FestivalFREE
First Friday Live
Downtown Bentonville’s monthly block party with live music, vendors, food trucks, and a full-family Friday-night crowd on the square.
September 4, 2026 · 3 PM – 9 PM
Bentonville Square · Bentonville
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NWA Events
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Music, art, markets, festivals, family events, food, outdoor happenings, and the local calendar across Northwest Arkansas.
Current calendar · source-checked September 2, 2026
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Sound Bath Experience | The Golden Threshold with Cocoon
An immersive sound and reflection experience at Crystal Bridges.
September 4, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Crystal Bridges Great Hall · Bentonville
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ArtsFREE
Print Fair & Share
A Saturday art stop at the Momentary with print vendors, paper goods, and local creative work.
September 5, 2026 · 12 PM – 6 PM
Fermentation Hall · Bentonville
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CommunityFREE
Magic in Every Stitch: A Cultural Embroidery Social
A relaxed hands-on cultural embroidery social at Crystal Bridges.
September 5, 2026 · 4 PM – 6 PM
Walmart for Good Community Lounge · Bentonville
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FoodFREE
Bentonville Farmers Market
Peak produce season, flowers, baked goods, and local makers on the Bentonville Square.
September 5, 2026 · 7:30 AM – 1 PM
Downtown Bentonville Square · Bentonville
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FoodFREE
Fayetteville Farmers Market
Local produce, prepared foods, and vendors on the Fayetteville Square.
September 5, 2026 · 7 AM – 1 PM
Fayetteville Square · Fayetteville
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Ongoing exhibitions.
Arts
Keith Haring in 3D
A large-scale Keith Haring exhibition at Crystal Bridges.
On view through January 25, 2027
Crystal Bridges Museum · Bentonville
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Lucy Sparrow: The Beginning of Convenience
A playful felt-built supermarket installation at the Momentary.
On view through July 11, 2027
The Momentary Galleries · Bentonville
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Chuck Ramirez: Ordinary Wonders
An ongoing exhibition at the Momentary.
On view through January 10, 2027
The Momentary · Bentonville
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