EVENTS
Art Fair Opening Celebration + Weekend
October 4-6
Kick off the inaugural Crystal Bridges Art Fair with a night out of art, music, and celebration starting at 7 pm!
As part of our weekend-long celebration of American craft and creativity, come meet artists from across the USA and browse an outdoor showcase of their works as you dine, sip, and shop on the museum grounds. Live music, craft brews, and small bites will be available, along with meet-and-greets for your favorite artists.
Don’t miss your chance to get to know the people behind the artworks that move you—or to take some of those works home before the weekend crowds hit!
Tickets to the Opening Celebration are $65 ($52 for members), reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today. Ticket includes food and craft spritzer. Must be 21+ years of age to purchase or consume alcohol.
The Art Fair happening October 5 through 6 is Free, no ticket required.
Hardwater Grand Opening
October 4
Mark your calendars for our *OFFICIAL* Grand Opening!
Join us for an unforgettable grand opening night and experience live music, amazing vibes, and a chance to WIN exclusive bar prizes + gift cards.
Event Details:
Doors open at 4 pm
5-7 pm: Enjoy live tunes from Samantha Hunt
8-12 am: Get ready to jam DJ Clinton Foster
Doors Close 1 am
Reservations are encouraged for our lounge area (90-minute limit), available on TOCK!Walk-ins welcome for our two-top tables, patio, and bar seating (90-minute limit).
Image courtesy of Hardwater
October First Friday - Spooktacular
October 4
Join Downtown Bentonville Inc. for Bentonville's October First Friday - Spooktacular on October 4! This event is a FREE, family-friendly, community event put on by Downtown Bentonville Inc. The event features local artists, live music, a variety of vendors, and fun for the whole family.
Image courtesy of Downtown Bentonville Inc.
2024 Amped Electric Games
October 4-6
Amped is an event you can’t miss happening at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Featuring the prestigious national Onewheel Underground Finals, this event promises to be a thrilling, educational, and community-focused experience for riders of all levels.
Check out the full schedule and grab your tickets here.
Image courtesy of Amped Electric Games.
2024 Here's Johnny 10k
October 5
Prepare yourself for an exhilarating trail run like no other at the Here’s Johnny 10k RedRun, set in the breathtaking Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Lace-up your shoes and channel your inner Jack Torrance as you navigate the thrilling course through the dense, mysterious woods of Coler.
All racers receive a finisher medal and t-shirt. Awards will be given out to the top overall runners as well as the top 3 in each age group. Costumes are strongly encouraged with special prizes awarded to our favorites.
Starting at 8 am. Register here for $40.
Image courtesy of the Peel Compton Foundation.
Bentonville Farmers Market
October 5, 12, 19, + 26
Enjoy the last month of Bentonville’s outdoor farmers market in 2024. From fresh produce and baked goods to beautiful arts and crafts, shop local goods between 7:30 am and 1 pm at Bentonville Square every Saturday.
Free to the public always!
Image courtesy of Downtown Bentonville Inc.
Bentonville Together
October 5
Bentonville Together is a wonderful event that celebrates the rich cultural diversity that thrives in Bentonville by bringing the community together. During this celebration, we learn, discover, and taste various elements of the cultures that exist among our neighbors.
With the help of volunteers, we can host a successful event each year. If you have any questions, please contact: Josh Stacey | jstacey@bentonvillear.com
Image courtesy of Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Best Friends Meet & Match Weekend Adoption Event
October 5
Looking for a new furry best friend or family member? Visit the beautiful Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville for "Meet and Match Weekends!"
Every Saturday and Sunday, Best Friends invites our NW Arkansas partner shelters and rescues to bring some of the pets in their care to our pet resource center to meet potential adopters from 11 am to 3 pm. These Meet and Match Weekends make it easy for you to meet your new buddy and save a life while doing so.
