Let’s face it… that first week of Back to School can be challenging and stressful! So, if you’re looking for a way to relax and recharge this weekend, you’re in luck! There are LOTS of fun events scheduled throughout the Natural State. Just make sure you stay well hydrated, because it’s going to be hot. Look for daytime temperatures approaching 100 during the day and in the mid-70s at night. We also do have a fairly good chance of some showers and thunderstorms, so you may want to check ahead with the venue to make sure everything is still going ahead as planned. Here is this week’s guide to what’s happening this weekend in Arkansas!
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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 15, 2025
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 8 PM - SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 4 PM
Warbird Weekend 2025
4290 S School Ave, Fayetteville, AR
Two legendary World War II-era bombers—B-29 Superfortress “DOC” and B-25
Mitchell Bomber “Yellow Rose”—will bring the B-29 DOC History Restored Tour to the Arkansas Air and Military Museum,
offering an unforgettable, up-close aviation experience for the public. The event is scheduled for Friday, August 15
through Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Ride flight tickets for both warbirds are on sale now:
B-29 DOC: www.b29doc.com/fayetteville
B-25 “Yellow Rose”: https://commemorativeairforcecentraltexaswing.thundertix....
Ground and cockpit tours will be available on the historic aircraft when Friday, August 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on
Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17 when the airplanes are not flying from 12 to 4 p.m. Admission for the cockpit tour
event will be $20 for adults, $15 for kids, $3 off for veterans, active duty and first responders. Veterans from World War II,
the Atomic-era and the Korean War will be admitted free.
Event by Arkansas Air and Military Museum
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 FROM 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Arkansas AI Conference
Clinton Presidential Library
Arkansas AI Conference
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Location: The Great Hall, Clinton Presidential Center, Little Rock, AR
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (doors open at 8:30 AM)
Networking happy hour (5:30 - 7:30 p.m on Thursday, August 14 at Red & Blue Events Venue) and lunch included.
Tickets: $150 Arkansas PRSA members; $200 nonmembers
Register: www.arkprsa.org/meetings-and-events/aiconference
The Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (Arkansas PRSA) and Arkansas Business Publishing Group invite you to join us for the first-ever Arkansas AI Conference on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock.
This one-day, high-impact event is designed for Arkansas business leaders, communications professionals, and decision-makers who want to understand how to leverage AI effectively, ethically and strategically.
Whether you’re exploring AI for the first time or already integrating it into your operations, this conference will equip you with practical strategies to increase productivity, reduce costs, and stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing landscape, without sacrificing quality, human judgment or oversight.
Space is limited — register today! Tickets are $200, and lunch is included. Conference tickets also include access to the AI happy hour the night before from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m on Thursday, August 14 at Red & Blue Events Venue.
What to Expect:
-Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Edwards, founder and president of Volume PR, Engagement Science Lab, and The Affect Institute
-The State of AI in Arkansas Panel Discussion, moderated by Arkansas Business Editor Hunter Field: Featuring industry leaders sharing real-world applications
-Interactive Workshop: "Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Boosting Productivity with AI", led by Elizabeth Edwards
-Fireside Chat: “AI & The Environment” with Shannon Lynn, Environmental Consultant at Trinity Consulting
-Q&A Session: “AI: Your Questions Answered,” led by Elizabeth Edwards
Who Should Attend?
-C-suite executives and business owners
-Marketing and communications professionals
-IT, operations, and innovation leaders
-Anyone interested in the future of AI in Arkansas
Space is limited — register today! Tickets are $200, and lunch is included. Conference tickets also include access to the AI happy hour the night before on Thursday, August 14 at Red & Blue Events. More details soon.
Registration closes Friday, August 8 or when sold out. Arkansas PRSA members can purchase tickets for $150.
Direct registration link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bbf8gbb
Event by Arkansas PRSA
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 12 PM
Mountains, Music and Motorcycles - Mountain View, AR
109 N Peabody Ave , Mountain View, AR
Hop on your motorcycles and rally your crew for an unforgettable journey to Mountain View, Arkansas!
Celebrating its 21st annual event, Mountains, Music, and Motorcycles takes place August 15-17, 2025, in the heart of downtown Mountain View. Organized by the Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce, this event offers an incredible lineup of activities, including biker games, a fiery pepper eating contest and a beard contest.
Enjoy live music performances throughout Friday and Saturday, explore unique items from our vendors, and indulge in delicious cuisines from a variety of food trucks.
For more information and to join the excitement, visit www.mountainmusicsandmotorcycles.com.
