Respect Run and Inclusion Walk
2018-10-13 | Arvest Ballpark, 3000 Gene George Blvd., Springdale, AR, 72762, United States
The Respect Run and Inclusion Walk will be Oct. 13 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. For details, visit www.dscnwa.com.

Pedal & Poker Ride
2018-10-13 | Mach 1 Financial, 408 N. Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR, United States
Cyclists will ride for cures in the 2nd annual Pedal & Poker Ride at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 13. Check-in is at Mach 1 Financial in Bentonville and will start across the street at the new Arvest Trailhead where participants will ride to Mercy in Bella Vista on the Razorback Greenway before turning around and heading back for a total of 11 miles. Riders will draw playing cards at five locations along the route to create a poker hand. Winning hands will win great prizes. This event supports the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, whose mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. For more details, visit www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/2018PedalPokerRide.

Hero Half Marathon
2018-10-14
Starting at Lokomotion Family Fun Park, this 13.1-mile course weaves its way through Fayetteville on the scenic Razorback Regional Greenway with a Finish Line Festival just off Dickson Street in conjunction with the Fayetteville Fire Department’s annual Family Fire Safety Fair. This nonprofit race is co-presented by The Spark Foundation and the Fayetteville Firefighters IAFF – Local 2866. Proceeds benefit organizations that meet community needs, increase fitness opportunities, and make Northwest Arkansas a great place to live, work and play. Race registration and more information available at www.herohalfmarathon.com.

Little Black Dress Campaign
2018-10-15 - 2018-10-19
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness month in October, the Junior League of NWA is hosting the annual “Little Black Dress Campaign,” designed to make domestic violence unfashionable! Participants will raise awareness on the limits domestic violence can play on your resources, your options and your opportunities for employment. During this week, the organization asks community participants to wear the same BLACK dress for a week to bring awareness to the domestic violence issue and symbolize one of the many struggles victims in our community may face. Share support on social media by using the hashtags #LBDvsDV and #JLNWA to help spread the word! For more details, visit www.juniorleaguenwa.org/littleblackdress.

Sparty
2018-10-18 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Spa Botanica, 3303 South Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Sparty is a fabulous evening featuring networking opportunities, mini-spa services, raffles, light snacks, a cash bar and more! Spa Botanica will be donating 50 percent of all admission and raffle ticket sales to Dress for Success of Northwest Arkansas, a global, non-profit organization that helps empower women to achieve economic independence. Guests are encouraged to donate gently used, professional attire to be given to Dress for Success. Donation information can be found at http://dfsnwa.org/. For more details and to purchase tickets for Sparty, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/sparty-tickets-47680064356.

Winetopia
2018-10-19
Winetopia features an evening of wine tasting with delicious cuisine, a silent auction, wine toss, live entertainment and more at Pratt Place Barn. Visit www.restorehumanity.org for details.

Sweetest Day
2018-10-20 | Pinnacle Home of John & Karen Scholes, Rogers, AR, United States
Hosted at the Pinnacle home of Karen and John Scholes, Sweetest Day is a celebration reminding us that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life. For details, visit www.cacbentonco.com.

Gardens on Tap
2018-10-20 17:00 | Compton Gardens & Conference Center, 312 N. Main St., Bentonville, AR, United States
Guests will have the opportunity to sample beers while enjoying the 6.5-acre native tree and plant garden. For more information, please visit www.peelcompton.org.

Fall on the Farm Family Picnic
2018-10-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Wilson Farm, 306 Northeast J St., Bentonville, AR, United States
Come support the Early Childhood Initiatives Center of NWA with this fun, family picnic! Enjoy listening to music from the Farmer & The Markets while eating some tasty BBQ. Make some s’mores and take pictures for your 2018 family holiday card. The kids will love the balloon twisting art and face painting by Art of Fun. Reserve tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-on- the-farm-tickets-49046247647.

School of Rock
2018-10-23 - 2018-10-28 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. For more details, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

Pink Ribbon Luncheon
2018-10-24 | Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, 1420 S. 48th St., Springdale, AR, United States
Pink Ribbon Luncheon is a celebration of all breast cancer survivors in the community. Attendees will enjoy a delicious lunch, silent auction, survivor fashion show and BigWig presentation. For more details, visit www.komenozark.org.

Sunny Side of Leadership
2018-10-25
Sunny Side of Leadership features special guest panellists with executives from various industries discussing leadership in Northwest Arkansas. Proceeds benefit Havenwood’s programming designed to empower single mothers in need. For more information, please visit www.nwahavenwood.org.

Ghouls Night Out
2018-10-25 | Meteor Guitar Gallery, 128 W Central Ave, Bentonville, AR, United States
Ghouls Night Out is a Halloween/costume themed event where attendees dance the night away while enjoying specialty themed drinks/snacks, silent auction, raffle prizes, photobooth and more. For more details, visit www.openavenues.org.

