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Happy Friday!
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Wow... I am loving this gorgeous NWA spring weather we’re having right now—perfect timing with Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday.

For those looking for restaurants to celebrate, Northwest Arkansas landmark spots are always a solid go-to—longtime local favorites that have been around for decades and built for family meals and get-togethers.

There’s a mix of things happening around the area, including the HUB 2.0 grand opening in Bentonville, the Rogers Public Library fully reopening in Rogers, a Mother’s Day event at Golden Disco, and the Plein Air Festival over in Eureka Springs.

And if you just want something simple and easy, Bentonville and Bella Vista parks are always a solid way to spend time outside this time of year.

✨Parks in Bentonville AR (19+ Amazing Places To Enjoy)

🌳 Parks in Bentonville & Bella Vista AR (19+ Amazing Places To Enjoy)
Bentonville and Bella Vista are packed with parks, trails, lakes, playgrounds, and outdoor spaces — from downtown green spaces to waterfall hikes, bike trails, dog parks, pickleball courts, and lakefront hangouts with food trucks.

Whether you’re looking for a family playground, a scenic hiking loop, or a spot to bike and relax, there’s something for every pace and every age across Northwest Arkansas.👉 Explore the full list of parks in Bentonville & Bella Vista and find your next outdoor spot.​

Weekend Events
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BELLA VISTA
​🌸 Kiwanis Hanging Plant Sale | Fri May 8, Until 5 PM | Arvest Bank | Annual Mother’s Day weekend hanging plant sale hosted by Kiwanis Club of Bentonville & Bella Vista featuring fresh hanging plants added throughout the day, with proceeds supporting local community initiatives.​
BENTONVILLE
🍓 Kids Club: Flower to Fruit | Sat May 9, 9 AM–12 PM | Bentonville Square, Bentonville | Free family-friendly event by Downtown Bentonville Incorporated at the Bentonville Farmers Market featuring hands-on activities focused on agriculture, nutrition, sustainability, and strawberries, with support from Gather to Scatter.
🚴 HUB 2.0 Grand Opening | Sat May 9, 10 AM–6 PM | The HUB Bike Lounge | Grand opening celebration for the new HUB 2.0 expansion featuring a café bar with breakfast, pastries, and coffee, the Santa Cruz Experience Center, Progressive Trail Design HQ, a 10 AM group ride, and live music from 12–6 PM.

EUREKA SPRINGS​
🕉️ Mystical Arts of Tibet Sand Mandala | May 5–9, 8 AM–5 PM | Eureka Springs Community Center | Public cultural event by Tibetan Cultural Institute of Arkansas featuring the creation of the Love and Compassion Sand Mandala by the Mystical Arts of Tibet. Opening ceremony on May 5 at 12:30 PM and closing ceremony on May 9 at 3:30 PM. Sponsored by the Eureka Springs Community Center and Tibetan Cultural Institute of Arkansas.
🎨 Eureka Springs Plein Air Festival | May 5–9, 7–8 PM | Museum of Eureka Springs Art | Evening public award receptions and showcases during the Eureka Springs Plein Air Festival where visitors can view daily artwork, meet participating outdoor artists, and experience one of the Ozarks’ premier plein air painting events.

FAYETTEVILLE​
🎤 Whitney Cummings LIVE | Sat May 9, 7 PM | Walton Arts Center | Stand-up comedy show featuring Whitney Cummings, an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer known for NBC’s Whitney and co-creating 2 Broke Girls. Part of her national stand-up tour, featuring material from her acclaimed comedy specials and TV appearances.

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LOWELL​
🐐 Mother’s Day Animal Meet & Greet | Sat May 9 | 722 S Bloomington St, Lowell, AR 72745 | GOAT LAB Brewery | Family-friendly Mother’s Day event featuring animal encounters from NWA Farm School including Highland calves, a pony, mini donkeys, a fennec fox, and a red kangaroo, hosted at GOAT LAB Brewery.

ROGERS
​👑 The Queen’s Soirée at the Market | Sat May 9, 8 AM–1 PM | 4211 S Champions Dr, Rogers, AR 72758 | Rogers Farmers Market | Bridgerton-themed Mother’s Day weekend market featuring complimentary charcuterie cups (while supplies last), a royal-style photo backdrop, and vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and handmade items in a themed outdoor shopping experience.
📚 Rogers Public Library Grand Reopening | Sat May 9, 11 AM–2 PM | 711 S Dixieland Rd, Rogers, AR 72758 | Rogers Public Library | Community celebration hosted by The City of Rogers and Rogers Public Library featuring a ribbon cutting, children’s storytime, crafts, button making, a “shelfie” photo booth, free refreshments, and a seedling giveaway marking the library’s full reopening.
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​SILOAM SPRINGS​
🀄 Mahjong & Mimosas Mother’s Day Weekend | Sat May 9, 10 AM–2 PM | 300 E Main St, Siloam Springs, AR 72761 | Olive & Opal | Social Mahjong event hosted by martymahj featuring beginner lessons, guided play, and open play options, each ticket including a mimosa, plus a Main Street shopping and stroll experience in downtown Siloam Springs.

SPRINGDALE​
💐 Mother’s Day at Golden Disco | Sat May 9 | 3430 W Sunset Ave, Springdale, AR 72762 | Golden Disco: Thrift & Craft Collective | High-energy Mother’s Day vendor market featuring 120+ vendors plus interactive experiences like a build-your-own hat bar, bead bar, on-site massages, giveaways, and food trucks serving tacos, elote, and dirty sodas.
🛍️ Rhea Lana’s Spring & Summer Family Shopping Event | May 10–16 | 603 N Monitor Rd | Massive family consignment sale featuring 125,000+ children’s, teen, and maternity items priced 60–90% below retail, including clothing, toys, furniture, baby gear, books, and more. Free public shopping begins May 10 with pre-sale access available May 7–9. Closed on Mother’s Day.

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