Get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime at Mountains, Music, and Motorcycles!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 5 PM
SOAR NWA. Hot Air Balloons. Food and Fun!
Here's your chance to win 4 VIP tickets to SOAR NWA.
https://www.4029tv.com/.../soar-nwa-2025.../65383579
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 FROM 5 PM - 7 PM
River Valley Community Block Party
Healthy Pope & Healthy Yell County Coalitions invite you to take over the block as exhibitors provide community resources for individuals, families, and aging adults! Music, Entertainment, Food and Drinks! Free Event at the Hughes Community Center in Russellville!
Event by Prevention Works- Healthy Region 6, River Valley Child Advocacy Center Inc. and 3 others
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 5:30 PM
Before the Bell Kickback
CALLING ALL EDUCATORS!
Before the school bells start ringing, come unwind with us at the Before the Bell Kickback – A Riverside Vibe Edition!
Enjoy a chill evening of
Music
Light Bites
Laughs with Comedian Nate Williams
Plus special guest moments!
Rockwater Marina, NLR
Friday, August 15th
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
This is your time to connect, recharge, and vibe out before the school year begins!
You must RSVP: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeOLDdAMWkJ0R.../viewform
Tag your teacher crew and make it a night to remember.
#BeforeTheBellKickback #EducatorVibes #TeacherLife #NLREvents #BearapyEvents
For more info: iluvbearapy@gmail.com
Event by Bearapy Organization
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 FROM 6 PM - 9 PM
Paint Your Own POT-tery
3820 Dave Ward Drive, Suite 1000, Conway, AR
Join us at Good Day Pottery & Art Studio for a fun-filled, relaxing pottery painting party. No experience needed, just bring your good vibes & have a good time with us at Good Day!
When: Friday, August 15th, 6-9PM - Don't be late & miss out on the fun!
Where: Good Day Pottery & Art Studio party room (3820 Dave Ward Dr, Ste 1000)
What: Pottery painting for pot-tery heads! This event is for painters age 21 & up. $10 entry tickets include access to exclusive silkscreen designs, photo ops, door prize giveaways, and a munchies buffet. You can BYO adult beverages! This is a nonsmoking event.
You’ll pick & pay for your pottery that night, pieces & prices vary. We have over 600 items to choose from, including a selection of handheld tobacco pipes and water pipes. Minimum pottery purchase of $15 per person required.
Tickets must be purchased in advance & are available on our website now!
Arkansas law prohibits the consumption of cannabis in public, this is a nonsmoking event.
Event by Good Day Pottery & Art Studio
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 FROM 6 PM - 8 PM
Kids Night at the Fair!
Come join the fun next week at the fair! Madison County Cowboy Church Madison County Fair - Arkansas
Event by Robyn Cloud Lindsey and Huntsville Arkansas Community Page
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 6 PM
Paint & Sip
Brownstone Country Club & Resort
Join us for a fun and creative night at Paint & Sip!
Friday, August 15
6:00 PM
$30 per person
Brownstone Country Club & Resort
303 Club Circle
Grab your friends, sip on your favorite drink, and let your inner artist shine!
Call (870) 739-6305 to reserve your spot!
Event by Brownstone Country Club & Resort
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 6:30 PM
Friday Night Dinner RIDE- Three Fold Noodle Amy Johns
Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling Co.
From April-October on the 3rd Friday of each month a (RC) Road Captain will lead a ride at 6:30pm sharp from Rock City Harley Davidson to a dinner destination. We ask for as many of you as are able to ride your bikes to this event but do understand that work and lives get busy so if your not able to join in on the ride you can meet us at the destination but RIDE if you can please! We’re looking forward to a great year of riding with everyone.
Event by Central Arkansas HOG
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 FROM 7 PM - 8 PM
Wildflower Mini Sessions ( Must book session in advance through Ashley Rose Photography)
The wildflower magic is in full bloom!
𝒩𝑒𝓌! 𝒥𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝓇𝑒𝓁𝑒𝒶𝓈𝑒𝒹, 𝓉𝓌𝑜 𝒩𝐸𝒲 𝒲𝒾𝓁𝒹𝒻𝓁𝑜𝓌𝑒𝓇 𝑀𝒾𝓃𝒾 𝒮𝑒𝓈𝓈𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝒹𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓈: (this) Friday, August 15 (morning and sunset available) and Tuesday, August 19. These will book fast - they’re perfect for families and seniors wanting golden hour portraits surrounded by beautiful wildflowers.
Bonus After your session, you can pick your own bucket of fresh blooms to take home for a small add on $.
