March 2020 Calendar of Events for Northwest Arkansas
Welcome to March, mamas! This month is full of fun events around Northwest Arkansas — including a PlayDoh Party, the Starlight Gala, the Annual Beautiful Girls Retreat, Kiss a Pig Gala, Spring Break activities, and a great theatre performance from Trike Theatre about a school where crazy things happen with the teachers and kids. Mark your March calendars!
Bird Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Join the park interpreters at the visitor center to find clues left by the many birds who live here. We’ll be on the lookout for things that birds eat, plants that attract birds and even sketch birds we see on the trail. This hike covers a distance of about half a mile and lasts about 45 minutes. This activity is great for kids.
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Date: March 1
Location: 15458 Shepard Springs Road Mountainburg
Click here for more information on the Bird Scavenger Hunt for kids.
Battlefield Archeology Hike
March is Arkansas Archeology Month. What better way to celebrate the history of our state than to see first-hand where archeologists made some amazing discoveries at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. We will discuss what archeologists do, past projects here at the park and future plans to better understand the history that happened here. This hike will cover approximately ½-mile on grass and the Battlefield Trail. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring water.
Time: 3-4 p.m.
Date: March 4
Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield 506 E Douglas St, Prairie Grove
Click here for more information about the Battlefield Archeology Hike.
Preschool Play Doh Party
This drop-in experience will provide a rainbow of Play-Doh colors, and all the fun tools your preschooler will need for a few hours of molding and creating. Best suited for ages 3+.
Time: 10 a.m.- Noon
Date: March 6
Location: Fayetteville Public Library 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville
Click here for more information about the Preschool Play Doh Party at the Fayetteville library.
Miss Virginia
Join The Reform Alliance for a free screening of Miss Virginia, an inspiring film about a mother’s fight for her son’s education. RSVP to info@thereformalliance.org, put “West Fork Showing” in the subject line. Snacks will be provided.
Time: 6 p.m.
Date: March 6
Location: West Fork Community Center 222 Webber St. West Fork
Herbarium and Arthropod Museum Open House
Tour the largest preserved plant and arthropod collections in the state at the University of Arkansas Department of Biological Sciences and Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology. You are invited to tour the Herbarium and Arthropod Museum and learn about the importance of these scientific and beautiful collections. 
Bring the kids to visit the herbarium’s “Be a Botanist” station and see the museum’s live insect and spider displays. Light refreshments will be served.
Time: 1 p.m.
Date: March 7
Location: The Herbarium and the Arthropod Museum are in the Printing Services building, located at 1580 W. Mitchell St., Fayetteville (at the corner of Eastern Avenue and Mitchell Street). The main entrance to the collections is on the west side of the building. Parking will be free in Lot 57A and Lot 52 on Saturday, March 7, so feel free to park in one of these lots during the open house. A campus parking map is available here.
Click here for more info about this open house at the Herbarium and Arthropod Museum.
Stop, Tessellate and Listen
In the latest addition to our Community Spotlights this year you’ll flex those math muscles of yours by designing your own tessellation with paper, pencil, and tape. Get creative as you build a 3D printed tessellation using computer software, discover 4-color theorem and put tessellation puzzles together. Join us and the folks from Fulbright Junior High on Saturday, March 7.
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Date: March 7
Location: Scott Family Amazeum 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville
Click here for more info about this fun math-based event at the Amazeum.
Trike Theatre’s Sideways Stories from Wayside School
Based on the perennial favorite children’s book by the bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Louis Sachar, this laugh-out-loud performance by Trike Theatre tells the story of a school where all sorts of funny things happen. Tickets are $14.
Time: varies by day, mostly 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Date: March 7-21
Location: Studio Theater at Nadine Baum Studios 505 W Spring St, Fayetteville
Super Saturday: Sing Along with Jubilee Music
Come enjoy this family music program where caregivers learn new ways to interact with their young children through music. If you are unable to attend this event in person, it will be available for viewing and replay via our FPL Livestream page.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: March 7
Location: Fayetteville Public Library
Click here for more information about this sing-along at the Fayetteville library.
Starlight Gala
The 2020 Starlight Gala benefiting the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter will feature live performance by award-winning country music artist, Granger Smith.
