It’s the first weekend of August! If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you’ve come to the right place. There are a ton of great events taking place throughout the Natural State. AND we’ve got cooler temperatures up ahead — in the 80’s instead of those triple digits earlier in the week. Whether you are looking for a great meal, great music, a little yoga with kittens, or want to take advantage of some of the back-to-school Tax Free events, you’ll find lots of options in our guide to what’s happening this weekend in Arkansas!
If you decide to join any of these events, be sure to mention that Live Love Arkansas sent you!
Simply click the red text to see more details about each event.
However you choose to spend your weekend,
We wish you a fantastic one!
NOTE: As always, we do our best to bring you accurate information… however, we encourage you to reach out to event venues to confirm before you head out to an advertised event!
Friday, August 1, 2025
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 8 AM - SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 AT 12:30 PM
2025 LSTEN/PATH Intl Region 8 Conference
Arkansas Tech University
Join us to earn up to 14 CEUs and network with others who serve in the Equine-Assisted Services Field.
Event by PATH Intl. Region 8 and Lone Star Therapeutic Equestrian Network, LSTEN
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 9 AM
Rose Bud Community Yard Sale
6040 Hwy 36 West, Rose Bud, AR
Where: Daisy & The Dandelion Vintage Market in Rose Bud, AR
What: *Rose Bud Community Wide Yard Sale (Friday and Saturday)
*Arkansas Tax Free Weekend (Saturday)
When: August 1st & 2nd 9am-5pm
Come shop our over 13,000 sqft of antiques, primitives, architectural salvage, home decor, pottery, and boutique items.
Folks are welcome to set up Friday and Saturday for the Community Wide Yard Sale for FREE, first come first serve.
Event by Daisy & The Dandelion Vintage Market
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 9:30 AM - SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 8:30 PM
Mountain View, AR: Bluegrass Jam Camp with Aaron Farris
First United Methodist Church Mountain View, AR
Wernick Method Jam Camp taught by Aaron Farris
Mountain View, AR
First United Methodist Church Mountain View, 116 Jefferson Street, Mountain View AR 72560
August 1 - 2, 2025
Saturday and Sunday, 9:30am – 8:30pm both days
Tuition: $210
Do you qualify? It’s easier than you may think! If you play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass or dobro…. You can be part of a bluegrass jam!
You must be able to tune your instrument and change smoothly between G, C, D, and A (or the notes that work on bass and fiddle).
Click on Find Tickets to see more class details!
Event by Wernick Method Jam Classes/Camps
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 12 PM - SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 AT 11 PM
Jazz Festival
We have some big things coming
Event by Chelsea's
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 FROM 1 PM - 7 PM
2nd Annual Food Truck/End of Summer Festival 2025
Let's end this Summer with a BANG! You are cordially invited to our 2nd Annual Food Truck/End of Summer Festival 2025 on August 1st from 1pm - 7pm.
Scott Charter School
15306 Alexander Road
Scott, AR, 72142
Come out and enjoy some:
Good food from some of the best food trucks
Shopping from our local vendors
Fun for the kids!!
Event by Scott Charter School Booster Club
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 3 PM
Sheridan Arkansas Meet and Greet Your Neighbors (Boots on the Ground)
1511 S Rose St, Sheridan
FAMILY EVENT: Bring a neighbor, friends, and family members.
DRESS CODE: Casual.
Bring your favorite dish-optional (Label for food allergens).
ADMISSION: Your manners.
PLEASE NOTE: No alcohol, drugs or smoking allowed.
Event by Shevone Nelson, Nelly Rhodes and We The People of Sheridan AR.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 FROM 5 PM - 8 PM
August 2025 Conway Art Walk
1100 Oak Street, Conway, AR
August Conway Art Walk: Mind, Body, and Art!
Join us in Downtown Conway to participate in the arts, move your body and open your mind!
Along with the talented artists and musicians, you can look forward to:
Various treats from THREE food vendors: Risky Biscuits, Las Delicias, and Girlie Girl Treats!
Live demonstration performances from the Oklahoma Fancy Dancers, a Pop-up Line Dance Party, an interactive Jazzercise demonstration, and so much more inside + outside the Art Walk HQ!
Hands-on activities in Creative Cove that focus on getting your body moving
And of course, The Studio Downtown: Explore our demo artists in action and check out the Central Arkansas Collective Gallery while you're here!
