NWA Calendar of Events for September 2025
Hello, September! We can’t believe you’re already here.
Mamas, below you’ll find a fun list of things to do with your kids and family in Northwest Arkansas this month. Click on the name of any event for more details. Enjoy!
Time Loop by Klip Collective: A Forest Light Experience
This fall, roam a world outside time as acclaimed studio Klip Collective uses light, sound, and state-of-the-art projection mapping to transform acres of Ozark nature into a one-of-a-kind journey across time and space. Designed exclusively for the museum’s North Forest, this outdoor, site-responsive experience features six immersive installations for you and your crew to explore. Witness the natural rhythms of the Earth brought to life, see yourself fractured across the surface of a broken time machine, marvel together at the movements of the forest in a landscape of light, and more.
Dates: Sept. 3, 2025-January 4, 2026
Time: Varies
Location: Crystal Bridges’ North Forest
Priceless Nights at the Amazeum
Wednesday nights at the Amazeum are priceless. You are invited to visit the museum every Wednesday from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. to experience exhibits at no cost or for a small donation. Sponsored by the Willard and Pat Walker Family Foundation.
Dates: Wednesdays now through October 29, 2025
Times: 4-30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Scott Family Amazeum, Bentonville
International Festival
Come explore music, dance, food, and artisan goods from around the world—all in a family-friendly setting at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Experience live performances from Ballet Folklorico, the Chinese Association of Northwest Arkansas, the Feisty Brazilians, FiNiX Reggae, Ocean Wave, Papa Rap, Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation, the Arkansas Academy of Irish Dance, Shivalaya Academy, and many more. Between performances, stroll through rows of vendors offering delicious global food and handcrafted goods. Families can also take part in a community art project—an opportunity to create something together, make memories, and leave your mark on this special day.
Date: Sept. 7
Time: 2-6 p.m.
Location: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert
Due to popular demand, Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert returns to Northwest Arkansas. “Avatar: The Last Airbender,”winner of the prestigious Peabody and Emmy® Awards, chronicles the heroic mission of Aang and his friends as they strive to defeat Fire Lord Ozai and reinstate balance among the Four Nations. Composed and arranged by Jeremy Zuckerman, the mastermind behind the show’s original music, this spectacular concert will feature a specially curated live orchestra that will breathe life into the show’s iconic score, perfectly synchronized with the series’ most unforgettable moments on a full-size cinema screen.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
Sunday on the Square
The free, family-friendly event includes a diverse lineup of live music, artist demonstrations and installations, food trucks, group bike rides and an arts market featuring makers and creators in a variety of media. Join us for a Sunday afternoon celebrating the Fayetteville community and culture.
Date: Sept. 14
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Fayetteville Square
Benton County Fair
Make memories and celebrate community at the Benton County Fair.
Dates: Sept. 19 – Sept. 27, 2025
Times: Vary
Location: Benton County Fairgrounds, Bentonville
Chris Funk Magic
Prepare to be amazed as Chris Funk masterfully blends live music and magic in an unforgettable family experience. Chris has pioneered a unique approach to magic, seamlessly weaving violin, guitar, saxophone and other instruments directly into his illusions.
Date: Sept. 20
Times: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. shows
Location: The Jones Center, Springdale
The Monarch Flight Festival
The Monarch Flight Festival returns on Saturday, September 20, from 11 AM to 4 PM, in a new location – Luther George Park in Downtown Springdale. Previously held at Turnbow Park and Shiloh Square, the festival moves to the newly remodeled Luther George Park, offering even more space for families and community partners to gather in celebration of the monarch butterfly and its incredible migration from Canada to Mexico. This is a free, family-friendly event that emphasizes environmental education, community engagement, and the importance of protecting pollinators and local ecosystems.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 20
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Luther George Park, downtown Springdale
Namaste India Traveling Exhbit at the Amazeum
From Bollywood to the Taj Mahal, and from riding a tuk tuk to enjoying the unique scents of popular Indian spices, visitors at the Amazeum will soon have the opportunity to experience the wonders of India, a country rich in colorful traditions with a focus on the future. The Museum’s newest cultural exhibit, Namaste India, opens to the public on September 27th. While encouraging global awareness and cultural appreciation, Namaste India features the vibrant art, food and traditions of the timeless Indian culture. With the goal to inspire visitors to compare the similarities and differences between their lives and those of children in the country of India, the exhibit features a variety of immersive environments including a dhaba (restaurant), marketplace, tuk tuk (or motorized rickshaw), home and school as well as iconic spaces like the Taj Mahal and Bollywood.
Date: Coming to the museum on Sept. 27
Time: Museum hours
Location: Scott Family Amazeum, Bentonville