BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Northwest Arkansas - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://northwestarkansas.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northwest Arkansas
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143825
CREATED:20251009T165328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T165328Z
UID:10005905-1762074000-1762092000@northwestarkansas.org
SUMMARY:Children’s Entrepreneur Market at NWA Makers in Fayetteville
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is thrilled to be back with NWA Makers for the Big Fall Event! Local kids will join artists\, makers\, and craftsmen from across Northwest Arkansas to showcase their amazing products and creativity. This market will be at Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville on Sunday November 2nd\, kid vendors will be there from 9AM-2PM.\n(Admission is $5 at the gate\, kids 16 and under are free.)
URL:https://northwestarkansas.org/event/childrens-entrepreneur-market-at-nwa-makers-in-fayetteville/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 2537 N McConnell Ave\, Fayetteville\, 72704\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northwestarkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Market-Flyer-4-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="c":MAILTO:jsessions@kidsmarkets.com
GEO:36.0983538;-94.1807989
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington County Fairgrounds 2537 N McConnell Ave Fayetteville 72704 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2537 N McConnell Ave:geo:-94.1807989,36.0983538
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143825
CREATED:20251009T165326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T165326Z
UID:10005878-1762277400-1762281000@northwestarkansas.org
SUMMARY:Child Abuse Prevention Training: Internet & Gaming Safety
DESCRIPTION:About the Training\nThe Children’s Safety Center provides free training for parents\, caregivers\, and professionals on how to recognize maltreatment\, respond appropriately to disclosures\, and report concerns to protect children.\n“They knew their stuff!”\n“Heavy topic and great presentation”\n“Very informational!”\nNovember Spotlight: Internet & Gaming Safety\nWe’re seeing more cases begin online—through gaming platforms\, apps\, and social media. This session will highlight practical steps families can take to create safer online spaces\, strengthen privacy settings\, and recognize grooming behaviors where kids spend their time.\nWhat We’ll Cover (lecture + discussion):\nOverview of the Children’s Safety Center & our services\nDynamics surrounding the reality of child abuse\nSigns and symptoms of child sexual abuse\nEmpower Me! core messages (body safety curriculum)\nInternet & Gaming Safety (privacy settings\, red flags\, reporting tools\, family agreements)\nDo’s and Don’ts if a child discloses abuse\nWhy It Matters\nWhen parents and children are equipped with tools\, child abuse is preventable. The actions you take today may help save a child from unimaginable\, undeserving harm.\nRSVP\nPlease email Miriam Navarro\, Prevention Educator at miriam@childrenssafetycenter.org
URL:https://northwestarkansas.org/event/child-abuse-prevention-training-internet-gaming-safety/
LOCATION:Children’s Safety Center\, 3242 Gene George Blvd\, Springdale\, AR\, 72762\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northwestarkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Recognize.-React.-Report.-Instagram-Post-45-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Safety Center":MAILTO:miriam@childrenssafetycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143825
CREATED:20251029T151329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T151329Z
UID:10006095-1762516800-1762624800@northwestarkansas.org
SUMMARY:NWA Cannabis and Wellness Expo
DESCRIPTION:Arkansas Times Cannabis & Wellness Expo\nNovember 7–8\, 2025 | Fayetteville Town Center | Tickets $10\nThe Arkansas Times Cannabis & Wellness Expo\, Presented by Arkansas’s Finest featuring Harvest Cannabis Dispensary\, Osage Creek Dispensary\, The Vault\, Morrilton Dispensary\, Pine Bluff Dispensary\, and Clarksville Dispensary\, returns to Fayetteville for two days of education\, community\, and connection around medical cannabis and wellness in Arkansas.\nIndustry Day (Friday\, November 7\, 12–4:20 p.m.) features networking\, the ABC Industry Panel at 3 p.m.\, and the evening Industry Party with Budtender Faceoff Trivia.\nPatient Day (Saturday\, November 8\, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.) is open to the public and includes:\nThe Natural State Medicinals Patient Drive with $50 on-site patient certifications (the lowest ever offered in Arkansas)\nFlatland Financial Kitchen with Cooking demos\nFireside Chats with growers\, budtenders\, and patients\nCannabis 101 and microdosing discussions\nThe Big Bud Classic awards at 4:20 p.m. followed by live music\nEnjoy featured spaces like the Acrelabs VIP Lounge\, the F.A.S.T. Labs Mountain Air Balcony\, and the Flatland Financial Kitchen. Every attendee receives a free t-shirt from Delta Dank and a swag bag from The Releaf Center.\nWhether you’re a patient\, industry professional\, or just curious about cannabis and wellness\, the Expo offers something for everyone.\nTickets: $10\, available online or at the door.\nLocation: Fayetteville Town Center\, 15 W. Mountain St.\, Fayetteville\, AR 72701\nFollow the Arkansas Times Cannabis & Wellness Expo on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
