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!
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, August 4th
NOW THRU – AUGUST 5 AT 2 PM
Rhea Lana's of MH Back to School/Fall & Winter Event!
Rhea Lana's of Mountain Home is hosting a Family Shopping Experience! Get the entire family set for all things Back to School/Fall & Winter!
We're thrilled to offer families the option to purchase a ticket and shop before we open to the public! Multiple options allow you to choose the time and ticket price that works best for YOU! The key to scoring the BEST deals is shopping early! This event will have all the things you need to get your children and teens set for Back to School/Fall & Winter!
Click here for the full shopping schedule!
Shop 80,000+ items all at once and save 60-90% off retail prices! Since each item is inspected you can rely on us for HIGH-QUALITY children's clothing and items at unbeatable prices!
What you will find when you shop at Rhea Lana's:
� Clothes (sizes infant-teen) including maternity/pregnancy
� Shoes
� Baby Equipment
� Furniture
� Toys, Books, DVD's, Electronics
� Bedding
� Nursery Decor
� Much, much more!
We accept Cash and Credit (MasterCard and Visa)
Shopping is always FREE with no tickets/passes necessary once we open to the public on July 30th.
Kids are expensive and life is hectic! Rhea Lana's of Mountain Home is the answer for busy and savvy moms like you!
Event by Rhea Lana's of Mountain Home
FRIDAY AUGUST 4 AT 7 AM – AUG 6 AT 7 PM
Summer Yards & Yards of Yard Sales
Eureka Springs
Yards & Yards of Yard Sales - Summer 2023 (Aug 4,5,6).
YardsYards.com (USE THIS LINK TO GET THE OFFICIAL MAP.)
Google Maps will easily navigate Visitors and Bargain Hunters to every sale!
The date of the event is August 4 - 6th at locations county wide. Find bargains and treasures galore all around the area!! Get your hands on those unique items and one-of-a-kind treasures!
REGISTER YOUR SALE - ADD IT TO THE MAP! Go to YardsYards.com and scroll to the bottom - follow the link and register your sale on eventbrite! (https://www.eventbrite.com/.../yards-and-yards-of-yard...)
To register your sale and to view the map of yard sale locations visit YardsYards.com
Event by Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2023 AT 10 AM – 3 PM
Back to School Open House
200 E Washington Ave, North Little Rock
Join us on Aug. 4, 2023, as we kick off our back-to-school event at Arkansas Technical School! We will be giving FREE haircuts for children, as well as:
Exciting prize giveaways
School supplies
Delicious free food
Live Entertainment
You don't want to miss this celebration. Join the fun & let's make this school year the best one yet!
Event by Arkansas Beauty School - Little Rock
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 FROM 2 PM – 3 PM
Downtown Walking Tour
Stone County Courthouse (Arkansas)
Mountain View
Join a walking tour the first Friday of every month at 2pm. You will get an opportunity to learn interesting facts and stories about our town and the historic buildings.
Event by Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 FROM 4 PM – 6 PM
Game Night
Dog Ear Books
312 W 2nd St, Russellville
Join us every Friday at Dog Ear Books from 4-6PM for some fun board games!
Event by Dog Ear Books
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 FROM 5 PM – 8 PM
Conway Art Walk - August
Downtown, Conway
August Special Events!
ARTIST TALK (6pm) with the Central AR Collective in their new temporary gallery at 1120 Oak St.
INNER CHILD SHEET FORT EXPERIENCE (5-8pm) produced by Lawrence Blake inside the Studio Downtown at 1100 Oak St.
CREATIVE INSTITUTE SUMMER SHOWCASE (6-8pm) in the Brick Room at 1020 Front St.
100 FACES OF CONWAY VIDEO EXHIBITION (6-8pm) by Artist Faye Hedera in the Arnold Innovation Center at 1201 Oak St.
NEW ARTIST LOCATIONS
• Buff City Soap (with additional free activities inside)
• Arnold Innovation Center (multiple artists inside!)
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Experience live art with demo artists:
• Becky Linder painting with recycled paint chips at Cross Creek
• Annika Wade live painting in the Arnold Innovation Center
Craft Drink Bar by Rogue Roundabout with sweet samples of small batch ginger beer, jun, and/or kombucha!
Enjoy live music with local musicians:
• Community Creative, interactive drum circle on Chestnut St.
• High Ping returns! In Electric Alley (by Kassi's Cookies)
Find the kid's STEAM Zone with Faulkner County Library on Chestnut Street in front of Squizito Olive Oil.
