The weekend is on it’s way! There are lots of fun things going on in Arkansas over the next few days.
We’ve gathered up the details for a handful of them for you here, but be sure to check Facebook’s events section to see all your options!
Let us know if you attend any of these events — and let the vendor know Live Love Arkansas sent you!!
just Click the red text to visit the Facebook page with information about each event.
However you spend your weekend,
We hope it’s a good one!
NOTE: As always, we do our best to bring you accurate information… however, we encourage you to reach out to event venues to confirm before you head out to an advertised event!
Friday, January 19, 2024
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 8AM - SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 AT 4PM
H2O Sportz & Marine and Archer’s Advantage Open House - SALES TAX PAID!
H2O Sportz & Marine
H2O Sportz & Marine and Archer's Advantage Open House!
Friday January 19 - Sunday January 21
4100 Rixie Road
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117
Free Parking, Live Music by Chris "Bucket" Shelton, and Food Trucks on Saturday January 20th
SALES TAX PAID!!! On all Lowe and Avalon Pontoons, All Archery Items, and Rambo Electric Bikes
Event by H2O Sportz & Marine, Archer's Advantage and 2 others
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 9AM - SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 AT 4PM
Kitchen Table SilverSmithing - Rings & Earrings
101 N Peabody Ave, Mountain View
Location: Arkansas Craft School
101 N. Peabody Mountain View, AR
Tuition and Materials: $270
Students: ages 16+
Have you always wanted to learn how to make jewelry using metals like sterling silver, but felt intimidated by the cost of getting started? Soldering real silver jewelry doesn’t require a setup that costs hundreds of dollars!
For an equipment investment of under $100, all kinds of creative doors will be opened to you once you learn how to use a Butane Micro-Torch for silver soldering.
In this two-day workshop, we will cover all the basics of how to start metalsmithing and soldering with a torch. You will create 3 styles of rings and 3 styles of earrings. We will cover how to size rings in different kinds of stock, how to make a freeform wire ring, and how to set small stones in premade settings. For the earrings, you’ll make a pair of hoops, a pair of dangly earrings with ear wires, and finally a set of post earrings with small cabochons.
You don’t need any experience to take this class. It’s 100% beginner-friendly and all the tools and supplies are included in your tuition and kit fee.
If you have your own tools, you’re encouraged to bring those so you can build familiarity with them, but there will be lots of other tools to try out in class as well.
Event by Brandy Boyd at BMB Designs
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 11AM
Ribbon Cutting for 7 Brew’s New Location
5400 Rogers Ave (5400 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith
Join us for a ribbon cutting for 7 Brew's New Location!
Event by Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 FROM 1PM - 3:30PM
Cooking the Classics: “Remember the Titans” and Slow-Cooker Nachos
Looking for easy and affordable meal inspiration? Join us for dishes inspired by our favorite classic films. We'll begin with a short demo and tasting, followed by a viewing of the film.
This week, we're showing "Remember the Titans" and trying slow-cooker nachos. This event is free and open to the public. No registration required.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 FROM 3PM - 4PM
Macrame Gnomes
Cabot Public Library
Join us at the Cabot Library to make a macrame winter gnome! Supplies are limited; first come, first served. For adults 18+.
What: Macrame Gnomes
When: Friday, January 19th 3:00pm-4:00pm
Where: The Cabot Public Library, in the green pod!
Who: Adults 18+, while supplies last
Event by Cabot Public Library
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 FROM 5PM - 8PM
Argenta Third Friday Art Walk - Cut by Meikel Church & Vincent Griffin
The Argenta Library will present Cut, an exhibition featuring new works by Meikel Church and Vincent Griffin from January 19 to February 9, with an opening reception on January 19 from 5-8 PM, as a part of the Argenta Art District's Third Friday Art Walk. This exhibit is free and open to the public.
Show proceeds will benefit Potluck Food Rescue.
The Argenta Library Gallery is open during regular library hours - Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 FROM 5PM - 6PM
Artist Lecture with Virmarie DePoyster
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
Artist Lecture with Virmarie DePoyster
Friday, January 19, 5 – 6 pm
FREE – No Registration Required
Join us for an artist lecture with Virmarie DePoyster as she talks all about her current exhibition, Beyond Labels'.