Downtown Conway, Arkansas
August 1st
5 - 8 PM
Bring your friends and family to enjoy a fun-filled evening of with art, music, and community. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Thank you to all of our sponsors: Engage Management, Toad Suck Daze, H + N Architects, Conway Corp, Conway Downtown Partnership, Visit Conway, The Studio Downtown, Monarch Dental and Orthodontics, First Community Bank, Centennial Bank, Jerry + Madelyn Adams, and Northwestern Mutual!
Event by Conway Art Walk
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 6 PM - SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2025
85th Anniversary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Trip
Jason Johns is your (RC) Road Captain for this ride. Pre ride will be held at at 5:50pm and must be attended to join the ride. (KSU) Kickstands Up at 6:00pm after that let the ride begin. We will be going to Joplin for the first night and then have a full day of riding ahead of us the next day to land in rapid city Saturday night. This will be a great ride with beautiful views if you’ve never been now’s the time. If you need details about lodging please contact us.
Event by Central Arkansas HOG
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 6 PM
Painting Happy Little Accidents
Let’s Get Happy Little Creative!
Join us for a Bob Ross–Style Paint Night where we’ll channel our inner joy, paint some happy trees, and maybe even talk to a squirrel or two. No experience? No problem! We’ll guide you step-by-step through creating your own masterpiece—fluffy clouds and all.
All supplies included
BYOB or sip on something sweet
Good vibes guaranteed
Spots fill up fast—grab your seat and let’s paint some magic!
Event by Hammer and Stain Hot Springs
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 FROM 6 PM - 9 PM
Friday Night Block Party
203 W. 2nd St., Russellville
Join us for this month's Friday Night Block Party with live music from Ashtyn Barbaree! We're shutting down the street at 5:30pm and the party kicks off at 6:00pm.
We are celebrating the upcoming school year.
PLUS we will have guests from the American Legion Riders!
It's a night dedicated to celebrating our community, music, and motorcycles. We will see you here at Point Remove!
Event by Point Remove at Central Fire Station
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 FROM 7 PM - 9 PM
Hot Rodz and Hot Dogs Back to School Drive
Happy Sunday everyone! Thank you to everyone who made it out to the car/bike night Friday night! We’ll be doing it again this Friday from 7-9pm and hope to see more awesome cars and bikes. A BIG thank you to Queeny’s Closet for their donation! Where ya at Pea Ridge business owners!? Let’s see if we can raise some more donations and/Or socks and underwear this week for the Pea Ridge back to school drive. Stop in this week or on Friday evening and donate/dropoff school supplies, socks or underwear and we’ll give you 10% off your next purchase or repair!
Event by Blackhawk Jewelry
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 FROM 8 PM - 11 PM
Chris Baker Band (local band)
1040 Maly Curve, Conway, AR
LIVE MUSIC - FREE SHOW
“1000% energy, all the time!” That’s the Chris Baker Band. The premiere band in Arkansas playing you your favorite radio hits...ALL NIGHT!
FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheChrisBakerBand
Website - www.thechrisbakerband.com
Event by Malys Family Entertainment Center- Conway AR and Malys LIVE - Conway
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 FROM 8 PM - 11 PM
Army of Chainsaws for Brian Kelly
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
A performance in James Turrell's Skyspace
Event by Craig Colorusso
Friday, August 01, 2025 / 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
The Arkansas Traveler
Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Grassy Area across from the Visitor Center
Admission: Free
Lake Dardanelle State Park is the site of many unique events in history, and the Arkansas Traveler is one that has molded Arkansas folklore for years. The painting is thought to have been based on this area. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to discover the interesting history and sentiment that accompany this famous painting.
Friday, August 01, 2025 / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CSI: Campground Scene Investigation
Bull Shoals-White River State Park
153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals, AR
Meeting Place: Campground Amphitheater
Have you ever found tracks and wondered what animal made them? Join a park interpreter and learn how to identify animals found in our park by the evidence they leave behind.
Friday, August 01, 2025 / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Feeding Time at the Lake
Lake Fort Smith State Park
15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Wildlife requires a proper diet for their survival, and you can help. Meet a park interpreter as we discuss native foods that are essential for our wild and curated animals and also take part in their continued care.
Friday, August 01, 2025 / 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Nature Craft: Snake Spirals
Withrow Springs State Park
33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR
Meeting Place: Campsite #8
Join a park interpreter for some educational crafting! Learn about the role that snakes play in their local food webs and why they are necessary for the health of an ecosystem. Afterwards, participants will have the opportunity to craft their own snake spiral mobile using supplies provided. Model it after a real snake or make your own!
