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Weekend Starts Series

05/16/2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Week until 06/28/2025

An art-infused series of Friday evening “compact creativity festivals” that will take place in the Ramble. Kick off the weekend with a burst of creativity and fun! The WEST series is being held in conjunction with the University of Arkansas Department of Music.

Music performers will celebrate the musical diversity found at the university. Concerts will feature jazz trios, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music, Ozark ballads, classical ensembles, rock songs, medieval music and more!

Attendees can expect a lively atmosphere where they can unwind after a busy work week, enjoy strolling through the beautiful natural area and engage with their local arts community.

Weekend Starts is free and open to the public; all ages are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs. Arriving via the Razorback Greenway is encouraged. Parking for Upper Ramble events is available at the West Avenue Parking Deck and on-street parking along Dickson Street; parking for Lower Ramble events is available in the Fayetteville Public Library’s south surface lot and on-street parking along S. West Avenue.

The Ramble is within Fayetteville’s Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA), allowing attendees to enjoy beverages from participating establishments within the designated zone, provided ORA guidelines are followed.

In the event of inclement weather, updates regarding cancellations or rescheduling will be provided on the City’s website. Attendees are encouraged to check for updates before heading to the event.

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Live Music at Jammin Java

05/16/2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Every Week until 06/01/2025

Hear live music at Jammin Java every Friday & Saturday, 6pm-9pm!

We have some great acts coming up you’re not gonna want to miss!

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Meadowlark at Six Twelve

05/16/2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This event does not repeat

Join us at SixTwelve to get your weekend started off right! At SixTwelve you can find the best coffee and cocktails, with great pizza and snacks too! We'll be playing a fun set of classic and modern hits for you to sing or dance along to!

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Movie Night at Puritan

05/16/2025 7:30 pm
Every Week until 05/30/2025

Join us for Movie Night every Friday in May!

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Live Music at JJ's Grill Dickson

05/16/2025 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Every Week until 05/30/2025

Enjoy free live music from 8:30-11:30 PM on Friday & Saturday. Check out who is playing this week at JJ's Grill on Dickson.

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Music at Tin Roof

05/16/2025 8:45 pm
Every Week until 08/02/2025

DRINK - DANCE - REPEAT

Nights out at Tin Roof are the best in Fayetteville! Bands from Nashville & beyond playing your favorite songs live on our first floor stage, DJs spinning dance tunes on our 2nd floor, plus multiple patios & bars.

Check us out for live music & good times! Open late night!

Check out who's playing here

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Fayetteville Farmers Market

05/17/2025 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Every Week until 11/23/2025

Welcome to the Fayetteville Farmers Market, where our commitment to fresh, locally grown produce and goods has helped Northwest Arkansas grow into a healthier and greener community.

Since 1973, the market has offered the finest in locally produced vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, meats, baked goods, honey, eggs, jams, juried crafts, and fine art from the four-county area. All producers at our market grow and make their products within 60 miles of Fayetteville, AR. This is why we are hyper local and ALL Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made. 100% Local and Loved!

The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market operates year round making locally grown and locally made items available during every season.

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Live Music at Jammin Java

05/17/2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Every Week until 06/01/2025

Hear live music at Jammin Java every Saturday, 9am-12pm!

We have some great acts coming up you’re not gonna want to miss!

 

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Folk School of Fayetteville: Lawn Sale

05/17/2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
This event does not repeat

The Folk School of Fayetteville is hosting two days of musical fun on the front lawn of their historic building. On Saturday, May 17, browse a selection of instruments, gear, books and more during the lawn sale, and enjoy a teacher and student showcase. As part of the annual Strawberry Festival, Six Hours of Pickin' and Grinnin' returns on Sunday, May 18 from 2-8pm; bring an instrument and jam along.

Saturday, May 17: 9am-3pm Lawn Sale, 3pm Teacher & Student Showcase
Sunday, May 18: 2-8pm Six Hours of Pickin' and Grinnin'

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Super Saturday: Pedal Kids Bicycle Playground

05/17/2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
This event does not repeat

Biking Fun and Safety!
Ride, play, and learn with Pedal Kids' Bicycle Playground. Join us for the ultimate bike-based educational adventure for kids ages 2-6.
Be sure to bring your bikes and helmets!
We will have limited bikes and helmets available for kids to use in the Bicycle Playground. Complementary helmet checks as well!

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