Time: 5:30
Date: March 7
Location: John Q. Hammons Center, Rogers
Click here for more information about the Starlight Gala in Rogers.
Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk
Art on the Bricks showcases the art of regional artists while enhancing the artistic and cultural opportunities of Downtown Rogers. On the second Thursday of each month, locally owned businesses host pop-up galleries throughout downtown Rogers to provide a free, family friendly experience.
Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Date: March 12
Location: Downtown Rogers; pop-up galleries are located on 1st, 2nd and 3rd Streets as well as Arkansas Street, Walnut Street and Elm Street
Click here for more information about the Art on the Bricks Art Walk in downtown Rogers.
St. Patrick’s Day Craft and Snack
Join us in the Walmart Storytime Room for a St. Patrick’s Day-themed snack and craft. Choose between a few fun crafts (or do them all) and make a “trail mix” bag to take home. This event is open to families with preschool-elementary ages. Homeschoolers welcome.
Time: 10 a.m.- noon
Date: March 13
Location: Fayetteville Public Library 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville
Click here for more info about this St. Patrick’s Day event for preschool kids.
12th Annual NWA Beautiful Girls Retreat
Mothers and daughters join us March 13-14 for the 12th Annual NWA Beautiful Girls Retreat at the Embassy Suites in Rogers. Our theme “Beautiful Life” will explore the past, challenges of making healthy present choices, and living intentionally. This community based, overnight conference will host Janelle Lunney, wife of Barry (Razorback Football Interim Head Coach); Emma Mae Jenkins, Viral YouTuber; Tori Harper, singer-songwriter from Nashville.
Registration is open until March 2nd. This includes a 2-day stay at the Embassy Suites in Rogers, a semi-formal dinner, spring fashion show, music, all you can eat breakfast buffet, tea time, lunch, workshop, service project and more. We will also have a free Hispanic session for Spanish speaking moms and/or daughters at 9:30-10:30 in Pinnacle Room 3.
Time: 5 p.m.
Date: March 13-14
Location: Embassy Suites in Rogers
Click here for more info about the 12th Annual NWA Beautiful Girls Retreat in Rogers
Family Nature Workshop: Fancy Flowers
Roses are red, violets are blue, come to this workshop and have fun too. Discover the different meanings of flowers and their colors. Create your own floral arrangement and watercolor still life. One ticket per family. Best suited for ages 5-12, children must be with an adult caregiver. $10 ($8 members), register online or with Guest Services.
Time: 10:30-Noon
Date: March 14
Location: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville
Click here for more info about this flowers workshop at Crystal Bridges.
Easy as Pi
Celebrate the beauty and importance of mathematics and its essential role in everyone’s life during the first-ever International Day of Mathematics. This celebration expands Pi Day on March 14, to include the whole spectrum of mathematics. Join us for educational and hands-on activities for all ages at the Amazeum and don’t forget to ask Play Facilitators about their Zinglit bags.
Time: all day
Date: March 14
Location: Scott Family Amazeum 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville
Click here for more info about this Pi Day event at the Amazeum.
Super Saturday
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish Dancers of Rince, Arkansas. The entire family will be inspired by these talented dancers.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: March 14
Location: Fayetteville Public Library 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville
Click here for more info about this St. Patrick’s Day dance performance at the Fayetteville library.
Kiss a Pig Gala
This year’s theme for Kiss A Pig is “Hog Holiday.” It will be at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers on March 14th from 6 p.m.-11 p.m., it is a formal event. We are also excited to announce a live performance by Robin Thicke presented by Johnson & Johnson.
Time: 6 p.m.
Date: March 14
Location: John Q. Hammons Center 3303 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers
Click here for more info about the Kiss a Pig Gala in Rogers.
Seize the Clay
Sometimes you’ve got to get your hands a little dirty, and with the help of some real archaeologists, you can. Join us, on Wednesday, March 18 from 4-6 p.m., to celebrate Arkansas Archaeological Month for a Community Spotlight with the University of Arkansas Archaeology department. We’ll design pottery on a coloring sheet, explore real dig kits and tools, and even try making coil pots with clay.
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Date: March 18
Location: Scott Family Amazeum 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville
Click here for more info about this pottery design event at the Amazeum.
