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.

Mercy Golf Classic
2023-05-01 | Pinnacle Country Club, 3 S. Clubhouse Dr., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Join Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas for the annual Mercy Golf Classic on May 1 at Pinnacle Country Club. For more details, visit https://mercyhealthfoundation.net/communities/nwa/.

Arkansas Children's Northwest Arkansas à la Carte
2023-05-04 | Ledger, 240 S Main St, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Arkansas Children’s Northwest Arkansas à la Carte Tasting Event and Online Silent Auction will be May 4 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Ledger Bentonville. The Honorary Chair is Tyler Lehr, Senior Vice President at Walmart. The Chair is Nici Fleming, Owner/General Manager of Goldfish Swim School in Rogers, and the Chair Elect is Belinda Mayo, Vice President of Retail Sales at George’s Inc. To attend the in-person tasting event, purchase your ticket(s) here. No event ticket is required to participate in the online silent auction that opens for bidding on April 27. Ticket and sponsorship information can be found at www.acnwalacarte.com.

Aiming for Zero Topgolf Tournament
2023-05-05 | Topgolf, 3919 S. JB Hunt Drive, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Register today for Project Zero’s fun-for-everyone Aiming for Zero Topgolf Tournament on May 5. Get your team of 6 together for great food & a great time playing TopGolf for a great cause!! All proceeds benefit Project Zero at this event that is perfect for corporate teams, small groups or entertaining clients. For more details, visit https://theprojectzero.org/.

AAO Outrageous Games 2023
2023-05-05

Cinco de Mayo
2023-05-05 | Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co., 2225 S Bellview Rd Suite 101, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States

"The Shadow Box”
2023-05-05 - 2023-05-07, 2023-05-11 - 2023-05-13 | Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers, AR, 72756, United States

Kentucky Derby Party
2023-05-06 | Ledger, 240 S Main St, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States

Heather Ridley-Fleeman Battle for Hope
2023-05-06

Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch 50th Anniversary Celebration
2023-05-06

Noon2Moon Bike Race
2023-05-06
Be a part of Noon2Moon endurance mountain bike race at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Not sure you want to take on a full 6- or 12-hour endurance race? Grab two friends and sign up for the 6 hour race. That is only two hours of riding! For more details, visit https://www.peelcompton.org/events/noon2moon/.

Girls on the Run NWA Spring 5K
2023-05-06

HWOA Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
2023-05-06

Mini Derby
2023-05-06
The Run for the Roses has extended beyond Churchill Downs to Northwest Arkansas so that everyone can get in on the fun! Join Equestrian Bridges for the 11th annual Mini Derby and enjoy live mini horse racing, the Kentucky Derby on a big screen, live music, silent auction, local food trucks, open bar, mint juleps, and more! The event is 4-8 p.m. May 6 at 5290 S. Bellview Road in Rogers. All of the proceeds from this charity fundraiser stay in NWA to support Equestrian Bridges. For more details, visit http://www.miniderby.com/.

Dog Days of Summer
2023-05-07
Dog Days of Summer is a great event held May 7 at Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery! Bring the family (humans and fur kids) to enjoy fun in the sun, wine (for those old enough) & more! For more details, visit https://hsozarks.org/.

Hanging Basket Sale
2023-05-11 - 2023-05-13

Race to Hydrate 5K & Youth Run
2023-05-13 | Pinnacle Hills Promenade, 2203 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States

NWA Go Red for Women
2023-05-16

TheatreSquared Gala
2023-05-18 | TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States

May Learning Event
2023-05-18 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Denver)
How to Make Employee Resource Groups Work For You: Join a panel of senior executive leaders as they share personal and professional examples on the role and importance of employee diversity & inclusion groups within an organization. Learn how, regardless of your level and function, you can leverage, benefit and be part of the change. Networking following the panel event – both in person and virtually! The event is 4-6:30 p.m. at The Clorox Company Home Office in Bentonville.
Lindsay Letterle (Clorox) Moderator will ask the panel of questions after an opening from Chau Banks. Lindsey Letterle will moderate Chau Banks (Clorox) Scott Creer (P&G) Cindi Marsiglio (Walmart EVP – Campus ERGs) , Dana Mallory (Plant, Diversity) and Gina Kelly (GM, Sales) After the panel discussion, stay for networking in person or virtually!
For in person attendees: Raffle baskets sponsored by The Clorox Company! At the Clorox Home Office, stay after the panel for networking, drinks and grilling. Vegetarian options are available.
For more information, visit https://www.nextupisnow.org/regions/northwest-arkansas/.

Chefs in the Garden
2023-05-23 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States

"Hadestown"
2023-05-23 - 2023-05-28 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States

Tour de BBQ Cycling Event
2023-05-27

Assembly
2023-06-01
In the summer of 2023, ASSEMBLY will expand into North America’s first fashion and art biennial. The culmination of a five month curatorial intensive program partnering five artists with industry professionals to learn the ins and outs of exhibition making. ASSEMBLY will showcase more than 60 artists in over 10 exhibitions across Northwest Arkansas. Additionally, the month-long immersive experience from June 1-30 will include at least three retail pop-up shops highlighting local and regional designers collections, and nationally recognized brands. Within the framework of the biennial, events and celebrations commemorating Juneteenth and LGBTQ+ Pride will take place alongside Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week. Embedded within the event is a standard of diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a tapestry of representation across its participants and audience. For more information on all the events, visit https://interform.art/assembly/.

Glow Run
2023-06-02

JDRF OneParty Golf & Social Event
2023-06-02
Join JDRF Northwest Arkansas for JDRF’s inaugural OneParty in NWA to help improve lives today and tomorrow for those with type 1 diabetes (T1D) by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. This special engagement will bring philanthropic-minded corporate and prominent citizens together for a golf tournament at Shadow Valley Country Club combined with a fun evening at Osage House that will include cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, and a special mission segment called Fund A Cure.
The JDRF Golf and Social events provide essential funds and support necessary to support the most promising T1D advances for children, adults and families battling T1D. COVID-19 forced JDRF to trim our operations and work differently to help ensure we remain most impactful for the mission. This party will provide a taste of gala, with abbreviated auctions in a more intimate setting combined with a fun golf tournament. For more details, visit https://jdrf-gulfstates.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/OnePartyOneGolf/tabid/1348308/Default.aspx.

Dam Slam Pickleball Tournament
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-04
Join Peel Compton Foundation for the inaugural Dam Slam Pickleball Tournament! Show off your skills, meet new people, and compete for prizes. There will be divisions for all levels of play, so everyone is welcome. For more information, visit https://www.peelcompton.org/events/dam-slam-pickleball/.

“Violet”
2023-06-07 - 2023-07-02 | TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
From the Tony Award-winning composer of “Fun Home” comes a powerhouse Broadway musical, “Violet.” When Violet hops onto a Greyhound bus traveling across Arkansas towards a miracle in Tulsa, it turns into the journey of a lifetime. For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org/.
