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Sundays on the Square

04/27/2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

First Thursdays has changed to Sundays on the Square!

Join us for a Sunday afternoon celebrating our Fayetteville community and culture. From a variety of talented performances to delicious food and drinks, there’s something for everyone at this FREE and all ages event.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES: Sicard Hollow; The Burson-Harris Combo: Jazz Group featuring local favorite Claudia Burson on piano, Ben Harris on guitar, Jim Greeson on bass, and Steve Wilkes on drums

SPECIAL GUESTS: Bubble Art by Ozark Cirque, Live Art by Riley McGill, Theater Squared, Walton Arts Center, Community Creative Center, and City of Fayetteville's Depts of Parks & Rec and Recycling and Trash.

FOOD AND SHOPPING: Have lunch at a nearby restaurant or enjoy a picnic with one of the food trucks. Shop in our local boutiques and the pop-up art market. Plus, grab a drink at a nearby bar or restaurant and enjoy it to-go thanks to the Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA)!
Don't miss out on this exciting new tradition in downtown Fayetteville. We'll see you there!

Sundays on the Square is presented by Experience Fayetteville and organized by Downtown Fayetteville Coalition.

Dates:

Sunday, March 30th
Sunday, April 27th
Sunday, August 24th
Sunday, September 14th
Sun, November 2nd – Rain Date

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NWA Makers’ Market at the Fairgrounds

04/27/2025 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

makers market

This is the big one, now bigger than ever! 300+ local makers, one EPIC day at Arkansas' biggest makers market! Everything made in NWA by people who live in NWA.

Children's Entrepreneur Market Fayetteville at NWA Makers Market

04/27/2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Whether it’s a lemonade stand or a lawn mowing service, children love engaging in commerce! At our markets, kids ages 5-17 years old can participate and gain real-world experience in creating goods, packaging them for sale, attracting customers and handling money!

Join us at NWA Makers' Big Spring Event, NWA's biggest makers market, where the Children's Entrepreneur Market will showcase young talents alongside hundreds of local vendors, crafters, and food trucks. Rain or shine, enjoy activities for the whole family, and dogs are welcome! Register today to support young entrepreneurs in our community! Register your kids today to sell, learn, and grow!

Check out our website to learn more and reserve your booth today!
Our website is the ONLY place to register.

childrens market

 

Cooking with Fire

04/27/2025 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Join us for Cooking with Fire, a hands-on clinic where you’ll learn to create mouthwatering camping meals over an open flame! Join Rick Spicer and Chef Matt Cooper of Conifer Bentonville for a unique afternoon cooking experience!

Whether you're a seasoned outdoor chef or a beginner looking to level up your skills, this experience will teach you essential campfire cooking techniques, including Dutch oven and cast iron techniques.

We'll cook delicious meals over an open fire, step by step, and savor each bite as we go! Discover how to turn simple ingredients into incredible meals with minimal gear.

With the crackle of the fire as your backdrop and good company by your side, Cooking with Fire will give you the confidence and skills to cook like a pro in the wild. Come hungry, leave inspired!

Ready to cook, taste, and savor the adventure? Join us!

cooking with fire

 

Yoga 101: The Basics Workshop

04/27/2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This Yoga 101:The Basics workshop is for beginners or someone who has never taken a yoga class but has always been interested. Have you been scared to walk into a yoga studio or class due to the fear of not knowing the lingo or poses? This workshop is for you!

We will go over basic breathwork/breathing exercises that can be used on and off the mat. Including breakdown/review of the basic yoga poses you might hear in a typical class, there will be light yoga flow + physical movement.

What to Expect:
Hour 1 - Intro to (Nose) Breathing, starting with seated movement coordinated with breath. Intro to 3 Part Breath and Sun A Variation, Down Dog, Table Top, Child's Pose.

Hour 2 - Intro to Sama Vritti “Box Breathing” and Intro to Warrior Poses, Cool Down Options and Savasana.

  • Class engagement encouraged- ½ will be discussion learning poses and breath and 1/2 will be utilized to practice. This will not be designed to be an hour flow yoga class, this is like the prerequisite to a yoga class :) the things you need to go to that full hour yoga class and help you feel prepared and more confident to practice in community or take the tools to use in at home practice.

Connect Your Team + Tools: Assets, Allies & Organizational Design

04/27/2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

What are your creative ingredients? What’s your unique recipe?

Anything truly transformative is gonna be bigger than just you. Take stock of your tangible & intangible assets, your necessary tools, and assemble your creative dream team.

Outcome: Design an Organization Chart

Lucas Spivey BFA/MBA is the founder of Culture Hustlers and author of Get Lost & Get Found. He has consulted and coached hundreds of artists, performers, writers, makers and designers around the world.

Recommended: Bring your “Get Found” book or e-book on “Assets & Allies”!

$45 in advance, $50 at the door
Scholarships available: lucasspivey.com/scholarship

Mt Sequoyah, Hall Gallery (inside studio building), 150 N Skyline Drive, Fayetteville AR

Introduction to English Paper Piecing

04/27/2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

In this 3 hour workshop, you will create a handmade pincushion using English paper piecing. We will learn the basic skills and techniques needed for creating beautiful, intricate English paper pieced quilts, including: selecting fabrics, cutting pieces using acrylic shapes, “fussy-cutting” motifs, glue-basting, and relevant hand-sewing techniques. No prior sewing experience is necessary!

english paper piecing

Fayetteville Wheelmen Group Ride

04/27/2025 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Sundays 1:30 at Columbus House Brewery is our “Sunday Social” ride (Year-round except Easter Sunday, and weather permitting.)