Super Saturday: Island Pacific Dancers
Join us as Island Pacific Dancers of Northwest Arkansas brings island beauty, wonder, fun and aloha to the Fayetteville Public Library. May you have grace in your step, song in your hand and aloha in your heart. If you are unable to attend this event in person, it will be available for viewing and replay via our FPL Livestream page.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: March 21
Location: Fayetteville Public Library 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville
Click here for more info about this dance performance at the Fayetteville library.
Tale of the Turtle
Join Park Interpreter Steve while you learn some interesting facts about our reptile friends. Why are there five toes on a three-toed box turtle? There is an easy way to tell the difference between a boy and a girl turtle. Do you know the secret?
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Date: March 22
Location: Hobbs State Park 2021 East Hwy 12 Rogers
Click here for more info about this educational event about turtles at Hobbs State Park.
Spring Break Movie
School vacations mean movies at the library. Join us in the Walker Community Room at 1 p.m. each week day for a free screening. Monday’s viewing is animated spy comedy, Spies in Disguise, rated PG; Abominable (PG) on Tuesday; Playing With Fire (PG) on Wednesday; Missing Link (PG) on Thursday; and Frozen II (PG) on Friday.
Time: 1 p.m.
Date: March 23-27
Location: Fayetteville Public Library 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville
Click here for more info about the Spring Break movies scheduled at the Fayetteville library.
Spring Break Camp
Does your bedroom need a refresh? We’ll show you how to reimagine your room at Make Room Camp. We’ve set up a blank room at the Amazeum for you to customize. Join us as we learn how to paint furniture, change knobs, make room decor, design storage and more. We’ll deck out our space and design custom pieces to start the rehaul of your own room. For ages: 6-11. Pre-registration and payment are required. Cost is $260 Amazeum members/$310 non members.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Date: March 23-27
Location: Scott Family Amazeum 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville
Click here for more info about this Spring Break camp at the Amazeum.
Financially Fierce: Joining the Conversation
Join Hustle in Heels for a networking Pop-Up Event at the exciting new venue in downtown Rogers, Brick & Mortar. We will have food and drinks and extended time for networking.
Carrie D. Wilson, Certified Financial Planner, will briefly share on the common challenges women face in making financial decisions, and why men and women frequently approach these differently. Come join the conversation and find out how to take steps to become Financially Fierce.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Date: March 25
Location: 120 W. Walnut Street Rogers
Click here for more info about this networking event in Rogers.
Frog Fun
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a toad and a frog? Join Park Interpreter Kiara to learn the answer to this question and about the types of frogs that inhabit our park. Stick around to craft your own leaping amphibian.
Time: 12 p.m.
Date: March 27
Location: Hobbs State Park 2021 East Hwy 12 Rogers
Click here for more information about this educational event about frogs at Hobbs State Park.
Family Workshop: Artist JooYoung Choi
Bring the whole family to the museum for this unique art-making experience. Led by State of the Art 2020 featured artist JooYoung Choi, families will create colorful puppets and film their creations in front of a green screen. Footage of these puppets may be used in the artist’s future work. Cost is $10 ($8/members), register online or with Guest Services.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Date: March 27
Location: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville
Click here for more info about this art-making workshop at Crystal Bridges.
Super Saturday: Wacky Magic with Tommy Terrific
Comedy and magic come together in this family-friendly show. Tommy Terrific’s show will keep everyone laughing and is a great way to start your Saturday. If you are unable to attend this event in person, it will be available for viewing and replay via our FPL Livestream page .
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Date: March 28
Location: Fayetteville Public Library 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville
Click here for more info about this comedy magic show at the Fayetteville library.
Janet’s ALS Legacy Ride
The fifth Annual Janet’s Legacy Ride is scheduled for March 28th, 2020. The ride will take off at 10am so get there early so you can park, saddle etc. Up to date coggins are required. We will take off from Judy Glenn’s again this year. If anyone needs directions please let us know we are glad to help. Hay rides will be provided, and ATVs are welcome. Lunch and live auction will follow the ride as per tradition. Tickets are $15 per adult, $10 per child for ride and lunch, if you’re just coming for lunch $10 per adult, $5 per child. As usual ALL proceeds go to the ALS Association of Arkansas to help others fighting this terrible disease.
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: March 28
Location: Asher
Click here for more info about Janet’s ALS Legacy Ride in Asher.
