If you know of any events we should add to this or future editions of “This Weekend in Arkansas”, let us know! In the meantime, we have selected a few of our favorite events for the weekend! Here’s a quick weather check: Mid 40s to mid 50s during the days, low to upper 20s overnight. Of course, that can change faster than you can open up the weather app! That being said, here is our 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, January 16, 2026
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 FROM 12 AM - 9:30 AM
Need Riders for Parade of Motorcycles for Kids at School
I NEED RIDERS!!!!Ok everyone i need a favor... one of the teachers asked me to gather some motorcycle riders for a parade Friday morning in Greers Ferry for the school.. I will get details and post them if thats ok with Rickey Kelley . please message me if u r intersted!
gather at 745 ish at the city park ball fields on Obrien Drive in Greers Ferry. is where the parade starts. at 830am from there we follow the the leader ...we go thru the town of Greers Ferry.
city park to the elementary parking circle drive then the high school parking lot. Thanks if your interested 5013656064 thats my cell #
Event by Shelley Marie Thompson and Let's Ride Arkansas
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 AT 11 AM - SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 9 PM
Street Eat Grand Opening
1412 W C St., Russellville, AR
Join us this weekend!
When: Friday Jan. 16 - Sunday Jan. 18
Where: 1412 West C st Russellville,Ar
Street eats where you will find all the Good Eats!
Event by Street Eats
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 AT 5 PM
Inner Calm Outer Glow Event
Sage Studio Salon
Step into a space where beauty meets inner healing.
Our Reiki & Botox Event is designed for women who crave a moment of calm, a touch of glow, and an experience that nourishes both spirit and skin. Imagine soft energy work melting tension away, followed by aesthetic treatments that refresh and refine—an uplifting blend of inner balance and outer radiance.
Whether you’re seeking a renewal, a confidence boost, or simply a beautiful evening surrounded by supportive feminine energy, this is your chance to feel held, healed, and glowing from the inside out.
Come for the vibes. Stay for the transformation
Event by Gilded Glow Aesthetics and Sieanne Coonts
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 AT 7 PM
Live Music with Sean Harrison
203 W. 2nd St., Russellville, AR
Sean Harrison kicks off Friday Night Live Music on January 16th at 7pm.
Event by Point Remove at Central Fire Station
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 FROM 7 PM - 9 PM
Heber Springs Sugar Loaf Mountain
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Music Dancing Fellowship & Fun!
Event by Jerry Hopper with Forever Young Band
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 FROM 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Avery Waltz “United We Rock”
63 1/2 spring street, Eureka Springs, AR
Friday January 16th 2025!
Avery Waltz is a spectacular one man band that will mesmerize you with his ability as a vocalist and musician. His songs bring back older memories and help make new ones. You will want to dance, and sing along.
Come on out to support our local musician and enjoy some great food and drinks before, during and after the show.
Event by The Quarter
Friday, January 16, 2026 / 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Winter Bingo
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR
Meeting Place: Bike-in Campground
Free
Join a park interpreter for a gentle 1.5-mile hike along Devil’s Racetrack while playing nature bingo. Explore the winter landscape, spot plants and wildlife, and enjoy a fun, interactive way to experience the outdoors. All ages and abilities are welcome!
Friday, January 16, 2026 / 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cozy Campfire
Lake Catherine State Park
1200 Catherine Park Rd, Hot Springs, AR
Meeting Place: Trailhead
Free
Share the warmth of a campfire with a park interpreter at the trailhead. Share stories and discuss the beauty of Lake Catherine State Park while sipping on hot chocolate.
Friday, January 16, 2026 / 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ten Essentials and Hiking the Monument Trails
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774
Meeting Place: Cafe Pavilion
Free
Learn how to pick the best trail for you and your family, as well as learn how to prepare for your hiking adventure!
Friday, January 16, 2026 / 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Knot Here!