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Saturday, July 26, 2025
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 FROM 7 AM - 12 PM
Waldron First Saturday Trade Days
Historic Main Street Waldron Arkansas
First Saturday Trade Days on Historic Main Street!
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a fun-filled day on Main Street! Vendors are welcome to set up (free of charge) and share their goods – from handmade crafts and delicious food to unique finds and hidden gems.
Shoppers: come stroll, snack, and shop local treasures while enjoying the small-town charm.
Food • Fun • Crafts • Community
Don’t miss out – there’s something for everyone at Trade Days!
Interested vendors, message us for details! #TradeDays #visitwaldron #historicmainstwaldron
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 FROM 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
2025 Tax Free Back to School Fall Peeks!
1610 Aplin Ave, Perryville, AR
It's that time of the year again! Wow, and so quickly.
*With Purpose is extending our hours Saturday August 2 to make your day as easy as possible.
*8;30 -3:30
*Great Selections, lots of new styles, (including great new fall pieces just in time for transition weather)
* End of season Blow Out Sales
*TAX FREE!
Event by With Purpose Boutique
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 9 AM
Titans Obstacle Course
Kids ages 6-15 will navigate through obstacles. Heats will be determined by age group. This is a free event but registration is required! You can register at https://www.cityofjacksonville.net/.../2025-Titans...
Location: 9 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville, AR
Time: Heats start at 9am (youngest to oldest)
Event by Jacksonville Parks and Recreation
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 FROM 9 AM - 12 PM
London Community Farmers Market
1477 Whorton Mountain Road, London, AR
Our farm is hosting a community farmers market! If you’d like to be a vendor and you live in London or the Mill Creek/Augsburg area, message here or text/call Ashlea at (479)970-3508 for more information. FREE to sell or shop!! Can’t wait to see you here!!!
Event by Hideaway Farms
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 9 AM
1st Annual Car Show
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!
Rev Your Engines for a Roaring Good Time!
Get ready to shine those chrome, polish that paint, and cruise on down to the Harrison Elks Lodge #2311 for our 1st Annual Car Show! This isn't just any car show – it's a full-throttle day of fun for the whole family!
Prepare for an eye-popping display of automotive masterpieces, from classic cruisers to modern marvels. Think your ride has what it takes? Enter for just $25 and compete for bragging rights and awesome trophies in categories like Best in Show, People's Choice, Rat Rods, Jeep/Off-Road, Trucks, and era-specific awards from pre-1950s all the way up to 2000+! Be one of the first 25 cars registered and snag a FREE commemorative T-shirt!
But the horsepower doesn't stop there! Fuel up with a delicious breakfast and lunch available on-site to keep you energized. Then, get ready to belt out your favorite tunes with our karaoke stage, try your luck at the exciting silent auction for fantastic prizes, and cheer on the most adorable athletes around at the legendary pig races!
Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss this inaugural event packed with cool cars, great food, lively entertainment, and community spirit. See you there!
Register your ride at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/1st-annual-car-show
Event by Elks Lodge #2311
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 FROM 10 AM - 7 PM
Rodeo Weekend in Paris
Can we bring a fun weekend to Paris Arkansas?! Come join us as we travel further up the River Valley of Arkansas and see new places! There will be games to participate in, contestants to come out and watch compete and strive as we move towards finals! We will be doing a boot scramble for the kids (under 10) and a women’s Steer scramble! There will be a local artist playing some music after the band. Yall come out and pack your dancing shoes for after the rodeo!!
Event by River Valley Rodeo Tour
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 10 AM - SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 AT 5 PM
Tax Free Weekend Event
302 E Parkway Suite D, Russellville, AR
Come enjoy tax free shopping on all your Back To School needs this Saturday (10 am-7pm) and Sunday (1pm-5pm) at The Collective!
Event by The Collective
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 FROM 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Pantry Food Pickup
Community Cat Support Network
Please fill out a service request before this date so we can anticipate demand. A new form needs to be filled out each month.
https://new.shelterluv.com/.../CCSN/26536-service-request
Event by Community Cat Support Network
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 10:30 AM
Sourdough Basics
Great way to learn all the details about making sourdough at home! The internet makes it harder than it needs to be!
Event by Fork + Spoon
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 11 AM - SUNDAY 3 AT 4 PM
Victory Wear’s Annual Sales Tax Free Back to School Sale
302 N Shamrock Blvd, Russellville, AR
Mark Your Calendars! 13th Annual Back to School Sales Tax Free Sale! Best time of the year to stock up on the new designs for Pottsville, Atkins, Dardanelle and Dover School Mascot Apparel for the upcoming school year. $5 and $8 Racks, and Walls are $15.