In 'Beyond Labels', she explores how in today's world -- a melting pot -- the labels we assign each other have the power to either divide or connect us. Rather than focusing on the boundaries these labels can create, DePoyster's goal with these works is to inspire a sense of community as each subject's intrinsic beauty is illustrated. Her hope is to inspire an appreciation in our community for what makes each of us unique so we can learn to look beyond labels and truly see one another.
Event by Fort Smith Regional Art Museum and Go Downtown Fort Smith
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 FROM 6PM - 8:30pm
Friday Night Charity Bingo
8918 Landers Rd, North Little Rock
Doors open 4:00. Early Minis @ 6:15
Main session @ 7:00
Jackpot Board @ $1000
$1000 Must go game nightly
$750 Progressive Jackpot 52#
4- $100 Hot Balls on main packs
Snack bar available for your convenience
No outside food or drinks allowed
Come join us for a night of fun and a chance to win BIG MONEY
Event by Charity Bingo
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 FROM 6PM - 8PM
Art Gallery Exhibition Opening
1120 Oak St, Conway
View new artwork created by local Conway artists! The event will feature an all new display of available art and you will have the opportunity to meet the artists and discuss the work. This is a great way to stay connected to the local art scene! Artists and art lovers welcome.
Event by Central.ARCollective
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 6:30PM
Music Bingo
Boston Mountain Brewing & Supply
Music Bingo is back at Boston Mountain Brewing & Supply! Dive into the nostalgia with '90s country classics, relive the magic of Boy Bands, and guess those unforgettable One-Hit Wonders. Join us for a musical journey and a chance to win big! See you there!
Event by Boston Mountain Brewing & Supply
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 FROM 7PM - 8:30PM
Japanese Snack Tasting @ Otaku Takeout Sapporo Winter Festival
Exciting Announcement! Join us at Otaku Takeout for our Sapporo Winter Festival event on Friday, January 19th!
Indulge in Japanese Snack Tasting Bliss featuring 4 delightful rounds of food and drink!
**Round 1: Konbini Round** - Dive into imported candy, chips, and other tasty snacks straight from Japanese convenience stores!
**Round 2: Ramen Round** - Warm up with a steaming bowl of Sapporo Instant Ramen, the perfect winter comfort food.
**Round 3: Zensai Round** - Savor karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and shrimp shumai, a delectable combo that will tantalize your taste buds.
**Round 4: Sweets Round** - Conclude your culinary adventure with delightful cakes and ice cream mochi!
Various beverages will be available, and for our participants aged 21 and up, indulge in some sake to elevate your experience!
Hurry, we're limiting this event to 30 participants, and spots can be preordered! Visit the store to secure your place in this Japanese Snack Tasting experience. Don't miss out on the winter fun at Otaku Takeout! #SapporoWinterFestival #OtakuTakeout #JapaneseSnacks #OtakuTakeoutEvents
Event by Otaku Takeout
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 FROM 7PM - 10PM
Shaw Revolver live at The Old Bank
Shaw Revolver is the daddy daughter trio who perform the music that is the soundtrack of your life. They have spent years honing their skills to take you on a musical journey that spans across seven decades. They play a variety of genres including but not limited to country, rock-n-roll, blues, folk, motown, rockabilly, tejano, and originals of all styles. Their high energy show will keep everyone entertained as they perform all of your favorite tunes.
Event by Shaw Revolver and The Old Bank Sports Grill
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 FROM 7PM - 8PM
January Silent Bookclub
Bookish Emporium of Arkansas
Spend some quiet respite at the bookstore with a good book and fellow bookworms.
Arrive early to claim your spot.
Seating is limited so bring your own if you wish.
Shopping and Socializing before and after.
RSVP so I know if I need to provide refreshments. Coffee will be available.
Event by Bookish Emporium of Arkansas
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 7PM
Delivered
Come spend the evening with ABC and Delivered. Grab some dinner and listen to some amazing music.
Event by Arkansas Brewing Company
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 7PM
Impact Community Worship Night
Come join us for Community Worship Night as we worship with Impact Worship and welcome Evangelist Kenny Kemp to deliver a powerful word. Bring a friend. We will see you there!!
Event by Impact Faith Church
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 8PM
Karaoke @ Galla Creek
Galla Creek Golf Course and Country Club
Come sing all your favorite songs!