URL:https://northwestarkansas.org/event/nwa-cannabis-and-wellness-expo/
LOCATION:Fayetteville Town Center\, 15 W. Mountain St.\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72701\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northwestarkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Fall-Cannabis-Expo-Square-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Arkansas Times":MAILTO:cultivate@budagency.co
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143825
CREATED:20251029T151327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T151327Z
UID:10006006-1762592400-1762599600@northwestarkansas.org
SUMMARY:SLS Dash 5K & Fun Run for Neurodiversity
DESCRIPTION:This is an inclusive 5K and 1 mile Fun Run that celebrates neurodiversity\, movement\, and community. Designed for participants of all backgrounds and abilities: run\, walk\, or roll to the finish line! \nSLS Community\, a Fayetteville-based nonprofit and service provider for neurodivergent adults\, invites runners\, walkers\, and volunteers to join the 2025 SLS Dash 5K & Fun Run for Neurodiversity on Saturday\, November 8\, 2025\, at Kessler Mountain Regional Park in Fayetteville. \nThe event starts with race-day check-in beginning at 7:00 AM and the races kick off at 9:00 AM. Participants can choose between a 5K course ($35 registration)and a 1-mile Fun Run ($25 registration)—both wheelchair accessible and open to all ages and ability levels. For neurodivergent participants\, registration is $10 for either race. \nThe SLS Dash is designed for runners & walkers of all backgrounds and abilities\, both neurodivergent and neurotypical. This is an empowering\, energetic\, and social opportunity to connect with others and enjoy a morning of activity\, music\, and camaraderie. Whether you run\, walk\, jog\, or roll\, every mile makes a difference and celebrates the strengths of the neurodivergent community in Northwest Arkansas. \nEvent Details \nDate: Saturday\, November 8\, 2025\nTime: Check-in at 7:00 AM | Race starts at 9:00 AM\nLocation: Kessler Mountain Regional Park — 2600 WC 200\, Fayetteville\, AR 72701\nEvents: 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run (both wheelchair accessible)\nRegistration Fees: $35 (5K) | $25 (Fun Run) | Discount for neurodivergent participants ($10 for either race) via promo codes in registration\nRegister today as a runner\, walker\, volunteer\, or fundraiser via the race site at www.slscommunity.org/sls-dash \nRace Day Highlights \nSuperhero Theme: “Dash Like a Hero”. Both racers and volunteers are encouraged to show as their favorite superhero to keep the post-Halloween fun alive. Not into superheroes? Feel free to repurpose any family-friendly Halloween costume or just show up however is comfortable.\nLive DJ: Great music to celebrate & keep vibes high.\nVendor Village: Local food trucks\, vendors\, and activities for all ages.\nSwag for All Participants: Every racer receives a T-shirt\, medal\, and race bag filled with goodies.\nAccessible & Inclusive: Wheelchair-accessible courses\, race partners\, and training plans available for neurodivergent participants.\nDiscounts for Neurodivergent Participants: Special registration promo codes available during online sign-up to lower registration costs to $10 for either race. \nProceeds support SLS Community services\, events\, advocacy\, and initiatives for neurodivergent adults. This year\, there is a particular focus on Program Forge\, SLS Community’s vocational training and job placement initiative for neurodivergent adults.
URL:https://northwestarkansas.org/event/sls-dash-5k-fun-run-for-neurodiversity/
LOCATION:2600 Judge Cummings Rd\, Fayetteville\, AR 72701\, 2600 Judge Cummings Rd\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72701\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northwestarkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SLS-Dash-Race-Flyer-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143825
CREATED:20251009T165325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T165325Z
UID:10004035-1762603200-1762621200@northwestarkansas.org
SUMMARY:Miracle Travel Works 8th Annual Poker Ride Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, November 8\, 2025 for the 8th Annual Miracle Travel Works Poker Ride!  This is a fundraising event that is fun for anyone (adults and children are welcome!) who likes to bike on the beautiful bike trails in Fayetteville\, AR\, and even more fun for those who also like the excellent craft breweries\, bars\, and restaurants along the way. We’ll be raising money to help families with critically ill or injured children who need specialized medical treatment.