The no-drop ride is typically around 30 miles sometimes with 2 pace groups. Ride concludes with post ride banter and refreshments at Columbus House Brewery.

Ride CANCELLED when temperature is 40 degrees or below.

The Depart of Theatre presents Continuum

04/27/2025 2:00 pm

The Depart of Theatre presents Continuum

The annual Dance concert, titled Continuum, focuses on Dance past, present, and future at the University of Arkansas. Our newly re-energized program features dancers from the student company, The Movement. This event will highlight a piece on the founder of the U of A dance program.

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In the Grove of Forgetting

04/27/2025 2:00 pm

Summer, 1938. Ilona, a concert pianist known for her sharp wit as much as her musical passion, refuses to be ruled by fear, even as fellow Jewish artists and academics flee Hungary. Surely Budapest is safe from the growing Nazi fervor - isn't it? Filled with intrigue, music, and wry humor, this world premiere is a taut emotional thriller, as a woman caught in one of history's darkest moments fights to find a way forward.

GroveForgetting

George Dombek Open Studio Spring 2025

04/27/2025 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Swing by Dombek Studio & Gallery this spring! See new paintings, take a walk through the grounds, and relax with some refreshments. We’d love to see you!


George Dombek, award-winning and nationally acclaimed artist, invites the public to his annual open studio to visit the studio, gallery and grounds. The Open Studio is open to the public and there is no admission charge. Also open by appointment year-round.

George Dombek Studio and Gallery

DATES:
Saturday & Sunday - 

April 26 - 27, May 3 - 4, & May 10 & 11

TIME:
2:00pm – 6:00pm

CONTACT:
479-442-8976
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Snow White - A Ballet from Ozark Ballet Theater

04/27/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Ozark Ballet Theater's Snow White tells the timeless story of young Snow White, her 7 friends (dimunitive in size but certainly not in personality!) The evil queen, and the love of a prince!  Join us at The New School Auditorium with the whole family for this exciting performance! 

Join 80 dancers from the region alongside some world class professional guest performers as they perform Vadim Fedotov's Snow White.

Seating is very limited in this beautiful venue and this show is known to sell out! purchase your seats today!

snow white

Small Dog Sundays! Small Dog Paw-ty!

04/27/2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Good Dog Cafe is now staring SMALL DOG SUNDAYS!

Every Sunday from 3:00-4:00! We will only allow small dogs into the park during this time frame! You are welcome to come a little early to maximize play time!
Get out and make some new friends for both you and your small doggos!
Regular admission for these events. $6 per dog with any purchase or $8 for just one dog and no other purchases. A waiver must be on file for each dog. Waivers can be signed at the register.
No set size limit, just any dogs considered to be smaller size. Dogs that would do best with other small dogs.
We do not allow children under 12 years old in the dog park, but they are welcome in the leashed area.
We will have kiddie pools out during the summer months.

small dog sunday

Justin Larkin

04/27/2025 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Live music is back on the patio!

kingfish schedule

Karaoke Sundays at Smokin' Oak

04/27/2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Get ready to grab the mic and sing your heart out! Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza is bringing Sunday Karaoke Nights to life! Join us every Sunday from 5-7 PM for a fun-filled evening of music, delicious food, and great vibes.
What to Expect:
An awesome karaoke setup – sing solo, duet, or bring the whole crew!
Enjoy our signature wood-fired pizzas, fresh ingredients, and ice-cold drinks!
A laid-back atmosphere where everyone’s a star – no pressure, just fun!
FREE to join – just bring your voice and good energy!
Come early, grab a table, and fuel up with your favorite pizza and drinks before your performance. Whether you're a shower singer, a rockstar in the making, or just love cheering on your friends, this is the perfect way to wrap up your weekend!

karaoke smokin oak

En Fuego Latin Dance Night

04/27/2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Get Ready to Ignite Your Sundays!
Sundays just got a whole lot better at Six Twelve! Join us every Sunday in April for SIX TWELVE LATIN DANCE NIGHTS, where the music is hot and the vibes are hotter!
Enjoy a night of dancing to your favorite Latin beats - salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue, cha-cha, and kizomba - all with an EN FUEGO twist! This April, don't miss our special Kizomba lessons with expert instructors Dina & Peter (6-7 pm)! Discover the beauty and sensuality of this captivating Latin rhythm.
Beginners, start with our 6-7 pm dance lesson, then join the party for open dance until 10:00 pm! Thank you for being part of our dance community! We can’t wait to share another unforgettable night with you!
Arrive early to take advantage of our daily happy hour from 3:00-6:12 pm, featuring $1 off all beer, wine, cocktails, and small plates!

Questions? Reach out to us on Messenger - EN FUEGO DANCE & FITNESS.
Let's dance, NWA!

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My Open Mic at Morano's

04/27/2025 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

My Open Mic is a safe space for performing your art.

All ages
Free parking
Great food and drinks

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Nothing More Tour 2025

04/27/2025 7:00 pm

Bring your friends to JJ’s and enjoy your favorite drinks while listening to some great music from Nothing More & Kingdom Collapse.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

Doors at 6:00pm and showtime is 7:00pm. This is an all ages event.

nothing more tour

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