Cross Creek Sandwich Shop is the official Art Walk eatery! The only night of the month when you can get those famous cookies at night! And Zeteo Coffee mobile bar will be inside to meet all your caffeinated needs.
As always, find over a dozen exhibiting artists across downtown inside your favorite downtown shops, including:
• Rogue Roundabout • Homeward Realty • Spec Ops Gaming Lounge • America Jane Vintage • Squizito Olive Oil Tasting Room • The Studio Downtown • Lefler's Fashion • Kassi's Cookies
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Conway Art Walk is a program of the Creative Institute of Central Arkansas, and is made possible by the support of our community sponsors, including:
Presenting Sponsor, Conway Corp
Arts Patron Sponsors:
• Engage Management • Chris Crain Enterprises • Oak Street Automotive • Diamond State Restoration • Conway Downtown Partnership • Cross Creek Sandwich Shop • Rogue Roundabout
Arts Advocate Sponsors:
• Homeward Realty: Becca White • Palmer Music • The Studio Downtown
The Conway Art Walk STEAM Zone is funded by a grant from the Simmons First Foundation.
Conway Art Walk is also funded by the Conway Convention & Visitor's Bureau.
Event by Conway Art Walk, Creative Institute and Faulkner County Library Youth Services
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 FROM 5 PM – 7 PM
Opening Reception | M. Speer: An Artist's Journey
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
1601 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith
Opening Reception | M. Speer: An Artist's Journey
Friday, August 4, 5-7 pm
Drinks and Light Refreshments Provided
Upon graduating with language degrees from Colorado College, Fort Smith native Margaret Speer Carter took her first art course at the Fort Worth Fine Arts School. She created a sculpture of an “old man” and was hooked. She continued to learn at art schools in Colorado, New Mexico, and New York, but says her first real art teacher was Casimir Rutkowski – the first director of the Fort Smith Art Center.
We invite you to see the world through Carter’s 60 years of painting. From landscapes from trips around the world, to portraits, still lifes and abstracts, her talent has shown in 26 galleries across the country, including 16 one-woman shows.
“I try to make my art uplifting in some way – calming, intriguing, or thrilling to you,” Carter says. “Art should be strong enough to grab you, and you do not have to know why.”
This exhibition is sponsored by the Udouj Family and Arcbest
Event by Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 FROM 5 PM – 9 PM
The Bernice Bazaar
The Bernice Garden
1401 Main St, Little Rock
Join us for our monthly market on Main Street!
Gather your friends and swing by the beautiful and eclectic Bernice Bazaar! Located at The Bernice Garden, the Bazaar gives you the opportunity to shop numerous local vendors and businesses. Local art, tasty treats, and unique treasures abound at this family-friendly market.
Interested vendors should contact The Bernice Garden by emailing desk@thebernicegarden.org *we will never post about available spaces on social media- all of our event registrations are run through our email and website*
Event by Forever Thrifted Vintage Swap Meet
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 FROM 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Bicycle Scavenger Hunt - 2023
Northshore Golf Range
5401 Northshore Cove, No Little Rock
Angry Dave’s Bicycle Shop, BACA, and Women on a Roll are teaming up for a bicycle scavenger hunt at Burns Park!
Friday August 4, 2023.
Bring a date, bring a friend or the family. Create a team of 2 or 3 people (at least 1 adult required) and join us for this fun event, meet other cyclists, discover Burns Park, and regroup over cold beverages afterward.
Registration, start and finish will be at the NorthShore Golf Range patio. Registration and sign-in between 5:15pm and 6:00pm. Captains meeting at 6:05pm and the signal for the hunt to start will be given at 6:10pm or shortly after. The hunt will last for up to 1.5 hour and should be between 10 and 15 miles of riding.
All checkpoints will be accessible via paved path, except for a 0.5 mile section of crushed gravel. (off-road short cuts are permitted).
You get an extra point for registering your team online using this link:
https://forms.gle/t9uHDXEfsUchjgaeA
Only 30 teams can participate. Register early!
Oh... and it's free. This is just a fun event to bring the cycling community together. There will be a few prizes for winners and participants.
Event by WOAR - Women On A Roll - Central Arkansas, BACA - Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas and Angry Dave's Bicycles
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 FROM 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Back-to-School Bubble Bash at The Hangout Food Trucks and More
The Hangout - Food Trucks and More
Come on out for an awesome time for the whole family!
