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NWA Today

Wednesday issue · November 4, 2026

Free parade down Dickson at 11 Saturday

Veterans Day comes early on Dickson Street, then Fiber Fest at the fairgrounds and a free first-Saturday hike at Hobbs.

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Big Saturday ahead, and a dry one. After the parade, the Hogs kick off at Auburn at 11:45, and Springdale's American Legion Hall serves $5 chili for local veterans from 3 to 7. The rest of your week is below.

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Veterans Day Parade & Community Fair

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:45 AM

Dickson Street (starts at Dickson & East Ave.), Fayetteville

More than 50 entries and 1,000-plus marchers honor every branch, led by Grand Marshal Col. Merle Williams, a Vietnam veteran. The opening ceremony is at 10:45 AM at Dickson and West (flag unfurling, Mayor Molly Rawn, a pigeon release). The parade steps off at 11 from Dickson and East, heads west on Dickson, then turns south on West to Spring Street. The last float is the Heroes Float: veterans thanking you for coming. Afterward, a free Veterans Community Fair runs in the Upper Ramble until 1:30, with music from Soldier Songs and Voices.

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Weekend highlights

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NWA Fiber Fest

Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 AM

Washington County Fairgrounds, Fayetteville

Two days of knitting, crochet, weaving and spinning vendors and classes. Admission is free, and proceeds support Washington County 4-H.

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Hobbs Hiking Club for Adults

Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Rogers

The free first-Saturday adult hike: about 4 easy miles on the Karst Loop to the lake and back, 1–3:30 PM. Meet at the Page Sawmill Rd. trail crossing. Leashed dogs welcome; ages 18+.

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Your week, day by day

  1. Wed, Nov 4

    Nurse Blake · Soulful Tunes with Don & Scott · Science + Philosophy “Exploring the Universe” · 53 events that day

  2. Thu, Nov 5

    The Carpenters Songbook · Science + Philosophy “The Meaning of Life” · Table Talks: Bread & Roses – The Care, Community, and Weird Jobs That Sustain Us · 46 events that day

  3. Fri, Nov 6

    West Street Live: Adam Hood · Florence Price International Piano Competition Opening Concert · Happy Hour Concert with Hardtops · 44 events that day

  4. Sat, Nov 7

    5th Annual Flannel Fest · George's Revel & Ren Faire · Florence Price International Piano Competition · 70 events that day

  5. Sun, Nov 8

    Diwali : Festival of Lights · Free Community Singing Circle · SoNA: Modern Mythology: The Music of John Williams · 27 events that day

  6. Mon, Nov 9

    Razorback Women's Basketball vs. Kansas City · Meet the Author: Dan Santat · Creative Coworking: Collage Edition · 24 events that day

  7. Tue, Nov 10

    Thundercat: Distracted AF Tour · Time For Three · Ladies of the Ozarks featuring Esther Reina · 37 events that day

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Food & openings

The food note. Half Baked Goodness, known for big cookies with gooey centers, opened its second NWA shop at 2518 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville, across from Braum's. In Rogers, SoFresh opened its first Arkansas location near the AMP (5505 W. Northgate Rd.), serving salads and grain bowls.

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