𝐵𝑜𝑜𝓀 𝓆𝓊𝒾𝒸𝓀𝓁𝓎 𝒶𝓈 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓈𝑒 𝓈𝓅𝑜𝓉𝓈 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝓃𝑜𝓉 𝓁𝒶𝓈𝓉!
** You must contact Ashley Rose Photography directly to make booking and provide deposit. Scheduled time and confirmation will be provided once deposit is received.
Event by Ashley Rose Photography
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 7 PM
Thrifty Biscuits - Live at The Old Bank
220 W Main St, Russellville, AR
Join us this Friday for some good old fashioned rock n roll from Thrifty Biscuits starting at 7PM!
Event by The Old Bank Sports Grill
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 7:30 PM - SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 6 PM
Revival Services
Come join us for revival services with Bro. Brandon and Sis. Tema Arven. … August 16,17,&18. Friday and Saturday night services will be at 7:30. Sunday morning at 11:00 and Sunday evening at 6:00. Friday night will be a youth service, and we will have pizza and games afterwards. Come expecting great things!!
Event by New Life Ash Flat
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 8 PM - SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 8 PM
Boot Scootin’ Good Time!
LAMAR, ARE YOU READ!?! Let’s come out and show out! Good CLEAN family fun! Boot scramble for the kids and Panty race for mid show game/entertainment ($10 entry fee, will be key and help go towards finals awards) We will be going to Church In The Dirt Saturday at 7:00PM You are welcome to join us there and meet us back for more fun action!
Event by River Valley Rodeo Tour
Friday, August 15, 2025 / 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Weave a White Oak Grape Picking Basket
Ozark Folk Center State Park
1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Lobby
Craft Class Fee: $130.00
Weave a White Oak Grape Basket
Taught by Billy Owens
***CLICK HERE*** for more information or to register
Everyone will leave this class with a beautiful piece of our Ozark tradition. The Grape Basket is a small market basket that is about 6" x 12" long with an oak herringbone bottom. It is approximately 6.5" deep and has a handle. You will weave it over a mold. All participants will finish their basket in class.
All materials come from White Oak trees selected, cut, and prepared by Instructor Billy Owens using a homemade tool ( split knife) made and used by his father, Dale Owens. Billy will share everything concerning white oak. He will go over how he selects trees, what he looks for in timber, and how he hand splits the tree into pliable weaving material.
The class cost includes materials and admission to the Craft Village.
Lodging is available in the park at our Cabins at Dry Creek, newly remodeled duplex-style hotel rooms. There is a Folk School discount for students booking more than 3 days. Call the Cabins office at 800-264-3655 to book with the discount. To book rooms for less than 3 days, visit our web site at OzarkFolkCenter.com
Meet your teacher:
Owens Oak Baskets is located in the Ozark Hills of Southwest Missouri near Branson, MO. It is family owned & operated solely by the Owens family for generations. Dale Owens, was the founder of Owens Oak Baskets. He made baskets many years ago for "Mutton Hallow", "Silver Dollar City", & "Shepard of the Hills" in Branson, Missouri. Billy Owens was taught by his father the Owens' traditional way of making baskets and he now carries on the family business and shares his skills with students around the nation.
Billy personally harvests, cuts, and splits, all by hand, the white oak that is used in all the kits, supplies, and baskets. All of the work is done by him & the many Owens family members. Being a large and blessed family, consisting of Billy & Theresa, their daughters, Stacie, Jamie, Bo, Frankie, Dena, and their son Kase, their Sons-in-Law, and their twelve grandchildren. The Owens family all want to say thank you to their many patrons and students for making it possible for them to be able to share their family tradition of white oak basket making.
Friday, August 15, 2025 / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Trills and Thrills: Cicada Hike
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR
Meeting Place: Pavilion A
We aren’t the only returning visitors to Petit Jean State Park! Join a park interpreter at Pavilion A to discover who is chirping and buzzing in the treetops: our annual and periodical cicadas! Make sure to wear sturdy footwear and bring plenty of water, this 3/4-mile hike will last about 45 minutes.
Friday, August 15, 2025 / 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Letterboxing
Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Orientation Room
Admission: Free
Letterboxing is an activity that has been around for centuries. All it takes is a journal, stamp, clues, and a compass. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to learn about letterboxing and try your hand at finding one.
Friday, August 15, 2025 / 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Owl Prowl
Mount Nebo State Park
16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR
Meeting Place: Amphitheater
Admission: Free
Owls play an important role in the ecosystem of Mount Nebo State Park, and there are several species you can find here! Join Park Interpreter Andrea for a short program discussing how these owls fit into our habitat, followed by a “prowl” to see if we can spot any owls in the wild! Flashlights will be provided.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Saturday, August 16, 2025
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 6:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Front Porch Breakfast and Farm Market
267 Vaughn Circle, Dover, AR
Update!
