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Jun 16 - Sep 6 2026

This Wheel’s Still On Fire: The Legacy of Levon Helm

Walton Arts Center, 212 N West Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701 United States
This Wheel’s Still On Fire is a celebration of a life well-lived, a connected community and Levon Helm’s artistic legacy. From his earliest years growing up in Turkey Scratch, Arkansas, Levon Helm was surrounded by music and community. He began his...
Aug 8 2026
9:00am - 9:00pm

50th Annual Hope Watermelon Fest: Half a Century of Sweet Traditions

800 S Mockingbird Ln, Hope, AR 71801 United States
The 2026 festival is packed with the kind of down-home fun that makes memories. You can spend the day browsing through rows of arts and crafts, testing your skills in the Watermelon Olympics or cheering on your favorites at the Watermelon Idol talent contest. If you are feeling active, lace up your sneakers for the 5k race, or if you prefer something a bit more relaxed, you can wander through the car show while the kids burn off some energy in the Kidz Zone.
Aug 14 2026
5:00pm - 10:00pm

SOAR Northwest Arkansas

Benton County Fairgrounds, 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712 United States
SOAR NWA Fills Northwest Arkansas Skies with Color, Community and Purpose Glowing hot air balloons will transform the Benton County Fairgrounds into one of Northwest Arkansas' most memorable summer spectacles when SOAR NWA returns August 14-15. More...
Aug 29 2026

79th Annual Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry

Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834 United States
79th Annual Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry is A Legacy of Flavor and Fellowship On August 29, 2026, the historic summit of Mt. Nebo State Park will once again host one of Arkansas’ most enduring traditions. Since its inception in 1948, the Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry...
Aug 29 2026
10:00am - 6:00pm

Arkansas Renaissance Festival

Dragonstone Springs, 275 Adkisson Rd., Mount Vernon, AR 72111 United States
Just 35 minutes from Conway, adventure awaits at Arkansas’ only permanent Renaissance village.
Sep 11 2026
10:00am - 8:00pm

Art Market at Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, 501 East Ninth Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 United States
Shop the AMFA Art Market For one weekend only, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is transforming into a vibrant marketplace. The 2026 AMFA Art Market , happening September 11-13 , brings together contemporary artists from across the country for a...
Sep 19 2026
10:00am - 10:00pm

All You Need Is... Beatles at the Ridge

Beatles at the Ridge, 110 Abbey Road, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 United States
Celebrate Music, Memories and Beatles History at Beatles at the Ridge For one unforgettable day each September, Downtown Walnut Ridge transforms into the place where music history comes alive. Beatles at the Ridge returns Saturday, Sept. 19...
Sep 19 2026
5:30pm - 10:00pm

Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle

ASU Jonesboro: Riceland Hall at Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401 United States
An Unforgettable Evening of Songs and Stories Rosanne Cash Returns to Host the Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle The fourth annual Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle returns Saturday, Sept. 19, bringing another remarkable evening of music to Riceland Hall...
Oct 3 2026

Cherokee Village Oktoberfest 2026

7 East Cherokee Village Mall, Cherokee Village, AR 72529 United States
Celebrate Fall at Cherokee Village Oktoberfest Raise a stein and welcome the season at Cherokee Village Oktoberfest on October 3. This annual community celebration brings together festive Oktoberfest traditions, local vendors, live entertainment and...
Dec 12 2026
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Living Windows Christmas Displays in Calico Rock

Main Street, Calico Rock, AR 72519 United States
Living Windows Brings an Ozark Mountain Christmas to Life Each December, downtown Calico Rock transforms into a scene straight from a Christmas card during Living Windows, a beloved holiday tradition that captures the warmth and wonder of the season...
Aug 15 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Exhibition on Screen Presents, Tokyo Stories

CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201 United States
Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly dynamic art – ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige, to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography, Manga, film, and...
Aug 15 2026
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Dale Stokes Live at Gotahold Brewing

Gotahold Brewing, 409 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 United States
Dales Stokes is a brilliant storyteller, very funny and prolific songwriter. With a voice reminiscent of Gordon Lightfood and Waylon Jennings, his shows are sure to delight and entertain.
Aug 15 2026
7:00pm - 9:30pm

ROBBIE!