Event by Galla Creek Golf Course and Country Club
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 FROM 11AM - 6PM
Online Pre-Order Pick Up!
Schedule your weekly online baked goods pre-order for pick up on Fridays between 11-6 PM or Saturdays between 9-5 PM. A confirmation email will be sent once your order is ready.
Shop here: https://farmstand.stjosephcenter.org/
Event by St. Joseph Farm Stand
Friday, January 19, 2024 / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
OVER THE HILL AND THROUGH THE WOODS HIKE
Mount Magazine State Park
16878 AR-309, Paris
Meeting Place: Lodge
Admission: Free
On this 2-mile park interpreter-led journey, hikers will step foot on Arkansas’ highpoint, explore Mount Magazine’s natural world, and discover a truly unique and ever-changing culture. Expect some uneven terrain with some areas of challenging hiking up and down rocky inclines. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent, and sunscreen (although this hike is very shaded), are all highly recommended for this moderate-strenuous hike.
Friday, January 19, 2024 / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
BEAR CAVE HIKE
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Bear Cave Parking Area
Admission: Free
Join Park Interpreter Jake for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and the slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/2-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Saturday, January 20th
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 FROM 9AM - 12PM
Seed Swap and Local Food Workshop
Arkansas River Valley Library Dardanelle
Welcome Honeycomb Seed, ROOST (Revitalizing Ozark and Ouachita Seed Traditions), and farmer Zack McCannon for a seed swap and interactive workshop focused on getting local farm and food businesses off the ground.
Farmers and gardeners are encouraged to bring seeds to swap and share with the library’s growing seed bank. Anyone interested in learning more about selling farm products for profit or starting a farm business is encouraged to take part in the interactive workshop!
The workshop will be led by Zack McCannon who owns Honeycomb Seed and co-owns Bell Urban Farm & Farmstand with his wife Kim in Conway, Arkansas. Honeycomb and Bell focus on the entrepreneurial spirit to build local food systems and economies. Zack graduated with a Filmmaking degree from the University of Central Arkansas in 2007 and directed/produced documentaries including Seed Swap in the Ozarks (2011 Independent YouTube) and Music in Arkansas: Origins (2017 Arkansas PBS); before pursuing local food based businesses in 2019.
More on the Local Food Entrepreneurial Workshop:
This entrepreneurial workshop will dig into how to start and run a business using an urban farm, local foods grocery store, and open-pollinated seed company as an example - including insight into the many rewarding aspects and hardships of owning your own business. We will first study the common procedures for incorporating, bookkeeping, taxes, and other Federal and State guidelines for owning and operating a business. Then, participants will be able to outline their business or idea in an encouraging environment and work through the steps needed to launch and operate their own business.
This program is supported by a grant from the Arkansas Community Foundations Access to Local Food funding. Lunch will be provided for those taking part in the workshop! Please RSVP to 479-957-0551.
More on the Seed Swap:
Please bring seeds to share and/or seeds to donate to the library’s seed bank. If you know the history of your seeds, please bring those stories to share as well. All seeds will be stored in the library’s seed bank so they can be preserved for generations of growers to come.
While you are at the event you learn more about how the McElroy House will be partnering with Russellville Community Market in 2024 to help the number of Yell County customers using SNAP Double Up Food Bucks!
We hope to see you there!
Event by McElroy House: Organization for Cultural Resources, 420 S. 2nd Street and Arkansas River Valley Library Dardanelle
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 FROM 10AM - 2PM
THICK Cookie Co. Pop-up Shop!
The date is set!
January 20th we will be having our first pop-up! The pop-up will take place right outside of Funky Town Mall from 10:00-2:00pm featuring our classic chocolate chip, loaded snickerdoodle, peanut butter dreams, and our NEW surprise flavor, twisted cake batter. This new flavor will be a 7oz. GIANT!
Come out and see us and get yourself some THICK cookies!
Event by THICK Cookie Co.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 AT 9AM
Wreath Retirement
Fayetteville National Cemetery
Thank you all for your help in yet another successful Wreaths Across America Day wreath laying event. The amount of Veteran support from the North West Arkansas community is always appreciated and amazing.
