NWA Calendar of Events for June 2025
Hey, mamas! Welcome to June 2025. We’ve curated a Northwest Arkansas calendar of events just for you!
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Forest Bathing Walk at Van Winkle Hollow
Join presenter Lori Carter for a guided forest bathing walk. Through a series of mindful invitations, you’ll be encouraged to notice, feel, and be fully present with the world around you. There will be moments of quiet reflection, opportunities to share, and a closing tea gathering to celebrate our time with ourselves, the land, and each other. This practice is designed to support emotional, physical, and mental well-being. No previous experience is needed—just bring your curiosity, an open heart, and a willingness to slow down. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, seeking inspiration, or simply longing for stillness, or just wanting to be outside, this walk is a chance to remember that you are nature and receive whatever it is you need in the moment. Meet at the Van Winkle trailhead. A maximum of 15 participants is allowed. Minimum age is 12. NO charge for this event. Registration required. Call (479) 789-5000
Date: Sunday, June 1
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Location: Hobbs State Park, Rogers
Runway Bike Park
The Jones Center’s Runway Bike Park is a great place to try out in June. The premier 2.75-acre bike park is free and has a world-class Velosolutions pump track, skill lines, and a bicycle playground. Helmets required.
Date: Open daily, sunrise to sunset
Time: Open daily, sunrise to sunset
Location: The Jones Center, Springdale
Fayetteville Public Library Bookmobile
FPL on Wheels is a free mobile library service designed to reach new and existing patrons in the city limits of Fayetteville. The Fayetteville Public Library can now meet you in neighborhoods, schools, senior centers, or at community events, making library resources and technology more accessible. With a rotating selection of books and DVDs for all ages, the bookmobile allows patrons to browse, borrow, and return materials just like you do at your Fayetteville Public Library. Plus, enjoy free Wi-Fi, attend special programs, and connect with our friendly library staff.
Dates: See the bookmobile schedule here: https://www.faylib.org/bookmobile-15718
Times: See schedule above
Location: Various locations in Fayetteville
Terrific Tuesday Nights
Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, free summer series hosted at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks every Tuesday evening in June, July and August. This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc. Enjoy strolling and picnicking in the garden after hours.
Date: Tuesday, June 3 is the first event of the 2025 season
Time: 5-8:30 p.m.
Location: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Fayetteville
Lightning Bug Bonanza
Visit Crystal Bridges for a delightful evening celebrating fireflies at the Campus Parking Plaza. As part of the museum’s week-long celebration of National Garden Week, learn about the enchanting firefly from Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists and entomologists. Discover how to be a firefly steward by creating a firefly habitat, understanding flash patterns, and exploring the lifecycle of these magical insects. Enjoy glow-in-the-dark art activities and embark on an expert-guided search for fireflies in the North Forest. It will be a fantastic night of fun for the whole family. Free, no tickets required.
Date: June 6
Time: 6:30-9 p.m.
Location: Crystal Bridges Museum, Bentonville
Fishing 101 Workshop
It’s Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend and no permits are required. Both kids and adults are welcome to join Hobbs State Park interpreters and spend the morning fishing along the banks of Beaver Lake in this hands-on workshop. Learn the basics of fishing including how to rig a pole, select bait, and identify fish. Bring your own gear or use some of theirs. Bring a chair if you like. This program may be cancelled if severe weather is forecast. Meet at Van Hollow Road public access. Call (479) 789-5000 for directions.
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Hobbs State Park/Beaver Lake
First Friday Bentonville: Festival of Nations
The heart of Bentonville’s First Friday Festival transforms into an international hub of culture, music, dance, and cuisine. This special edition of First Friday highlights the rich traditions of communities from around the world through a full evening of performances and cultural experiences.
Date: June 6
Time: 3-9 p.m.
