Are you ready for the weekend?!?! Temperatures are expected to be in the 90’s with possibly a little rain over the weekend. There are several back-to-school bashes planned, and it’s the weekend of the 77th annual Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry! And Hamilton is playing in Northwest Arkansas. But there is plenty more besides those events! As always, there are a LOT of great activities taking place throughout the Natural State. So get out there and make some memories!
We've rounded up some of our favorites for you right here, but don't forget to explore Facebook's events section for even more options!
If you decide to join any of these events, be sure to mention that Live Love Arkansas sent you when you visit the vendor!
Simply click the red text to navigate to the Facebook page with details about each event.
However you choose to spend your weekend,
We wish you a fantastic 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, August 16, 2024
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 8 AM - SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 1 PM
2nd Annual Peach Festival and Scottish Highland Showcase
Welcome to Hatch Farm we are Matt & Megan owners and operators of this small working farm! You may have seen our stand at a local farmers market and purchased some produce or flowers from us, if so we appreciate you buying local!
We are hosting our 2nd Annual Peach Festival this year and will again be bringing in Palasade Peaches from Colorado. These peaches are Freestone and have not been sprayed after fruit set.
You will have the option to PRE-ORDER Peaches, here are the details:
$60 per 20lb box for #1 quality fruit
$3 per peach if you don't want the whole box
We will have a google form preorder that we post this week and it will close Aug 9! You may pickup anytime between Aug 15th -21st but we hope you will choose to join us at the festival and pickup then!
What else can you expect at this years Festival?
Hatch Farm Stand will be open 8am - 1pm Friday, Aug 16th and 8am - 1pm Saturday, Aug 17th.
The newest Highland herd on display (Baby Cows)
Feed and pet our Kune Kune Piglets
Treats for animals available to purchase.
Cost of Entry & what's included:
$15 per person entry fee
1 Complimentary Peach
free parking
All day pass to festival, makers alley, food trucks, animal area, concert
Friday, August 16th - Dime A Dozen will be performing 10am - 1pm
Saturday, August 17th - Chelsey James will be performing 10am - 1pm
What can you bring: You can bring a picnic blanket and chairs as well as your own small pop-up shade tent for stage grounds.
If you have questions you can send us a message and we will respond within 12-24 hours.
Event by Hatch Farm
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 9 AM - SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 AT 12 PM
2024 Mountains, Music and Motorcycles
On The Square In Mountain View, Ar
Hop on your motorcycles and rally your crew for an unforgettable journey to the town of Mountain View, Arkansas! Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Mountains, Music, and Motorcycles awaits you in the heart of downtown Mountain View. Organized by the Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce, this event promises an unparalleled experience filled with biker games, fiery pepper eating contests, beard contest, and cornhole.
Enjoy live music performances throughout Friday and Saturday. Check out our vendors offering unique items and savor the unique cuisines served up by our fleet of food trucks. For more information and to join the excitement, visit www.mountainmusicsandmotorcycles.com. Get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime at Mountains, Music, and Motorcycles!
Event by Mountains Music and Motorcycles and Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 10 AM - 7 PM
KIDSCLUB Back to School Bash
911 W. Oak Street, Conway, AR
Who's ready for our Annual Back to School Bash on August 16th?
1/2 Price Open Play 10am-7pm
Book Reading by Local Author of "I'm A Paperclip" Spencer Hawks
1/2 Price Loblolly Ice Cream
Fresh Spun Cotton Candy
....and more!
Backpack donations are welcome and encouraged from now until August 16th! For every backpack donated, your name will be entered to win a FREE birthday party!
Event by share.the.love KidsclubDardanelle
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 12 PM - 4 PM
End of Summer Swimming Bash
Searcy County Pool
Free admission for K-12th graders, free hotdogs (while supplies last), and GAMES with prizes! Bring your kids out from 12-4 for some fun in the sun!
Event by Searcy County Civic Center
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 12 PM
Class: Stained Glass - Try It! Workshop
Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub
Stained-Glass Class – Try it!
On Friday, August 16th, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Learn how to make beautiful stained-glass creations! Our beginner workshop will teach you all the basic tools and techniques you need to create a lovely hanging glass sculpture. Following time-honored traditions, you'll learn how to cut glass using a template and then grind, foil, and solder them together. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a better understanding of this artistic practice and be inspired to create many more beautiful pieces!