Friday August 15
Open 10am-2pm
Chicken Salad w/Croissant
Honey Glaze Baked Pears W/Feta & Pecans
Saturday 7am-12pm
Front Porch Breakfast!
•Grilled Breakfast Burritos
•Panettone French Toast
•Buttermilk Biscuits & Gravy
•Sausage Biscuit
•Loaded Pancake
•PB & Banana Bagel
•Breakfast Bagel Sandwich
•Cooked Apples
•Sliced Ham
•Baked Goods….& More !
Apples will be available in Produce Cabin both Friday and Saturday.
Special this week!!
Ice Cream floats or
Banana Splits only $5.!
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Trust HIM.
Thank You Friends for supporting our Family Farm, We appreciate you
Event by Drewry Farm & Orchards
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 7 AM - 9 PM
Broken Sword Triathlon 2025 & Kid’s Tri
Clarksville Arkansas Parks and Recreation
The Broken Sword Triathlon is holding its 5th annual race on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, in Clarksville, AR. This beginner-friendly triathlon offers a Sprint distance, with Solo, Relay Team, and Military/First Responder Relay, and Kids Tri options in the beautiful Ozark Mountain foothills that feature a FAST and scenic course, one-of-a-kind finisher medal, awards, prizes, and an epic finish-line festival that both participants and spectators will enjoy! The Broken Sword Triathlon is a not-for-profit event created by the City of Clarksville to promote healthy living, tourism, and to honor our Military and First Responders.
COURSE MAP AND RACE DETAILS AVAILABLE AT: www.clarksvillear.gov/brokensword
Event by Broken Sword Triathlon
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 8 AM - 8 PM
Arkansas Worship Rally
3 Statehouse Plz, Little Rock, AR
The Lord is preparing a table for YOU. Not around personalities but around the living presence of Jesus. Come be a part of a powerful day as we gather together to worship, pray, and take communion for a fresh move of God over our state on Saturday, August 16th.
Drop by or stay for the whole day.
Located in the Pinnacle Room at Little Rock Marriott.
The event is hosted by Fortress House of Prayer in Fort Smith, Arkansas and Communion America. There will be a Communion America info table set up with flyers and more information about the historic event taking place on the National Mall October 9-12.
Event by Awaken The Dawn - Arkansas and Natalie Ann
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 8 AM
5th Annual VFW Post 4548 Car & Bike Show
Awards ceremony
Air conditioned vendor and dining area
Music
50/50 Raffles
Door prizes
Free admission for spectators
Event by PJ Fugate and VFW 4548 (Official Post Facebook Page)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 8:30 AM
Cyclone Color Run
Register online:
http://Cyclone-track.square.site
- 8am packet pick up for pre-registered
- 8am same day registration open but no tshirt guaranteed (while supplies last)
-8:30am kids 1 mile
-8:45am 5k walkers start
-9am 5K runners start
-9:45 COLOR TOSS for all participants
This year tshirts will be RED (not white) so wear any white shirt you like from home for color spray/toss
Event by Bethany Walker
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 9 AM - 2 PM
Vendorfest of Sherwood
City of Sherwood Arkansas - Government
Come join us for a fun outdoor markets where we bring the community together and support local small businesses. Can’t wait to see everyone there.
Event by Vendorfest and Amber Potter
SATURDAY, AUGUST16 FROM 9 AM - 2 PM
Club Fest
Riverside Park Benton, Arkansas
Come out for a day of fun supporting a great cause. So many children depend on this club. Come show off those beautiful Jeeps!
Event by Amelia Strickland and 501 Jeep Club
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 9:30 AM - 10 AM
Sheep Practice
Johnson County Roundup Club Arena
If you have a child 8 up that’s wanting to practice riding a sheep, this is your time to do it!!! 9:00/9:30AM we will start practice! $5 per sheep!
Event by River Valley Rodeo Tour
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 10 AM
Splash Pad Fiasco Book Release Party (FREE Event)
Splashpad At Russellville City Park
Splash Pad Fiasco – Book Release Party!
You’re invited to a joyful, splash-filled celebration for the release of Splash Pad Fiasco — a fun and relatable new children’s book by Tasia C. Taylor!
Date: August 16
Location: Russellville Splash Pad
Time: 10am
What to Expect:
• Live read-aloud of Splash Pad Fiasco
• Splash pad fun for the kids
• Free popsicles
• Bubbles galore
• Picnic-style setup — bring a towel or blanket!