The Melonlight Theater, 2 Pine St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 United States
"Before I explain the job, you must understand that you are all fully committed, and that this moment… is your last chance to walk away." -Jacopo De Fusco, aka the "Boss Man" Set in the 1960's in Italy, the suave and handsome conman, Jacopo, compiles...
Aug 15 2026
8:00pm - 10:00pm

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, R)

CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201 United States
Let's do the Time Warp again! Celebrate the ultimate cult classic with Arkansas's favorite interactive Rocky Horror experience. Come dressed as your favorite character, join the costume contest, enjoy our live pre-show beginning at 7:30 p.m., and...
Aug 18 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Terror Tuesday: Marathon Man 50th Anniversary (1976, R) Presented with Cinema I/O--Film and Discussion

CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201 United States
Is it safe? Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this gripping conspiracy thriller starring Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, and Roy Scheider. Directed by John Schlesinger, Marathon Man remains one of the most suspenseful thrillers ever made, featuring...
Aug 19 2026
11:00am - 1:00pm

Midweek Matinee: Forrest Gump (1994, PG-13)

CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201 United States
Life is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you're going to get. Winner of six Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Tom Hanks, Forrest Gump remains one of America's most beloved films. Laugh, cry, and...
Aug 19 2026
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday Spins

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, 501 East Ninth Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 United States
Elevate your midweek mood at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art, music, drinks, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum. Kick back with craft cocktails, enjoy music mixed by DJ Nico, pop into the Galleries to explore the art on...
Aug 20 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Sapphic Cinema--The Lesbian Bar Project: Flinta (2024, NR) Presented with Dropping Hairpins Project

CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201 United States
CALS is proud to host Sapphic Cinema, a Dropping Hairpins Project 501(c)(3)-led program designed to showcase sapphic and gender-diverse stories to audiences in cities and states that don't always get access to queer, progressive media. Each Sapphic...
Aug 21 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm

BINGOFLIX: Mars Attacks! 30th Anniversary (1996, PG-13)

CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201 United States
Thank you to this month's BingoFlix sponsors: Arkansas Arts Council, Bark Bar, Be Mighty Little Rock, Bella Vita Jewelry, Historic Arkansas Museum, Kilwins Little Rock, Little Rock Transylvanians, Loblolly Creamery, Lost Forty Brewing, Museum of...
Aug 21 2026
7:00pm - 9:30pm

ROBBIE!

The Melonlight Theater, 2 Pine St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 United States
"Before I explain the job, you must understand that you are all fully committed, and that this moment… is your last chance to walk away." -Jacopo De Fusco, aka the "Boss Man" Set in the 1960's in Italy, the suave and handsome conman, Jacopo, compiles...
Aug 22 2026
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Taylor Smith Live at Gotahold Brewing

Gotahold Brewing, 409 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 United States
Taylor Smith —a raw, introspective singer-songwriter, ready to unveil a deeply personal narrative. His music has transformed into a heartfelt storytelling style that delivers woeful candor. This newfound freedom weaves into his music, capturing the...
Aug 22 2026
7:00pm - 9:30pm

ROBBIE!

The Melonlight Theater, 2 Pine St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 United States
"Before I explain the job, you must understand that you are all fully committed, and that this moment… is your last chance to walk away." -Jacopo De Fusco, aka the "Boss Man" Set in the 1960's in Italy, the suave and handsome conman, Jacopo, compiles...
Aug 25 2026
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Art Together: Low Vision

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, 501 East Ninth Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 United States
Drop in and discover AMFA with a docent-led tour through the galleries and a studio art activity with our instructors! Led by trained docents, this program starts with a tour that offers an opportunity for guests with visual impairments to engage...
Aug 26 2026
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday Spins

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, 501 East Ninth Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 United States
Elevate your midweek mood at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art, music, drinks, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum. Kick back with craft cocktails, enjoy music mixed by a live DJ, pop into the Galleries to explore the art on...
Aug 27 2026
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Art Together: Aging Well

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, 501 East Ninth Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 United States
Connect through art in a welcoming environment that nurtures creativity and well-being. Art Together invites older adults who benefit from additional support, along with their loved ones, to explore art through close looking, conversation, and...