Empty Bowls
2018-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Barn at the Springs, 5392 Highway 112, Springdale, AR, 72762, United States
Enjoy tasty soups, breads and desserts from local restaurants and receive a handcrafted pottery bowl from a local potter. Proceeds help feed about 1,300 families each month in Northwest Arkansas. Visit www.lifesourceinternational.org for more details.

5x5 Soiree & Auction
2018-10-26 | Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
The Arts Center of the Ozarks will auction original art by over 200 local artists, all 5” by 5” in size at 5:55 p.m. This event culminates the month-long 5×5 Exhibit. Visit www.acozarks.org for details.

Outback in the Ozarks
2018-10-26 - 2018-10-27
Outback in the Ozarks is a 200-mile adventure running relay race through the beautiful Ozark mountains of northwest Arkansas, including 5 state parks. It is a team-oriented event, which is what makes it so unique, fun and perfect for families, friends, corporations and anyone wanting to create an unforgettable team bonding experience. For more details, visit www.outbackintheozarks.com.

Courage Award Luncheon
2018-10-26 11:30 | Mermaids Seafood Restaurant, 2217 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States
This luncheon honors the Courage Award winners for their service to victims of domestic violence. For more details, visit www.peaceathomeshelter.org.

Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular
2018-10-27 | Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
Enjoy hayrides, games, food, children’s costume contests and the chance to see the tigers at night. For more information, please visit www.turpentinecreek.org.

Fresh StART
2018-10-27 18:30 | The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Enjoy an evening of art and jazz benefiting the women, children and men who seek the services of the shelter. Fresh StART showcases artwork of the shelter’s clients as well as art from local artists and artisans. Visit www.nwaws.org for more information.

Hall of Honor
2019-10-01 | Fayetteville Town Center, 15 West Mountain, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
The Fayetteville Public Education Foundation’s Hall of Honor at the Fayetteville Town Center recognizes educators, alumni and friends who have made extraordinary contributions to public education in Fayetteville. For more details, visit www.fayedfoundation.org.

Big Business Brunches
2019-10-02 | 21c Museum Hotel, 200 NE A St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Part of a series of three brunches, the third event offers the opportunity to hear an interview with Megan Crozier during brunch at 21c Museum Hotel. For more details, visit www.bbbsnwa.org.

Little Black Dress Dinner Party
2019-10-03
The evening will feature exquisite food creations by some of the region’s most popular and sought-after chefs, restaurants and top-notch catering companies. For more details, visit www.dfsnwa.org.

Empty Bowls
2019-10-03 | Barn at the Springs, 5392 Highway 112, Springdale, AR, 72762, United States
Enjoy tasty soups, breads and desserts from local restaurants and receive a handcrafted pottery bowl from a local potter. Proceeds help feed about 1,300 families each month in Northwest Arkansas. Visit www.lifesourceinternational.org for more information.

CF Outdoor Invitational
2019-10-03 - 2019-10-05 | Spring Valley Anglers Rod and Gun Club, 23525 Lin Z Way, Gravette, AR, 72736, United States
Enjoy a guided fly fishing and clay shooting competition all rolled into one unforgettable event at Spring Valley Anglers Rod & Gun Club. Proceeds support Mercy Northwest Arkansas’ Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic. For more information, visit https://mercyhealthfoundation.net/communities/northwest-arkansas/.

NWA Fashion Week
2019-10-03 - 2019-10-05
The fall NWA Fashion Week in Fayetteville highlights designers, artists, boutiques and other creative professionals who are committed to building a vibrant, inspired creative community in Northwest Arkansas. Visit www.nwafw.com for details.

Bill Fleeman Gentlemen of Distinction
2019-10-04
The highlight of this event is the men’s fashion show featuring several local gentlemen strutting the runway in support of patient services and community education. For more details, visit www.hopecancerresources.org.

Mobil1 Golf Classic
2019-10-04 | Kingswood Golf Course, 4 Kingsdale Lane, Bella Vista, AR, 72714, United States
This four-person scramble offers morning and afternoon flights, valuable prizes and giveaways, breakfast, lunch and the opportunity to network with community leaders. For more details, visit www.bgcbentoncounty.org.

Winetopia
2019-10-04
Winetopia features an evening of wine tasting with delicious cuisine, a silent auction, wine toss, live entertainment and more. For more details, visit www.restorehumanity.org.

Silent Witness
2019-10-04 | Downtown Bentonville, Bentonville , AR, United States
The Silent Witness Project honors the lives of the men, women and children who have lost their lives due to domestic abuse. As a part of the project, local businesses and agencies host red, life-sized silhouettes representing Arkansans who died as a result of domestic abuse. The event begins at First Friday in downtown Bentonville, where community members can stop by the organization’s booth to learn more about services provided to survivors of domestic violence and ways to get involved. For more details, visit www.nwaws.org.

Polo in the Ozarks
2019-10-05 | Buell Farm, Goshen , AR, United States
Polo in the Ozarks at Buell Farm in Goshen is a family-friendly event with a children’s area, an exciting polo match, tailgating, live and silent auctions, and a gala featuring dinner and dancing. For more details, visit www.lifestylesinc.org.