SAT 9AM-6PM, SUN 11AM-4PM
Event by Victory Wear, Angie Buckman and Teresa Minor
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 3 PM
Ladies Gather & Glow Spa Treatment
Ladies join us for a Gather & Glow treatment session!! (Limited to 8 ladies)
Indulge yourself for 2 hours in this popular spa treatment!! The benefits of this session are improved mood, improved energy, decreased inflammation, better sleep, you will be more invigorated, clearer mind, plus so much more!!
You will get:
Red light therapy (collagen boosting)
Lymphatic shaker plate (lymph drainage)
Ionic foot bath (detox)
Neuro Spa (Vagas nerve reset)
Facial scan
Snacks (charcuterie board) & coffee/drink of your choice is included in the spa session!!
Cost per lady is $40 (prepaid)
or $50 at the door, if there is availability.
Normally this would cost $90-$125!
To prepay and hold your spot
https://cash.app/$WomenOfNetworking
Check out the experience description in the post below!
Event by Catherine Stephens
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 FROM 4 PM - 7 PM
Customer Appreciation/Grand Opening Day!
Favor and Blessings Beauty Salon, LLC - F.a.B
Come and celebrate with us! Since we have made two major moves to FINALLY have both salons side by side (combined really) we haven’t been able to publicly celebrate the goodness of God! And we want to show our clients (and future clients) how much we appreciate you being with us and supporting us through the whole process! Food and drinks, good music, games, prizes, etc will be included in this event! We look forward to seeing you there!
Event by F.a.B Permanent Cosmetics and More
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 5 PM
Trinity’s BBQ Night!!
Trinity Episcopal Church, Van Buren, Arkansas
Get Ready for Some Delicious BBQ!
Join us for the Trinity Episcopal Church BBQ on Sat Aug 2nd starting at 6PM! It's going to be an evening of fantastic food, fun, and fellowship for the whole family!
We'll be serving up all your favorites, including mouth-watering pulled pork, juicy grilled chicken, and classic BBQ sides. You won't want to miss it!
Ticket Prices:
* Adults: $15
* Children (under 10): $5
Come hungry and bring your friends and family! We can't wait to see you there!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 FROM 5 PM - 8 PM
“Teach me…” Women’s Conference
Ranger Free Will Baptist Church
On Saturday - Aug 2 we will have a women’s conference to just sit in the presence of God.
At 5pm we will have a meal that will be of no cost to you. This meal will be in our fellowship hall which is our original church building.
Then at 5:45 we will transition to the new church building (in the sanctuary) and begin the conference.
We are so excited for this event and already seeing God moving in this!!!
Come join us for great worship, awesome door prizes, powerful testimonies & then we are digging into the WORD!
Come join us! Bring some friends!!!
We would love for you to be with us!!!
Event by Ragina Keeling Spears, Kim Via Hughes and Amber Keith
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 FROM 46 PM - 9 PM
The Night Market at Pettaway!
We're set up in Pettaway Square from 6–9PM every Saturday evening to beat the heat and keep you cool while you shop local, sip local, and snack local.
Come explore unique finds from talented vendors and artists, grab a cold one from Moody Brews, and treat yourself to an award-winning burger from Smashed N Stacked
Event by The Market at Pettaway and Shannon V Jewelry
Saturday, August 02, 2025 / 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Hobbs Hiking Club for Adults
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area
20336 E AR 12 Hwy, Rogers, AR
Meeting Place: West Summit Trailhead
Embark with a park interpreter as we hike to the summit of Pinnacle Mountain, the tallest peak in our park, before the trails open to catch a magnificent sunrise over the Arkansas river valley. This hike is 1.5-miles round trip and strenuous. Sturdy shoes, a water bottle and a flashlight are strongly recommended. Sunrise is at 6:15 a.m.
Saturday, August 02, 2025 / 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Morning Bird Hike
Lake Dardanelle State Park
100 State Park Drive, 2428 Marina Road, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Admission: Free
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way!
Saturday, August 02, 2025 / 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Arkansas Fiddle & Banjo Championships & Evening Concert ft. Bruce Molsky and Tony Trischka
Ozark Folk Center State Park
1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR
Meeting Place: Ozark Highlands Theater
Mark your calendars! Admission is free to the Arkansas State Fiddle and Banjo Championships at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View on Saturday, August 2, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the park's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater.