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774
Meeting Place: Cafe Pavilion
Free
Drop in for a short visit with a park interpreter and learn three basic knots useful to an outdoors person. You’ll even learn what not to knot.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Saturday, January 17, 2026
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 AT 8 AM
The Hunting Legacy Archery Shoot & Outdoor Expo 2025
515 S Spring St, Harrison, AR
Consider this your "save the date" notice: If you love the woods, hunting, or archery, you'll want to put this on your calendar!
January's coming in hot!
Before we know it, Creekside will be hosting the first-ever Hunting Legacy Archery Competition & Outdoor Expo
WHO: All kids, school age and under, get in free; adults pay a gate fee of just $5
WHAT: So much will be going on:
-a youth Big Buck Classic competition (for ages 6-15)
-a 3-D archery shoot where anyone aged 5 or up can compete to win a Matthews compound bow (in their age division)
- a fascinating Vendor's Hall with vendor booths, games, and other activities for kids and adults. Over 30 different vendors expected!
- expert guest speakers on outdoor topics like using game calls, seasonal hunting strategies, food plot preparation to attract wildlife, and more
-a massive school-age archery competition that's a qualifier for the Arkansas state championships
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, January 17 and 18
WHERE: Creekside Community Center, 515 South Spring Street, Harrison AR 72601
Thanks to our co-sponsors, Valley Springs School District and The Hunting Legacy, for working with us to create an outdoor event that we hope EVERYONE will enjoy attending.
We hope to see you there!
Event by Harrison Parks and Recreation
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 FROM 9 AM - 2 PM
Wonders of Winter Wildlife (WOWW)
20201 East Hwy 12, Rogers, AR
Sat., January 17 th , 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cure your cabin fever with this event celebrating winter wildlife at Hobbs! Besides the scheduled programs listed below, visit the tabletop booths and kids’ craft tables from 10:00-2:00. Come and go as you please. Everyone is welcome to free hot beverages and making a s’more at the pavilion from 10:00 – 2:00. Donations to the Friends of Hobbs are accepted for lunch, served from 11:00-1:30
Scheduled Presentations:
9:00 – 10:45 a.m. Bird’s Breakfast: See live songbirds captured in the park by ornithologists and then help them release the birds after learning more
about them. Free breakfast snacks & beverages will be available. Come and go as you please. Sponsors: Bluebird Shed, Ozark Bird Conservancy, and 3-D Pet Products
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. The Saw-whet Owl: Guest speaker Mitchell Pruitt with the Ozark Bird Conservancy will share information about this little-known owl species which only visits Northwest Arkansas in the winter. Hobbs has been a part of the study area where research has been conducted on them for a number of years.
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Winter Wildlife Survival: The 8 “Ates”: How do wild animals survive the cold winter months? Hibernate is just one of the “ates”! A park interpreter will help you discover all 8 “ates” or strategies used for winter survival and introduce you to a live kingsnake, one of our animal ambassadors.
1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Black Bear Hike: Black Bears were once so plentiful in Arkansas that our state was known as the Bear State. Join a park interpreter on this family- friendly 0.25-mile hike along the ADA accessible Ozark Plateau Trail to discover more about the black bear, how to live safely in bear country, and other “bear” necessities.
Event by Friends of Hobbs State Park
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 AT 10 AM - SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 5 PM
NWA Comic Con 2026
3303 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR
Northwest Arkansas Comic Con returns January 17th & 18th 2025
to the Rogers Convention Center in Rogers, Arkansas, for another weekend of awesome celebrity guests, fun-filled gaming, incredible cosplay, and so much more!
Event by NWA Comic Con
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 FROM 11 AM - 2 PM
Isaac Talkington Benefit Meal
Dover Fine Arts Cafeteria 170 College Street Dover AR
To help with the ongoing expenses due to the accident on August 31, 2025 where Isaac Talkington suffered life changing injuries members of the community will be holding a fundraiser to help with expenses to help out Isaac and his family with such items as medical bills, home renovations and everyday needs for Isaac.
There will be a Chicken Strip Dinner fundraiser for Isaac that will be held on Saturday January 17, 2026 at the Dover Fine Arts Cafeteria from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Located at 170 College Street in Dover, AR.