• Books available for purchase (but no purchase required)
This is a FREE family-friendly event!
Grab your swimsuit, sunscreen, and your crew — let’s make it a day to remember
Event by Tasia Taylor
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Furry Friend Read Along at the Library
Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
Come join Certified Therapy Dog Maggie Mae for a 10-15 minute registered read along session. Please register to read to Maggie Mae.
REGISTER LINK:
https://salinecountylibrary.libcal.com/event/14926615
Event by Saline County Library
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 10:45 AM - 12 PM
Fall Sunflower Door Hanger or Welcome Pumpkin Paint Party (please register for this event)
Funky Town Mall
Participate in our creative community of Hey Girl Signs and Designs at Funky Town Mall on August 16. Only two spots remain for sunflower and welcome pumpkin - secure your spot now by completing our form, messaging us, or calling to make a reservation.479-264-2453
Event by HEY GIRL Signs and Designs LLC
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 2 PM - 5 PM
Washington Co Historical Society Ice Cream Social
Come join us for an ice cream social!
Event by Craig Duffy and Shiloh Old Time Music Jam
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 6 PM
MARVAQue
Tickets are selling fast! Don't miss your chance to be part of this years MARVAQue!�
Ask our cashiers about tickets or scan the QR code below.
Have a question, call (479) 968-4420 and ask for Carissa or Maddie.
Event by MARVA Workshop, Inc.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 6 PM
Back to School Minis
Back to School Minis are here!
Join me on August 16 for a quick and fun photo session to capture your child’s personality and excitement for the new school year!
15-minute mini sessions
Time slots available from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Russellville City Park
$50 total $25 due at booking
Bring their backpack, favorite book, or school supplies to personalize their session!
These limited spots are perfect for parents who want professional, high-quality school portraits without the rushed school photo day experience. You’ll receive a curated gallery of edited images to cherish and share!
Message to book your time slot before they’re gone!
Event by Velvet Studios
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 6 PM
Pastel Art Exhibit: “Chicken Houses of Arkansas” Exhibit and Reception
Cynthia Kresse: Solo Exhibit “Chicken Houses of Arkansas”
August 16th – September 6th
Reception August 16th 6pm-9pm
I am, a pastel artist from Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and known for large scale, hand-rubbed pastels described as mysterious and atmospheric. Please, join me at my upcoming solo exhibit.
This unveils the series of pastels that received the Artist 360 Practicing Artist Grant in 2024, for my Works in Progress, “Chicken Houses of Northwest Arkansas”. The grant was awarded from the Mid-America Art Alliance and the Walton Foundation.
This series will be exhibited at the Boswell Mourot Gallery from August 16th to September 6th, along with other large pastels. Opening, will be a reception with refreshments from 6 PM-9 PM on August 16th.
Event by Cynthia Kresse Studio
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 FROM 7 PM - 9 PM
Meet Me On The Mountain Community Night of Worship-Russellville Edition
Come join us at the Train Depot Park in Russellville, AR for a community night of worship featuring worship leaders from around the area.
Event by Meetmeonthemountain and Joey Richardson
Saturday, August 16, 2025 / 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cherokee Style Double Wall Basket Workshop
Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Road, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Lakeview Room of the Visitor Center
Admission: $40.00
Cherokees are skilled weavers who began moving to this area as early as 1700s and continued to move through the area during the Trail of Tears. They used honeysuckle and buckbrush to create beautiful baskets. Join a park interpreter in the Lakeview Room and learn to weave a Cherokee style double wall basket. This will be a hands-on workshop with limited space (pre-registration is required). The registration fee covers the cost of materials. Come prepared to get a little wet and watch your basket take shape before your eyes. To register call the visitor center (479) 967-5516.
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Sunday, August 17, 2025 / 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Geocaching Weekend
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
9600 AR-300, Roland, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Amphitheater
Admission: Free
Immerse you and your family into the world of geocaching. Learn about Arkansas State Parks' geocache tour and geocaches found right here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Events will introduce geocaching to participants who are interested, but don’t know where to start. Programs for the day include Geocaching 101 followed by a guided hike throughout the park as a park interpreter assists in locating the numerous geocaches along the way. Then finally, you can help add to the park's geocaches by aiding a park interpreter in building a brand new one and adding goodies to it before it is installed in the park.
Saturday, August 16, 2025 / 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Hikin' for Lichen
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR
Meeting Place: Bear Cave Trailhead
It covers our trees, rocks, and even buildings-but we seldom notice. Join a park interpreter to witness the hidden vibrance of Petit Jean State Park’s lichens. This is a moderately difficult ½-mile hike. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water.