Live Radio Remote 5:30-7:30pm
Foam Party with bubbles, lights & music 6:30-8:30pm!
Event is FREE for everyone!
Food Trucks are open serving your favorite food and treats at their normal business hours all day with their regular menu. - Taqueria Hidalguense, Lucky Dragon Food Truck, Cajun Soul, Mike’s Hot Dogs and Shaved Ice Paradise!
Event by The Hangout - Food Trucks and More, Mike’s Hot Dogs and Shaved Ice Paradise Berryville
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 FROM 6 PM – 8 PM
Fort City Slam Open Mic!
Bookish: An Indie Shop For Folks Who Read
We believe everyone has something to say--we just provide the mic. First Friday of every month @6pm in Bookish at the Bakery District, Fort Smith.
At these monthly events we hand our microphone to poets/writers who have something to share! We mostly feature poetry but would love to hear you share other brief literary endeavors.
To live up to our namesake we are hosting our second annual traditional slam competition! When slam poetry began in the 1980's it was always a competition, and the judges were chosen from the audience at random each night. So for your enjoyment, we will be doing the same.
Three judges will be chosen from the crowd at random to judge our performers for the evening!
If you'd like to sign up to be a performer, shoot us a message. There will be small prizes! There are no fees to sign up or to attend, but we are always open to donations. We will have complimentary stickers for anyone who donates at the event.
There will be a flash workshop @5pm before the event. We will be in the cooler room this year!
Event by Fort City Slam and Bookish: An Indie Shop For Folks Who Read
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 AT 7 PM
AVHSA Jackpot Barrel Race
Race starts at 7pm
Exhibitions 5-6:30
Text in entries 8/3/23 from 5p-10p
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 FROM 7 PM – 9 PM
Sip-N-Paint @ Six Twelve!
3980 West Wedington Drive,## 19,Fayetteville
Covid-19 Safety Procedures are followed
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Every 1st Friday of each month.
Seating Fills Quickly, please arrive 10 min early!
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PAY FROM YOUR HEART... $15 minimum
We host our Community Family Paint Night event at a 50% discounted rate as our way of engaging our community. The purpose of this event is to invite families and friends out for a fun and memorable night to enjoy together at an affordable cost.
Donations and tips helps purchase supplies for the next event and goes towards our MIGHTY KIDS Leadership Development and Workforce Prep Program.
We are looking for sponsorship, if you know of an organization, please share!
Great fun for beginner and seasoned artists!
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
We provide the paint, canvas, and supplies . Food and drinks available for purchase.
You bring your creativity and and have a great time!
Like us on Facebook and check out pics from previous Sip-N-Paint events!
https://www.facebook.com/mytbydesign/
Follow us on Instagram @ mytbydesign
Event by Eventbrite
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 AT 9 PM
Front Street Grill
Front Street Grill
Funkin' Gonuts coming to shake it up in Dardanelle, AR!
Event by Funkin' Gonuts
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 FROM 9 PM – 2 AM
Kandi Night w/ Arkansas EDM Family
Infusion Resto-Bar and Lounge
Join us for a Kandi Party Night!
We will have Kandi bracelet kits available for you and your friends to come hang out and make Kandi bracelets, new friends, and wholesome memories
Local EDM DJ’s
Hookah Lounge
Food + Drink Specials
$10 cover includes Kandi bracelet kit
This is a great time for those who aren’t as involved in the community to get involved and make some new friends!
Event by Yaya’s Productions , Kourtney Endicott and Yaris Perez
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 FROM 9 PM – 1:30 AM
First Friday: Linen Libations & Live Music
1212 E 6th St Suite 1, Little Rock
Celebrate First Friday in Linen at the Rail Yard
ViBE Events Presents
First Friday: Linen Libations & Live Music
Friday, August 4th @ The Rail Yard
(1212 E. 6th St Suite 1 Little Rock, AR 72202)
+Live Music by DeVonte Thornton of Dallas & Solid + DJ RickyLee
As always, the dress for this occasion is fly and flashy so make sure you are camera ready! Early Bird Admission: $20 available at www.firstfridaylr.eventbrite.com
Reserve tables are also available online.
Mature Audiences Ages 25+
Birthday Reservations? Call Telly Noel Sr. @ 501.837.9595
Event by First Friday Little Rock
Friday, August 04, 2023 / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
TERRIFIC TREES
Bull Shoals-White River State Park
153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals
Meeting Place: Heritage & Habitat Trail
Admission: Free
There are lots of different trees at Bull Shoals-White River State Park, but do you know how to identify them? Join a park interpreter to learn ways to identify the trees that you see.
