"A Christmas Carol"
2022-12-01 - 2022-12-24 | TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
The inventive, magic-filled T2 original — a new Northwest Arkansas family tradition. Three spirits come to visit the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and take him on a fantastic journey through past, present, and future. But will it be enough to save him? For all ages. This play was adapted by Amy Herzberg & Robert Ford from the novel by Charles Dickens. For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org/christmas-carol.

Christmas at Peel Mansion
2022-12-02 | The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States

Tails of Love Preview Party
2022-12-02 | Springdale Country Club, 608 W. Lakeview Dr., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Humane Society of the Ozarks 12th annual Tails of Love Preview Party will be 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2 at Springdale Country Club. The event features live and silent auctions, light fare, wine and beer, and live music. Tails of Love is a coffee table photo book showcasing amazing dogs and owners throughout Arkansas! For more information, visit https://hsozarks.org/shop/ols/categories/tails-of-love.

Dancing with Our Stars
2022-12-02 | 21c Museum Hotel, 200 NE A St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Children’s Tumor Foundation’s Dancing with Our Stars Northwest Arkansas will take place Dec. 2 at the 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville. A spin-off of the popular annual dance competition that has taken place in Little Rock since 2006, Dancing with Our Stars brings together local celebrities, professional dancers, and NF Heroes for a one-night ballroom competition to raise money and awareness for neurofibromatosis research. NF Heroes are those who have demonstrated remarkable courage and a positive spirit living with NF.
The Northwest Arkansas stars vying for a chance to take home the coveted mirror ball trophy are:

Jeremy Bobo, Owner and Social Media Specialist, District 21
Cody Duley, Realtor(r) and Co-Owner, The Duley Group (with Keller Williams Market Pro Realty)
Tara Gartman, Vice President, Retail Development at Paramount Global
Brandon Munson, Owner, Munson Chiropractic
Lindy O’Neal, Veterinarian, Animal Medical Clinic
Thai Trower, Head of Global AML and Sanctions Operations, Google, Inc.

For the second year, the NWA dance competition fundraiser features a cocktail reception, seated dinner, silent auction, and dancing. Last year, $100,000 was raised, contributing to the $3 million dollars raised and invested in the Arkansas community over the last 26 years. Money raised at this year’s event will support the first-ever adult disciplinary pilot clinic at the University of Arkansas.
For more information or to purchase your virtual ticket or sponsorship, please visit ctf.org/dwosnwa.

O' Night Divine Charity Ball
2022-12-03
Rooted in a mission of providing compassionate care and exceptional service, Mercy is driven to address the health care needs of all persons. Through collaborative partnerships, Mercy Health Foundation impacts the flourishing of our communities by inviting into our ministry those who have a passion to improve quality of life and make care accessible for all.
Mercy Health Foundation’s O’ Night Divine Charity Ball is one avenue in which the organization engages the community. This year’s event will boast a NEW format with something for everyone. Choose how you and your guests would like to spend the evening with us: Patrons Dinner or the After Party or both. The dinner portion is being redesigned for a smaller gathering to celebrate the past and share important information about Mercy’s future. The After Party is where want you to be loud and celebrate the night away with us!
For more information about Mercy Health Foundation NWA, visit https://mercyhealthfoundation.net/communities/nwa/.

Freedom Frosty 5K 2022
2022-12-03

Cookies With Santa Pajama Jam
2022-12-03 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
Put on your Christmas jammies and and jam with Santa in the Christmas Wonderland at the Cookies With Santa Pajama Jam from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at Thaden School in Bentonville. General admission is $15 ticket per child [age 2+], and parents/adult chaperones attend for FREE. The event features appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Child admission includes snacks, crafts, and more
Food concessions are available for additional purchase.
Masks are not mandatory, but recommended. Please follow all CDC and applicable state and local health directives and guidance.
Proceeds from this event benefit Light House Solutions and Jack and Jill of America Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
The teens of the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. are sponsoring a toy drive at Cookies With Santa. Please consider donating multicultural toys that will be delivered to Sharing and Caring of Benton County!
For tickets and more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cookies-with-santa-pajama-jam-tickets-456527033647.

Burlsworth Trophy Ceremony
2022-12-05
The Burlsworth Trophy has announced its three finalists for 2022. Presented annually to the Most Outstanding Player who began his career as a Walk-On, this year’s winner will be announced Dec. 5 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville.
Finalists include:

Purdue’s Aiden O’Connell has passed for more than 2,600 yards with 18 touchdowns for the Boilermakers this fall.
Georgia’s Stetson Bennett – After earning MVP honors in the CFP Championship game win against Alabama last season, Stetson is having another banner season as the Bulldogs make another run at a CFP title.
Troy’s Carlton Martial set the all-time NCAA FBS career record for tackles. Carlton is currently ranked No. 2 in the nation in tackles with 104 total stops with 11.8 per game.

