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Live Music, Local Markets & a Pooch Pool Party? It’s All Here.
Published about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hey, it's Lynn – This weekend is packed with vintage finds, glow rides, family festivals, soulful live music, and even a pool party for pups 🐶. From Fayetteville’s Funky Flea Market to community events across Springdale, Rogers, and Eureka Springs, there’s something happening in every corner of NWA.
Scroll down for your full weekend lineup — including the return of Pooch Plunge, a rebranded thrift gem in Springdale, and everything else worth knowing before Monday hits.
Fayetteville’s Funky Flea Market is a vibrant indoor market offering vintage clothing, used furniture, home goods, and over 7,000 vinyl records. A hidden gem for collectors and creatives, it’s a must-visit for anyone hunting for unique finds in the heart of Fayetteville.
Image Courtesy of Fayetteville Funky Flea Market
👚👕 Thrift Out 4262 S Thompson Street, Suite L, Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 872‑2222
Formerly known as BL Thrift Outlet, Thrift Out is a newly rebranded extension of Beautiful Lives Thrift Boutique. It offers deeply discounted clothing, shoes, toys, and books for all ages—most items priced at $1 or less. A fresh, affordable option for families in Springdale.
Image courtesy of Thrift Out
WEEKEND EVENTS Catch The Fun
BENTONVILLE 🎸 Simply Seger at Meteor Guitar Gallery| Saturday, August 9th (7 PM) | Experience a powerful Bob Seger tribute show in downtown Bentonville. Tickets available online or at the door. 🚗 Braps N’ Brews at Bentonville Brewing Co. | Sunday, August 10th (6–8 PM) | Enjoy cars, cold brews, Hype Coffee, and food trucks with the 479 Tuner Community. All ages welcome.
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EUREKA SPRINGS 🎶Tom Pevear at Gotahold Brewing| Saturday, August 9 (6–8 PM) | Tulsa folk/blues artist performs acoustic roots, gospel, and originals in an inviting outdoor setting at Gotahold Brewing in Eureka Springs.
FAYETTEVILLE 🛍️ Daiso Grand Opening in Fayetteville | Saturday, August 9 (11 AM–10 PM) | First 200 shoppers with $20+ purchase receive a free Arkansas tote. New Japanese value store next to Hobby Lobby. 🎒 Back to School Bash at Lewis Ford | Saturday, August 9 (10 AM–12 PM) | Free event with crafts, giveaways, touch-a-truck, bubbles, KONA Ice, and character visits. Hosted by Macaroni Kid. 🎨 Doormat Painting Party Workshop at Six Twelve | Saturday, August 9 (2–4 PM) | Create a custom doormat while enjoying food and drinks. $30 includes materials. 🌌 Primal: Breath, Paint and Power - Breathwork - Reiki | Saturday, August 9 (7:30 PM–9 PM) | Blacklight body paint, free movement, breathwork, and Reiki to release stress. $35 online, $45 at door. ROGERS 🌕 Full Moon Market & Glow Ride at Ozark Beer Co.| Saturday, August 9 (7–9 PM) | Artisan market, moon pies, Pure Joy Ice Cream, and family-friendly glow ride through Downtown Rogers. 🎷Full House at Railyard Live | Friday, August 8 (8 PM) | Fayetteville’s premier horn band brings rock, soul, and funk covers to Downtown Rogers. Free outdoor concert at 101 E. Cherry St.
Lost Ozark Dawn is a nonprofit sewing thrift store offering affordable fabric, sewing classes, long-arm quilting access, and community healing through creativity and heritage skills.
SILOAM SPRINGS 🐦 Hummingbird Festival at Siloam Springs State Park | Saturday, August 9 (9 AM–12 PM) | Watch live hummingbird banding, ask questions, and enjoy this annual nature event. Bring a chair.
Big Time Rush – In Real Life Worldwide Tour 🗓️ Friday, August 15 • ⏰ 7:00 PM • 🎟️ Get Tickets The Thuggish-Ruggish-Mafia Tour 🗓️ Thursday, August 21, 2025 • ⏰ 7:30 PM 🎟️ Get Tickets The Avett Brothers 🗓️ Friday, August 22 • ⏰ 7:45 PM • 🎟️ Get Tickets Train 🗓️ Tuesday, August 26, 2025 • ⏰ 8:00 PM • 🎟️ Get Tickets Jonas Brothers: JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown 🗓️ Saturday, August 30, 2025 • ⏰ 7:30 PM • 🎟️ Get Tickets
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