Cherishing Children Pinwheel Rally
2023-04-07
The annual Cherishing Children Pinwheel Rally takes place each April as we recognize National Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month to encourage our community to gather together to raise awareness and shine a light on child abuse.
Join us on April 7, 2023 for this year’s rally in Downton Bentonville Square.
For more details on this event and becoming a 2023 pinwheel sponsor, visit https://cacbentonco.com/event/cherishing-children-pinwheel-rally/.

Reading the Greens Putt-Putt Fundraiser
2023-04-08 | Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Join the Fayetteville Public Library Foundation for the inaugural Reading the Greens – an indoor mini golf tournament! Teams of four will compete against one another on a course through the expanded library. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a 7 p.m. tee time. Guests will enjoy food, drink and music throughout the evening, featuring catering from 641.DELI, emcee Bo Mattingly and entertainment by DJ Shortfuze. Tickets are $165 for a four-person team or $45 an individual and available at https://secure.givelively.org/event/fayetteville-public-library-foundation/reading-the-greens-at-fayetteville-public-library. All proceeds benefit the FPL Foundation and its efforts to support FPL.

NWA Children's Shelter Open House
2023-04-10 | Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter, 14100 Vaughn Rd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States

Wall of Distinction Banquet
2023-04-11
Rogers Public Education Foundation’s Wall of Distinction Banquet will be April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rogers Convention Center. The annual Rogers Public Education Foundation’s Wall of Distinction Banquet brings the city together to support public school excellence and to honor alumni, teachers, administrators, parents and community leaders who have made an impact on the city’s public school system. The 2023 honorees are Patsy Mooney, Ed Prentice and Gina Kell. For more details, visit https://rogerspef.org/wall-of-distinction/.

Red Shoe Soirée
2023-04-14 | Heroncrest Event Center
Save the date for Friday, April 14th, 2023, for the 9th annual Red Shoe Soirée! Please join RMHC of Arkoma in celebrating your contributions that have impacted the success of the family-centered care programs; the Ronald McDonald House at Washington Regional in Fayetteville and Mercy in Fort Smith, the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Mercy in Rogers and Fort Smith, and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. For more details about the event, visit nwaredshoesoiree.com.

Family Fun Festival & 5K Run
2023-04-15
Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County is excited to expand its annual 5K into a full day of family fun. Family Fun Festival will kick off on April 15 with a 5K and kid’s hero dash, followed by FREE activities for families to enjoy. This event is made possible through a partnership with the City of Rogers and Presenting Sponsor Walmart. Race registration is available here. For more details, visit https://cacbentonco.com/event/familyfunfestival/.

Hogeye Marathon & Relays
2023-04-15 - 2023-04-16

"Chicken & Biscuits"
2023-04-19 - 2023-05-14 | TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States

Spring Mixer
2023-04-20 | The Ravington, 293 N Main St, Centerton, AR, 72719, United States
Join NextUp Northwest Arkansas and Vericast at the beautiful Ravington in Centerton on Thursday, April 20 for the first mixer of the year! This is all about encouraging each other to “Bloom Together” by revisiting goals from earlier in the year and encouraging each other to stay on track. Guests will sip, snack & chat about all things goal-setting & achieving! For more details, visit https://www.nextupisnow.org/events/event-calendar/spring-connect/.

Celebration of Excellence
2023-04-20
Fayetteville Public Education Foundation’s Celebration of Excellence is an evening to celebrate public education through the introduction of the organization’s teacher grants, Pendergraft recipients, and student scholarships, all brought to life through the generosity of FPEF donors. The event will be April 20 at Arkansas Air Museum. For more details, visit https://www.fayedfoundation.org/events/celebrationofexcellence/.

Plant A Seed Soirée
2023-04-21 | Northwest Arkansas Community College, 1 College Dr., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Join NWACC Foundation for the annual Plant A Seed Soirée located at the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville campus from 6-10 p.m. April 21. The soiree will feature live entertainment, a fabulous dinner and a silent auction. Proceeds will provide critical funds for student scholarships.
Be apart of helping students achieve their dreams at NorthWest Arkansas Community College by supporting this year’s event:
– Consider a corporate sponsorship
– Donate an item for the online silent auction
– RSVP now
Online registration is now open at https://nwaccfoundation.org/plantaseed. Questions? Email nwaccfoundation@nwacc.edu.

UnGala
2023-04-21 | Scott Family Amazeum, 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The UnGala is the Amazeum’s annual FUNdraiser for ages 21+. Join the Amazeum on April 21 for a night of drinks, play, and one-of-a-kind experiences all for a good cause. From hands-on maker activities like screen printing, an all-you-can-eat food truck buffet, and 24-volt racers, it’s sure to be a night of excitement and unforgettable memories! Proceeds from the UnGala support access to Amazeum programs, and activities, as well as making it possible for 1 in 5 guests to experience the museum for free or at a reduced cost. For more details, visit https://www.amazeum.org/events/ungala/.

Heroes Gala
2023-04-22 | Rogers Convention Center
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance’s Heroes Gala will be April 22 at Rogers Convention Center. For more details, visit https://sdiaheroesgala.givesmart.com.

Osage Park After Dark
2023-04-22

Panther Gala
2023-04-22 | Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Wine Dinner
2023-04-23 | Bordinos, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Tickets are on sale now for Restore Humanity’s annual Wine Dinner at Bordinos! Chef Barclay has created a phenomenal four-course menu exclusively for this event that will be paired with incredible wine from Natural State Distributing. The event is April 23 and tickets are going fast! For tickets and more details, visit http://www.restorehumanity.org/.