Saturday, August 16, 2025 / 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Stop and Smell the Wildflowers
Mount Nebo State Park
16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Back Porch
Admission: Free
Mount Nebo State Park is home to a variety of native wildflowers, and we have some of our favorites planted behind the visitor center! Meet Park Interpreter Andrea for a fun craft where we will learn about the wildflowers that can be found in the park and create our own wildflower to take home. All supplies will be provided. Small children must be accompanied by an adult.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Sunday, August 17, 2025
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 8 AM
Stoby’s Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Faulkner County Alzheimer's Committee is hosting a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at Stoby's benefiting Alzheimer's Arkansas
For $6 you get all you care to eat Pancakes, Sausage and a drink!!!
Event by Alzheimer's Arkansas
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 11 AM - 1 PM
Arkansas Symbols Tabletop
20201 East Hwy 12, Rogers, AR
Test your knowledge of the symbols of Arkansas. Some are easy, and others you probably have never heard of. Did you know we have a state soil and a state beverage? Join a park interpreter to discover some of the symbols of Arkansas. A 15-minute program will start every half hour. Come and go as you please.
Event by Friends of Hobbs State Park
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 1 PM
WordsWorth Booksignings at the Central Arkansas Women’s Expo
Central Arkansas Women's Expo
WORDSWORTH BOOKS BOOKSIGNING
Join us for an Author Book signing hosted by WordsWorth Books at the 6th Annual Central Arkansas Women’s Expo!
Saturday August 16th & Sunday August 17th from 1pm-3pm
An experience that enriches the author - reader relationship and will be filled with great discussions and signings, featuring your favorite local authors!
Use the Free Admission Ticket in discussion to join us at the Book Signings! Simply Show the Ticket Image at our Box Office on Expo Days.
Meet the Authors!
Vaughn Collar – “The Rift: Beginnings”
Charlene Creech – “A Grain of Truth”
Rachel Gee – “The Adventures of David and the Dragon”
Chris McClain Johnson -“Three Guesses”
FA Kahn – “ABC’s of My First Surgery”
Cassidy Kendall – “Secret Hot Springs”
Tyler Mosley– “Secrets In The Sycamores”
Rob Moritz – “Dr. Alan R. Moritz and Forensic Pathology: Tales Dead Men Tell”
Kat Robinson – “The AR Barbecue Traveler: A Roadside Companion To Hungry Wanderers”
Mitzi Scotten – “Mark of the Pteranodon- Rise of the Chosen One
Thule Taaffe – “Milk & Catfish”
Madeline Taylor – “Heir of Illusion”
Frank Thurmond – “Lottie Deno: A Novel of the Civil War & the American Southwest”
Lorel Wilhelm Volpi –” Important Catholic Women of the 20th Century”
Rhona Weaver – “A Just Cause”
Becky Whetstone, Ph.D – “I (Think) I Want Out: What To Do When One Of You Wants To End Your Marriage.”
Jim Yeager –” Backroads and Ballplayers”, “Hard Times and Hard Ball”
WordsWorth Books
https://wordsworthbookstore.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wordsworthbooks
https://www.instagram.com/wordsworth.ar
The 6th Annual WOMEN’S EXPO returns to Little Rock on August 16-17, 2025
There is something for everyone!
Shopping in 175 Booths, Live Entertainment, Inspiring Speakers, Author Book-Signings, Mother Daughter Jazzercise Contest, Fashion Shows, Bridal Show, Beauty Makeovers, Fitness and Self Defense Demos, Better Living Home Experts, Restore, Rejuvenate And Recharge Your Body And Your Mind, Find Unique Styles, Enjoy Cooking Demos And Food & Wine Tastings,
Be Informed And Entertained By Special Events On The Arkansas Style Stage!
HALL OF INDUSTRY, ARKANSAS STATE FAIRGROUNDS COMPLEX, Little Rock, AR
https://www.womenslivingexpo.com/central-arkansas-expo/
@rachelMcCainGee | @chrismcclainjohnson1 | @FAKhan_Author | @secrethotsprings | @tylermosley | @tiedyetravels | @Markof the Pteranodon | @Frank Thurmond | @Lorelwrites | @rhonaweaverauthor | @relationshipcrisismanager | @backroadsandballplayers | #madelinetaylorauthor
Event by Central Arkansas Women's Expo and WordsWorth Books
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 1 PM
Pickeball Fall Leagues
Legacy Racquet and Fitness - Mountain Home Athletic Club
Legacy pickleball leagues are starting. They are filling up! I only need a couple of adv men’s players. If you’re interested, let me know. 870-656-9228
Event by Mylet Trotter
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 1 PM - 5 PM
Fun Dives - Beaver Lake, Arkansas
Indian Creek Campground, Beaver Lake, AR
Join us for a day of fun dives at Beaver Lake, AR on Sunday! This is a casual get-together for divers to enjoy the water, explore, and hang out—no training, just for fun! Reserve gear rentals ahead of time - $85 for a full set (with weights and 2 tanks).