Friday, August 04, 2023 / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
CCC STROLL
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Boathouse
Admission: Free
Meet a park interpreter for a stroll through historic CCC structures. Along the way, we will talk about what life was like for the Civilian Conservation Corps workers and how their hard work is still seen today. This stroll will cover 1/2-mile. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Friday, August 04, 2023 / 7:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
EVENING AT BEAR CAVE
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Bear Cave Parking Area
Admission: Free
Join a park interpreter for a fascinating walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy ½-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please bring water and a flashlight.
Friday, August 04, 2023 / 5 p.m. - 7 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’s highpoint, unveil a quaint bluff shelter, and walk through history on an old wagon road. Expect some uneven terrain with some short stretches 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 mostly moderate/somewhat strenuous 2-mile hike.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Saturday, August 5th
NOW THRU SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 AT 1 PM
Large flea market 771 west walnut Paris ar
771 West Walnut Paris
We are starting a monthly flea market. First Thursday- Saturday of every month. Venders and individuals looking for a place to sale your items. We also have inside booths available anytime. We have consignment booth inside. We are open 7 days a week. Come visit with Caree or Kim for more details or go get your spot picked out. You can also call479-407-9517. Hope to see everyone soon.
Event by Kim Hunter Luttrell Hicks and Chattin it up in Paris, AR.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 FROM 8 AM – 2 PM
Community Yard Sale Fundraiser
1705 Ross Ave, Springdale
HUGE indoor-outdoor community yard sale!!! We’ve been gathering for days and opening the doors at 8am Saturday morning.
Sales support Choice Education Network, a local nonprofit supporting alternative education and tutoring in NWA.
Event by Choice Education Network, Inc, Lesley Christine and Amy Berry Chiodo
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 AT 9 AM
Titans Obstacle Course
Jacksonville AR 'The Market'
The Titans Obstacle Course is an obstacle race for kids ages 6-15 as an end-of-summer adventure that they won’t want to miss. Kids will navigate through fun and challenging obstacles including a mud run, slip n’ slide, tire run, balance beam walk, and many more!
This event will take place on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Jacksonville Community Center, starting at the Market Pavilion. We will have waves going every 30 minutes beginning at 9AM.
Participants will receive an official Titans Obstacle Course sweatband.
ADMISSION IS FREE! Get registered today! Visit www.jacksonvilleparks.com for more information or call Brylee @ (501) 982-4171. Rain or shine. Date, time, & location subject to change.
Event by Jacksonville Parks and Recreation, Jacksonville AR Sports and Jacksonville AR 'The Market'
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 AT 10 AM
City Play Day 2023
Bring the kids to MLK Park on August 5th for some summer fun before school starts! Fort Smith Police will be at this fun event which will include: Water Slide, multiple games, tie-dye t-shirt making, Pawfficer Fuzz Coloring Contest, Free Kona Ice sponsored by First National Bank, Free Hot Dogs, Cotton Candy, Police Cars, Motorcycles, Scribble Car, a Bike Giveaway, and much more! The Coloring Contest will begin at 10am and winners announced at 12pm. Bike Giveaway will be drawn at 12pm, you must get a ticket at the event to be entered to win, 1 entry per household. Must be present to win all prizes. ***Pawfficer Fuzz will not be present due to weather and outdoor event**
Event by Fort Smith Police Department
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 FROM 10 AM – 12 PM
NWA Kids Mini Market Event
KJ Memorial Park
Bellville Rd, Lowell
Tired of your kids asking to start a lemonade stand? Or wanting to sell their old drawings in front of the house in the heat for no one to buy? Here is your group!
This is a group effort for any kids who want to sell! It is a local, in-person event for kid vendors. Date is tbd. This isn’t for fancy products designed by parents with kids selling them. This is for kids to sell their drawings, old racecar, their food, bracelets, even oranges from the store if they want, etc. This is for the kids experience and fun of selling.
Maximum sale price will be $1. Try to keep prices at a nickel, dime, quarter or two. Bring a bag of coins for the kids to shop at each others station. We want everyone to be able to participate. We are going to stick to elementary ages for this event. If you’re kid is on the border or elementary age, just use your best judgment. We won’t turn anyone away.
**Please use this sign up sheet link below to let us know you’re coming and what you’ll be bringing! This is encouraged but not mandatory to come but also a great way to see what others may be bringing as well!
https://m.signupgenius.com/...
