NWA Today
Wednesday issue · September 30, 2026
Two hundred thirty-nine things to do this week, anchored by one of the region's bigger charity rallies rolling through Rogers. Homegrown Festival, International Festival, October Community Day, and Fall Festival at Rivercrest Orchard are also on the calendar.
Community
Wednesday through Saturday, from Wed, Sep 30
Bikes Blues & BBQ, Rogers
This 501(c)3 motorcycle rally channels its proceeds toward women, children, and underserved members of the Northwest Arkansas community. It runs Wednesday through Saturday, September 30–October 3, 2026, in Rogers.
Arts & Culture
Sat, Oct 3 · 1:00 PM
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Fayetteville
Live Music
Thu, Oct 1 · 5:00 PM
The Gravel Bar at Wanderoo, Eureka Springs
Live Music
Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PM
Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar, Fayetteville
Live Music
Sat, Oct 3 · 5:00 PM
Gotahold Brewing, Eureka Springs
Wed, Sep 30
Thu, Oct 1
Fri, Oct 2
Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival · Weekend Starts in the Ramble · 40 events →
Sat, Oct 3
Crystal Bridges Art Fair · Arkansalsa Fest 2026 · 47 events →
Sun, Oct 4
Harvest Hounds Festival · Halloween Family Movies: Halloweentown (1998) (G) · 19 events →
Mon, Oct 5
Tue, Oct 6
Heritage High School Orchestra Folk Fest · Music Match Trivia at Flyway Brewing · 21 events →
The food note. No new opening cleared our check this week, so the pick is an event: Sippin' at Sunset — Friday 5:00 PM, Lambeth Lounge, Fayetteville. Details →
Planning the weekend: Brunch spots & hours · Every open brewery