Location: Downtown Bentonville
Mountain Street Stage Music Series: Ashtyn Barbaree
The Fayetteville Public Library is kicking off its weekly concert series, which will occur on Sundays in June and July. The season kicks off with music from Ashtyn Barbaree.
Date: Sunday, June 8
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Fayetteville Public Library
2025 Gulley Park Summer Concert Series
In the heart of one of Fayetteville’s most appreciated parks, the community gathers to enjoy a long-standing tradition of outdoor live music with a food truck rally on six different occasions each summer. Family-friendly music brings all walks of life together, and spectators are encouraged to bring their “furry” friends as well. Concerts are on Thursday evenings in June and July, 7-9 p.m., at the Gulley Park gazebo. Come relax and take part in the fun-filled atmosphere.
Date: The first concert is Ultra Suede on June 12
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: Gulley Park gazebo, Fayetteville
Kid’s Night: It’s All About Hue
Looking for a kid-free evening? Crystal Bridge’s Kids Night is the perfect opportunity for parents and guardians to enjoy a relaxing night at Crystal Bridges while the kids create. Designed for children in grades K–6, the activities are all about prisms, color, and creativity. Kids will explore how artists use color through paint and light, experimenting and mixing to create brand-new hues. Want to join the fun? While the kids create, sign up for Art by the Glass, happening at the same time, and enjoy a relaxing, art-filled evening of your own. It’s the perfect way for everyone to unleash their creativity and unwind. $24 ($20 for members)
Date: June 13
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Crystal Bridges Museum, Bentonville
Free on the Green: Ozark Music Festival Orchestra
Enjoy an evening of free live music on the Momentary Green, featuring the Ozark Music Festival Orchestra. The OMF orchestra will perform Richard Strauss’s Don Juan and Claude Debussy’s La mer under the baton of Seattle Symphony’s Associate Conductor, Sunny Xia. The Ozark Music Festival is part of the Ozark Music Initiative, a new arts non-profit founded in 2024, which aims to enrich the Northwest Arkansas musical community. In its inaugural season, the Ozark Music Festival is a prestigious two-week orchestral training program that brings over 100 pre-professional and professional musicians to Northwest Arkansas. For more information about the Ozark Music Initiative, please visit ozarkmusic.org Free, no tickets required.
Date: Sunday, June 15
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: The Momentary, Bentonville
Outdoor Screening: The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot screens outdoors at The Momentary. Great for kids and families. Event by Bentonville Film Festival.
Date: Thursday, June 19
Time: 6:45 p.m.
Location: The Momentary, Bentonville
Outdoor Screening: Dogman
Dog Man screens outdoors at The Momentary. Great for kids and families. Event by Bentonville Film Festival.
Date: Friday, June 20
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: The Momentary, Bentonville
Outdoor Screening: Wicked
Date: Saturday, June 21
Time: 6:40 p.m.
Location: The Momentary, Bentonville
Goin’ on a Bug Hike
Insects and other invertebrates are very important but are often misunderstood. Join a Hobbs State Park Interpreter on a bug hunt around the Visitor Center to discover their diversity and how we can help them. Nets and bug jars are provided.
Date: Saturday, June 21
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Location: Hobbs State Park, Rogers
Rodeo of the Ozarks
Dates: June 25-28
Times: Vary
Location: Parsons Stadium, Springdale
LIVE! at Turnbow Concert
The June LIVE! at Turnbow Park concert will feature Pura Coco and Monet.
Date: June 26
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Turnbow Park, downtown Springdale
ENTO-ROADSHOW: A traveling STEAM classroom
Come visit Hobbs State Park for the ENTO-ROADSHOW, a traveling STEAM (science, technology, art, and math) classroom trailer that has interactive displays from the University of Arkansas Arthropod Museum, as well as insect and arthropod related art generated by U of A students. Visitors will get a chance to see specimen collections, play insect themed games, make arthropod art and even try and find some bugs themselves. Come and go as you please.
Date: Saturday, June 28
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Hobbs State Park, Rogers