Look forward to seeing everyone!
Event by Brittany Blansett and NWA Kids Mini Market Event
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 AT 10 AM
Back to School Bash
C.L. "charlie" and Willie George Park
4023 Hylton Rd, Springdale
**At the Pavilion by the Splash Pad**
With summer winding down join us for one last last bash before school starts back up! We'll have fun for the whole family along with food, games and prizes for everyone! Make sure you don't forget your swimsuit for the splash pad. This isn't something you're gonna want to miss!
Event by Hope City Church Arkansas
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 FROM 10:30 AM – 9 PM
Arkansas Banjo & Fiddle Championships & Concert
Ozark Folk Center State Park
1032 Park Ave, Mountain View
The Arkansas Fiddle and Banjo Championships & Concert return to the Ozark Folk Center in beautiful Mountain View August 5th, 2023!
Admission is free for both state championship contests from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. including, the state banjo championship in the morning and the state fiddle championship in the afternoon.
Stick around for a buffet at The Skillet in the evening and a feature concert at Ozark Highlands Theater featuring fiddle and banjo extraordinaires Betse & Clarke, Fiddlin' Banjo Billy Matthews, veteran Ozarks fiddler Roger Fountain, and the Ozark Folk Center Square Dancers from 7 to 9 p.m.
This evening banjo and fiddle show is a ticketed event. For more info, or to get your tickets, visit: https://ozarkfolkcenter.ticketleap.com/fiddle-and.../details
Event by Ozark Folk Center State Park, Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce and 2 others
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 FROM 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
LCEH: Knitting and Crocheting for Beginners
Cabot Public Library
If you've ever thought about learning to knit or crochet, the Cabot Public Library and Lonoke County Extension Homemakers want to help! Join us on Saturday, August 5th, at 10:30 am for a beginner's class on this popular craft. Ages 8 and up recommended, but all ages are welcome!
This program will occur the first Saturday of every even-numbered month.
What: Knitting and Crocheting for Beginners with the Lonoke County Extension Homemakers
When: Saturday, August 5, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Where: The Cabot Public Library
Who: Recommended ages 8+
Event by Cabot Public Library
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 AT 2 PM
Jeep Wrangler Round Up
Gear Garden
700 Blowing Spring Rd, Bella Vista
Bring your Jeep Wrangler to Gear Garden and hang out with us! All Day Saturday, August 5th.
Event by Gear Garden
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 FROM 3:30 PM – 4 PM
BYOB Book Club and Exchange
Bang-Up Betty
429 Main St, No Little Rock
Bring your own book! Bring your favorite book or something you’ve really loved recently to this relaxed book club and exchange, where you don’t have to worry about committing to a book that’s not your style, there are no discussion questions to keep up with, and you can read at your own pace.
How does it work? Everyone brings a book THEY LOVE and leaves with a book recommended by another book club attendee. You’ll be able to peruse the books, make friends with likeminded readers or explore genres you’re not used to with new pals. Mingle with fellow bookworms, enjoy refreshments, and talk about your favorite tomes. Maybe even meet your new best book pal. We’ll meet again in a couple of months, so you’ve got some time to enjoy your new book suggestion even if you have a busy schedule. When we meet again, you can bring back that same book or bring a different book you love. If you want to bring more than one book, please do! You can add two books to the exchange pile and if you bring more, feel free to exchange them with other guests after the main event. Please be ok with letting your book walk off with a stranger for good in case our bookworm friends don’t bring it back. And PLEASE bring a book you really love, not all the old cookbooks you need to unload from your shelves, and PLEASE no religious books of any sort.
Event by Bang-Up Betty
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 FROM 4 PM – 6 PM
Trey Johnson Live on the Patio
River Bottom Winery
13810 Combee Ln, Roland
Live Music on the Patio | Saturday August 5th at 4pm
Come get cozy with us on the patio at River Bottom Winery every Saturday and Sunday and listen to live music from 4-6pm! We will be on the patio, sipping wine & beer with our friends and we want you there!
We are excited to have Trey Johnson out to entertain y'all all afternoon while you enjoy time on the patio with your friends! We will have the fans going on the patio, frozen wine-a-ritas and your favorite local wine & beer will be waiting for you too! This event is free to attend and no reservations are needed!
