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 some of what look like great opportunities this weekend! Events like Marine and Outdoor Expos, Art Night, a Vision Board Workshop, Hiking, Fishing, Music and more! Here’s a quick weather check: upper 50s to mid 60s during the days, mid to upper 30s 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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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 9, 2026
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 FROM 12 AM - SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 AT 7 PM
Northwest Arkansas Boat & Outdoor Expo
14235 East Hwy 12, Rogers, AR
Ugly John's is proud to bring Harris back to Beaver Lake in a BIG way! Come see us at the NWA Boat & Outdoor Expo January 8, 9, 10 & 11 at the Rogers Convention Center. Full line-up of Harris, Nautique Boats, Premier Marine, Revel by Correct Craft & Elite by Monterey.
Event by Ugly John's Boat Sales of Arkansas
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 AT 10 AM
44th Annual Arkansas Marine Expo
State House Convention Center
Time to check out the best and latest boats for 2026 !
Come out and see us to experience the finest boats on the water and best deals to start the year off right!
Harris Boats
Malibu Boats
Axis Boats
Chaparral Boats
Event by Lacey's Narrows Marina and Boating Center and Malibu Boats
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 FROM 5 PM - 8 PM
Downtown Little Rock 2nd Friday Art Night
Downtown Little Rock, Arkansas
Join us for an enchanting evening where downtown Little Rock transforms into a vibrant gallery district. Every second Friday of the month, galleries, museums, and cultural spaces open their doors for an after-hours celebration of creativity and community.
Experience local and regional artists, enjoy live music, and connect with fellow art enthusiasts as you stroll through the heart of our city.
We'll update you with details as we near the event!
Want to be a vendor, musician, or volunteer? Apply here: https://downtownlr.com/2fan-application/
Event by 2nd Friday Art Night
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 FROM 5 PM - 7 PM
Where the Waters Meet: Relic Boundaries in the Arkansas Delta
141 Cherry St, Helena, AR
Join us for the grand opening of our latest exhibition titled Where the Waters Meet: Relic Boundaries in the Arkansas Delta.
This exhibition consists of photographs taken by artist Andrea A. Gluckman around Phillips County and the Arkansas Delta.
The Grand Opening is scheduled for Friday, January 9, 2026, starting at 5 pm and ending at 7 pm in the Central Gallery of the DCC Visitor Center, located at 141 Cherry Street in Helena-West Helena. This event will feature guest speakers, musical entertainment, and food.
Everyone is welcome to this free event. This exhibition is scheduled to run from January 9 to February 28, 2026.
For more information, please call 870-338-4350 or email info@deltaculturalcenter.com.
Event by Delta Cultural Center
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 AT 7 PM
Vision Board Workshops - Adults Only
107 North Commerce, Russellville, AR
Hang with us at the studio to create your own 2026 VISION BOARD! Bring your own photos or choose from our materials to create a board to inspire your year.
Feel free to bring or order your dinner, snacks, and drinks of your choice. Or, take a quick break and visit one of our nearby downtown neighbors!
ADULTS ONLY
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Event by KaleidoKids Art Studio
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 AT 7 PM
Live Music with Jim + Bob
203 W. 2nd St., Russellville, AR
Arkansas legends Jim + Bob return to our Russellville location January 9th at 7 pm.
Event by Point Remove at Central Fire Station
Friday, January 09, 2026 / 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Reading Nature’s Morning Newspaper
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR
Meeting Place: Fossil Flats Trailhead
Free
Join a park interpreter for a 1–2 mile hike as we explore the trails to discover animal tracks, scat, and other signs of wildlife. Learn how to “read” the forest like a newspaper and uncover the secret lives of animals in winter.
Friday, January 09, 2026 / 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Those Raccoon Rascals
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR
Meeting Place: Sundial at the Visitor Center
Free
How do you stop raccoons from getting into your cooler? Discover the answer and more!
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Saturday, January 10, 2026
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 8 AM
State Fair Spirit Classic - Little Rock, Arkansas!
Join us on January 10th for an unforgettable day of competition!