Date: Sunday, August 17th
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Indian Creek Campground @ Beaver Lake, AR
What to Bring:
Your dive gear
Food & snacks
A fun, adventurous spirit!
Come dive, relax, and connect with fellow divers! See you there!
Event by Extreme Sports Scuba - Joplin
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 1:30 PM
August 2025 Meeting of the Arkansas Orchid Society
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
This is for the monthly meeting of the Arkansas Orchid Society. The public is welcome to attend.
Event by Arkansas Orchid Society
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 2 PM - 3:30 PM
An Afternoon with Photographer Don House - Photos of People & Places in Northwest Arkansas
401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR
Join Don House for an old-fashioned Sunday afternoon slide show—a little time travel through his forty years of photographing the people of northwest Arkansas. See faces of friends, lovers, parents, children, politicians, and dogs. Don will show some of his favorite images, including a few that have never been shown in public, and he will divulge his secrets of successful portraiture that have never before been shared with an audience. Be there or be square!
Award-winning photographer and writer Don House is known for his powerful, rich black-and-white imagery of the human and natural landscape of the Ozarks region. His photography has appeared in numerous exhibitions and in publications as diverse as Woman’s World and the Wall Street Journal. He is the author of Letters to Dan (2023), Remote Access: Small Public Libraries in Arkansas (2021), Not a Good Sign (2004), Buffalo Creek Chronicles (2002), and the children’s book Otto’s Great Adventure (2000).
https://www.faylib.org/event/14086086
Event by Fayetteville Public Library
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 FROM 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Sewing Club (August)
The Wellnest Shop
Join us for our Monthly Sewing Club!!
Sunday August 17th
2:00 p.m.
The Wellnest Shop
104 N 12th St Suite A, Rogers, AR 72756
Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming!
This is the perfect chance to dive into your current sewing projects, and we welcome everyone to bring whatever you’re working on, whether it's a new creation or a project you need help finishing!
• For those new to sewing and looking to learn the basics: if you are interested in doing our beginners project this month, we will be teaching you how to make a small zipper pouch!
Everyone is welcome, whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewist. Our community is here to share knowledge and support each other in our creative endeavors!
What to Bring:
- Your sewing machine
- Your sewing project or fabric (Be sure to check the posts for how much you will need for the beginners project!)
- All extra notions/supplies
Come ready to sew, have fun, and unleash your creativity! We can’t wait to see you there!
-We do have a max capacity of about 12 people so we would appreciate it if you would keep your RSVP updated and accurate
-Please leave the kiddos & extra people at home, unless they are over 10 years old and actually have an interest in sewing!
Event by Jessica Thorn, The Wellnest Shop and 2 others
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 2:30 PM
Variety’s 10 Storytellers to Watch List Panel - Filmland 2025
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Braps N’ Brews is back again with hopefully less rain than the latest attempt to kick off our season. Come join us for a fun time with Cold Brews from both Bentonville Brewing Co. and Hype Coffee! We’ll also have an amazing selection of Food Trucks that day as well that will take care of any dinner plans that you may or may not have had!
There will be plenty of space for parking courtesy of our partners Climb Bentonville as well, we’ll have everyone start with parking next to Climb Bentonville then we’ll make our way over to Bentonville Brewing!Variety shines a spotlight on rising stars across the creative landscape with its Storytellers to Watch list, recognizing boundary-pushing voices working in both new and traditional media. From playwrights and podcasters to novelists, singer-songwriters, and graphic novelists, these are the visionaries shaping the future of storytelling.
This special panel at Filmland 2025 features a curated selection of this year’s Storytellers to Watch honorees. Moderated by Variety editor Peter Debruge, the conversation will explore each artist’s creative path, the evolving landscape of narrative media, and the personal stories behind their breakout successes.
In addition to the panel, we will also present the 2025 Filmland: Arkansas Audience Awards, celebrating outstanding work from Arkansas filmmakers as chosen by our festival audiences.
Join us to hear directly from some of the most exciting talents in storytelling today, right here in Arkansas, before the rest of the world catches on.