Donations are being accepted for the meal which will include: Chicken strips, chips, roll, cookie and drink a $10.00 value. Cashapp for meal donations LaurenPipkin8
T-shirts will also be available for purchase
Youth XS-XL $15
Adult S-XL $20
Adult 2XL-5XL $25
Cashapp for shirts $luelladanielle
Back story:
On Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 Isaac was involved in a swimming accident in Arkansas while on a camping trip. He hit his head, causing complete paralysis. At which time he was airlifted to Springfield, MO, 3 hours away. He suffered a broken neck. His C5 vertebrae was shattered, causing the bone fragments to enter his spine. He also fractured his C6.
Thank you to everyone for your prayers, love, support, and generosity during this time.
Although we know the road ahead is going to be long, we remain hopeful that he will be able to move again and enjoy all the things he did before.
Follow along for updates on his journey on Facebook at Prayers for Isaac
Event by Dover Area Chamber of Commerce
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 FROM 11 AM - 5 PM
First Jump Course - Learn to Go Solo!
1413 East Main St., Clarksville, AR
Learn to go solo by contacting us TODAY!
After completing your first tandem with us, just a few bucks to begin your new adventure. The six hour ground school will cover gear, emergency procedures, gearing up, exiting the plane, and much more! Bring food/snacks!
The following day, or when your schedule works best, you come back to the airport to go over what you previously learned, look at an aerial map, make a plan with your Instructor, and then you are up (along with your Instructor by your side).
OPTION 1 - $110/JUMP
Instructor Assisted Deployment (IAD):
You learn from roughly 5,000 feet while hanging off the wing strut. As you gain skills you also will gain altitude until you get to 10,500 feet. You will have a one way radio the first 3-5 skydives.
OPTION 2 - $225/JUMP*
Accelerated Free Fall (AFF):
You start at 10,500 feet launching out with two AFF Instructors hanging on to you. You will have certain actions to perform during each exit. After 3-5 skydives of having two Instructors, you will then move on to Single Side Instructor. You will have a one way radio the first 3-5 skydives.
*If you had recently started AFF elsewhere, then you can skydive with one instructor and the price drops to $185 per skydive. You must provide proof by means of logbook. You will have 3-5 jumps with one Instructor.
COACH JUMPS (after IAD or AFF requirements): After so many jumps of either learning you choose, you will then 'graduate' on to Coach Jumps. Another licensed skydiver exits with you advancing your skills and knowledge of the sport. $95/jump
We DO offer recurrency for those who may have been grounded for a bit.
Next step: A License baby!
Cash and Credit Cards accepted.
Event by Paradise Valley Skydiving
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 FROM 11 AM - 3 PM
Lee-Jackson Luncheon at Lincoln, Arkansas
Lincoln Community Center, 101 E Bean St, Lincoln, Arkansas
The Lee-Jackson Luncheon will be held on January 17, 2026 at the Lincoln Community Building in Lincoln, Arkansas. This will be a potluck sponsored by the Colonel David Walker MOSB Chapter, Captain James Tyrie Wright MOSB Chapter and the Fontaine Earle SCV Camp. More details to follow!
Event by Troy Massey and General Patrick R. Cleburne Arkansas Society- Military Order Of Stars
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 AT 12:30 PM
2025 IFPA Arkansas State Pinball Championship
2398 S M St, Rogers, AR
The 2025 IFPA Arkansas State Pinball Championship is happening on January 17, 2025, at Station Break, 2398 S. M St.,, Rogers, AR. The venue will be open to qualifiers and qualified alternates only. There will be a $20.00 admission fee for the venue, which includes all game play and light food and beverage. Door opens at 10:45 a.m. to begin check-in. Practice time on tournament machines will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. FINAL CHECK-IN TIME is 12:00 P.M.! At that time, the meeting will begin for awards, announcements and cake, after which game selection wll begin. 12:30 is an estimated start time, but the tournament will begin as soon as selection is complete. Stay tune for more details and keep on flippin'!
