Uptown Fayetteville’s Freedom Fireworks
The Northwest Arkansas Mall, The Uptown Fayetteville Association and the Fayetteville Advertising & Promotions bring the City of Fayetteville the 2nd annual Uptown Fayetteville’s Freedom Fireworks at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. Events during the day inside the mall. Bring your Family and Friends out on July 4th and enjoy a concert from Boom! Kinetic starting at 7pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair. The best viewing sites will be the Sear’s lot, Upper JCPenney lot(by Mall Lane) and the lower JCPenney lot.
Date: July 4
Time: 9:15 PM
Location: Northwest Arkansas Mall
More info: Click here
Fourth at the Field, Arvest Ballpark
Arvest Ballpark and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals are teaming with the Walmart Visitor Center, to put on the largest July 4th fireworks show in Northwest Arkansas. The event will include live music by the Wes Hart band and inflatables for the kids, and some on-field activities.
Date: July 4
Time: The gates will open at 5 PM, with the music scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM, and the fireworks to follow at 8:45 PM
Location: Arvest Ballpark
More info: $8 for adults, $6 for kids 12 and under. Click here for more details.
Rodeo in the Ozarks
Pre-rodeo children’s events each night. Rodeo begins at 7:30 pm. Rodeo parades on Emma Ave (July 4th at 3pm & July 7th at 10am). Live music on July 4th from Chris Cagle and July th from David Nail. Fireworks on the last night.
Date: July 4-7
Time: Varies
Location: Parsons Stadium; 1423 E. Emma Ave; Springdale, AR
Contact phone: 1877-92-RODEO
More info: For tickets and more information
Dive-In Movies, Wilson Park
Wilson Park Pool will host four Dive-In Movies each season. These events are free and open to the public. Doors will open at 7:15pm with the movie starting at dark. Movies are sponsored by the Fayetteville Fire Fighters Association. Dive-In movies will be on the following dates. (Click here for more info)
July 6: The Adventures of TinTin July 20: Up
Gulley Park Concert Series: Joe Giles
Date: July 12
Time: 7 PM
Location: Gulley Park, Fayetteville
Gulley Park Summer Concert Series: Matt the Electrician
Date: July 26
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Gulley Park, Fayetteville
Starry, Starry Night (To benefit Youth Bridge)
Date: June 23
Time: 6:30-10 p.m.
Location: Home of Denise and Hershey Garner, 3390 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville
More info: Click here
Arts Live Theatre Summer Camps
Date: Monthly camps June to August
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Arts Live Theatre, 818 N Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
More info: Click here to visit the website.
Malco Kids Summer Film Fest
The annual Summer Film Festival is on tap at Malco Theatres in Fayetteville and Pinnacle Hills. Tuesdays through Aug. 1. $2 per ticket. Get there early. Seating is limited!
Date: Through Aug. 1
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Malco theatres (Fayetteville and Rogers)
For more info: Click here to see the Razorback Theatre shows/Click here to see the Pinnacle Hills Theatre shows
Summer Art Classes, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Crystal Bridges has added several workshops and classes for children and teens.
Date: Through July 29
Time: Varies
Location: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
More info: Click here to see a list of classes.
First Thursdays – Fayetteville
First Thursday Fayetteville is a monthly event held on the Downtown Fayetteville Square. It features various works of art, live music, outdoor movies and other cultural arts representations. Free and open to the public.
Date: First Thursday of the month
Time: 5 – 8pm
Location: Downtown Fayetteville Square
More Info: www.firstthursdayfayetteville.com
First Fridays – Bentonville
Activities, food and live music for the whole family! Held on the Bentonville square March through November.
Date: First Fridays of the month
Time: 11:30am-1pm and 5-8pm
Location: Downtown Bentonville Square
More Info: www.downtownbentonville.org
Springdale Farmers’ Market
Fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, eggs, baked goods, plants and crafts. All items sold are produced by members of the market.
Date: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Time: 7am – 1pm
Location: Memorial Walk of the Jones Center for Families (Springdale)
More Info: Free admission. Call 479.751.3352 with questions.
Little Sprouts
Join the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks for a short nature-based activity, weather permitting. Activities include a story, game or a take-home craft. Wednesdays May thru October.
Date: Wednesdays, May thru October
Time: 10am
Location: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (Fayetteville)
More Info: Check website for weekly theme! Tickets – Kids over 13 $5, Ages 5-13 $2.50 and kiddos under 5 are free. www.bgozarks.org
LIBRARY STORYTIMES/EVENTS
Fayetteville – www.faylib.org for a full calendar.
Bentonville – www.youseemore.com/bentonville for a full calendar.
Springdale – www.springdalelibrary.org for a full calendar.
Rogers – library.rpl.lib.ar.us for a full calendar.
Have a happy July!