The Unity Conference
2023-04-26 - 2023-04-27 | Embassy Suites, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
The Unity Conference is a life-changing cultural experience founded by John Gaiters to help bridge the gap between top companies and underrepresented college students. For two days, a who’s-who of leaders gather together to create a sense of belonging, foster dialogues about diversity, equity and inclusion and provide a pipeline for career opportunities. Join us for engaging talks, educational panels, food, inspiring music and more. The Unity Conference is produced by Unity Brands Management LLC and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Trendsetters Foundation. For more details and tickets, visit https://unitymanagement.co/.

Butterflies & Blooms
2023-04-27 | Rogers Convention Center
Butterflies & Blooms is Saving Grace NWA’s annual spring fundraiser, which helps raise a third of the organization’s annual budget — giving “Grace” a place to call home! This year’s Butterflies & Blooms will be April 27 at Rogers Convention Center. For more details, visit https://www.savinggracenwa.org/butterflies-and-blooms.

E.A.T. | Engage & Taste
2023-04-28

CAMP 479 – Play Like a Girl Scout, Party Like a Grown Up
2023-04-28

Baby Ball
2023-04-28 | Fayetteville Town Center, 15 West Mountain, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Please join Compassion House and the master of ceremonies Jason Suel for a night out supporting a wonderful cause! Compassion House is thrilled to announce the return of the third annual Baby Ball gala, presented by Sam’s Furniture, on April 28 at Fayetteville Town Center. The evening will include drinks, dinner, silent and live auction, plus inspirational speakers! For more details, visit https://compassionhouse.us/event/baby-ball-2023/.

Spring Plant Sale
2023-04-28 - 2023-04-29 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States

Sunshine Gala
2023-04-29 | Ledger, 240 S Main St, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Sunshine Gala will be held on April 29 at Ledger Bentonville. It will be another great event full of country chic attire, live entertainment, silent & live auctions, dinner, and dancing to support Sunshine School clients of all ages touched by disability. For more details, visit https://www.nwasunshineschool.org/gala.

Loaf & Sole 5K
2023-04-29
Table 7three’s third annual Loaf & Sole 5K will be an in-person race! Participants can run or walk their way to 3.1 miles! The race is on April 29 and starts at 7:30 a.m. The course takes the racers along the path Tabitha (airstream) makes for the organization’s bi-weekly meals. Registration is open! For more details and to sign up, visit https://runsignup.com/loafandsole5k.

Walk for Wishes NWA
2023-04-29 | Arvest Ballpark, 3000 Gene George Blvd., Springdale, AR, 72762, United States

Big Bass Tournament
2023-04-29

Touch-a-Truck
2023-04-29 | Northwest Arkansas Mall, 4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States
Join Junior League of Northwest Arkansas for the 2023 JLNWA Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the new location of Northwest Arkansas Mall. Quiet hour for children with sensory needs will be 9-10 a.m., and general admission is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This year’s Touch-a-Truck will feature crowd favorites– dozens of vehicles that kids (and kids-at-heart) can explore. Vehicles you can expect to see include construction equipment, safety and transportation vehicles, motorcycles, tractors and much more. There will also be special appearances and activities including mascots, costumed characters, fingernail painters, face painters, and building projects, just to name a few.
Tickets are just $5 each or $20 per family (max 5 guests per family ticket). Children under 2 are free. Guests can purchase their tickets below, or at the event gate.
With more than 4,000 in attendance each year, the Junior League’s Touch-a-Truck raises more than $15,000 for the league’s mission. Proceeds assist the league with its mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
As this is a public event hosted by the Junior League of Northwest Arkansas, photographs and/or videos may be taken at the event. By attending this event, you grant permission for each ticket holder in your party to the Junior League of Northwest Arkansas to use photographs and/or videos taken on April 29, 2023, at Northwest Arkansas Mall in publications, news releases, online and in other communications related to the mission of the Junior League of Northwest Arkansas.
For questions about the event or sponsoring it, please email the Touch-a-Truck Committee at tat@juniorleaguenwa.org. For more details, visit https://www.juniorleaguenwa.org/touchatruck/.

NWA Great Strides
2023-04-30 | Arvest Ballpark, 3000 Gene George Blvd., Springdale, AR, 72762, United States
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s NWA Great Strides will be April 30 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. For more details, visit https://www.cff.org/chapters/arkansaswest-tennessee-chapter-little-rock-and-northwest-office.

“Laughs in Spanish”
2024-03-27 - 2024-05-05 | TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Art Basel is about to begin and Mariana, the director of a swanky modern art gallery, has a problem: her showroom is an active crime scene. Part caper comedy and part telenovela, “Laughs in Spanish” shows how far Mariana will go to save the show — even if it means accepting help from her mother, a larger-than-life film-and-television star who always steals the spotlight.
In co-production with Stages Houston
For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org/laughs-in-spanish.

Pinwheels for Prevention
2024-04-01
Join the fight against child abuse by participating in Pinwheels for Prevention. This event is held annually, all across the nation during the month of April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This nationally recognized event acknowledges the importance of communities working together to prevent child physical and sexual abuse. Kick off the month by placing banners, signs, and pinwheels outside of your business or home. Pinwheels are placed alongside to recognize the importance of our children, the future they represent, and the things our community can do every day to make sure they are safe and protected.
You can do your part this April by purchasing one of these signs or banners and place it outside your home or business along with sparkly pinwheels. 1836Ink has graciously agreed to donate a portion of the sales of these signs back to the Children’s Safety Center. You can purchase directly from their website http://shop.1836ink.co/csc/.
