Welcome to sunny July in Northwest Arkansas, mamas! We’ve rounded up some of the best family-friendly events just for you.
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Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: Terrific Tuesday Nights
Terrific Tuesday Nights are back June through August. The first event will focus on garden games. Lawn games and sidewalk chalk will be provided. Just bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the evening. Free to the community.
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 14, 24
Time: 5-7:30 p.m.
Location: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Fayetteville
Priceless Nights at the Amazeum
Wednesday nights at the Amazeum are priceless. You are invited to visit every Wednesday from 4:30 – 7:30 pm to experience our exhibits at no cost or for a small donation.
Dates: Wednesday nights in July
Time: 4:30-7:30 pm.
Location: The Amazeum, Bentonville
Gulley Park Summer Concert Series
The City of Fayetteville is proud to announce the 30th Annual Gulley Park Summer Concert Series, returning this summer with six free Thursday evening concerts at the Gulley Park Gazebo. Lawn chairs spread across the grass. Blankets under the open sky. Food trucks lined up and ready. Dogs on leashes. Neighbors catching up—and often becoming friends somewhere between the first note and the final encore. New dance moves. Familiar faces from our incredible local music scene. This season will celebrate local creativity at the Gulley Park Art Market, held in conjunction with the Gulley Park Concert Series. As a key attraction in Fayetteville, the Art Market showcases an array of artists and makers.
Date: Thursday, July 2 and 9
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: Gulley Park Gazebo, Fayetteville
Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory. A world where bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and — above all — Love. With a book by Tony Award® winner John Logan; music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award® winner Justin Levine; and choreography by Tony Award® winner Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical — it is a state of mind.
Date: July 8-12
Time: Varies
Location: Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
The Jones Center’s Summer in the City Splash Bash
Splash Bash delivers vintage summer fun. If you summer memories include running through sprinklers on your lawn or devising other ways to cool off, this event is for you. Enjoy inflatable water slides, water balloons, games, and activities, music and dancing in the Jones Center’s backyard – with a special Toddlers Zone for the little ones. Bring your swimsuit and join the fun at this free community block party.
Date: July 11
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: The Jones Center, Springdale
Amazeum 11th Birthday Block Party
This Birthday Block Party is a vibrant, interactive celebration of block-themed STEAM play for all ages. Throughout the day, guests will explore a variety of hands-on experiences that reimagine what “blocks” can be—inviting creativity, movement, making, and imagination in all forms. This open-ended celebration encourages guests to build, create, and experiment at their own pace through engaging, exploratory play that blends art, engineering, and discovery. Join the Amazeum to celebrate 11 years of play with a day full of imagination and discovery for the whole community.
Date: Wednesday, July 15
Times: Member Hour: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Regular Admission: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Priceless Night (Pay-as-You-Wish): 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: The Amazeum, Bentonville
All ages. All free. All in a fun supermarket experience. Featuring artist Lucy Sparrow, this Super Party blends retro-inspired activities, felt-based artmaking, food-centered engagement, and music-driven energy. Additional activities will connect to the work of Chuck Ramirez in Ordinary Wonders expanding the exhibition’s exploration of consumer-culture, food, and memory. Make your own felt shopping buddy inspired by Lucy Sparrow: The Beginning of Convenience roller skate outside with DJ-ed 80s and 90s hits and enjoy a concert with Arnie Brenn. Plus, explore The Beginning of Convenience along with artist Lucy Sparrow.
Date: July 18
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: The Momentary, Bentonville
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