URL:https://northwestarkansas.org/event/miracle-travel-works-8th-annual-poker-ride-fundraiser/
LOCATION:AR
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northwestarkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-17-111305.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143825
CREATED:20251029T151328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T151328Z
UID:10006023-1763141400-1763157600@northwestarkansas.org
SUMMARY:The 3rd Annual Arkansas Country Blues & Stringband Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Annual Arkansas Country Blues and Stringband Festival will take place November 14–16\, 2025\, again in downtown Springdale.\nhttps://www.arbluesandstringbandfest.com/\nThis free\, high-quality cultural event features performances by nationally and regionally recognized artists\, educational presentations\, and community-based programming.  We kick-off the festival at Luther George Park on Friday\, November 14th with GRAMMY Award winner\, Dom Flemons and The Traveling Wildfires.  The Jones Center will host our Saturday and Sunday events.  Friday and Saturday night square dances will be held at the Springdale American Legion Hall.  The festival also includes the Ballad-Off at Turnbow Park and the Ozarks Stringband Championships\, along with ticketed workshops and our fabulous Not Your Mama’s Gospel Brunch on Sunday\, November 16th\, presented by Pink House Alchemy.
URL:https://northwestarkansas.org/event/the-3rd-annual-arkansas-country-blues-stringband-festival/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Luther George Park\, The Jones Center\, Turnbow Park and American Legion Post\, all in downtown Springdale\, AR\, East Emma Avenue (downtown Springdale\, AR)\, Springdale\, 72764
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northwestarkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ACBSBF-Logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Music Education Initiative":MAILTO:oweems@musiceducationinitiative.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143825
CREATED:20251029T151328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T151328Z
UID:10006024-1763204400-1763242200@northwestarkansas.org
SUMMARY:The 3rd Annual Arkansas Country Blues & Stringband Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Annual Arkansas Country Blues and Stringband Festival will take place November 14–16\, 2025\, again in downtown Springdale.\nhttps://www.arbluesandstringbandfest.com/\nThis free\, high-quality cultural event features performances by nationally and regionally recognized artists\, educational presentations\, and community-based programming.  We kick-off the festival at Luther George Park on Friday\, November 14th with GRAMMY Award winner\, Dom Flemons and The Traveling Wildfires.  The Jones Center will host our Saturday and Sunday events.  Friday and Saturday night square dances will be held at the Springdale American Legion Hall.  The festival also includes the Ballad-Off at Turnbow Park and the Ozarks Stringband Championships\, along with ticketed workshops and our fabulous Not Your Mama’s Gospel Brunch on Sunday\, November 16th\, presented by Pink House Alchemy.
URL:https://northwestarkansas.org/event/the-3rd-annual-arkansas-country-blues-stringband-festival/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Luther George Park\, The Jones Center\, Turnbow Park and American Legion Post\, all in downtown Springdale\, AR\, East Emma Avenue (downtown Springdale\, AR)\, Springdale\, 72764
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northwestarkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ACBSBF-Logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Music Education Initiative":MAILTO:oweems@musiceducationinitiative.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143825
CREATED:20251029T151328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T151328Z
UID:10006025-1763289000-1763307000@northwestarkansas.org
SUMMARY:The 3rd Annual Arkansas Country Blues & Stringband Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Annual Arkansas Country Blues and Stringband Festival will take place November 14–16\, 2025\, again in downtown Springdale.\nhttps://www.arbluesandstringbandfest.com/\nThis free\, high-quality cultural event features performances by nationally and regionally recognized artists\, educational presentations\, and community-based programming.  We kick-off the festival at Luther George Park on Friday\, November 14th with GRAMMY Award winner\, Dom Flemons and The Traveling Wildfires.  The Jones Center will host our Saturday and Sunday events.  Friday and Saturday night square dances will be held at the Springdale American Legion Hall.  The festival also includes the Ballad-Off at Turnbow Park and the Ozarks Stringband Championships\, along with ticketed workshops and our fabulous Not Your Mama’s Gospel Brunch on Sunday\, November 16th\, presented by Pink House Alchemy.
URL:https://northwestarkansas.org/event/the-3rd-annual-arkansas-country-blues-stringband-festival/2025-11-16/
LOCATION:Luther George Park\, The Jones Center\, Turnbow Park and American Legion Post\, all in downtown Springdale\, AR\, East Emma Avenue (downtown Springdale\, AR)\, Springdale\, 72764
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northwestarkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ACBSBF-Logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Music Education Initiative":MAILTO:oweems@musiceducationinitiative.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR