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July 2021 Calendar of Events for Northwest Arkansas Spotlight event: As you know, ALL of the content on nwaMotherlode.com is free and has been for nearly 13 years now. Sponsorship and advertising from local sponsors makes […]

Revised for June 2021: Mamas, we know many of you are still taking extra precautions because many of you have kids under the age of 12 and you don’t want them to be exposed to […]

Public Pools and splash pads in Northwest Arkansas 2021 One of the best parts of summer is cooling off at one of Northwest Arkansas’ pools or splash pads. We’re thrilled to see all our favorites […]

Northwest Arkansas Summer Camps, Activities & Events Guide – 2021 Note from the mamas: If you’d like to see your Northwest Arkansas summer camp or summer activities featured with links and additional info in our […]

Enjoy this spring weather, and mix it up this week by taking the kids to check out a Northwest Arkansas park you’ve never seen before. Below is list of some local parks and reviews and […]

Swimming Lessons in Northwest Arkansas 2021 Swimming lessons in Northwest Arkansas The pool, lake and beach are scary, dangerous places to be if your kids can’t swim. So swim lessons are a must. Swimming lessons […]

Pregnancy, babies and great resources for new moms in Northwest Arkansas The nwaMotherlode Early Childhood Editor, April Wallace, is a local mama who has been busy having babies these past few years, and she has shared […]

Sometimes a mama just needs a break from the kitchen. Use the Kids Eat Free list to find a fun place to eat without breaking the bank. A word of caution, though! We update this […]