railroad
Take a ride to support The Children’s Christmas Train. Ride from Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville to Winslow & back. Dinner in all cars, wine tasting in #107.
Date: Thursday, September 1
Time/Location: Departs Springdale at 4:30 and 6:30, Departs Rogers at 5:45 pm, Departs Fayetteville at 7:15 pm
More Info: For details & reservations call 479.725.4017
Boeing-Boeing
Marc Camoletti’s 1960s “non-stop comedy” is coming to Northwest Arkansas! Winner of the 2008 Tony Award for Best Revival, this is a must-see!
Date: Runs September 1-25
Time: Thursdays 7:30, Fridays 7:30, Saturdays 2:00 and 7:30, Sundays 2:00 and 7:00
Location: TheatreSquared, Walton Arts Center (Fayetteville)
More Info: Tickets are $22-28. Discounts available for groups. Rated PG.
First Friday Flicks – Toy Story
The Bentonville Parks & Recreation department will host a family-friendly movie on a 25 foot inflatable outdoor screen at Lawrence Plaza. This event will be in conjunction with the First Friday events on the Bentonville Square. Bring your blanket and popcorn!
Date: Friday, September 2
Time: 8pm
Location: Lawrence Plaza (Bentonville)
More Info: www.bentonvillear.com. Toy Story is rated PG and runs for 1hr 31min.
The Charlie Daniels Band
Country music royalty! Right here in NWA!
Date: Friday, September 2
Time: 7:30pm
Location: AMP at the NWA Mall (Fayetteville)
More Info: Tickets $22-77. www.waltonartscenter.org
60th Annual Prairie Grove Clothesline Fair
The oldest of NWA’s craft fairs with over 200 top artists and craftsmen.
Date: Saturday, September 3 – Monday, September 5
Time: Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-5pm, Monday 8:30am-3pm
Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield Park (Prairie Grove)
More Info: www.artscenteroftheozarks.org
Kids Workshop – Home Depot
On the first Saturday of each month, the FREE Home Depot Kids Workshops offer useful projects like building toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as window birdhouses, bughouses or a Declaration of Independence frame kit.
Date: Saturday, September 3
Time: 9am – Noon
Location: Your local Home Depot (Fayetteville or Rogers)
More Info: Great for ages 5-12. www.homedepot.com or CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
8th Annual Run for a Child – 10K,5K, Fun Run
Proceeds benefit the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter.
Date: Monday, September 5
Time: 8am
Location: Pinnacle Promenade Mall (Rogers)
More Info: Registration is $20 before September 3, and $25 until race day. nwarunforachild.com
4th Annual Walmart LPGA NWA Championship presented by P&G
The LPGA Tour returns to Northwest Arkansas and to Pinnacle Country Club in September 2011.
Date: Monday, September 5 – Sunday, September 11
Location: Pinnacle Country Club (Rogers)
More Info: nwachampionship.com for tickets
4th Annual Fort Smith Cox Community Concert: Travis Tritt
The Cox Community Concert is FREE to the public. Tickets are available (while they last) at Cox Stores in Fort Smith, Van Buren, Rogers, Bentonville, Fayetteville, Siloam Springs, Harrison and Berryville. While tickets are free, they will be required for entry to the concert and are limited to four at the time of request.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 8
Time: Gates open at 6 p.m.
Location: Downtown Fort Smith River Park
2nd Annual Vegetable Sculpting Competition
Watch as the finest in locally grown fruits and vegetables transform into imaginative sculptures. Vote for your favorite at the Fayetteville Farmers Market around the downtown square.
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: Sculptures must be entered by 9:30am for display, voting ends at noon.
Location: Downtown Square (Fayetteville)
More Info: Free admission. Contest open to individuals and groups. www.fayettevillefarmersmarket.org
16th Annual Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship
The Festival kicks off Friday evening with over 20 balloons tethered to the ground for the exciting balloon glow. The event includes several balloon race competitions for all to enjoy.
Date: Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11
Time: Check website for schedule of rides.
Location: First National Bank Soccer Complex (Harrison)
More Info: Tethered rides are offered for $5/person. arkansasballoonfest.com
Northwest Arkansas Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. With more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and nearly 11 million more serving as caregivers, the time to act is now! 3 mile walk.
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 8:30am
Location: Arvest Ballpark (Springdale)
More Info: Call or email Oklahoma/Arkansas Chapter at 479.273.5559 or becky.schroeder@alz.org
Fall Music Festival – Terra Studios
Song Circles are a unique, intimate way to experience a wide sampling of the great, local, musical talent in NWA. 7 different circles throughout the Art Park, 5-7 musicians in each circle playing a wide variety of music. Musicians take turns showcasing their originals and covers.
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 12-6pm
Location: Terra Studios (Fayetteville)
More Info: Free admission. www.terrastudios.com
The Hike Against Hunger
Hike the beautiful trails of Fayetteville and help a neighbor in need. The hike will start at Panera, following the Mud Creek Trail, connecting to the Scull Creek Trail. Participants may hike or run as little or as much as they would like.
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 7:30-10am
Location: Panera Bread Company (Fayetteville)
More Info: Please bring canned goods. www.lifesourceinternational.org
Butterfly House
Visitors will enjoy strolling through the butterfly enclosure, surrounded by many species of Arkansas native butterflies and plants.
Date: Sunday, September 11 – Sunday, September 25
Location: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (Fayetteville)
More Info: www.bgozarks.org
Third Friday Twilight Walks
Merchants downtown host local artists, photographers and musicians, and promote special sales on the third Friday of each month from May through September. Also enjoy live music, community art projects for kids, street musicians, artists and crafters lining the sidewalks, loft tours of historic downtown residences, and food vendors.
