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Happy Friday!

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. If you’re hunting for wickedly good sweet treats, go watch the dessert videos first. Fair warning: you may try to scratch through your screen. 🍫🍩
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Mardi Gras parades are scheduled in Eureka Springs and Fayetteville this weekend — weather permitting.

We also rounded up 50+ Valentine’s events happening across Northwest Arkansas — special dininng, galentine's events of all kinds and fun!

The full Valentine’s Events roundup is here:

Now here’s what’s happening.

In Today’s Issue:

• Highlighted Events For This Weekend
• Full Calendar of Events For All of NWA
• Videos That Will Make You Hungry

WEEKEND EVENTS
Catch The Fun

BENTONVILLE​
💃❤️ Valentine’s Latin Dance Night | Sat, Feb 14 | 7–11 PM | Salsa lesson at 7, social dancing 8–11. Latin beats all night at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. $25 ($20 members).
💘🛍 Galentine’s Party at Beautiful Lives Bentonville | Sat, Feb14th | 10 AM–6 PM | Cupcakes, mocktails, 14% off your purchase, Valentine’s collection + in-store giveaway.

EUREKA SPRINGS
​🎭 Mardi Gras Day Parade | Sat, Feb 14 | Historic Downtown Eureka Springs | Ozarks’ biggest Mardi Gras parade. Krewe of Krazo theme: Masquerade of the Heart.
🍰💘 Valentine’s Sweets Soirée with Dessert Dash | Sun, Feb 15 | 2–4 PM | Live dessert demos, chocolate fountain + take-home Dessert Dash at 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, Crystal Ballroom. $35 ticket (+$10 sweets box).

FAYETTEVILLE
​🐉🎊 Lunar New Year Celebration | Sat, Feb 14 | 10–11 AM | Year of the Horse celebration with lion dances & cultural performances at Fayetteville Public Library. Free, family-friendly.
​🎭💜 Fat Saturday Parade of Fools | Sat, Feb 14 | 2–3 PM | Downtown Fayetteville | 33rd annual Mardi Gras parade with floats, costumes & beads.
🎶 Shine Through Winter Listening Room w/ Dandelion Heart | Sun, Feb 15 | 6–8 PM | Four-part harmonies blending folk, blues, bluegrass & indie. Live at Fayetteville Folk School. $25.

ROGERS
​💕👗 Galentine’s Women’s Clothing Swap | Fri, Feb 13 | 6–8 PM | Swap up to 5 items at The Wellnest Shop. Free ticket with clothing donation or purchase online. Proceeds support Benton County Children & Family Advocacy Center.
🎤💔 Un-Valentine’s Day Karaoke Night | Fri | 5 PM | Family-friendly karaoke at Lasang Pinoy NWA,

SILOAM SPRINGS​
🍷❤️ Chef’s Valentine’s Day Dinner | Sat, Feb 14 | 7 PM (Doors 6 PM) | Multi-course dinner by Chef Kevin Roberts of Pork Belly Roberts at Olive & Opal, 300 E Main St., Siloam Springs. $130 per couple. Limited seating.

🍁 Full List of Events in NWA This Weekend​
🎶 Full List of NWA Live Music This Weekend​
⭐ Upcoming Events in Northwest Arkansas​

🎥Latest Videos

🍕 Hideaway Pizza -has opened in the Pinnacle HIlls area. — Famous for its Paradise Pie and Around the World pizza, this Oklahoma legend offers hand-tossed crusts and generous, premium toppings. See it now. ​
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​🍗Chick'n Headz has opened in Bentonville and offers fresh wings and catfish, featuring their famous "That Damn Sauce" in a spacious and welcoming atmosphere. See it here.​
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🍫🧇Chokolata Dessert Lounge in Springdale offers decandent, deilicous Dubai chocolate in many forms. - See it now. ​

🍩 Parlor Donuts in Rogers in the Pinnacle Hills area of Rogers has layered donuts that are life changing! :) See it here.

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