The Best Friends Pet Resource Center is located at 1312 Melissa Drive in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Image courtesy of Best Friends Pet Resource Center
Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation Master Concert: 100 Strings
October 6
We invite you to join Crystal Bridges Museum and Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation, the masters of the Saraswathi veena, the santoor, the violin, the mridangam, and the tabla, for 100 Strings (or should it be 104?), a beautiful and truly unique musical experience!
Food boxes for this event are available for purchase. Grab your ticket here.
Image courtesy of Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation
Adult Night
October 10
Get ready to be spellbound! Join the Scott Family Amazeum from 6-8 pm for an evening of spine-tingling fun. Spooky Science Adult Night at the Scott Family Amazeum offers a thrilling and engaging experience for adults to explore the wonders of STEAM in a Halloween-inspired setting. Through hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and immersive ambiance, ghosts and ghouls can unleash their inner scientist and embrace the spooky spirit of the season - grab your friends and unleash your inner scientist!
Image courtesy of the Scott Family Amazeum
2024 Nabholz Bike & Brew
October 11
Bike & Brew is a high energy, next-gen social event for everyone from bike borrower to the aspiring adventureprenuer wishing to make new friends, engage in our community and increase their professional network while enjoying the world-class outdoor amenities NWA has to offer.
The event is powered by the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce WalStreet Program and is open to all. This is less a ride atmosphere than it is a post-ride atmosphere.
Register here.
Image courtesy of the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce
Film Screening: OUTCRY: Alchemists of Rage
October 11
Join 21c Museum Hotel to watch this powerful film followed by a moderated discussion between Clare Major and Whitney Brandshaw. Representatives from local partners, including the Arkansas Abortion Support Network, Get Loud Arkansas and Emerge Arkansas, will be in attendance with more information.
This film contains adult subject matter and loud screaming! Please view the trailer here prior to purchasing your tickets.
KaniniFest
October 11-13
This fall, prepare to be captivated by the inaugural KaniniFest! This groundbreaking one-act play festival promises three extraordinary days of immersive performances, exhilarating dance workshops, enchanting drum circles, captivating art installations, and so much more.
The festival showcases five exceptional BIPOC playwrights, each presenting their unique one-act plays. While the playwrights hail from various corners of the United States, all directors and actors performing in the festival are talented individuals from the vibrant Northwest Arkansas region.
Tickets are FREE. Grab your spot here.
Image courtesy of the Momentary
2024 Strider Adventure Cross Race
October 12
The Adventure-Cross is the ultimate race for 3 to 6-year-olds on their 14x Bike with boundless energy. Run, stride and pedal through an epic course. This is a race of endurance over a long period of time and requires skills a lot like a Cyclocross race! It will be a somewhat challenging race, so please be sure that your racer is up for the challenge!
The Adventure-Cross race is broken up into four different classes depending on age - each age class will race separately for four races total.
Register now or before October 11 at 11:59 PM CST. No sign-ups will be accepted after the deadline or on race day, so don't wait! Only one racer is allowed to register per form. To register multiple racers, repeat the registration process for each racer.
Image courtesy of Strider Bikes.
Second Saturday: Hispanic Heritage Month
October 12
Join Crystal Bridges Museum for Second Saturdays, a fun family experience! This month, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by focusing on Latinx artists in the museum’s collection. First, visit the ArtCart to learn more about Cerulean by Carmen Herrera, then visit with community partners, and finally, drop into classrooms Durand & Estes for a themed art-making activity.
Come and learn more about the art and experience the museum in a new way!
Free, no registration required.
Image courtesy of Crystal Bridges Museum.
Vintage Market Days® of NW Arkansas
October 11-13
Join Vintage Market Days for a fall shopping event at the Benton County Fairgrounds, as over 150+ premiere vendors from over 15 states showcase their unique vintage and antique finds, handmade goods, and the latest fashion trends from the cutest trendy boutiques! Shop & see all things Fall & home decor!!
Hungry?! Eat at one of our delicious food trucks or try a snack from one of our specialty makers! Snag anything from a delicious BBQ sandwich to yummy stir fry! Fried pies, gourmet fudge and chocolates, hot & iced lattes, and it doesn't stop there!