Event by BoBrook Farms LLC and River Bottom Winery
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 FROM 4 PM – 9 PM
Big Cuppa's Retro Game Night
Big Cuppa
205 E Broadway, Morrilton
Big Cuppa will be open until 9pm on Saturday, August 5th!
Sandwiches and beverages available for purchase. Sorry, no outside food and drink will be permitted.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult - it is possible that some games might be rated M.
Special Retro Game Night Menu!
Several retro gaming systems will be set up for free use around the shop. Play til your hearts content (or 9pm, whichever comes earlier).
Game systems include:
NES | SNES | N64 | Genesis | PS1 | PS2 | Xbox | Xbox 360
We have several games, but if you want to BYOG - we welcome it (not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen games).
We will also have some board games, such as Catan, Ticket to Ride, Small World, Exploding Kittens and more.
Ever wanted to check out Dungeon & Dragons, but didn't want to commit or didn't know where to connect with others that are interested? Our own Jonathan Engi has agreed to DM a beginner friendly one shot D&D session. That starts at 5pm, but if you need a character, arrive at 4pm. Feel free to send a message for more info.
Other relevant businesses/people that would like to participate in this event are welcome - just shoot us a message.
Event by Big Cuppa
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 FROM 5 PM – 10 PM
BBQ & BINGO
Sidney, AR Fire Department
246 Hwy 58, Sidney
Join us for Back to School BBQ & BINGO!
BBQ starts at 5 pm
BINGO @ 6:30 PM
1 FREE BINGO CARD WITH SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION
Event by Sidney, AR Fire Department
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 AT 5:30 PM
Back to School Bash
Sebastian County Fair
530 E Knoxville St, Greenwood
Admission: $5.00 per person
Sebastian County Jr Fairboard is hosting a Back to School Bash! There will be BIG water slides, foam party, games, and lots of backpacks to give away! Hot dogs, nachos, drinks, cotton candy, and snow cones will be available for additional cost. ALL funds goes back to the JR fair board for scholarships.
CASH ONLY for this event!
Event by K.C. Treasures Bounce House Rentals
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 FROM 6 PM – 8 PM
Gaither Vocal Band - Russellville, AR
The Center for the Arts
2209 S Knoxville Ave, Russellville
The Gaither Vocal Band is bringing The Darker the Night the Brighter the Light Concert LIVE to Russellville this August!
Join us for a special night of worship with the Gaither Vocal Band along with guests Kevin Williams, Gene McDonald, Ladye Love Smith + More!
Pre-sale begins May 11th.
Sign up here to get your tickets first: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1986027/1789559/
Event by Premier Productions
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 FROM 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Kansas City Bluegrass in Eureka Springs!
Chelsea's Corner Bar & Live Music
10 Mountain St, Eureka Springs
Come on down to Chelsea’s for some Whiskey Mash Bluegrass! We gonna be strummin and grinnin! Pickin and smilin! Whilin out and goin nuts! We bring our acoustic instruments and you bring your toes for tappin. Do we have a show for you. Clothing optional! #itshotout
Event by Whiskey Mash Band and Chelsea's Corner Bar & Live Music
Saturday, August 05, 2023 - Sunday, August 06, 2023 / 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
HOORAY FOR HERPS WEEKEND
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock
Meeting Place: West Summit Picnic Area
Admission: Free
Spend the weekend at Pinnacle Mountain State Park learning about this group of very misunderstood and under-appreciated animals. Park interpreters will host hikes, crafts, programs, and much more about Arkansas's native reptiles and amphibians. There will even be opportunities to meet live animals up close. Contact the park for a detailed program schedule.
Saturday, August 05, 2023 / 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
WOODY PLANT WALK
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork
Meeting Place: Suspension Bridge down past the Large Pavilion
Join Park Interpreter Kara for a pleasant morning walk along the easy Woody Plant Trail which is a little over 1/2-mile (out and back). Discover what makes this wooded area between Lee Creek and Campground Area E a fantastic habitat for different critters!
Saturday, August 05, 2023 / 9 a.m. - 9:45 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.
Saturday, August 05, 2023 / 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
KAYAK TOUR
Bull Shoals-White River State Park
153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals
Meeting Place: Brown's Beach
Adults: $18.00
children ages 6-12: $12.00
Experience beautiful Bull Shoals Lake on a kayak tour with park interpreters. Enjoy the scenery and landforms of the Ozarks! Come prepared for an hour on the lake. Wear appropriate clothing and bring water. Lifejackets are provided. Space is limited, please register by calling the visitor center at (870) 445-3629.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Sunday, August 6th
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 AT 9 AM
Foraging Hike and Cooking Demo with Tim Hammer
Ozark Folkways
22733 N Hwy 71, Winslow
Foraging Hike and Cooking Demo with Tim Hammer
Sunday, August 6 @ 9am
Tim Hammer will lead participants on first-Sunday foraging hikes and cooking workshops on the Ozark Folkways property. These zero-waste events will cover plant ID, Harvest and Reseeding, and Food Preparation.