We are now looking for volunteers to help retire the wreaths on Saturday, January 20th, beginning at 9:00 am.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring long-handled poles (broomsticks, etc.) to help carry multiple wreaths.
Also, we are asking for volunteers with trucks with open trailers to help transport the wreaths to the wreath collection location.
There is no need to sign up, simply show up.
Please contact us at (479) 442-2566 if you have any questions.
For more information on the Wreaths Across America project, please visit
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/
Event by Fayetteville National Cemetery
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 FROM 9AM - 3PM
Wonders of Winter Wildlife
20201 East Hwy 12, Rogers
Cure your cabin fever with our Wonder of Winter Wildlife event!
Bluebird Shed and 3-D Pet Products bring us an entire day of events to learn about the wildlife that live in our forests!
We're starting the day with one of our most popular events, Birds & Breakfast, where we'll have bird experts call birds from the forest and teach about them as we observe.
Here's the lineup of events for Saturday, January 20 from 9am to 3pm:
Birds & Breakfast
Interactive Tabletop Booths
Live Birds of Prey Program
Bald Eagle Program
Squirrels: Nutty Forest Friends & Busy-Tailed Benefits
Arkansas Wildlife Jeopardy
We can't wait to see you there! Please mark going and share this event!
Event by Friends of Hobbs State Park
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 FROM 10AM - 1PM
Kids’ DIY-U Workshop: My First DIY Toolbox
8001 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith - and other Lowe’s Locations. Check with your local store.
Time to get to work! This Kids Toolbox Workshop will have your little helper eager to tag along on your next home improvement project.
Event by Lowe's Home Improvement
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 FROM 10AM - 2PM
Arkansas Made Showcase @ Guillermo’s Gourmet Coffee
Looking for something different to do on Saturday? Come and join us for a day filled with flavors, creativity, and unique shopping experiences featuring three amazing small businesses that are based right here in Arkansas!
Make your morning even better with a delicious cup of Guillermo's Gourmet Coffee, and then immerse yourself in the world of fine jewelry made with precious metals and stones by the talented Julia Cipriano with Of the Earth Beads and Jewelry. Harley & Charlie Creations will also be there with their fantastic dog and cat treats that are out of this world. And don't forget to check out Short Weaver Studio, who will be showcasing her beautiful watercolor paintings and unique, hand-painted wooden jewelry.
This is an opportunity you won't want to miss! Mark your calendars and come "shop and sip" with us on Saturday, January 20th.
Event by Short Weaver Studio, Harley and Charlie Creations and 2 others
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 AT 10AM
6 Week Wheel Throwing Class
Mount Sequoyah Center
Six Week Wheel Throwing Course - Saturday January 20th - Saturday February 24th
A comprehensive introduction to throwing pottery on the wheel that allows students to experience every stage of the ceramic cycle. The first few classes will focus on shaping wet clay into simple forms like cups and bowls, followed by trimming these leather-hard pieces and making other modifications such as adding handles in classes four and five. The last day will be devoted to glazing, and after the conclusion of the course everyone’s pieces will be glaze-fired - the result will be your own handmade, functional pieces of art, available for pickup any time after February 28th. The unadjusted cost for the six-week course is $240 and scholarships will automatically be applied to the first four people 60+ years of age to register taking the cost down to only $20. for All clay, glaze and material included - taught by Jordan Meyers jmpots.com
Classes will be 10AM to Noon:
Saturday, January 20th, 2024
Saturday, January 27th, 2024
Saturday, February 3rd, 2024
Saturday, February 10th, 2024
Saturday, February 17th, 2024
Saturday, February 24th, 2024
Event by Mount Sequoyah Center
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 AT 10:30AM
Creative Saturday
Winter is here and we have cuddly penguins. Fight the winter boredom by coming to the library to make a penguin from a sock! All supplies will be provided for the delightful Saturday craft!
Recommended for all ages.
Event by CALS Maumelle Library
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 FROM 11AM - 12PM
Flurffy’s Winter Tail
Flurffy needs your help finding his way through an epic wintertime adventure! Join Flurffy and his friends to build a story in real time using music, games, and imaginative play during this interactive show. The set will mold to fit the narrative as you create it together!
This free educational program is designed for youth and families and runs every 30 minutes. Drop in and prepare for fun with AMFA’s cuddly and colorful puppets!