Date: Friday, September 16
Time: 5 – 9pm
Location: Downtown Historic District (Rogers)
More Info: www.rogerslowellarcoc.weblinkconnect.com
Quilting a Memory, Friendship and Commemorative Quilts
This special exhibition features a selection of 19th and 20th century friendship and commemorative quilts from the collection of the Rogers Historical Museum. Examples include pieced and applique quilts, some feature highly artistic designs and lavish embroidery.
Date: Saturday, September 17 – Saturday, November 19
Location: Rogers Historical Museum (Rogers)
More Info: www.rogersarkansas.com/museum
The American Tenors
As individuals, Marcus McConico, Nathan Granner, and Ben Gulley have performed in opera and theater productions from Italy to Hawaii. As a trio they shine as bright as a spotlight. Accompanied by piano, their clear, buoyant voices join to enthrall and inspire audiences.
Date: Sunday, September 18
Time: 2pm
Location: Arend Arts Center (Bentonville)
More Info: www.liveonstagenwa.com
Huck’s Corn Maze
This new 5-acre maze in Lowell is cut in the shape of Popeye. Hay rides, water balloon launcher, pumpkin patch, maize, concessions and more! A large portion of the money raised will go to the Lowell Fire and Police Departments.
Date: Opens Friday, September 2
Time: Wednesday/Thursday 2-8pm, Friday 2-10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday 2-6pm, Monday/Tuesday closed
Location: Lowell (Check website for a map.)
More Info: www.huckscornmaze.com
Farmland Adventures
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting farm, kid’s play area, wagon rides and campfires.
Date: Opens Friday, September 9
Time: Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm
Location: Springdale (Check website for a map.)
More Info: www.farmlandadventures.com
Ozark Corn Maze
It’s a-MAZE-ing! 5 ½ acre corn field labyrinth in the shape of a Razorback! NEW FOR 2011 – a second maze – family-friendly Haunted Maze! Open nights in October, hours TBD.
Date: Opens Friday, September 16
Time: Friday 4-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 1-6pm
Location: Cave Springs (Check website for a map.)
More Info: http://site.ozarkcornmaze.com/
Teen Book Discussion
Pick up a copy of the book from Bentonville Public Library in advance to be ready for the discussion. Books provided by the Arkansas State Library.
Date: Monday, September 12
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Bentonville Library Café (Bentonville)
More Info: September book – Chains. www.bentonvillelibrary.org
Library Storytime
Choose the storytime right for your child!
Baby Play & Rhyme Time, Thursdays @9:30am
Tales & Tunes for Toddlers, Tuesdays and Wednesdays @9:30am
Preschool Stories, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursdays @10:30am
Date: Sessions run through December 17
Location: Bentonville Public Library (Bentonville)
More Info: www.bentonvillelibrary.org
Ice cream social
September 10th: The Washington County Historical Society will host the 41st annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, September 10, from 4 pm to 6 pm, at Headquarters House, 118 E. Dickson St., in Fayetteville. This event will raise awareness of and support the Historical Society’s educational programs for children and adults. The cost for admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children ages 6-12, and $15 for a “family ticket,” and children under 6 attend free.
Homemade cakes and Hiland Dairy ice cream will be served plus activities and musical entertainment.
Teen Girls Mystery Mayhem at the Library
September 16th: Teen girls are invited to the Fayetteville Public Library on September 16 for twelve hours of murder mystery mayhem with your BFFs after hours on a Friday night!
The Fayetteville Public Library’s Pretty Little Library Lock-In, themed on the popular TV series and book series Pretty Little Liars, will have plenty of adrenaline-pumping thrills, plus cool chick flicks, snacks and pizza.
For girls in grades 6-12 only.
Pre-registration required; space is limited. Registration fee is $20.
WHAT: Pretty Little Library Teen Girls Overnight Lock-In
WHEN: Friday, September 16 2011 at 8pm through Saturday, September 17 at 8am
WHERE: Fayetteville Public Library, Walker Community Room, 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville
To schedule an interview about this event, call Lolly Greenwood at 479-856-7120.
International Storytime & Festival
Celebrate our cultural diversity with stories and activities from around the globe.
Date: Saturday, September 10
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Bentonville Public Library (Bentonville)
More Info: www.bentonvillelibrary.org
Fayetteville MOPS
In a nutshell: It’s a faith-based fellowship for mothers of preschoolers age birth to 5. The group meets regularly to share breakfast, share support, to learn from guest speakers and to celebrate Jesus Christ.
Date: 2nd Monday of every month
Time: 9-11am
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church (Fayetteville)
More Info: www.fayettevillemops.com
Banff Mountain Film Festival SOLD OUT!
This festival hosts films on outdoor activities from all around the world with videos that range from skiing down the highest mountains to exploring an underground cave, and everything in between… Come prepared for an epic adventure!
Date: Friday, September 16
Time: 6:30pm
Location: University of Arkansas Global Center (Fayetteville)
More Info: www.fayettevillebanff.com
Teen Tie Dye Workshop
Bring your own white cotton item to tie-dye! Registration required and limited.
Date: Saturday, September 24
Time: 2pm
Location: Bentonville Public Library (Bentonville)
More Info: www.bentonvillelibrary.org
Spring Valley Redbone Fly Fishing Invitational
“To Catch the Cure” for Cystic Fibrosis.
Date: September 29, 30 and October 1
More Info: Arkansas.cff.org/springvalleyredbone
12th Annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ
The largest nonprofit, family-friendly motorcycle rally in the country, offering the best motorcycle riding, blues music and barbecue. The fall festival draws an estimated 400,000 people!
Date: Wednesday, September 28 – Saturday, October 1
Time: Various. Check the website!
Location: Dickson Street (Fayetteville)
More Info: www.bikesbluesandbbq.org