Hikers will find themselves immersed in native roots, fruits, and nuts! These in-depth hikes will cover fewer plants than previous hikes, but participants will know the plants backward and forward.
As the seasons change so will the availible plants and how they are prepared. August attendees will learn how to make a foraged pizza from the hardwood forest, highlands, and wetlands. They will also earn merits for every plant that will lead to a certificate displaying identification skill, harvest and reseeding talent, and prowess in the kitchen.
Each class will also feature the ability to buy native plants that are started from seed (or saved from construction) by Moonlit Heights Native Nursery. These plants are best adapted to local conditions and will be productive.
Planting instructions will be included.
Workshop fee is $30 each.
For more information, OzarkFolkways.org
Event by Ozark Folkways
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 AT 10 AM
2023 Family Rodeo Series #4
Buckaroo Ranch
210 Old Baptist Cemetary Rd, Russellville
Books open at 9
Rodeo starts at 10
Poles
Goats
Break for lunch
1:00 PM church service
2:30 grand entry
Barrels
All roping events
Event by The Church In The Dirt
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 FROM 10 AM – 2 PM
The Bernice Garden Farmers' Market
The Bernice Garden
1401 Main St, Little Rock
Starting on March 5th, our market hours will be from 10am-2pm every Sunday.
Our Vendors take cash and credit cards.
Free admission and free onsite parking add to the fun and convenience. We are pet friendly - please have your pets on a leash.
**If there is ever a need to cancel a market due to inclement weather, we will post it here. Our typical policy is rain or shine.**
Location:
The Bernice Garden
1401 Main Street (corner of Daisy Gatson Bates and South Main)
Little Rock, AR 72202
For more information contact the Farmers’ Market at: desk@thebernicegarden.org or (501) 410-3938.
Interested vendors should contact The Bernice Garden by emailing desk@thebernicegarden.org *we will never post about available spaces on social media- all of our event registrations are handled through our email and website*
Event by The Bernice Garden
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 AT 12 PM
Free Backpack Giveaway
1232 Watkins St, Conway
Free Food and Family Fun
Event by New Hope Baptist Church
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 FROM 12 PM – 4 PM
Kiss The Brides Expo in Northwest Arkansas
Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area
1500 S 48th St, Springdale
More fashions, new ideas and choices than you can imagine. With spectacular runway fashion shows and displays from the area's most trusted wedding professionals, you will find everything to make your wedding day extraordinary and unfortgettable.
Inviting all couples from central Arkansas!
IT'S ALL HERE! Fashion Shows, music, cake & gourmet foods tastings, demonstrations, contest, prizes
EXPERT ADVICE from the area's top wedding professionals.
SAVE TIME by seeing everything that you will need for your wedding all under one roof.
SAVE ON COST with discounts and offers especially for show attendees.
First 100 Brides in Line will receive a BLACK SWAG BAG with 2 Free Wedding Bands Gift Card. You'll also have a chance to choose one featured product you want to include: Bride-to-be Sash, Bride-be-Taira, Bride-to-Be Viel. You pick it and we stick it!!!
Brides can register to win thousands of dollars in gifts and prizes, including a honeymoon all inclusive trip ( Does not include airfaire ). Volunteer to participate in our series of fun exciting contest '' Ultimate Wedding Challenge'' which includes Battle of the Brides, Kiss the Bride Kissing Contest, Kiss the Bride Cake Dive, Dancing with your Bride and more! Come and support your future bride.
Whether you are just starting your planning, finishing up the last details, or anywhere in between, you will find exactly what you are looking for at the Kiss the Brides Expo.
Register attend today! Arrive EARLY.
https://kissthebridesexpo.com/
Event by Kiss The Brides Expo
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 FROM 2 PM – 3 PM
Guided Tour | Aug 6
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
1601 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith
Guided Tour | August 6
Sunday, 2 PM
FREE – Just drop on by!