Flurffy + Friends is supported by the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
Event by Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 FROM 12PM - 3PM
6th Annual Brewery Chili Cook-Off
Fort Smith Brewing Company
Holidays are over, it's cold, and we want our chili! The Annual Chili Cook-Off is a fun time for everyone to crawl out of their homes after recovering from the holidays and enjoy some of the best chili in the River Valley, and of course find out who has the best chili!
This year we're doing a free for all, all chili types accepted! Red Chili, White Chili, Green Chili, any kind of meat or combination of meats, cooked with red chili peppers, various spices, beans, non-vegetable fillers such as rice and pastas are ALL allowed. Preference is not given to either cut meat, ground meat, shredded meat or cubed meat. We really want to see everyone's craft and creativity without limitations.
There is a $15 entry fee to submit a chili.
You'll be expected to provide at least 6 quarts of chili and have your chili ready at 12 noon, Jan 20th. You may prepare the chili at home or set up early and prepare the chili at the brewery. Tables and electrical are provided.
It is a $10 fee in advance and $15 at the door for the general public to sample all the delicious chili!
Grand Prize - $200, Brewery T-Shirt, 64oz Growler and Fill, and opportunity to have your chili sold at the Brewery as a menu item.
Second Prize - $50, 64oz Growler and Fill
Third Prize - 64oz Growler and Fill
People's Choice - Brewery T-Shirt, 64oz Growler and Fill, and opportunity to have your chili sold at the Brewery as a menu item.
Event by Fort Smith Brewing Company
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 AT 1PM
Stippling Art and Drawing Technique
FREE (registration required)
Join Tammy Buchanan as she demonstrates the Stippling Art and Drawing Technique, a popular way to create interesting textures and patterns in art. It involves using small dots of ink or other drawing medium to build up an image. The stippling technique can also be used to create shadows and highlights, by making the dots appear closer together, or further apart. This forms the contours of the shape and gives an image depth and realism.
This Skillshare is brought to you by the Arts On Main Artists’ Coalition.
Event by Arts On Main
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 AT 1PM
Light Up! Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration
Emergent Arts
Calendar of Events Light Up! Chınese (Lunar) New Year Celebration with Emergent Arts
Lantern Painting: Jan 20, Feb 3, Feb 10, 1-4PM
Chinese Paper Cutting: Jan 27, 1-4PM
Chinese Calligraphy: Feb 3, 1-4PM
Intro to Feng Shui: Feb 10, 1-4PM
Chinese Tea Fest: Feb 17, 1-4PM
Festival Closing:
Chinese/Taiwanese Dinner Prepared by Bai Mros: March 22, 6-8 PM
Purchase tickets at www.emergentarts.wildapricot.org
Event by Emergent Arts
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 FROM 2PM - 4PM
Spelling BEE-R
Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co.
Think you're the spelling champ? Join us at Rendezvous Junction for a unique twist on a spelling bee!
January 20th
• 2 - 4 pm
Compete while sipping on our finest brews and win exciting prizes.
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#rendezvousjunction #BrewerySpelling #champ #spelling #SpellingBeer #CraftBeer #rogersar #rogersarkansas
Event by Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 FROM 2PM - 5PM
Pay What You Can Valentine Minis!
City Park In Mountain View, AR
Pay What You Can Valentines Minis
I will have two backdrop options available, so check out my Inspo board!
Happening on January 20th!
Pay what you can basically means “donation based”.
You’re guaranteed 5 images and I put just as much effort into posing and editing as I would my full-priced sessions. All you have to do is show up and pay what you can. Even if you can’t pay anything I hope you’ll come! �
New this year: 2 Photographers! I am collaborating with Alyssa Burnett in an effort to provide more people with the opportunity to have photos! Also new: No Appointment Needed!
THANK YOU for your support & I hope this helps you all out as well! Message me if you have any questions.
Event by REA Photography
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 AT 4PM
Pure Heart Women’s Conference
Join us for the Pure Heart Conference! Our guest speaker for the women’s conference is Michelle McFarland! We hope to see you there!
Event by Forte Reach Ministries
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 AT 8PM
Disney Trivia Night @ Smokin’ Oak Pizza & Taproom
Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom - Fayetteville
We have live Disney Trivia coming Saturday Night January 20th at 8pm and 1pm + a photo booth for your group! It's gonna be a blast!