In the evening, usual admission fees apply to an evening show featuring fiddle and banjo virtuosos Bruce Molsky & Tony Trischka and an opening performance by the Ozark Folk Center Square Dancers. Tickets go on sale May 2, 2025.
Get your tickets or learn more by clicking **THIS LINK**
Music & Craft Season Passes are honored at this event.
**CLICK HERE** to learn more about the 14 music shows/concerts included with your season pass between April 15-October 25, 2025. (A $240 concert value for $90.) Use promo code "SEASONPASS" at checkout and we'll pay your service fees.
**NEED A PLACE TO STAY OR EAT?** The Skillet Restaurant at the Ozark Folk Center offers classic Southern fare and a scenic dining room near the Craft Village shops and gardens. The Cabins at Dry Creek offer modern duplex rooms to meet a variety of needs including pet-friendly rooms, suites, and family-style rooms. The pool at the cabins office is open between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Questions? Call us at 870-269-3851 or 1-800-264-FOLK (3655).
Saturday, August 02, 2025 / 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Who Croaks There?
Mount Nebo State Park
16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR
Meeting Place: Amphitheater
Admission: Free
Mount Nebo State Park’s springs, creeks, and ponds provide a perfect home for a variety of frogs and toads. However, frogs and toads are experts at camouflage and can be difficult to spot with your eyes. Join a park interpreter to learn how to use your ears to identify our amphibious friends by the calls they make!
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Sunday, August 3, 2025
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 FROM 9 AM - 10 AM
Big Paws Community Pack Walk
Are you looking for a fun way to get involved in the community and help some dogs? Want to build your leash handling skills? Join us every first Sunday of the month from 9-10am with amazing adoptable dogs from rotating shelters. This community pack walk will be open to anyone 18 years old and up who RSVPs. We will go over some basics of leash training with positive reinforcement to help showcase some of the amazing pups there and get them more prepared for their furever home! We are REQUIRING you to sign up so that we can have an appropriate number of dogs and equipment on site. Please leave your perfect pooches at home so that we can give all our lovin' to these pups in need!
Event by Big Paws of The Ozarks
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 FROM 10 AM - 11 AM
Dog Food & Down Dogs at Best Friends
Best Friends Pet Resource Center
Movement Driven Life, NWA's first mobile fitness studio brings yoga to Best Friends! Join us inside the community room for a 45 minute all levels mobility class designed to have you feeling amazing! We may even have an adoptable visitor during class!!
No mats needed for this class, Best Friends provides them so you have more free hands for petting the dogs and cats!
Did You know, Best Friends has a food pantry for anyone in need of help feeding their own furry friend? Consider bringing a bag of dry dog or cat food to add to the pantry!
Event by Movement Driven Life and Kim Rusher
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 FROM 11 AM - 3 PM
Six Twelve Local Artist & Plant Pop-Up
Six Twelve is excited to announce our PLANT POP-UP SALE is expanding to become our SIX TWELVE LOCAL ARTIST & PLANT POP-UP! Grab your favorite latte, bloody mary, mimosa, pastry or breakfast burrito and shop this beautiful pop-up! This indoor “mini art fair” will occur every 1st Sunday from 11am-3pm and be cohosted by our friends from TREESCAPE REALITY LANDSCAPING and LE METIER EXPERIENCE. Plus, we will have a rotation of 6+ new & unique local artists joining! This month we welcome:
TREESCAPE REALITY LANDSCAPING offers a beautiful variety of indoor & outdoor plants, succulents & more!
LE METIER EXPERIENCE makes handcrafted purses, bags & jewelry.
SIX TWELVE brings coffee, cocktails & live music to NWA every night! We serve local coffee, tea, beer & food and support local music, art, comedy & dance.
Event by Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar and Le Metier Experience
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 FROM 12 PM - 2 PM
2nd Annual Back to School Event Free
Join us for our 2nd annual FREE back to school eventThis is for the school aged kids here in our community, to set them up for a great school year. Come hang out meet your local nonprofit owner, eat some famous DBo’s Rib Crib while the kids get some fresh cuts and supplies
Event by Profitigy
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 FROM 1 PM - 2 PM
Kitten Yoga
121 E Harrell Dr. Suite 7, Russellville, AR
We’re partnering with Community Cat Support Network for another round of Kitten Yoga!
Come stretch, relax, and play with some adoptable furballs while finding your zen!
Date: August 3rd, 2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: 121 E Harrell Dr. Suite 7, Russellville
Cost: Just $10
Whether you’re a yoga pro or just want to cuddle kittens, this is the event for you!