Event by Mark Gunter and Arkansas IFPA Pinball Group
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 AT 1 PM
Herb Bowl Workshop
4001 W. Main St, Russellville, AR
Herb Bowl Workshop
Saturday, January 17
1:00 PM
Green Thumb Nursery
Get your hands dirty and take home something beautiful!
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own herb bowl using fresh herbs and quality soil.
Cost:
CREATE event: $15–$20
(Price includes plants, container, soil, and instruction)
Event by Green Thumb Nursery
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 FROM 1 PM - 3 PM
Vision Board Party
Join us for a fun Vision Board/Prayer Board Party to dream big, get inspired, and manifest together in person!
Event by LaKieva Bell
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 FROM 3 PM - 4 PM
Ozark Mountain Music Festival: Chuck Sitero
The 12th Annual Ozark Mountain Music Festival, better known as OzMoMu, will return January 15-18, 2026 to Downtown Eureka Springs!
Best Winter Music Festival in the Midwest! The Ozark Mountain Music Festival is an Ozark Mountain fusion of American Roots music with a festival lineup that includes multiple stages and lively music all day long, just indoors in Downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Sponsored by the 1905 Basin Park Hotel.
Chuck Sitero is the lead singer of the nationally touring bluegrass band High Lonesome, named one of Denver Westword’s “Top Ten Colorado Bluegrass Bands” in 2024 & 2025. In his solo shows, Chuck pairs his own songwriting with beloved classics from Paul Simon, John Hartford, Bob Dylan, Rodney Crowell, The Beatles, and beyond. Catch his Saturday set at the Cave Stage.
Tickets & more info can be found at www.ozarkmountainmusicfestival.com
Event by Chuck Sitero
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 FROM 5:30 PM - 9 PM
Wings and Jeeps, Buffalo Wild Wings of Russellville
Hey Jeepers and Jeephers, lets all Gather up at Buffalo Wild Wings in Russellville for M&G and Dinner. Start time about 5:30ish on Saturday January 17th.
Please invite any Jeeper across Arkansas. All Jeeps welcome, jeep is down thats fine ride the bike cycle.
More detail might appear later check back.
Event by Kassim Wallace, Kenneth Michael and Arklahoma Jeepers
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 AT 7 PM
Karaoke Night
Come out and sing with DJ Moonshine!
Event by PJ Fugate and VFW 4548 (Official Post Facebook Page)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 FROM 8:15 PM - 11:15 PM
Rusty Troubadours @ VFW Russellville
VFW Roger's Rye Post 2283 Russellville, AR
Excited to welcome back Rusty Troubadours!!
$10 cover charge at the door. Must be 21 to attend.on!
Event by Brookstock Events, Rusty Troubadours and Tena Gosvenor Brooks
Saturday, January 17, 2026 / 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
M.A.D.E. Workshop (Plaster Tracks)
Lake Dardanelle State Park
100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Lakeview Room
$15
The landscapes and wildlife of Lake Dardanelle State Park offer endless opportunities for inspiration. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for M.A.D.E. (Making Art, Driving Exploration), a program series designed to help you connect with the outdoors through creativity. In each session, you’ll explore nature’s colors, textures, and patterns while creating your own unique work of art. This workshop will be from 9–11 a.m. in the visitor center Lakeview Room. We will learn to identify animal tracks and make our own to take home. Registration is $15 per person, all supplies are provided, and no prior art experience is needed. Programs are open to all ages, however, activities are best suited for ages 6 and up. Children 5 and under may attend at no cost if assisting a registered adult. Please register at least two weeks in advance by calling 479-967-5516.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 / 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Nature Photography 101
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774
Meeting Place: Fossil Flats Trailhead
Free
Learn the basics of nature photography with a park interpreter as we wander along a section of the Outlaw Loop.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Suet Bird Feeder
Mississippi River State Park
2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Free
Make a suet bird feeder to support winter birds. This is a family-friendly activity; bring clothes you can get messy.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 / 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Origami Animals: Forest Friends
Village Creek State Park
201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR 72396
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Free
Ready to try your hand at creating origami animals? Join a park interpreter to learn about the native wildlife found at Village Creek State Park that call the forest home. Afterwards, we will learn to fold some of our favorite forest friends into a take-home paper craft.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Sunday, January 18, 2026
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 9:00 AM
Magazine Ride
RIDE THIS WEEKEND! No food necessary as we will be meeting for breakfast and stopping at Cove Creek for lunch.