When Brandon Burlsworth arrived on campus in 1994, he had no money, no famous last name, and absolutely no Division 1 scholarship offers. Brandon not only earned a scholarship, but became team captain, All-SEC 1997-1998, First Team All-SEC 1998, Football News First Team All-American in 1998, and the first All-American from the University of Arkansas in a decade. He was also named to the All-SEC Academic Honor Roll every year from 1995-1998 and was the first football player in the entire history of his university to earn a Master’s degree “before” playing his last game. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts as the 63rd overall pick in the 1999 NFL draft. After minicamp, he was projected by his coaches to start as a rookie. Unfortunately, Brandon was tragically killed in a head-on automobile collision just 11 days after the draft.
In 2010 The Burlsworth Trophy, sculpted by Raymond Gibby of Nobility Bronze was created to honor the achievements and successes of the Walk-On athlete.
Notable past Trophy winners include Heisman award winner Baker Mayfield, Hunter Renfrow, wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, and most recently, Arkansas’ own, Grant Morgan.
Sponsorship and tickets for the Dec 5 event can be found at http://burlsworthtrophy.com/.

Jingle Mingle
2022-12-08 | Heroncrest Event Center
Jingle Mingle is an annual gathering which offers scholarship recipients and supporters a chance to mix and mingle and to cap off the end of the year. Jingle Mingle also serves as a fundraiser at which many individuals make their end-of-year gifts to support scholarships. The event will be 6-9 p.m. Dec. 8 at Heroncrest Event Center. For more information, visit https://spsfnwa.org/jingle-mingle/.

"A Tuna Christmas"
2022-12-09 - 2022-12-11, 2022-12-15 - 2022-12-18 | Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
In this hilarious sequel to “Greater Tuna,” it’s Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including the hot competition in the annual lawn-display contest. In other news, voracious Joe Bob Lipsey’s production of “A Christmas Carol” is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from “Greater Tuna” and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun. “A Tuna Christmas” is a total delight for all seasons, whether performed by two quick-changing comedians as it was on Broadway, or by 20 or more. Audiences who have and who have not seen “Greater Tuna” will enjoy this laugh-filled evening. For more details, visit https://www.arkansaspublictheatre.org/.

Holiday Mixer
2022-12-15 | Osage House, 243 Pace Lane, Cave Springs, AR, United States

Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Children's Fun Run
2022-12-17 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
Runners and walkers of all levels and ages are invited to participate in the 10th annual Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Children’s Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 17. Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, elf ears – anything that sparkles and jingles is highly encouraged! The first 200 children (12 and under) will receive a swag bag. Light snacks are included the morning of the race starting at 8 a.m. Come run, walk and be merry! No pets please.
All race finishers will receive a finisher medal. Awards will also be handed out to the fastest girl/woman and boy/man in each age group.
Proceeds support the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ mission to provide education, entertainment and recreation for the over 80,000 visitors and students who visit the garden each year.
For more information, visit https://www.bgozarks.org/events-2/jbj/.

Recommitment Celebration
2023-01-14 | Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Join Northwest Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Council for the 27th annual MLK Recommitment Celebration on Jan. 14 at the Fayetteville Public Library. This year’s event will feature dynamic entertainment, recognition of the 2023 Salute to Greatness Award recipients, recognition of the high school and college scholarship recipients and an intimate conversation with the incomparable Dr. Cornel West! For more details, visit https://www.nwamlk.org/.

"Tootsie"
2023-01-17 - 2023-01-22 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
This laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. “Tootsie” features a hilarious Tony®-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony-winner David Yazbek (“The Band’s Visit,” “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”). For more details, visit https://waltonartscenter.org/.

Season 38 Announcement Party
2023-01-20 | Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Tickets are now on sale for Arkansas Public Theatre’s Season 38 SeasonLeaks! Come join the APT family on Jan. 20 to celebrate the accomplishments of the last year and learn the new season lineup for Season 38! Food and drink will be provided. If you are a member or sponsor, admission is free and be on the lookout for an email with your promo code. For more details, visit arkansaspublictheatre.org/tickets.

The Cancer Challenge Kickoff Breakfast
2023-01-24
The Cancer Challenge Kickoff Breakfast will be Jan. 24. Save the dates for June 8-10 for The Cancer Challenge! For more details, visit https://www.cancerchallenge.com/.

"Kim’s Convenience"
2023-01-25 - 2023-02-19 | TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Before it became an award-winning, hit comedy series on Netflix, the playful, sweet and hilarious “Kim’s Convenience” was a smash on stage. At Mr. Kim’s corner variety store, the only thing that isn’t for sale is his family legacy — but with big-dollar projects moving in, does everyone have their price? For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org/.

Moonlight Masquerade
2023-02-03 | Heroncrest Event Center

All In Casino Night
2023-02-04 | Embassy Suites, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States

Soup Sunday
2023-02-05 | Rogers Convention Center

Lunch & Learn
2023-02-09

Ooh! La, la! A Chocolate and Wine Pairing Dinner
2023-02-09 | Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

“Moulin Rouge! The Musical”
2023-02-09 - 2023-02-19 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States

"Little Shop of Horrors"
2023-02-10 - 2023-02-12 | Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers, AR, 72756, United States

Home Brew Tasting and Competition
2023-02-11

Valentines 4 K/8K
2023-02-11

Big Business Brunch
2023-02-15 | 21c Museum Hotel, 200 NE A St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States

The Big Bet Casino Night & Poker Tournament
2023-02-16

Viva Las Bentonville
2023-02-16 | Record, 104 Southwest A Street, Bentonville, AR, United States