Space is limited to 16 people, so don’t miss out!
Sign up now:
https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=JBWell/14525/730315//1753640036
#KittenYoga #JBWellness #AdoptDontShop #TNR #FelineFlow #FindYourZen #RescueAndRelax #RussellvilleEvents
Event by JB Wellness - RSVL and Community Cat Support Network
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 AT 3 PM
Princess Tea Party
Celebrate the end of summer with an immersive character dining experience fit for royalty! Enjoy the delightful teas, treats, and ambiance of Briar Rose Bakery while experiencing the wonder of live entertainment including character meet and greets with real life princesses, live song performances, interactive dance activities, and more! We can’t wait to bring the magic to you
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 AT 4 PM - SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 AT 9 AM
Dirt Church hosted by Radical Christianity
$275 per person
Includes lodging, breakfast & supper
*Lunch is on your own
Dirt Church is a week-long experience for individuals who are hungry for more-more purpose, more action, more depth in their walk with Christ. Hosted by Radical Christianity, this event is designed to challenge the everyday Christian lifestyle and empower believers to live boldly and intentionally.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
7:30 AM - Breakfast
8:00-10:00 AM - Sessions, Activations,
Empowerment
10:00 AM-5:00PM - Taking It Outdoors
5:00 PM- Evening - Supper, Testimonies
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 AT 5 PM
Mississippi Blue 42 Book Launch
The Old Bank Sports Grill
Join me & NYT bestseller Michael Koryta (AKA "Scott Carson") for a very special launch event. I was a Koryta fan long before I was a novelist, and I'm thrilled he's making the trip to Russellville. Help me show him a hometown welcome at The Old Bank Sports Grill on Aug 3 at 5pm where you can hear us chop it up about MISSISSIPPI BLUE 42 and DEPARTURE 37, snag a couple EARLY copies from Dog Ear Books, and get them signed!
Event by Eli Cranor - Author Page, Michael Koryta and 2 others
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 FROM 5 PM - 8 PM
Light up the Dark @ Ben Geren Park
Ben Geren Regional Park
Locking arms for a night of remembrance and victory over the enemy. We will be remembering the life of Connor Autry and those lost to suicide.
BBQ, prayer, fellowship, worship, and the word.
Together we are stronger! If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide please know that you are loved and not forgotten. Please don’t hesitate to reach out day or night to me.
Suicide crisis hotline 988
The gathering will be located at Pavilion #3 August 3rd from 5-8pm
Hope to see you there!
Event by Kelly Renee Fox and David Fox
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 FROM 6 PM - 10 PM
Bound 4 Beale Blues Challenge 2025!
George's Majestic Lounge
OBS Core Band opens the night! Followed by competition performances by: Batterton and Edwards, Jimmy Stengel, R.D. Olson Blues Band, and The Procrastinators ** Get your tix and support! Photo credit: Norm Snyder
Event by Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas and George's Majestic Lounge
Sunday, August 03, 2025 / 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sunrise Symphony
Withrow Springs State Park
33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, AR
Meeting Place: Forest Trailhead (Closest to the Campground)
Rise and shine! Join a park interpreter to enjoy the sunrise symphony taking place in Withrow Springs State Park. Learn more about why birds sing their songs and how to identify the birds responsible. This program will feature a short walk on the Forest Trail allowing participants to truly experience the symphony up close.
Sunday, August 03, 2025 / 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Look Again!
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
9600 AR-300, Little Rock, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Breezeway
While exploring the outdoors, have you ever encountered an object you weren't able to identify? Maybe some sort of seed pod or pinecone, perhaps an interesting looking stone, or a colorful feather? What was its purpose? Join a park interpreter as we take a closer look into some common objects encountered on our trails at Pinnacle Mountain State Park and discover some of their hidden importance!
Sunday, August 03, 2025 / 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Reading the Land - Topo Maps 101
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR
Meeting Place: Palisades Overlook
Admission: Free
A topographic map is one of the best tools to have in your backpack on all your adventures, but especially at Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter at the Palisades Overlook to learn how to read this style of map and venture onto a short hike to truly understand what the lines mean. This program will last about 1 hour and will have a ¾-mile hike. Please bring along water and wear sturdy shoes.
Sunday, August 03, 2025 / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Travel Through Time Look & Learn Table
Lake Dardanelle State Park
100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Discover how travel on the Arkansas River has evolved! The construction of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System made river travel much easier. Stop by the park interpreter’s look and learn table at the visitor center to explore the changes in boats and navigation through the years.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