*We also have a 1pm edition on Saturday! Both sessions are the same (and family friendly) so pick the time you and your crew want to come! We'll see you then!
Do you sleep with a stuffed Simba? Are you still traumatized by the death of Bambi's mom? Have you been staring at the edge of the water as long as you can remember, never really knowing why? Wonder no longer because we're bringing you a Disney theme quiz! The bulk of the questions will cover the theatrically released films produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Anything and everything Disney is fair game during our Random Knowledge round though, so maybe look at a map of Disney World or finish that play-through of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. You've only got 80+ years of animated classics to watch in preparation.
Join us and Geeks Who Drink with the nation’s BEST live hosted pub quiz to Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom.
Join us for 7 rounds of audio, visual and live hosted trivia with our quizmaster Josh Fedorchek, aka "The Man with the Mustache."
This special weekend Disney themed quiz is free to play and we’ll be giving away some great prizes for answering bonus questions and gift cards for our top teams at the end of the night. Gather your friends and come down to Smokin' Oak Saturday night!
Find our venue page here:
https://www.geekswhodrink.com/venues/2447164491/
Event by Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom - Fayetteville, AR
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 FROM 7PM - 8:30PM
January Charcuterie Class
You will be working with a small board and arranging items on your board. You will learn a few tricks. Bring your gal pal and have some fun. Drinks will be provided. 7-8 PM
Event by Charcuterie & More
Saturday, January 20, 2024 / 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
WINTER BIRDING
Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Admission: Free
Join a park interpreter in front of the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way!
Saturday, January 20, 2024 / 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE TRAM TOUR
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Adults: $8.00
Children ages 6-12: $6.00
Children under 6: Free
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made up a large ceremonial site. Aboard a motorized tram, visitors will join a park interpreter for a guided tour of the 3/4-mile Knapp Trail and learn more about these structures and the people who built them. Reservations are required.
Saturday, January 20, 2024 / 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
GEOCACHING 101
Lake Frierson State Park
7904 AR-141, Jonesboro
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Parking Lot
A state-wide treasure hunt? Count me in! Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of geocaching and then embark on a journey to find a hidden cache in the park. Our treasure hunt will take us on a portion of the Dogwood Lane Trail so please wear trail-appropriate shoes.
Saturday, January 20, 2024 / 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
SQUIRRELS: NUTTY FOREST FRIENDS & BUSHY-TAILED BENEFITS
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area
20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
admission: Free
January 21st is National Squirrel Day! Did you know a group of squirrels is called a scurry? Can you spot a drey? Join Park Interpreter Trish for an easy .25-mile hike around the ADA accessible Ozark Plateau Trail and learn more about 3 of Arkansas’ squirrel species and how they are the unsung heroes of the forest. There will also be a visit from a “special squirrel” during the hike! All ages welcome.
Sunday, January 21st
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 FROM 6:30AM - 3PM
January Tournament
Norfork. Panther Bay. This club is a B.A.S.S. affiliated club. We fish 12 tournaments a year on Bullshoals and Norfork Lake.
Event by Norfork lake bass club
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 FROM 10AM - 12PM
Pancake Breakfast time!
Bring $5 and an appetite for pancakes!
Join the Arkansas Paint Project and help us bring in the new year with some pancakes!
Come listen to our many ideas on how to get some wonderful community projects started in the River Valley, as well as the rest of Arkansas.
Tickets are available online or at the door.
If you don’t have $5, please join us anyway.
Event by Arkansas Paint Project, Russellville Skate Station and Emily Paige Doss
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 AT 12PM
6th Annual Wedding Fair
The Apollo on Emma
The 6th Annual Wedding Fair is a luxe modern take on the boring old wedding conventions. We have dialed up the vibes for attending expos. Our event is FREE to attend. We have hand selected some of the top wedding and event vendors in Northwest Arkansas to showcase what they do best!
Pop In and take in the samples of wedding cakes, stunning floral displays & more. The first 50 attendees will receive a free SWAG bag filled with goodies from some of our favorite vendors.
We will also have the latest Scout Guide that launched last week, Volume 7, along with Arkansas Bride Magazines and more.
