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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 6 2026
12:00pm - 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...
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...
Oct 10 2026
8:00am - 3:00pm

October Daze Fall Festival

Broadway Memorial Park - Downtown Booneville, 215 N Broadway Ave, Booneville, AR 72927 United States
October Daze returns October 10, 2026 stretch from downtown Booneville and across Broadway Memorial Park! A full day of music, shopping, food, entertainment, and community celebration as we kick off the 58th Arkansas Marathon. Enjoy professional...
Oct 10 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm

Old Fashioned Day

Saline County Courthouse Lawn, 200 N. Main Street, Benton, AR 72015 United States
Old Fashioned Day is a beloved annual arts and crafts festival on the second Saturday in October that aims to celebrate heritage, support local business and raise funds to support vital services at the Benton Senior Activity Center. Far from your...
Oct 22 - 25 2026
9:30am - 8:00pm

MINIS in the Ozarks

Inn of the Ozarks, 207 W Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 United States
This year marks the 20th year of MITO, which has earned the reputation of being one of the best and friendliest regional events for MINI owners. The event will have Drives, a Welcome Dinner, a Farewell Dinner, a Silent Auction, a Halloween Party, a...
Oct 23 2026
8:00am - 9:00pm

ScotsFest (Arkansas Scottish Festival & Lyon College Homecoming)

Lyon College, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville, AR 72501 United States
Lyon College will host ScotsFest, the 46th Arkansas Scottish Festival, and Lyon College Homecoming, from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25 on the Batesville campus. General admission to the festival is free, though some individual and alumni events require a fee...
Oct 24 2026
12:00pm - 7:00pm

Zombie Crawl

Downtown, Spring St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 United States
Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026, when Eureka Springs experiences its annual ZOMBIE INVASION. Bring your kids (and your brains) downtown for some frightening fun! The Zombie Crawl Parade starts at 6pm, but you can join us downtown starting at...
Oct 30 2026
8:00pm - 11:55pm

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Double Feature

The Auditorium, 36 S. Main Street, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 United States
"THE" Rocky Horror Picture Show experience is happening. Tim Curry filmed 'Pass the Ammo' in the world-famous Eureka Springs Auditorium. We will be showing Pass the Ammo from 8-9:30 pm. Festivities for Rocky from 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm, and watch The...
Oct 31 2026
8:00am - 12:30pm

Creep 'N' Crawl: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Lil Monsters Kids' Dash

Two Rivers Park, 6900 Two Rivers Park Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223 United States
Recently voted one of the top 10 best half-marathons in the nation for by the USA Today Reader's Choice Awards, the Creep 'N Crawl Half, 5K & Lil' Monsters Dash offers Halloween fun with a healthy dose of physical fitness. Grab the scariest, funniest...
Nov 6 - 8 2026
9:00am - 8:00pm

Fall Diversity Weekend

Join us for a vibrant celebration of love, diversity, and community at Eureka Springs' Diversity Weekend! This weekend-long event is our unique take on LGBTQ+ Pride, set against the stunning backdrop of the Ozark Mountains. Headliner info coming soon...
Nov 7 2026
11:00am - 4:00pm

2026 Reenactment of the Battle of Prairie D'Ane

Prairie D'Ane Battlefield, 2243 Highway 19 N, Prescott, AR 71857 United States
Visitors will be able to witness history by viewing a reenactment of the Skirmish at Prairie D'Ane and will have a chance to view military encampments at Prairie D'Ane in Prescott, Arkansas.
Nov 7 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Veterans' Day Parade

Downtown, Spring St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 United States
Join us on November 7th, 2026, in downtown Eureka Springs for our annual Veterans' Day Parade to show our pride and honor for all Veterans and active military.
Nov 11 - 15 2026

Porsche Palooza

Inn of the Ozarks, 207 W Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 United States
Registration for the event opens in early October. ** Book your lodging asap! The Best Western Inn of the Ozarks, where the event is headquartered, is full. However, there are lots of places to stay in Eureka Springs, but book soon! What is a Palooza...
Nov 14 2026
11:00am - 7:00pm

Murphy USA Football Classic

Memorial Stadium El Dorado, 1205 N West Ave, El Dorado, AR 71730 United States
The Murphy USA Classic will pit two Great American Conference teams against one another on Saturday, November 14th at Memorial Stadium in El Dorado, Arkansas. The Southern Arkansas University Muleriders will play the University of Arkansas –...
Nov 22 2026
7:00pm - 10:00pm

THIRD DAY, CHRIS TOMLIN, TOBYMAC

Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114 United States
Three names. One tour. And a fall lineup that’s almost too impressive to believe. When TOBYMAC, CHRIS TOMLIN, and THIRD DAY tour together, it’s a night big enough to make people book flights, text friends, and clear the calendar! The set list is full...
Nov 28 2026
9:00am - 10:00am

Shop Small Saturday

Basin Spring Park, 4 Spring St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 United States
Join us for EUREKA SPRINGS Shop Small Saturday on November 28th at Basin Park from 9-10 AM! ☕️Enjoy coffee and breakfast treats to fuel your shopping energy—because who doesn't need a caffeine boost to tackle those holiday gift lists? 🎅🏻Meet Santa...
Nov 28 2026
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Basin Spring Park, 4 Spring St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 United States
Join us in the Basin Spring Park for the annual Eureka Springs Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm, where Fiddling Santa and his elves come alongside the community to light the town's Christmas tree.