First Day Hikes
First Day Hike: Hiking with Nature Sense Devil’s Den State Park. Admission: Free. Meeting Place: Yellow Rock Trailhead in Camp Area A. Join Park Interpreter Mystina for a hike to put your sense of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to the test as you explore some of the natural things found in Devil’s Den State Park. #firstdayhikes
Date: January 1
Time: 2-3:15 p.m.
Location: Devil’s Den State Park. CLICK HERE to see more dates and times for First Day hikes.
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Notes at Night: Candy Lee
Free event at Bentonville Brewing Co.
Date: Jan. 14
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Bentonville Brewing Co.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray Preview
Join Opera Fayetteville at the Fayetteville Public Library to learn more about the opera’s upcoming production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, hear music from the show, and meet the cast and crew. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Date: Jan. 7
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Fayetteville Public Library
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NPR’s Ira Glass at Walton Arts Center
Walton Arts Center kicks off the 2015-16 Coca- Cola Night Out Series with “Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass” on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 8 pm. Glass mixes stories on-stage, combining narration with pre-taped quotes and music to recreate the sound of the show as you watch and listen along. Ticket prices range from $18 to $48 plus applicable fees and can be purchased by calling Walton Arts Center’s Box Office at 479.443.5600 or by visiting waltonartscenter.org. Ira Glass is the host and creator of the public radio program “This American Life.”
Date: Jan. 16
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Walton Arts Center
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Wonder of Winter Wildlife
Admission is free. Meeting Place: Visitor Center. Celebrate the Wonders of Winter Wildlife at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area! Cure your cabin fever with this spectacular winter event! Activities and crafts for the whole family will be going on throughout the day!
Date: Jan. 16
Time: Throughout the day
Location: Hobbs State Park, Conservation Area
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Kibbles & Books 5th year kick-off, Springdale Library
This program is designed to help children develop literacy skills and build confidence by reading to a therapy dog. At the kick-off event, welcome back the therapy dogs and their handlers by celebrating the start of the 5th year of Kibbles & Books! Read to the dogs and make a puppy craft. To register your child to be part of Kibbles & Books, call the Children’s Services Department at 479-750-8180. Or just visit on the 16th and check it out.
Date: Jan. 16
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Springdale Public Library
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Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! Winner of six Tony® Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography with songs by Grammy® and Tony-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind.
Date: Jan. 19-24
Time: Varies
Location: Walton Arts Center
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An Afternoon of Fairytales
Karaoke with fairytale characters, face painting, carriage rides, magician, balloon artist, cupcake bar, popcorn and more.
Date: Jan. 23
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Location: Downtown Rogers at The Grand at 117
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Chinese New Year event
Join FPL to celebrate the year of the monkey! There will be a brief presentation on the history of Chinese New Year by the Chinese Students and Scholars Association along with traditional dances from the Chinese Association of NWA (CANWA) and a lion dance from members of 5 Way Dragon’s Martial Arts. The presentation will be followed by food and a craft. This event is geared for families.
Date: Jan. 23
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Fayetteville Public Library
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Play It Forward
Kick off the new year listening to a unique blend of blues and roots music with the Duo Sonics on Saturday, January 23rd, at 6:30 pm in the Walmart World room at The Walmart Museum. Tickets are $10 with proceeds benefiting the Community Creative Center. Doors open at 6. Tickets can be purchased in advance.
Date: Jan. 23
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Walmart World room at The Walmart Museum, Bentonville
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Paint the Town Red
The American Heart Association’s 15th annual Paint The Town Red event is Saturday, January 23 from 7-11 p.m. and supports the fight against the nation’s number one and number five killers – heart disease and stroke. Paint the Town Red promises to be an evening of fun and passion, bringing community and philanthropic young professionals together in support of the Association’s mission: building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Music by Almost Famous, silent and mobile auctions, a wine pull and eight unique lounge areas at the Fayetteville Town Center and it all benefits the Association! Patrons will be able to sample foods from local restaurants including: Ella’s, Houlihan’s, IDK? Café, Mojo’s, Noodles and Zoe’s Kitchen. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by calling the American Heart Association at 479-439-6800 or visit NWAPaintTheTownRed.Heart.org. Must be 21 to attend.
Date: Jan. 23
Time: 7-11 p.m.
Location: Fayetteville Town Center
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Classic Albums Live presents The Beatles’ Abbey Road
Date: Jan. 30
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Walton Arts Center
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The Northwest Arkansas Calendar of Events is sponsored by The Jones Center for Families in Springdale. There’s ALWAYS something fun happening at The Jones Center, plus they have all kinds of classes for adults and kids — and great birthday party options at the indoor swimming pool, gymnastics or ice skating rink! CLICK HERE to visit the Jones Center website to see more!