FREE to attend but must RSVP on Eventbrite.
Noon-4 pm
Some vendors to expect to see there include:
BLOOM EVENTS + DESIGN | HONEYBEAN ICECREAM | ALPHA-LIT NWA | CARMELITA CATERING | SPEAKEASY TRUFFLES | STARDUST WEDDINGS | COUNT IN THREES PHOTOGRAPHY | DJ BROCK | MADISON SMITH WEDDINGS | OLLIE MARIES FLORALS | TIE 1 ON NWA & MORE
Event by The Apollo on Emma
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 FROM 1PM - 3PM
Kids Paint Party
The Rabbit Hole Coffeehouse and Brew
Kids Paint Event!!
Event by The Rabbit Hole Coffeehouse and Brew
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 AT 1PM
2024 River Valley Bridal Expo
The Fort Smith Convention Center
We’re excited to have the next River Valley Bridal Expo on January 21, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm!
The River Valley Bridal Expo is a one-stop shopping experience where you and your entire bridal party can walk along aisles of wedding products and services in one convenient location. From being able to meet with professionals face to face, sample items, and have the option to purchase mimosas it will be the best girls day out!
Purchase tickets here https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B005F8F989B7CED
or at the door day of the event for $20.
If you are interested in being an exhibitor please sign up here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/FortSm.../RiverValleyBridalExpo
Event by The Fort Smith Convention Center
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 AT 2PM
HDE Auction - Jan 2024
HDE
WHATS UP FOR BID:
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WHEN/WHERE:
2201 Washington Ave STE 5 (around back of building)
Conway, AR 72032
Open to the public to view at 12pm (noon)
Bidding starts at 2pm- must be registered to place a bid. Arrive early to sign up with our clerk at the auction.
QUICK FACTS:
-Minimum bid is $3
-No buyer premium.
-All items sold during the auction will go to the highest bidder(s).
-Tax WILL be added to your final sale- we are not selling used items like those that would be found in an estate auction. Items up for bid are all new merchandise from box store / online major retailer pallets*. By law we must collect tax.
*We are not selling or auctioning unprocessed pallets at this time- only items from the pallets we have processed ourselves.
Event by HDE and Krystal Elzey Harris
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 FROM 2PM - 3PM
Kids Crystal Class
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Join Molly Jones, Education Program Manager at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, as she discusses the formation of different types of crystals and where you can find them in Arkansas. Molly will demonstrate the techniques to locating and cracking open geodes of different sizes. End the class with sensory play digging in bins for crystals to take home, and take home a crystal growing kit to create your very own geode!
Member Family (includes 1 kit): $20
Non-member Family (includes 1 kit): $30
Extra Crystal Growing Kit: $17
Event by Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 AT 2PM
Doorhanger Paint Party
First Hot Springs
Don't miss this fun event with our women's ministry! Deidra Dobbs will be showing us how to add some spring fun to our front doors! Please register by January 7 at www.shadypineswoodworks.bigcartel.com
Event by First Hot Springs
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 FROM 2PM - 5PM
Valentine Harlequin Swag Workshop
5320 W Sunset Ave, Suite 156, Springdale
Register online. We will provide everything you need to make this cute swag!
$75
Event by Treeations
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 FROM 2:30PM - 4:30PM
Good Day Book Club
Good Day Pottery & Art Studio
We're so excited for our very first monthly Good Day Book Club! We will have our first meeting on Sunday, January 21st. The best part of this book club - you don't have to worry about reading any particular book! Each month we'll have a book exchange/book swap, talk book recommendations, and hang with fellow book nerds/lit lovers. Stay after to paint an optional book themed craft or anything of your choosing (prices vary).
Tickets for this event are free but seating is limited!
Event by Good Day Pottery & Art Studio
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 FROM 3PM - 4:30PM
Calling All GENTLE GIANTS! GENTLE GIANT Party!
Good Dog Cafe
Calling all XL breeds (100lbs or more) GENTLE GIANTS (and any GIANT mixes)! We are having a GENTLE GIANT party at Good Dog Cafe from 3:00-4:30! Bring your GENTLE GIANTS to romp in the park and make some new friends.
We will be closed to the public so that only GENTLE GIANTS can attend this event.
A limited food & drink menu will be available during the entire event.
