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🎆 Fireworks, Fairy Tales & Lake Views — What’s New This Week in NWA
Published 12 days ago • 4 min read
Hey, it's Lynn – It’s a big weekend in NWA — and not just because the sky’s about to light up.
We’ve got the ultimate fireworks guide, a new children’s bookstore that feels straight out of a fairytale, weekend events in every corner of the region, and a retro motel on Beaver Lake that just might become your new favorite stay.
👇 Let’s dive in and see what’s happening!
In Today’s Issue:
Where To Watch Fireworks
A Magical New Spot for Little Readers
Full Calendar of Events For All of NWA
Boutique Motel on Beaver Lake—Now Open
🎆Where To Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Northwest Arkansas - 2025 Events
Make plans now, some events start this weekend! Your full guide to July 4th fireworks, parades, and celebrations across NWA—Bentonville, Rogers, Eureka Springs, Bella Vista, and more. Family fun, concerts, and food await. 👉 NWA Fireworks List.
NEW BOOKSTORE
📚 Dad Suggests Books 📍 2526 E. Mission Blvd, Suite 110, Fayetteville, AR 72703 📞 (479) 332‑8611 🕒 Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri–Sat: 10 AM–6 PM | Thu: Closed | Sun: 12 PM–4 PM
A magical children’s bookstore with a beautifully designed space, curated reads, family games, and a secret hobbit door to a cozy reading nook. Thoughtfully built to spark wonder and imagination, it’s an inviting treasure for kids—and a true gem in the Fayetteville community.
Image courtesy of Dad Suggests Books
WEEKEND EVENTS Catch The Fun
BENTONVILLE 🐾Dog Days of Summer | Sunday, July 6 (12:00 PM) | Danger Dave’s |Celebrate the slow, sunny side of summer with cold drinks, pup cups, water stations, shady spots, and plenty of space for you and your furry friend. A tail-waggin’ good time on Main Street. 💥First Friday: Land of the Free| Friday, July 4 (11 AM–6 PM) | Bentonville Square| Music, vendors, and free fun downtown—plus fireworks at Orchards Park at 9:30 PM 🎬 Summer Movie Night | Friday, July 4 (10:15 PM) | Social Project Brewing Co.,Free outdoor movie with popcorn, drinks for sale, and bring-your-own chairs. Family-friendly setting, adult-leaning films. No outside drinks. 🐾 Morning Picnic at Best Friends| Saturday, July 5 (9:00–11:00 AM) | Best Friends Pet Resource Center | Celebrate summer with a potluck-style morning picnic featuring coffee, baked goods, yard games, music, and photo ops. Bring your own blanket and dish. Leashed dogs welcome!
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EUREKA SPRINGS 🥔 Jamboreeka Great Eat Off | Friday, July 4, (7:00 PM) | Lake Leatherwood| Glenda the Greek hosts a potato-eating contest with trophies, donations, and veggie-friendly fun — raising awareness for food insecurity in Eureka Springs. 🏍️ Independence Day Poker Run & Party| Saturday, July 5 (9:30 AM–7:00 PM) | SwitchBack Bar|Kick off with a pancake breakfast, ride at 11 AM, then live music, burgers, and cold beer from 4–7 PM. $25 per hand. Route map provided. 🥁 Drumming in the Park | Saturday, July 5 (6:00–8:00 PM) | Basin Spring Park, Eureka Springs| Join Angelo and friends for a free community drum circle. Bring a drum or dance to the rhythm in the heart of downtown Eureka Springs.
FAYETTEVILLE 🎯 Master Blaster Arena Grand Opening| Saturday, July 5 (12:00 –7:00 PM) | Northwest Arkansas Mall, Fayetteville | All-ages Nerf-style battle arena with two fields based on age and skill level. Bring your own Elite or Rival blaster—or borrow one on-site. 💃 Fireworks on the Dance Floor | Friday, July 4 (8:30 PM–1:30 AM) | Mount Sequoyah | Latin dance party at Fayetteville’s highest point—start with salsa lessons, then dance under the stars with salsa, bachata, cumbia, kizomba & more. $15 early bird / $20 door. Patriotic flair encouraged! 🌀 Ecstatic Dance + CBC Movement Class | Saturday, July 5 (8:30 –11:30 PM) | Mount Sequoyah |Explore connection through movement with Contact Beyond Contact at 8:30, then dance freely from 9:30–11:30 in a substance-free, barefoot, all-bodies-welcome space. $15 presale / $20 door. 🎥 Drive-In Movie Night | Saturday, July 5 (7:30 PM) | Dirtbag Vintage | Monthly outdoor movie series featuring cult classics and seasonal favorites. Concessions available and after-hours vintage shopping inside. Tickets available online.
ROGERS 🥾 First Saturday Adult Hike | Saturday, July 5 (8:30–11:00 AM) | Hobbs State Park, Rogers | Join a guided 3-mile hike on the Hidden Diversity Trail with scenic views, nature insights, and snacks at the overlook. Ages 18+. Dogs welcome on leash. 🎶 Railyard Live: Ozark Highlands Radio Night | Saturday, July 5 (5:00–10:00 PM) | Downtown Rogers| Live performances by Patti Steel, Smokey & The Mirror, The Bottom of the Barrel, and Arkansauce. Free outdoor concert with live recording by Ozark Highlands Radio. 🏁July 5th Summer Bash | Saturday, July 5 (5:00–11:45 PM) | K1 Speed Rogers | Enjoy indoor karting, fireworks, a BMX show, car show, food trucks, bounce houses, vendors, and family activities. Fireworks begin after dark. Fun for all ages!
SILOAM SPRINGS 🎶 Live Music at the Farmers Market | Saturday, July 5 (10:00 AM) | Memorial Park, Siloam Springs Enjoy live music by Rachel Belle during the Siloam Springs Farmers Market, open 8 AM–12 PM every Saturday through October.
🛌 Arka Motel 📍 2032 E Park Rd, Rogers, AR 72756 📞 (479) 751‑7200 🕒 Open 24/7
A retro-chic boutique motel with curated mid-century vibes, lake views, and a vintage pool. Overlooking Beaver Lake yet just minutes from downtown Rogers, it offers fire pits, modern comforts, and direct access to biking and adventure.
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