• Behind the Seams with Bentonville Fashion Week

    Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

    About Event Step behind the scenes of Bentonville Fashion Week with designer Rulli Torres in this interactive Community Spotlight at Crystal Bridges. Explore the fabrics, tools, and designs that bring a collection to life. Touch materials, learn how ideas evolve, and discover what it takes to be part of BFW as a model, designer, makeup ...

    Free
  • Solstice Slowdown | Cold Plunge and Sauna

    Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

    About Event In partnership with True Self Health and RVROX Sauna Co., experience a guided ice plunge and pop-up sauna designed to energize and reset your body. Learn the science of cold and heat exposure, then join a live breathwork session with Dr. Justin Ternes, PT to boost energy and calm the mind. Tickets are ...

    $20
  • Splash Day at Crystal Bridges

    Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

    About Event Get ready to splash into summer at the brand‑new Splash Pad! Join us for a high-energy day packed with hands-on artmaking, music, games, and nonstop fun for the whole family. Cool off, get creative, and celebrate the season in the most refreshing way possible—this is one summer party you won’t want to miss! ...

    Free
  • Hairpins in the Lounge

    Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

    About Event Hairpins in the Lounge is a free, monthly gathering for everyone to connect, relax, and build community. Hosted by Hairpins in partnership with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, this welcoming meetup makes inclusive spaces designed for connection and conversation. Free, no tickets required. About Hairpins Hairpins is a queer-led events and community ...

    Free
  • Gallery Talk: Basil Kincaid

    Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

    Join us in the "America 250: Common Threads" Gallery for a talk on Melanin Activation by Basil Kincaid. Basil Kincaid is a contemporary artist based in St. Louis, Missouri and Accra, Ghana who makes large scale, dynamic quilts using traditional methods. His quilt, Melanin Activation, features sequins and vibrantly colored strips of used clothing and ...

    Free with exhibition tickets
  • Bing with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas

    Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

    About Event Step into the world of mentorship with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Northwest Arkansas for an evening of community-led fun! Join “Bigs” and “Littles” in the Lounge for rounds of Bingo led by a professional BBBS caller who brings the fun, energy, and team spirit. Whether you’re playing for prizes or just ...

    Free
  • Regional Artist Showcase: Cheryl Kellar

    Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

    About Event Visit us at the Museum Store for a regional showcase with Cheryl Kellar. This ongoing artist program invites local artists into the museum one weekend each month to engage visitors through live demonstrations, talks, and hands-on workshops hosted in the museum store. Free, no tickets required. Drop-in anytime from 10 a.m. to 5 ...

    Free
  • Bubble Party

    Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

    Step into a world of floating fun at our Bubble Party at the Campus Parking Plaza. Interact with bubble artist Big Poppa Bubble, enjoy the splash pad, and get creative with exciting art activities for all ages. It's a day filled with joy, laughter, bubbles, engaging outdoor education—perfect for kids and families looking for a ...

    Free
  • Home and Away at XNA

    Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport One Airport Blvd., Suite 100, Bentonville, AR

    Celebrate the art of everyday life and artistic journeys during your own travels with the inaugural exhibition of our satellite gallery at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, Home and Away. Featuring paintings, prints, photographs, and drawings from the collection—some on view for the very first time—the show offers a compelling look at how American artists navigate ...

    Free