Register at arhub.org/classes before August 13th.
In this hands-on class, you'll learn:
How to score and cut glass safely
How to use a glass grinder
Tiffany-method copper foiling techniques
How to safely use a soldering iron to connect glass pieces
Attire: Participants must wear long pants and close-toed shoes for safety.
We will stop for a short break. Feel free to bring lunch or snacks.
Prerequisite: None
Level: Intro
Ages: 18+
#makerspace #communityeducation #adulteducation #glassarts #glassartist #arinnovationhub
Event by Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 1 PM - 3 PM
Back to School Bash
100 East Joyce Boulevard Suite 109, Fayetteville, AR
Come join us for our Annual Back To School Bash and have a Sissy's Snowcone on us! We'll have games, crafts and summer give aways for all the kiddos (while supplies last)!
Event by Kindness & Joy Toys
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 4 PM - 6 PM
Bank on a furry friend Adoption Event!
Come meet adoptable dogs and puppies at First National Bank on August 16th. Enjoy free hot dogs, hamburgers, sodas, coffee, and tea while learning more about Big Paws and the amazing services offered by these pet-loving partners:
Good Dog Cafe: Serving delicious coffee and tea, plus info on their dog-friendly park!
Family Pets Clinic: Offering details on veterinary care, grooming, acupuncture, and more!
Fill out an adoption application to be pre approved for this event!
Event by Big Paws of The Ozarks and First National Bank of NWA
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 5 PM
Third Friday Art Walk: Reception & Opening for Layers of Whimsy by Carley Brown
Argenta Art Walk features walkable galleries on the 3rd Friday downtown North Little Rock in the Argenta Arts District. This event is FREE and open to the public. Wine and light snacks will be served.
This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be on display during library hours Monday--Friday 9 am-6 pm, starting Friday, August 16, 2024, through Friday, September 06, 2024.
Carley Brown's "Layers of Whimsy"
In my artwork I aim to create a surreal-like quality through repetition, flat 2D images, and naturalistic subject matter, combining these different elements to discover a cohesive single image. I attempt to make my work feel dreamy and elicit a sense of wonder from the viewer.
Growing up I watched a lot of cartoons and read a lot of comics with my family. These mediums simplify complex shapes while also providing the freedom to exaggerate forms and features. They provide clarity when communicating certain ideas. I found myself drawn to adding these simple forms on top or alongside naturalistic subject matter, be it people or inanimate objects.
The two most important things to me when creating my work are my concept and my composition. I begin with a few sketches, staying open-minded about what images to include and what not to include alongside my main subject matter to make sure my idea is coming out clearly. The combination of flat 2D images alongside naturalistic forms creates a nice contrast and makes the image feel as if it is not completely situated in reality. Once my sketch is finalized I transfer my idea onto whatever surface I plan to do the finished piece be it digital, canvas or paper.
Artist Bio
My name is Carley Brown, I’m a painter and an illustrator, dabbling in both traditional and digital media. I grew up in Lillington, North Carolina and moved to Little Rock for college. I attended the University of Arkansas in Little Rock and graduated in 2021 with a BFA emphasis in Illustration. I love to make work that is fun and conceptual combing my love for 2D graphic art alongside naturalistic subject matter.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 5 PM - SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 AT 10 AM
Aphar Faire
571 Methodist Youth Camp Rd, New Blaine, AR
Come challenge your foes with art & sword!
Regional Arts & Sciences Competition!
Fighting! Classes! Food! Song!
Enjoy air-conditioned cabins*! Swimming!
This event will be the last regional A&S before Kingdom A&S!
Adult Event Discount Registration: $25
Adult Event Registration: $35
Children 17 and under: free
Feast: $12
Bedspace and Tenting: Free
*Reserve early! Air-conditioned cabins are first come first served!
Directions:
Take I-40 to Exit 88 and turn south. Follow AR Hwy 363 S for 8 miles to Hwy 27 S/AR Hwy 7S for 2 miles.
Then turn right on to State Hwy 22 W for 19 miles. Turn left onto the Methodist Youth Camp Road.
Not to worry, weary traveler's will see our SCA signs guiding the way!
Event by Kingdom of Gleann Abhann
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 5 PM - 7 PM
Paint ‘N Sip | ‘The Echo’ by Rene Magritte
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
Paint 'N Sip | Rene Magritte, The Echo
August 16, 5 – 7 pm
Register here> https://secure.qgiv.com/.../fortsm.../event/paintnsipaugust/
Recreate works by the great masters in acrylics on canvas with RAM’s own Petra Radcliffe guiding the way, step-by-step. Beer and wine are welcome before/during the class. Come 15-20 minutes early to get settled in and enjoy the evening with other artists. Light refreshments provided.
Ages 16+ to paint // 21+ to sip. All skill levels welcome.
$25 members // $35 nonmembers
All art supplies are provided.
Event by Fort Smith Regional Art Museum and Go Downtown Fort Smith
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 5 PM - 7 PM
Tacos & Convos
Join us! We gather every other Friday for tacos (or whatever you choose) and great convos on the patio. No agenda. Just Arkansans ready for change. Join the movement. This is an informal gathering and we never know if there will be 5 or 20 but it’s always a great time with excellent conversations.
Let us know if you can make it so we can make sure we have enough space. Our group grows every week.
We must use this time between now and November to invite new people to the conversation and expand our circles.
The best solutions come when we all work together, value our differences, embrace our commonalities and strengths and make plans to get stuff done!
If this time and place doesn’t work, plan your own gathering. Invite your friends and a few strangers. Invite your local candidates. Bring along some postcards to fill out. It’s magic y’all! #RegnatPopulus #StandUpArkansas #ConversationsMatter
Event by Arkansas for Direct Democracy
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 6 PM - 10 PM
String Quartet (Taylor’s Version)
JKC Cellars
String Quartet (Taylor's Version)
Friday, August 16
6:00pm & 8:30pm
JKC Cellars, Chaffee Crossing, Fort Smith AR
Tickets $40
Experience the music of Taylor Swift, arranged for string quartet and performed by the Fort Smith Symphony String Quartet at JKC Cellars on August 16, 2024, at 6:00pm and 8:30pm.
Calling all Swifties. We’re bringing the music of Taylor Swift, arranged for string quartet, to JKC Cellars. It’s the Perspectives Chamber Music Concert of your wildest dreams: an enchanted evening of (invisible) string quartet arrangements of Taylor’s greatest hits, and we’re down bad.
Leave a blank space in your calendar for this concert on August 16, 2024, at JKC Cellars in Chaffee Crossing. Wine will be available for purchase from JKC Cellars (not your roommate’s screw-top rose). Don’t let August slip away without seeing this unforgettable concert and close out this cruel summer in style.
Tickets are available and expected to go fast … are you ready for it?
Doors open 1hr before each concert.
PLEASE NOTE: there are two performances of this concert available at 6pm and 8:30pm. Please select which concert time you will attend when purchasing your ticket.
Event by Fort Smith Symphony and JKC Cellars
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 6 PM - SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 AT 6 PM
2024 Arkansas State Championship
Courtyard by Marriott Russellville
2024 Arkansas State Chess Championship
Hosted by Urban Knights Chess Club
August 16th thru 18th
Courtyard by Marriott 154 E Aspen Ln, Russellville
$$5,000 Guaranteed Prize fund.
Arkansas’ Biggest ever !!!!!
Entry Fee $70.00 by July 25th ♛ $85 by Aug 12th ♛ $100 at site
ACA membership required
- 3 SECTIONS-
Premier section 1st place $1,000 2nd place $750 3rd place $500
1st under 2000 $400. 2nd under 2000 $200
Reserve section (1799 and below) 1st place $525 2nd place $275
1st under 1600 $200. 2nd under 1600 $100.
1st under 1400 $150. 2nd under 1400 $75.
1st under 1200 $150, 2nd under 1200 $75.
Booster section (999 and under) 1st $300 2nd $200 Unr $100
3 Day Schedule - Time Control 90 SD, 30 sec increments
Tony Davis, Tournament Director | 501-744-4911 | Tony64davis@yahoo.com
Local Hotel Accommodations
Marriot Courtyard Russellville, AR. $99 king/$109 double queen per night must register by July 16th, 2024. Call (479) 968-6000 to make reservations.
Register online: https://www.marriott.com/event.../reservation-link.mi...
Event by Arkansas Chess Association - ACA
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 6 PM
2024 Wood Motor Company Truck & Tractor Pull
1333 S AR 7 Hwy, Jasper, AR
Registration starts at 4:30 pm
Gates open at 5 pm
Event kicks off at 6 PM
General admission $10
$5 for children age 6-12
Children 5 and under are FREE
Parking $2
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Event by Newton County Fair Grounds Jasper AR
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 6 PM
River Valley Community Block Party
Russellville Downtown
Healthy Pope & Healthy Yell County Coalitions invite you to take over the block as exhibitors provide community resources for individuals, families, and aging adults! Music, Entertainment, Food and Drinks! Free Event at Russellville Depot Park in Downtown Russellville!
Event by Healthy Yell County Coalition, Pope County Recovery Resources and Amy Mellick-Wetzel
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 7 PM
Hamilton
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition and the dawn of a new nation.
Event by Walton Arts Center
Friday, August 16, 2024 / 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Artillery Artifact Show and Tell
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR
Meeting Place: Latta Barn
Admission: Free
Artillery played a critical role in the Battle of Prairie Grove and advancements in artillery technology helped shape the outcome of the battle as a strategic Federal victory. Join a park interpreter for a presentation of artillery artifacts found on the Prairie Grove battlefield and learn about the various technological advancements in artillery firepower. Meet at the Latta Barn.
Friday, August 16, 2024 / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tales from a Country Doctor
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR
Meeting Place: Historic CCC Room at Mather Lodge
Admission: Free
Dr. T.W. Hardison, the founder of Petit Jean State Park, was also a gifted writer and storyteller. Meet Park Interpreter BT to hear a few of Hardison’s most entertaining stories that tell of this park’s colorful history.
Friday, August 16, 2024 / 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Biscuits and Honey
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR
Meeting Place: Amphitheater
Few things are more historic than biscuits cooked in cast iron – with honey on the side! This Dutch oven demonstration will take you on a journey from your head to your stomach, as we whip up an old-fashioned staple in the official Arkansas state cooking vessel. Meet at the amphitheater.
Friday, August 16, 2024 / 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Evening at Bear Cave
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR
Meeting Place: Bear Cave Parking Area
Admission: Free
Join Park Interpreter Jake for a fascinating walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy 1/4-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight.
Saturday, August 17, 2024
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 7 AM - 12 PM
Front Porch Breakfast and Farm Market
267 Vaughn Circle, Dover, AR
New!
August 16, 17, 2024
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 7am-12pm
Available Fresh Produce;
Okra
Gala Apples ( and a few of the other varieties , Jonathan soon! )
Winter Squash & Pumpkins
(All of our pumpkins are edible!!)
Best ever sweet Melons!!
($10.-$15.each)
Friday I will have Baked Goods , I’m doing a few GF items like low carb Cheesecake no sugar or artificial sugar, all natural flavor, (available Friday and Saturday)
Also Friday It’s time for our
Harvest Pumpkin Soup (bisque)
Or try my Chicken Gumbo Soup!
Saturday a full on Hot Foods menu & Lots of Baked Goods!
THANK YOU everyone that came Saturday! August is always a slow month but not last Saturday ! Thank you for supporting our family farm!!

Tiffany will have the bounce house up this Saturday to be enjoyed by young children supervised by a parent, ..no shoes please.
Drewryfarm@gmail.com for more information
We will be taking orders for baked goods and casseroles between now and Christmas, price list available soon.
We invite you to enjoy life with us in a family friendly atmosphere, you will find the best of the best people, neighbors, and friends here!
Philippians 4:…. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Event by Drewry Farm & Orchards
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 8 AM
77th Annual Mt Nebo Chicken Fry
16728 State Hwy 155, Dardanelle, AR
Since 1948, the Mt Nebo Chicken Fry has been a fun-filled day of chicken, pickin', and politickin' to raise money for organizations that contribute to the River Valley Community
Event by Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 8:30 AM
Color Run 2024
2203 S Knoxville Ave, Russellville, AR
Sign up link:
https://cyclone-track.square.site/
Registration Begins at 8:00am at the Cyclone High School Tailgate Pavilion in front of the Football field.