The market is 90% indoors, so weather is not a factor! Grab your tickets beforehand or at the door.
Image courtesy of Vintage Market Days NWA
Life Time Little Sugar MTB
October 13
The Life Time Little Sugar MTB presented by Mazda courses will start in Bentonville and travel north into Bella Vista, traversing the hollers and ravines of Little Sugar and Back 40. You’ll get a firsthand view of the unique bluff lines, caves, waterfalls, and the iconic Ledges in the Ozarks!
Don’t be fooled – these trail systems offer grinding climbs that alternate with fasting rolling descents! While you’ll feel like you are in the middle of nowhere you’ll connect to Slaughter Pen as you make your way back home. A world-class urban trail system with clean flow lines, technical rock features, and a view of the picturesque Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
All registration is sold out. Check out spectator information or how you can volunteer to get guaranteed registration next year on their website.
Image courtesy of Life Time Big Sugar Classic
Pedal Kids Race Series- Race 2
October 13
Get ready for RACE 2 of the Sixth Annual Pedal Kids Race Series!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Pedal Kids Race Series (PKRS) is back for its sixth year, bringing THREE amazing races to Northwest Arkansas this Fall!
The SECOND race kicks off on Sunday, October 13 at Osage Park in Bentonville!
Every race is an opportunity for your kids to showcase their biking skills, have fun, and win fantastic prizes. Podium prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place riders in each category, and every participant will receive a Pedal Kids Medal and swag bag.
Admission: $10 for all Balance Bikers, $20 for all pedaling kids. Register here.
Wave Of Light
October 15
Every life, no matter how fragile or brief, forever changes the world. In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Circle of Life warmly invites you to join us for the Wave of Light, a worldwide memorial ceremony dedicated to honoring the short lives of babies who left us too soon.
This special event offers parents and families a meaningful opportunity to come together, light a candle, and remember their babies in a shared moment of reflection and love.
The Women of Oz RISE Forum:
October 16
Hosted by Women of OZ, PeopleForBikes, and USA Cycling on Wednesday, October 16, at the Momentary Green and RodeHouse.
Join them for an all-day event focused on fundraising, empowering women leaders, education and awareness, and community building in the cycling and outdoor industries.
Image courtesy of Women of Oz.
Wishing Spring's Arts & Crafts Festival
October 17-19
Open from 9 am to 5 pm each day.
Features juried vendors whose works are original handcrafted items. Food trucks, music, live art demos, and children’s activities make for a fun family day! Bring your lawn chair to stay awhile!
BeaverTails @ It's Fall Y'all Craft Fair
October 17-20
Shopping & eating…can’t get much better than that!
BeaverTails pastries are deliciously addictive, whole-wheat Canadian pastries, hand-stretched to resemble the tail of a beaver and served piping hot with your choice of delectable toppings. Delighting dessert lovers since 1978.
Thursday through Saturday open from 9 am to 6 pm. Open 9 am to 3 pm on Sunday.
Outerbike Bentonville
October 18-20
Come see why Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas is being written about in every bike publication. Amazing trails, beautiful downtown, and one of our favorite Outerbike venues.
In 2018 Western Spirit Cycling partnered with Visit Bentonville and OZ Trails to provide their first venue east of the Rockies. After that inaugural event they were 100% convinced that it needs to be yearly thing. From the fresh air of the Ozarks to the multiple trail hubs and bike parks, the area has everything they could ask for. The late fall date has some of the nicest riding conditions and a great way to cap off the season. Come see why Bentonville calls itself the Mountain Bike Capital of the World!
Oicket prices vary. Grab yours here.
Life Time Big Sugar Gravel
October 19
Canopy covered gravel roads will lead you through the remote and rugged highlands of the Ozark Mountains in Northwest Arkansas and Southern Missouri. The courses go along Sugar Creek and through the bluffs and hollers, including picturesque fall foliage painted around you.
