Chinkapin Hollow gravel racing kicks off on November 8th with multiple route options of 24, 40, 64 and 96 miles.
Participants can expect long stretches of rolling gravel roads that descend through historic communities predating the American Civil War.
Riders will depart from Lake Wedington through wooded, canopy covered roads that are not normally open to riders. All four distances include sections of Forest Service roads that are normally off limits to cyclists but are available to Chinkapin Hollow participants through a special permit. From there, they'll travel on some of the best gravel roads you can imagine!
The start/finish location is Lake Wedington Recreation Area just outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Lake Wedington is a US Forest Service Park and offers great amenities and a natural setting to come hang out for the weekend and enjoy some of the best gravel in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas.
There will be hot food and cold beverages once you finish inside the park.
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.
The Hero Half Marathon is a fundraising race and community event hosted by The Spark Foundation in partnership with Fayetteville Firefighters’ IAFF – Local 2866. Race proceeds benefit organizations that meet important community needs, increase fitness opportunities for the community, and make Fayetteville and Arkansas a great place to live, work, and play.
The Spark Foundation is all about encouraging our community to get active and stay active. In keeping with our mission we have eliminated age group awards and instead will award prizes for those who best their Hero Half Marathon finisher time! We want the person who motivates you to be, YOU!
Are you an active duty FIREFIGHTER? Want to participate in our Firefighter Challenge by running in FULL bunker gear? Sign Up for the Firefighter Challenge! *Please note if you sign up for the Firefighter Challenge you are committing to running the 13.1 mile half marathon in FULL BUNKER GEAR! Please reach out to
Looking to train for your first half or best your half marathon time?! Then sign up for our 15 week training program! Registration includes personalized run coaching, training tank, in-person meetings, and race registration!
Hero Half Marathon 5k will start at the Northwest Arkansas Mall and be an out and back course that runs towards the skull creek and mud creek train intersection then returns to the Northwest Arkansas Mall. Proceeds go to support The Spark Foundation and Fayetteville Firefighters’ IAFF – Local 2866
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The Hero Half Marathon is a fundraising race and community event hosted by The Spark Foundation in partnership with Fayetteville Firefighters’ IAFF – Local 2866. Race proceeds benefit organizations that meet important community needs, increase fitness opportunities for the community, and make Fayetteville and Arkansas a great place to live, work, and play.
The Spark Foundation is all about encouraging our community to get active and stay active. In keeping with our mission we have eliminated age group awards and instead will award prizes for those who best their Hero Half Marathon finisher time! We want the person who motivates you to be, YOU!
Are you an active duty FIREFIGHTER? Want to participate in our Firefighter Challenge by running in FULL bunker gear? Sign Up for the Firefighter Challenge! *Please note if you sign up for the Firefighter Challenge you are committing to running the 13.1 mile half marathon in FULL BUNKER GEAR! Please reach out to
Looking to train for your first half or best your half marathon time?! Then sign up for our 15 week training program! Registration includes personalized run coaching, training tank, in-person meetings, and race registration!
Fun, Community, Celebration
NICA regionals are keystone events that unite and celebrate the NICA community.
For 2025, we are excited to announce our first-ever CENTRAL REGIONAL event in Fayetteville, Arkansas! We're bringing together 11 leagues from across the midwest and central U.S. to race, ride, and connect.
Regional events are open to all to attend! Come check out the expo, enjoy the venue, and take in all the action on race day.
Racing is open to high school riders from participating leagues. Adventure rides, GRiT activities, pre-rides, and other on-bike activities are open to all registered riders (of all age levels) and coaches from across NICA.
Some events may include limited clinics that are open to the public.
The “Meteoride”
Ride is a no-drop 30 – 45 miles ride, followed by delicious treats and visiting at the Cafe.
Cancelled when temperature is 40 degrees or below.
The annual SLS Dash 5K and Fun Run for Neurodiversity, presented by Buffalo Builders, is an opportunity for runners of all abilities to compete, champion fitness for neurodivergent participants with support as needed, and have fun together! The route weaves through SLS Community’s future home at Cato Springs, nestled below the beautiful rolling hills stretching from Mount Kessler.
This is a 5K and 1 mile Fun Run. The Fun Run course is wheelchair accessible. You don't have to be a runner to participate! Run, walk, jog, or roll to the finish line. Visit slscommunity.org/slsdash for registration details!
NWA Fiber Fest originated to meet the growing request for high quality fiber arts to be accessible in the NWA area. Our aim is to connect customers with top-notch vendors, host educational classes and increase opportunities for fiber enthusiasts. Our founders serve on our Washington County 4-H Foundation board, and will utilize proceeds from this event to support 4-H youth development through camps, workshops, scholarships and more!
The mission of the 4-H youth development program is to help youth and families realize their full potential and improve their quality of life. 4-H provides opportunities for youth to acquire knowledge, develop skills, form attitudes and practice behavior that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. Learn more about how you can get involved in our county 4-H program today by emailing
The Festival will be free & open to the public from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both Friday and Saturday.