Event by Dalton Gaston, Trevor Essman and 3 others
SUNDAY,JANUARY 18 FROM 10 AM - 1 PM
Brunch and Bible
521 A SW Hwy 71, Mountainburg, AR
Join us for a new, first run brunch menu and a message delivered by FCA Russellville area representative, Tyson Castleberry. Tyson is a 2024 graduate of Alma and currently attends Arkansas Tech University Russellville.
Event by B’s in the Burg and Dustin Biery
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 1:30 PM
January Meeting of the Arkansas Orchid Society
The monthly meeting for the Arkansas Orchid Society. The public is welcome.
Event by Arkansas Orchid Society
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 FROM 2 PM - 4 PM
Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association Annual Meeting
SAVE THE DATE: 2-4 pm Sunday January 18, 2025
Event by Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association and Lana Isaacs Harris
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 2 PM
Arkansas March for Life
Join FFL supporters at the Arkansas March for Life!
Event by Feminists for Life
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 FROM 4:30 PM - 6 PM
Can the Bible be trusted? (Hosted at Fellowship Rogers)
Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas
Location: Training Center Classroom 166 at Fellowship Rogers
Event by Reasonable Faith Chapter NWA
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 5 PM
Arkansas River Delta Blues Trail Fundraiser
A new year kick-off for the Arkansas River Delta Blues Trail fundraising, and it will be one to remember.
Entertainment will be historic bluesman Detroit Johnny, @katricebutterfly, and the Billy Jeter House on Fire Band, featuring Jason Lee Hale @quartersizedhale, Lynn Fitzgerald @rjlooney, and @prod_x_vybez.
If that isn't enough to get you excited, how about the chance to win a vintage Harmony guitar played and autographed by the great Bobby Rush!
Come out and be part of this musical movement by supporting our efforts to preserve Arkansas's River Delta Blues legends. Learn what we have accomplished, how we are working with Arkansas River communities to honor, preserve, and celebrate our state's influence on America's blues industry.
#deltablues #arkansasmusic #arkansasblues #littlerock #arkansasdeltablues @bobbyrushbluesman
Event by Arkansas River Delta Blues Trail, Chad Marshall Band and Katrice Newbill
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 6:30 PM
The African Children’s Choir “Just As I Am” Tour - North Little Rock, AR
This isn’t just a concert — it’s a celebration of resilience and hope. Composed of talented children aged 8 to 12 from vulnerable backgrounds, the Choir stands as a powerful testament to the potential of African youth to overcome adversity and lead a brighter future.
We can’t wait to share this unforgettable experience with you!
Event by The African Children's Choir
Sunday, January 18, 2026 / 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
River Ramble
Lake Dardanelle State Park
100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR 72802
Meeting Place: Grassy Area across from the Visitor Center
Free
As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. The river is always changing and hasn’t always looked the way it does today. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and learn some of the hazards and bounty the river has in store.
Sunday, January 18, 2026 / 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Art in The Park
Lake Catherine State Park
1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR
Meeting Place: Nature Cabin
All Admission: Free
Memories are made here at Lake Catherine State Park! Join a park interpreter at the nature cabin to discuss the natural beauty of Lake Catherine during this lakeside painting activity.
Sunday, January 18, 2026 / 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Habitat Hike
Mississippi River State Park
2955 Hwy. 44, Marianna, AR 72360
Meeting Place: Trotting Fox Trail
Free
Join a park interpreter on 1/5-mile hike and discover what our native wildlife requires from their habitat and see if any have made their homes along the trail.
Sunday, January 18, 2026 / 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Nocturnal Navigation
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR 72774
Meeting Place: Cafe Pavilion
Free
Did you know there are animals that use the moon and stars to navigate at night? Discover some of the animals use this form of nocturnal navigation and what you can to do to help them!
Events by Arkansas State Parks
