Hey, it's Lynn –

Happy Friday!

Hope you're out there soaking up summer minus the melting heat! 😄

Lots going on, Let's get started.
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Bentonville Film Festival is still running until Sunday, the 21st, so you've still got time to catch something great this weekend.
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Bats & Bluegrass Festival in Cave Springs is Saturday, 20th.

Father's Day is Sunday — don't forget to celebrate the dads in your life.

The United States turns 250 this summer and NWA is going ALL out. We rounded up NWA fireworks celebrations by city so you can get it on the calendar before it sneaks up on you.

Scroll down and find your fun.👇👇

Weekend Events
Catch The Fun

BELLA VISTA
🚵 Grindstone Coffee x Phat Tire Grand Opening | Sat Jun 20 | 8 AM | Phat Tire, 10 Riordan Rd, Bella Vista | Community MTB ride departing Blowing Springs Park with beginner and intermediate options, finishing at the new Grindstone Coffee location inside Phat Tire. Specialty drinks, local vendors, and giveaways.​
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BENTONVILLE​
🎬 Bentonville Film Festival | Mon Jun 15–Sun Jun 21 | Bentonville | The 12th annual festival championing inclusion in film and media, led by Academy Award winner Geena Davis. Passes and full event schedule available at the link.
🪩 Kids Rave at Lawrence Plaza | Sat Jun 20 | 5–8 PM | Lawrence Plaza Splash Park, 214 NE A St, Bentonville | Kid-friendly dance party at the splash pad — music, movement, and water.
🎣 4th Annual FLY OZ Fishing Tournament | Sat Jun 20 | 10 AM–2 PM | Lake Bentonville at Osage Park, Bentonville | Free community fishing tournament with age divisions, awards, and a $10 hot dog lunch. Pre-registration required. Bonus: RC sailboat regatta on the lake.

CAVE SPRINGS​
🦇 Bats & Bluegrass Festival Fundraiser | Sat Jun 20 | 5–9 PM | IRWP Watershed Sanctuary, Cave Springs | Live bluegrass, family activities, food vendors, and the main event — bats emerging from the cave at sunset. Proceeds support local watershed preservation.

EUREKA SPRINGS​
🪵 Woodworking Residency Closing Reception | Sat Jun 20 | 2–5:30 PM | Eureka Springs School of the Arts, 15751 US-62 W, Eureka Springs | Meet the artists, view handcrafted furniture and functional pieces from a two-week residency, and purchase select works. Free and open to the public.
🎨 Art Show at Chelsea's | Sat Jun 20 | 1 PM | Chelsea's, 10 Mountain St, Eureka Springs | Local artists and makers of all mediums set up shop for an afternoon of art, shopping, and live busker performances throughout the venue.

FAYETTEVILLE
🎶 Squirrel Jam at Ozark Folkways | Sun Jun 21 | 3 PM | 207 W Center St, Fayetteville | All-acoustic, all-skill-levels jam session as part of Make Music Day. Sing, play along, or just listen. Free. Part of a full afternoon lineup starting at 1 PM.
🎭 On Golden Pond | Sat Jun 20 | 7:30–9:45 PM | Ozark Mountain Smokehouse, Fayetteville | Ernest Thompson's classic play performed by Smokehouse Players. Free to attend — donations welcome at the door. No reserved seating, small venue. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

ROGERS
​🏍️ Iron in the Ozarks 2026 Bike Show | Sat Jun 20 | 10 AM–4 PM | Pig Trail Harley-Davidson, 2409 W Hudson Rd, Rogers | All makes and models welcome — $30 entry, $10,000 in cash prizes. People's Choice judging 11 AM–1 PM, Battle of the Iron 2–3 PM.
🎸 Second Time Around + Thanks For Nothing | Sat Jun 20 | 7 PM | Railyard Live, 101 E Cherry St, Downtown Rogers | Pop/punk/rock covers from the late 80s through 2000s — think Blink-182, Foo Fighters, and Lynyrd Skynyrd in one set. Live music in downtown Rogers.

SPRINGDALE​
🌽 Springdale Farmers' Market | Sat Jun 20 | 9 AM–1 PM | Jones Center, 922 E Emma Ave, Springdale | Fresh local produce plus free kids activities — bingo scavenger hunt, seed planting, and live entertainment. Summer EBT recipients can double their benefits at the market.
🎉 Freedom Festival | Sat Jun 20 | 3–10 PM | Luther George Park, 300 Park St, Springdale | NWA's largest Juneteenth celebration — live music, vendor market, kids zone, fashion show, and more. Free, family-friendly event.

🍁 Full List of Events in NWA This Weekend​
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