The event will be in the Thompson Hall building on the Fairgrounds. This is a fully enclosed, climate controlled building with concrete floors.
More info to come...
Answering the Call this Veterans Day to show our respect and gratitude for all military Veterans of the Uniformed Services and their families of Northwest Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, AR - Will host a Veterans Day Parade & Trade Show to honor the men and women that have selflessly served in the US Army, the US Navy, the US Marines, the US Air Force, the US Space Force, or the US Coast Guard.
Distinguished Participants include:
● Mayor Molly Rawn
● Grand Marshall Captain Cliff Mosier, Vietnam and Persian Gulf War Veteran of the U.S. Army and Army National Guard. Inducted into the Arkansas Veterans Hall of Fame.
● Mr. Joshua Pineda, FOX24 Evening News Anchor will be our emcee for the parade.
Where:
PARADE: Will begin from East Ave onto Dickson Street to West Ave turning left and conclude at Spring Street, Fayetteville, AR
VETERANS TRADE SHOW: Upper Ramble (West Ave & Dickson Street), Fayetteville, AR
TIME: Parade will begin at 11:00am. Registration is required to participate in the parade or to set up a booth at the Trade Show.
THERE IS NO COST TO ENTER
To be a part of the parade, please see link above.
To be a spectator and show your support for our veterans, come out to Dickson Street in Fayetteville! Bring your chairs, your patriotic apparel, and wave the American Flag to show your support to all the Veterans in the Parade, the Trade Show, or in the crowd. This Autumn morning in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas is brought to you by the brave men and women of our Armed Services both past and present.
Walton Arts Center will showcase the creative talents of Arkansas artists from communities across the region in the fifth annual exhibition of Our Art, Our Region, Our Time, on display in the new Alexander Gallery at the Porter Art Warehouse on Wednesday, Oct. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 21.
The exhibition includes 89 pieces by 75 artists representing 19 cities and the diverse communities that make up our region. A complete list of the artists and their hometowns are included below.
The regional art exhibition continues to grow in popularity among local artists with 235 artists submitting 450 pieces of art this year, both are record responses to the annual call for submissions. Walton Arts Center’s visual arts committee reviews each piece with the goal of curating an exhibition that showcases the wide variety of artists who are working in our region and the works that they create.
The public is invited to a ribbon cutting for the new gallery and opening reception for the exhibition at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The free exhibition in the new Alexander Gallery at the Porter Art Warehouse will on display through Saturday, Nov. 15.
Hours for the new gallery are Monday through Saturday 11 am – 2 pm and 5 pm – 8 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
For complete list of the artists and their hometowns, please see link above.
RIDE BIKES, DRINK BEER, HELP KIDS
This is a fundraising event that is fun for anyone (adults and children are welcome!) who likes to bike on the beautiful bike trails in Fayetteville, AR, and even more fun for those who also like the excellent craft breweries, bars, and restaurants along the way.
Short route that is a relatively easy 7.8 mile ride~
12:00-12:30: Short distance rider check-in at Flyway Brewing Company,
12:30-12:45 Welcome, MTW presentation, fundraiser overview
12:45 Riders depart at their own pace
11:45/12:45-4:30: Riders bike (at their own pace) to Prairie Street Live via the following stops:
Flyway Brewing Company (long distance riders)
Fossil Cove Brewing Co.
Nomads Trailside
Columbus House Brewery and Tap Room
4:00-5:00: Prairie Street Live: Free food, beer, conversation
4:30: Prize announcements
We have an option for any riders wanting a longer ride. This route begins at Black Apple taproom in Springdale, check-in at 11am. Route connects up at Flyway Brewing.
Find additional information and sign up through link above.
We invite you to join us for Fall Fest at NorthPoint, a free community event happening at 533 E Appleby Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703!
This special day is packed with fun for all ages with free food, bounce houses for the kids, face-painting, games, a classic hayride, and so much more. Plus, we’ll be giving families a Thanksgiving meal while supplies last (first come, first serve). Fall Fest is our way of giving back to Fayetteville and bringing neighbors together, so come out, bring a friend, and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of laughter, food, and community.
Event Location: NorthPoint Church, 533 E Appleby Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703.
We look forward to seeing you there.
A mansion. A murder. A mystery.
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
©2025 Hasbro. All rights reserved.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.
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.
Celebrating 30 Years of Open Studio
DATES:
Every Saturday & Sunday, November 1 - November 16
TIME:
2:00pm – 6:00pm
CONTACT:
479-442-8976
Award winning Specialty Cocktails, Beer Buckets Specials and our very own, voted 5 times…BEST OF THE BEST LIVE MUSIC IN NWA, The Piano Bar SHOW!
Kitchen serving food 7pm-2am
DOORS OPEN @7pm!
SHOWTIME @8pm!
18+
No cover for 21+
A mansion. A murder. A mystery.
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
©2025 Hasbro. All rights reserved.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.
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!