Admission for this special event is $12 per dog and a waiver must be signed before entering the park. Dogs must meet our off-leash park requirements.
We do not allow children under 12 in the off-leash park, but they are welcome in the leashed area.
Event by Good Dog Cafe
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 AT 3PM
Salad in a jar party
Pope home
Join us for making salads in jars! I’ll make some dressings and fill in toppings.
What to bring: 2-3 jars or containers, your own greens and a topping or 2 to share with the group. Please comment on what you are bringing so we have a nice variety! Ideas: grilled chicken, hard boiled eggs, seeds, nuts, shredded carrots, chopped veggies, etc…
We will have some healthy lunches to kickstart the week and a great way to start healthy and fresh in the new year!
Event by Erin Pope and Salad in a Jar Party/ Shred10 jumpstart Jan 2023
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 FROM 4PM - 5:30PM
Theology On Tap: Always we begin again
409 W Van Buren, Eureka Springs
Theology On Tap is an exploration of current events and/or social issues - grappling with the bigger questions over a cold beer. Come willing to listen, explore, and share, over a cold beer. Topic rotates monthly. We share, listen, contemplate, and ponder the questions/ideas that arise.
Join us as we explore these questions with Rev. Blake Lasater (and sometimes co-host Wendy Reese Hartmann) while enjoying a cold beer, wine or nonalcoholic beverage.
This month's topic is based on the book: https://amzn.to/3RzCB9P.
Event by Gotahold Brewing
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 FROM 6PM - 10PM
3levated Dance Latin dance night!
3levated Dance presents Latin dance night at Six Twelve Coffeehouse and Bar! Every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Sunday of every month we host a Latin dance night with salsa and bachata, hosted and DJ with Michael Vasquez from 3levated Dance. Our goal at 3levated is to create a community that is safe, family oriented and about growth and supporting one another. Dance is more than just a hobby with us. It is an art. And expressive and healing art. At 3levated Dance we want to show the world dance because it is a way to grow and become more of your true self. To find yourself and help yourself grow. We teach dance is a conversation between 2 souls. And opportunity to listen and help one another. It’s a family here. We teach bachata, cha cha, and salsa on 1 and on 2! We have fun, we stay safe, and we help one another. Come join us and have a wonderful magical time!
Event by Elevated Dance and Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar
Sunday, January 21, 2024 / 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
IT'S A SMALL WORLD
Lake Frierson State Park
7904 AR-141, Jonesboro
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Parking Lot
Admission: Free
It's a small world after all! Join the park interpreter and take a closer look through portable microscopes at the small things that come together to make this big world. We'll be exploring the 0.5-mile Dogwood Lane Trail. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, and bring water for the adventure.
Sunday, January 21, 2024 / 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WINTER WANDERINGS
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock
Meeting Place: River View Center
Admission: Free
Challenge yourself with an off-trail expedition! Join a guided hike with a Park Interpreter to one of the other seven peaks of Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Learn about park history, ecology, and geology. Wear sturdy shoes and bring lots of water!
Sunday, January 21, 2024 / 3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
INN AND OUT: A HIKE DOWN WILL APPLE'S ROAD
Mount Magazine State Park
16878 AR-309, Paris
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Admission: Free
Journey with a park interpreter down historic Will Apple’s Road, a pathway that felt more hooves than tires in its heyday. At the end of this trail, you’ll witness the ruins of what was once a refreshing spring-fed swimming pool, Buckman’s Pool. The spur which reaches Buckman’s Pool is short but steep and moderately strenuous with uneven terrain. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent, and sunscreen (although this hike is very shaded), are all highly recommended.
Sunday, January 21, 2024 / 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
REMEMBERING BIG BEN: A GUIDED HIKE
Village Creek State Park
201 County Road 754, Wynne
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Parking Lot
Join us as we learn about Village Creek State Park's history, listen to the stories behind the name of Ben, and acknowledge the power your actions have at our park. Our hike will last about 45 minutes. The Big Ben Trail is a 0.5-mile moderately strenuous trail. Make sure you wear appropriate shoes, bring water, and wear insect repellant. This is a free family-friendly event that requires no registration. If there is inclement weather during the time of this program, the alternative location will be inside the visitor center in our Theater Room.