Race will be on Saturday August 17, 2024!
Deadline for online registration to secure a guaranteed t-shirt is August 7, 2024.
You may still register the morning of by walking up to the tent. T-shirts will not be guaranteed for walk ups and those who registered after August 7th!
Walk-up registration will begin at 8 am.
Kid's Fun Run will begin at 8:30 and Walkers will begin at 8:45. Runners will officially start at 9:00am.
Event by Cyclone Color Fun Run
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 8:30 AM - 10 AM
Focus FitFest Part(y) 1 and Part(y) 2!
3000 E H St, Russellville, AR
Join us for 90 minutes featuring 4 unique formats and instructors that will be one incredible workout. Happening the 2 Saturdays before full group fitness schedule begins on 8/19. Open to the public to come experience group fitness at FOCUS.
Event by Focus Fitness
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 9 AM - 12 PM
1st Responders Day
718 Parkway Street, Conway, AR
Join Us for a Spectacular 1st Responders Day
718 Parkway, Downtown Conway, AR
Get ready for an unforgettable day as we roll out the red carpet to honor our incredible 1st Responders! This is your chance to meet the heroes who protect and serve our community every day.
Highlights of the Day:
Up-close encounters with 1st Responders
Learn the importance of these responders in our Community
Fascinating views of cutting-edge equipment
The first 100 kids get a (play) Fireman's Helmet!
Plus, enjoy an unique shopping experience with our fabulous vendors:
Fresh, Handpicked Produce
Golden, Locally-Sourced Honey
Premium, Grass-Fed Meats
Farm-Fresh Eggs
Delectable Baked Goods
Unique, Homemade Crafts
Food Truck, Fresh Lemonade, Tamales
Bring the whole family for a day filled with excitement and inspiration!
Let the kids explore and marvel at the life-saving tools and vehicles, while you enjoy the vibrant market atmosphere and exceptional products.
As always, we welcome you to like and share our posts
Mark your calendars and join us for this glamorous celebration of our community’s finest!
We can't wait to see you there!
Vendor Registration for this Event is CLOSED
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 10 AM
Join us in Prayer for our Teachers and Students
Let's surround our school with blessings and pray that the classroom and school buildings can be a place where love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control flourish
Event by London First Assembly of God
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 10 AM - 1 PM
Back to School Safari!
4800 West 10th Street, Little Rock, AR
It's getting wild at the Children's Library! Join us for a Meet & Greet with live animal ambassadors and Activity Station from the Little Rock Zoo, dental screenings and education, crafts and activities, face painting, a wild walk, a scavenger hunt, cooking demos, haircuts, school supplies (while supplies last), and line dancing with the JT Line Dancers!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 10 AM - 4 PM
Living Craft Saturday: Back to School
200 E 3rd St, Little Rock, AR
Living Craft Saturday: Back to School
August 17
10 am-4 pm
Included in the cost of admission ($2.50 adult; $1 children; $1.50 for adults 65+)
Free for museum members
It’s our back to school event where we explore 19th century education at HAM! Earn money at a job, win big at the faro table, buy on credit, or borrow cash wherever you can to pay for both necessities and luxuries like room, board, tuition, books, shoes, clothes, and even freedom. We’ll learn about apprenticeships, private academies, and how your social situation heavily impacted the level of education available.
Event by Historic Arkansas Museum
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 10:30 AM
Free Lecture: Establishing Fall Food Plots for Wildlife
550 Arkridge Rd, Hot Springs, AR
FREE Lecture: Establishing Fall Food Plots for Wildlife
10:30 AM in the Magnolia Room
Presented by Dawson Bailey, Howard County Extension Agent
Pre-Registration Required
Free Presentation | Admission not included or required
Event by Garvan Woodland Gardens
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 11 AM - 6 PM
NWA Makers Pop-Up Market at Pinnacle Hills Promenade
2203 Promenade Blvd, Rogers, AR
Join Arkansas's biggest Makers Club on Saturday August 17th as we take over the green space in front of Dave and Busters and Malco Cinemas at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers AR, to bring you another amazing opportunity to SHOP LOCAL!
Over 60 makers, all live locally and all products are personally and locally made!
We'll be open 11a-6p, admission is free, and parking is easy so come see us!
