Downtown Bentonville Incorporated (DBI) is proud to announce the 2023 First Friday season will begin on April 7th and wrap on October 7th.  First Friday is a monthly, family friendly event that welcomes as many as 10,000 people to the heart of Downtown Bentonville.  The events aim to enhance the Downtown experience for everyone.

Don’t let the end of the day become the end of the fun at Crystal Bridges! Come experience an evening of drop-in, creative fun under the stars with music, food, artmaking, and more. From artmaking to performances, we’re transforming the Art Trail into a glowing garden of light and imagination that’s fun for all ages. […]

It’s full STEAM ahead at Crystal Bridges! This Labor Day weekend, end your summer with a bang at our free Family Day, which celebrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) at the museum. You’ll explore STEAM principles through experiments, hands-on experiences, artmaking, and more as you discover just how creative art and science can […]

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. The three-day weekend it falls on is called Labor Day Weekend. Beginning in the […]

Sonic Blossom involves local singers in a designed costume approaching a visitor within the museum galleries to offer a gift of a song—the singer’s choice of one of five Franz Schubert’s Lieder (Songs), accompanied by a piano recording. Begun in 2013, this ongoing participatory performance installation with chair, music stand, costume and spontaneous song was […]

The perfect opportunity to discover new books + connect with fellow readers in a way that encourages gentle + sustainable reading practices.

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will host its 7th annual International Festival on Sunday, September 10 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. This festival is a celebration of all of the cultures that make up the Northwest Arkansas community! Enjoy cultural and traditional dance and musical performances on the Great Lawn. Be transported around the […]

Expect a night of great comedy when we bring in some of the funniest comedians from across the region for a night full of huge laughs!

Join us for an inspiring talk with world-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz! Join us in the Great Hall for an insightful lecture by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz centered on the exhibition Annie Leibovitz at Work, an exploration of extraordinary figures in today’s world. Leibovitz is a distinguished photographer and has captured key cultural moments and some […]

Unleash your inner artist and enjoy a laid-back night of art, drinks, and fun! Led by multimedia artist Leah Grant, you’ll dip your toes into the world of collage techniques and learn how to make your very own photography collage. No prior experience in art is necessary to join the fun—we welcome guests of all […]

Enjoy a FREE beginner's yoga class for kids at Pinnacle Country Club to kick off the 2023 #NWAChampionship Week!