We're starting off John Bell, Jr: A Painted Legacy and Patsy Lane: Cast in Bronze with a guided tour! Guided by a trained gallery educator, the tour will not only include the two new exhibits but also three other galleries.
Event by Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 FROM 3 PM – 5 PM
Family Meet & Greet at The Farm School
Bell Urban Farm
2001 Tyler St, Conway
Dear Prospective Families,
We would like to invite you to a meet and greet event at The Farm School, our new nature-based private school, where you can learn more about our unique approach to education! We are currently enrolling students in grades K-3 and we have a few spaces still open!
Join us on Sunday, August 6th for a tour of our beautiful campus, including our indoor and outdoor classrooms and garden areas. Our experienced educators, owner and administrator will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about our new school and curriculum, which emphasizes hands-on learning and environmental stewardship.
But don't just take our word for it - come and see for yourself why our students will thrive in this inspiring and natural setting.
We can't wait to show you around!
Be sure to view our family information page before the meet and greet to read about our mission, student requirements and team members: https://bellurbanfarm.com/pages/farm-school
Parking Info: Our Farmstand Grocery store will be open during these hours, so please park in the field next door to 2001 Tyler Street. The school is located at 2001 Tyler (dark blue house)!
Event by Bell Urban Farm
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 AT 4 PM
Shaky Bugs and The Backyard Bugs
Prairie Street Live
509 W Prairie St, Fayetteville
Family friendly fun at PSL with Shaky Bugs and Candy Songs with the Backyard Bugs! Reward the kiddos for being good during Tax-Free Weekend shopping. Reward yourself for getting through it! Bring a blanket and chairs, bubbles, and any other fun outdoor stuff. We'll provide the kid friendly music and dance party. Bring your own snacks or stop at the food truck. Bring bug spray, but don't spray these bugs! Can't wait to see you there! $10 for adults, $5 for kids 2 and up.
BOUNCY HOUSE and SQUIRT-GUN FIGHT also to ensue! So excited for this FUN event!
Event by Candy Songs and Prairie Street Live
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 FROM 5 PM – 7 PM
Beer & Hymns
Brick & Forge Conway
Join us on Sunday, August 6th, 5-7pm at Brick & Forge. Grab your favorite drink and some delicious food and have a great time of fellowship and singing!
This is a family friendly event, but you can email contact@salemumcconway.org if you want information about childcare availability.
Event by Salem UMC Conway, AR
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 FROM 6 PM – 10 PM
Six Twelve Kizomba Dance Nights w/Keke & Skye
Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar
3980 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville
Join us this August as Keke and Skye take over with Kiz and Urban Kiz!! Enjoy all your favorite kiz, urban kiz, bachatas and salsas!
$10 COVER ~ Thank you for always supporting our dance events!!!
Arrive early for Six Twelve's DAILY HAPPY HOUR when all food & alcohol is 15% from 3:00-6:12pm!
Questions? Reach out to Keke Collier or Skye Austin on Messenger.
Event by En Fuego Dance & Fitness, KeKe Collier and Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar
Sunday, August 06, 2023 / 7 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
CIVIL WAR LETTERS
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
506 East Douglas Street. Prairie Grove
Meeting Place: Borden House
Soldiers and their loved ones often wrote heartfelt letters describing the hardships of battle and the yearning for home so many felt during the Civil War. Historians study these hand-written accounts to gain a greater understanding through the words of those that lived through those challenging times. Bring your lawn chairs. Meet at the Borden House.
Sunday, August 06, 2023 / 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
WILDLIFE WALK AND WATCH
209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro
Meeting Place: Wildlife Observation Blind Trailhead
Join a park interpreter at the Wildlife Observation Blind trailhead to take a quick ½-mile walk to the wildlife observation blind. Along the way we will listen and look for any signs of wildlife. Once at the observation blind we will talk about what we saw along the way and watch for whatever may walk by! This trail is unpaved, so wear good walking shoes and bring water.
Sunday, August 06, 2023 / 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
AQUATIC MESSENGERS
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Boathouse
Admission: Free
Tiny aquatic macroinvertebrates can’t talk, but their presence (or absence) within an aquatic ecosystem can tell us BIG things. Join Park Interpreter Jake to search for aquatic macroinvertebrates and learn how they can provide insight into the water quality of Lake Bailey.
Sunday, August 06, 2023 / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
OWL PROWL
201 County Road 754, Wynne
Meeting Place: Amphitheater
Join Park Interpreter Megan as we learn about the owls found here at Village Creek State Park. 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 Theater Room.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