Event by NWA Makers
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 11 AM - 1 PM
Community Cookout at the Library
Faulkner County Library
Join us for a cookout in the library garden!
Enjoy an all-beef hotdog, chips, drinks, and homemade syrup snocones! We'll have outdoor games and activities, a StoryWalk™, and fun with the library community.
Event by Faulkner County Library and Faulkner County Urban Farm Project
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 11 AM - 2 PM
Free Furniture Refurb Day
208 West Main Street, Russellville, AR
Join us as we begin a deeper dive into furniture refurbishment! We have several pieces just sitting around the HeARTh, waiting for our loving hands to rip into them and bring forth new life. We are going to be working with what we have access to, so it's going to be interesting to say the least. If you have any skills, knowledge, or tools you wish to share with the class, we are open to ALL of the above! Can't wait to learn and grow with you all.
Event by The Hearth Creator’s Collective and The HeARTh
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 12 PM - 3 PM
RAM Saturdays | August
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
Create a different make-and-take art project each week!
RAM Saturdays | August
Saturdays, 12 pm – 3 pm
FREE - all supplies provided
All ages and skill levels are welcome. See the art lineup below.
AUGUST 17
SUMMER COLLAGE
Event by Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 12 PM - 11:59 PM
Pope County Throw Down
560 Peaceful Valley Rd, Dover, AR
Car show, car audio N light Show
Brought to you by:
MAUTOFIED SOCIETY
Custom Audio By JD
Arkansas SPL
JC Customs
Great food trucks
Events
Demos
Great family fun
Vendor spots (message for details)
Metering
For any details message
Jonatan Cortes
501.593.6900
You don’t want to Miss this show
We will have Car Audio Celebrities and big YouTubers attending this event so come join in on the fun! This event is going on all day! So make sure to free up the whole day to spend it with us
make sure to hit the coming or maybe button please
Fun-packed day (& night) for all!!!! ARSPL reserves the right to refuse participation in or attendance to this event to any person or group who chooses not to follow our friendly, supportive atmosphere. Night lights and after party.
Event by Jonatan Cortes, Brandon Mautofied Leak and 4 others
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 2 PM - 5 PM
Making Together: Summer Fun Paint Along - Ages 8+
501 E 9th St, Little Rock, AR
Making Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create.
In this one-day workshop, join us for a step-by-step painting experience and work together to create a summer fun-themed acrylic painting.
Register now and prepare to have a day full of artmaking fun!
All prices cover the cost of admission for one adult and one child, including all fees for supplies.
Price: $35 ($28 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: India Childress
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Event by Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 3 PM
WCHS Ice Cream Social
118 E Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR
Bring your family and friends to the 52nd Annual WCHS Ice Cream Social!
Enjoy ice cream provided by Hiland Dairy plus LIVE music on the lawn and tour Headquarters House Museum!
Fun for all!
Event by Washington County Historical Society
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Axolotl Painting Class!
Learn the bubble blowing painting technique in our Axolotl Painting Class on August 17th from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Each plate is $16. Reservations are required. To sign up please call the studio at (501) 847-3205 or stop by in person.
Event by Pottery Worx Studio Bryant
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
August Pizza & Pajamas Painting Party!
3820 Dave Ward Drive, Suite 1000, Conway, AR
Summer is winding down and it's time for another Late Night Paint Night! This month we're bringing back one of our favorite themes - a Pizza & Pajama party!
Grab your comfiest PJs and join us at Good Day Pottery & Art Studio from 6:30-9:30PM on Saturday, August 17th. Your $10 entry ticket covers a pizza dinner & fun prize giveaways. You'll pick & pay for your pottery at the event from our more than 600 available options, minimum $15 pottery purchase required.
Advance purchase tickets are required, tickets are available on our website now!
Event by Good Day Pottery & Art Studio
Saturday, August 17, 2024 - Sunday, August 18, 2024 / 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Geocaching Weekend
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
9600 AR-300, Roland, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Amphitheater
Admission: Free
Immerse you and your family into the world of geocaching. Learn about Arkansas State Parks' geocache
tour and geocaches found right here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Events
will introduce geocaching to participants who are interested, but don’t know where
to start. Programs for the day include Geocaching 101 followed by a guided hike around the Base Trail as a Park Interpreter assists in locating the numerous geocaches located there. Then our Intro to Orienteering is followed by a brief outdoor excursion utilizing the compass techniques.