Expect these to be more challenging courses featuring rarely maintained roads with loose, rocky gravel, a few pavement sections and a few water crossings and bridges. If you like to ride in the dirt, venture off into stunning landscapes and share an experience with fellow cyclists, Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda is a race reserved for you.
Registration for the 25 miler is still available. Check out spectator information or how you can volunteer to get guaranteed registration next year on their website.
Trunk or Treat by Bentonville Girl Scouts
October 19
Come join the Bentonville Girl Scouts from 4 to 6 pm for not-so-scary Halloween fun for kids of all ages. Come dressed in your non-scary costume and visit our Trunk or Treat for plenty of fun and candy!
Northwest Arkansas Glow Ride
October 24
Light up the night on October 24 from 6 to 10 pm for a family-friendly, glowing bike ride down the Razorback Greenway in Bentonville!
Kick-off your adventure near Lawrence Plaza, cruise through Downtown Bentonville on the Razorback Greenway, and enjoy stops at vendor tents for freebies. Then unwind and enjoy live music, entertainment and outdoor fun! A portion of proceeds support Pedal It Forward, a non-profit dedicated to increasing access to bikes in NWA.
CRAWL-O-WEEN
October 25
Ghoul-friends and Boos alike, get ready for a spooktacular night out in Downtown Bentonville!
On October 25, from 5 to 10 pm, join Downtown Bentonville Inc. for a Halloween bar crawl that’s bound to be fang-tastic. Whether you’re a wicked witch, a spooky Dracula, or a silly clown, costumes are highly encouraged—because what’s a Halloween bar crawl without a little scare?
Grab your broomsticks, gather your ghostly crew, and prepare to haunt the best bars in town. See you there… if you dare! 👻
A crawl map will be released closer to the event, so keep your eyes out!
Goblin Run 5K
October 26
Calling all ghosts, pirates, divas, ballerinas, and all kinds of characters to join Bentonville Parks and Recreation for the Goblin Run in Downtown Bentonville!
Their annual 5k is a fun and festive race – perfect for the entire family. You don’t want to miss it! The race begins and ends in Downtown Bentonville.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on the race course due to safety concerns.
Monster Match Pickleball Tournament
October 26-27
We are pleased to introduce the Monster Match Pickleball Tournament Presented by WACO Title at Osage Park in 2024!
Show off your skills, meet new people, and compete for prizes. There are divisions for all levels of play, so join us for a spooky pickleball weekend! We highly encourage all teams to dress in costume because there may be prizes involved!
October 26: Mens Doubles & Womens Doubles
October 27: Mixed Doubles
October 27: Mixed Doubles
$40 per person (each teammate must register separately)
$60 if playing doubles + mixed tournaments
$60 if playing doubles + mixed tournaments
THEE SACRED SOULS | LIVE FOR YOU TOUR
October 27
Get ready to groove all evening to a mix of easygoing sweet 1960s soul and the grit of early 1970s R&B. San Diego-based trio, Thee Sacred Souls, is bringing their smooth vocals and retro rhythms to the Momentary Green for one night only. Don’t miss the final show of the 2024 Live on the Green season! See you there.
This concert is presented as part of the Momentary’s Live on the Green Concert Series on the Coca-Cola Stage. Held rain or shine.
Image courtesy of the Momentary
Trick Art Treat
October 27
Have a ghoulishly good time trick-or-treating, eating candy, and capturing your genius costumes at the photo-BOO-th! We’ll also have music, live performances, and artmaking activities for everyone—dressed up or not—to enjoy.
So break out your costumes and join us at the museum. See you there!
Free, no tickets required. Drop by anytime from 10 am and 3 pm.
Pumpkin Shootin' Days (Free to Members)
October 27
It’s spooky season and The Quiver Archery Range is bringing out pumpkins for visitors to shoot at on Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. You must be 8 years of age or older. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes to the range and leave any dangling jewelry at home.
No refunds will be issued for this purchase unless Peel Compton Foundation cancels the program due to low participation or weather.
