In the heart of one of our city’s most appreciated parks, the community gathers to enjoy a long-standing tradition of outdoor live music and food truck rally on six different occasions each summer. Hundreds of lounge chairs and blankets are scattered around the park to enjoy the atmosphere in countless ways. Family-friendly music brings all walks of life together and spectators are encouraged to bring their furry friends as well.

Arkansas Latinas en Bici presents the Tour de Frida – a public art-inspired cycling event celebrating the life and death of artist Frida Kahlo and the Northwest Arkansas Latinx community. *Event moved from July 17 to July 31 due to inclement weather*

The Fayetteville Film Fest attracts films, filmmakers, and audiences from all over the world to the gateway of the Ozark Mountains in the beautiful Northwest Arkansas town of Fayetteville. After a long, crazy year, why not treat yourself to an experience like no other, at the Fayetteville Film Festival this November 11 through 13, 2021! 

We’ve reached that time of year where there are more fair-weather days than bad. Instead of spending that time inside, binging yet another season of New Girl, grab a friend, a dog, or a good book and spend the afternoon at Ozark Natural Foods on the patio. The patio is fitted with tables, comfy seating, swings, and an area to set up your hammock.

The 2nd Annual SOAR NWA hot air balloon festival returns to Fayetteville on August 28, 2021. Offering something for everyone, the event includes a variety of hot air balloon activities (weather permitting), a kid's zone, beer garden, live music, and various aeronautics activities. 

Run, don’t walk, to Mount Sequoyah for their upcoming dance collective “New Movement at Mount Sequoyah,” to view an eye-opening performance by BODYSONNET! The performance will start at 7:30 pm on both Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30. The outdoor performance at Vesper Point on Mount Sequoyah is a culmination of a three-week residency with community engagement.

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will kick off its Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 25 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

Spring has arrived at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks! The BGO will be hosting its 2021 Spring Plant Sale on April 23-24.

Breadsticks, Pasta, Carbs, oh my! If you’re looking to carbo-load on some high-class Italian food, then we’ve got you covered. There are several Italian restaurants in Fayetteville, Arkansas that can knock your socks off, but here are just a few.

If you’re planning a trip to Fayetteville, you will probably find yourself on Dickson Street at some point, may it be for food, drinks, coffee, or simply the views. Instead of grabbing an uber or paying for parking, why not spend the night on Dickson instead! Here are a few great options on where to stay on Dickson Street.