Saturday, August 17, 2024 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
77th Annual Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry
Mount Nebo State Park
16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR
Meeting Place: Large Pavilion
Admission: Free
Since 1948, the Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry has been a fun-filled day to raise money for organizations that contribute to the River Valley community. Join us for events like the Chicken Fried 10k run, the Little Miss Pullet/Little Mister Rooster pageant, and a variety of games, tournaments, and activities!
Saturday, August 17, 2024 / 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Edible Bugs
Woolly Hollow State Park
82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR
Meeting Place: Swim Beach
Admission: Free
While many of us don't view them as food, some of the insects found at Woolly Hollow State Park are part of a healthy diet all over the world! Meet the park interpreter to discover some of the unique ways insects are used in today’s cuisine and try some for yourself. You don’t have to eat any to attend, but those who do will become official members of the “I Ate a Bug” club and will receive a certificate!
Saturday, August 17, 2024 / 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Know Your State
Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Amphitheater
Admission: Free
How well do you know the history and folklore of Arkansas? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for this fun quiz game where teams will compete for prizes. All ages welcome!
Sunday, August 4, 2024
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 AT 8 AM
Back to School Backpack Blessing
501 S Phoenix Ave, Russellville, AR
Join us as we bless our students, staff, and educators at surrounding schools and higher education as they start a new school year.
We will bless backpacks, laptop bags, and electronics during our 8 am and 10:30 am service. Please feel free to bring your child's backpack with their items inside and our priest will read a prayer to bless them.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 AT 10 AM
Back to School Bash
Back to School Bash! Everyone is invited! Join us for puppets, games, and food!
Event by Gracepoint Clarksville
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 AT 11:30 AM
Dessert Auction
308 W Main St, Jacksonville, AR
Raise funds for Camp Tanako scholarships
Event by Jacksonville First UMC - AR
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 FROM 12 PM - 2 PM
Brunch Button Bingo!
Downtown Little Rock
Hey hey! Grab your friends and join us THIS SUNDAY, August 18th at noon at Bella Vita.
We will have a "brunch bites buffet" from @thecorner, fresh fruit, bloody mary's and champagne for mimosas. Juices, coffee and other non alcholic drinks too.
The bingo game will start at 1:00 and we will play for an hour! We should be able to fit in 5-6 rounds.
Prizes will be sourced from Bella Vita + friends. Each round will win a prize.
Guests can settle in when the doors open at noon, grab food and drink, peruse the shop and gallery space and visit with friends. We will have the Luna Loft (the apartment behind our shop) all cute for hanging out.
We are hoping to sell 20 tickets to this event! Are you in?!?!
Event by Bella Vita Jewelry
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 FROM 2 PM - 6 PM
2nd Annual Back to School Bash
Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club of Fayetteville
It’s that time of year again!! Back to School bash is BACK! We are partnering with Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club to get the kids ready for the school year, and what better way than with fresh (and free )cuts and styles the day before school along with all the food, games, music, and lots of fun!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Event by 4 The Culture NWA
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 FROM 2 PM - 6 PM
Sun Deck, Some D, Sunday!
412 Louisiana St, Little Rock, AR
Speedos and bikinis are welcome for this daytime outdoor party. Kickback with cocktail service, tunes and Vitamin D on our big blue patio (BBP). Free Cover. REAR-ENTRY ONLY!
Event by Sway
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 FROM 2 PM - 5 PM
Barn and Sunflowers paint party 8.18.24
Alma Boys And Girls Club
Join us on Sunday, August 18th at 2-5 PM at the Alma Boys and Girls club for a fun afternoon painting a 12 x 16 stretched canvas" Price of $35 prepaid or $40 at the door, includes supplies and tax.
No food or drink will be available. You are welcome to bring your own drink in a mug with lid.
Please note that ticket sales are nonrefundable, if you can't attend you can receive a kit. **Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or have a fever. Contact me at 479-719-0801 and we can work out a way for you to create your art once you’re feeling better
Event by Creative Palette and Design
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 FROM 3 PM - 4:30 PM
Calling all Hound Dogs! Hound Paw-ty!