Variety's 10 Storytellers To Watch List Panel
Filmland 2025
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Show Starts: 2:30pm
Doors Open: 2:00pm
Tickets: $20
The full 2025 Storytellers to Watch list will be unveiled August 13.
#ACS #LittleRock #Filmland25
Event by Arkansas Cinema Society
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 3 PM
Arkansas Beef Council Chefs Cookoff at the CA Women’s Expo
Central Arkansas Women's Expo
Join us at the Central Arkansas Women’s Expo Sunday August 17th at 3pm for THE ARKANSAS BEEF COUNCIL COOKOFF.
Get ready as two of our talented chefs battle it out for the Grand Prize.
Be part of the excitement and cheer on your favorite chef as they create delicious beef dishes.
3:00 pm Arkansas Beef Council Cookoff
Competing CHEFS
CHEF CURLETHIA SYKES SWANIGAN, Black Swan Catering
Vs
CHEF PAISLEY CRUTCHFIELD, Seasoned By P
JUDGES:
Chef Kimberlie Jeffers, Crumble and Flake
Chef Kelli Marks, Sweet Love
Chef Mindy Sloan , Arkansas Beef Council
2 FOR 1 TICKET SPECIAL!
https://www.womenslivingexpo.com/.../get-tickets.../
The 6th Annual WOMEN’S EXPO returns to Little Rock on August 16-17, 2025
There is something for everyone!
Shopping in 175 Booths, Live Entertainment, Inspiring Speakers, Author Book-Signings, Mother Daughter Jazzercise Contest, Fashion Shows, Bridal Show, Beauty Makeovers, Fitness and Self Defense Demos, Better Living Home Experts, Restore, Rejuvenate And Recharge Your Body And Your Mind, Find Unique Styles, Enjoy Cooking Demos!
HALL OF INDUSTRY, ARKANSAS STATE FAIRGROUNDS COMPLEX, Little Rock, AR
https://www.womenslivingexpo.com/central-arkansas-expo/
@sweetlovebakes
@crumbleandflakellc
@PaisleyCrutchfield
@arkansasbeef council
@OasisCatering
@Centralarkansaswomensexpo
Event by Paul Kimble and Centerville Assembly
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 6 PM
Brotherhood
130 E Harrell Dr, Russellville, AR
Calling all men! Don’t miss Brotherhood on Sunday, August 17 at 6:00pm. It’s a chance to eat good food, worship together, and hear a word just for the men of our house. Bring a friend and come ready to be encouraged and challenged.
Event by NLC Russellville
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 7 PM
Faith from the Round Pen
Washington County Fair
Faith from the Round Pen
Date & Time: Sunday • 7:00 PM
Location: Livestock Arena
Featuring: Pastor Mike Rogers, Corner Post Cowboy Church
Join us for a unique colt starting demonstration at the WCF. Pastor Mike Rogers will work with a young horse for the very first time, sharing real-life lessons on trust, leadership, and peace—drawn from both horsemanship and the Bible.
You’ll see the process unfold step-by-step, as an untrained colt learns to respond and follow, and hear how those same principles can shape our own lives.
Event by Washington County Fair and Corner Post Cowboy Church
Sunday, August 17, 2025 / 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Summer Serenade: The Frogs of Lake Bailey
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR
Meeting Place: Amphitheater
Every summer evening the lake comes alive with a chorus of frogs! Meet a park interpreter to hear their song and learn the froggy faces behind our summer serenade.
Sunday, August 17, 2025 / 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cedar Falls Overlook Stroll
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR
Meeting Place: Cedar Falls Overlook Parking Area
Admission: Free
Join a park interpreter for this easy, handicap accessible, 1/4-mile stroll. We will talk about some of the things that make Petit Jean State Park a special place, as well as enjoy the view of Cedar Falls from the overlook. Please bring water to drink.
Sunday, August 17, 2025 / 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A Simple Stick
Lake Fort Smith State Park
P.O. Box 4, Mountainburg, AR
Meeting Place: Overlook
Meet a park interpreter to discover how a hiking stick can make your hike safer, enjoyable, and more memorable. We will discuss proper sizing, primary and secondary uses for a hiking stick, and how to personalize your stick for comfort and safety. Meet at the overlook.
Sunday, August 17, 2025 / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Tools of Survival
Lake Dardanelle State Park
100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Grassy Area across from the Visitor Center
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
How did early Arkansans survive without modern tools? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore the traditional tools and weapons used for hunting, fishing, building, and daily life in the Arkansas River Valley before statehood. See replica tools up close and learn how resourcefulness and craftsmanship made life possible in the wilderness.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