Good Dog Cafe
Calling all HOUND DOGS (and HOUND mixes)! We are having a HOUND party at Good Dog Cafe from 3:00-4:30! Bring your HOUNDS to romp in the park and make some new friends.
We will be closed to the public so that only HOUNDS can attend this event.
A limited food & drink menu will be available during the entire event. We will have all kiddie pools out to keep the dogs cool!
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.
All toys/bowls will be sanitized before event. Please make sure your doggos are healthy and not showing any signs of illness.
Event by Good Dog Cafe
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 FROM 3 PM - 4:30 PM
NWA Chai Time - Community Engagement Series
August 2024 Chai Time - Financial Aid for College
The Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation is all about family, and this year we offer a full slate of classes, events, and performances that will enrich your family in so many ways—including our monthly Chai Time, which has come to be to be one of our most popular events. Informative, fun, and full of insights and laughter, Chai Time is now a must-do on social calendars throughout NWA.
Seeking financial aid for higher education in August is a busy time for parents and college-bound kids. Among all the other preparations that must be made for the student, financial aid and how to get it is often at the top of the list. But the process can be complicated and very confusing, and making mistakes can have very serious long-term financial consequences.
Eric Miller, MEd, and Senior Counselor for Financial Literacy at the University of Arkansas will be at our August Chai Time to tell us all about the ins and outs of FAFSA and financial aid, how to navigate through the process, and most importantly, how to avoid mistakes! He will explain how the FAFSA works and how to apply for university and outside scholarships to finance higher education.
Join us on August 18 th for this timely and very informative presentation, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Fayetteville Public Library!
Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation Chai Time: Financial Aid for College
Sunday, August 18th
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Fayetteville Public Library
401 W. Mountain St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Eric Miller is the Senior Counselor for Financial Literacy at the University of Arkansas. With 33 years of experience in public and higher education, he works with prospective students and parents, as well as current students, to help them understand what options and opportunities are available to finance higher education. www.em069@uark.edu
Event by Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 FROM 4 PM - 6 PM
Fire & Brimstone Live on the Patio
13810 Combee Ln, Roland, AR
Fire & Brimstone Live on the Patio | Sunday August 18th at 4pm
Experience the charm of Arkansas's natural beauty and the sounds of live music as you unwind on our inviting covered outdoor patio at River Bottom Winery. Nestled in Roland, Arkansas just past the scenic Pinnacle Mountains, our patio offers a perfect setting for a memorable afternoon of live music and wine.
Whether you're a dedicated wine enthusiast or simply looking for a relaxing afternoon in the company of great music, our covered outdoor patio is the perfect destination. Our commitment to offering free live music every Saturday and Sunday from 4-6pm, is our way of inviting you to share in the joy of the weekend, fostering a sense of community and creating lasting memories at our winery. We will have the fans going to keep us cool and the drinks even colder! This weekend we are excited to welcome out the Fire & Brimstone to the patio for your enjoyment!
No reservations are needed; we welcome you to drop by and enjoy the patio with us!
Event by BoBrook Farms LLC and River Bottom Winery
Sunday, August 18, 2024 / 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Morning Hike
Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Admission: Free
Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to many interesting creatures due to its diverse habitat. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center and venture down the Meadowbrook Trail. We will see who is out and about this morning on our easy 0.75-mile hike.
Sunday, August 18, 2024 / 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Shadow Searching
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Amphitheater
Join Park Interpreter Hannah to investigate nature’s hidden side. We will do a shadow scavenger hunt to gain a new perspective on what there is to discover within the park. This program will last about 30 minutes.
Sunday, August 18, 2024 / 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Wild Edibles and Water for Outdoor Survival
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area
20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
admission: Free
Lost in the woods for a few days? No water to drink? Yes, there is. No food to eat? Yes, there is. Join Park Interpreter Steve and learn a few survival ideas right under your feet and in the trees. This indoor program does not include actual foraging, which is not permitted in Arkansas State Parks.
Sunday, August 18, 2024 / 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Painting in the Park
Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Grassy Area across from Visitor Center
Admission: Free
Children learn so much from exploring their surroundings. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center for a nature-based paint project designed for children under 5 years. They will learn about their surroundings and the creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. We will use washable paint, but we may get messy, as we create and learn.