Register your teams here: www.zipregistration.com
Event by Global Cheer Dance and Tori Downey
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 FROM 8 AM - 2 PM
The Bluffs of Youngs Point
Motion Fuels, 1100 East Main Street, Clarksville, AR
This is a short bluffline but packed with unique rock features, including a ladder to get into one of the shelters. Located north of Clarksville and west of Hwy. 21. We will either hike up the road or take a shortcut UP the mountain to the bluffline. This hike is rated moderate and is a total of 1.9 miles (taking the shortcut) or 3.5 miles, if we do the road. We will leave from Pleasant View Park, located 1-0 miles north of I-40 on Highway 7 at Russellville, at 8:00 AM or you can meet us at Motion Fuels, at 8:45 AM, 1100 East Main Street, Clarksville, located at the intersection of Hwy. 64 and 21, and is next to Dollar General. We may need to shuttle vehicles at this point since there is not much parking at our hiking location. Let us know you are coming and where you will meet us.
Event by Danny Lee Hale and TAKAHIK River Valley Hikers
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 FROM 9 AM - 3 PM
6th Annual Lower Lake 2 Species Tournament
Boat or kayak allowed.
This is a two fish tournament, each fish must be a different species from one another.
Total length from the two different species wins.
No live Bait allowed.
Captains meeting at 8:30 AM, at the boat ramp on the lower end of the lake.
$10 cash entry fee per angler
Event by Adam Christopher Castle and Arkansas Anglers Challenge
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 FROM 9 AM - 1 PM
Central Arkansas Bonsai Meeting January 2026
Bob's Note:
The first 2026 meeting of the Central Arkansas Bonsai society will be held on Saturday, January 10th. We will meet from meet from 9a till 1p at the Amy Sanders library in Sherwood.
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This year, thanks to Flo's efforts we will also have an hour extra before the meeting for setting up tables and an additional hour for clean up and taking down the tables. Essentially, we will have the room from 9a till 2p. This will also help out if we need a little extra time for one off our presenters.
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Every January we elect our club officers. If you are interested in a position let us know. So far Kyle Hartwick is the only candidate for president. (Dustin has stepped down after many years) The floor is open for the vice president post.
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We are also looking for suggestions for subjects for presentations. So far, Dana Quattlebaum has volunteered to do a tree demonstration, and Larry Totton has offered to talk about Eastern Red cedars as great a great bonsai material. Bring along your suggestions for any presentations you'd like to see/hear.
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There was some talk last year about using the critique table more often. What do you think?
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January is a good time to prune your trees and to make plans for spring. So, bring a tree or two to work on. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. Have a Very Merry Christmas and enjoy the new year. Take care, be well, and keep the green side up.
Bob
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Wally's Note:
Probably like everyone else, I'm ready to get back into the swing of things BONSAI and anxiously awaiting SPRING.
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Adding to what Bob said about the Club Officers. Kyle is unopposed for President right now, so if you are interested that position...let it be known at the beginning of the meeting (contact Kyle, me or Bob). However there are 2 other positions available...We need a Vice President to assist whoever the President may be, and also media person (doing the stuff I do). If you're interested in any of these positions (none of them are truly time consuming), then let us know.
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I will be taking orders for T-shirts in either January or February. We can use the same logo we have or, we can choose another. If you are interested in a shirt...let me know. I'm going to try and keep the cost around $20 depending on what design or style we choose.
OK...that's it. See you all in January... Wally
Event by Wally Jarratt and Central Arkansas Bonsai Society
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 FROM 9 AM - 2 PM
Headwaters Course Marking Ride
Headwaters School, Red Star Arkansas
Marking the challenge courses!
Event by Ozark Off-Road Cyclists
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 FROM 11 AM - 3 PM
Central Arkansas: Intro to Tools (January)
Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas
Join Dykes With Drills at Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas for this fun introductory workshop. In this workshop you will learn tool use and safety, team building and have fun doing it! You will be trained to use a variety of tools to begin your woodworking adventure. Following your hands on training, you will form small groups, where you will collaborate to take a design from conceptualization to completion as you find solutions to everyday problems.
Our first Arkansas workshop is here!!
Price is $80 / per person. Don’t want to pay? Come to our benefit show December 13th and enter to win a $125 gift certificate, applicable to any of our workshops!
Please note that this is a skill building workshop. Participants will work in small groups to design and build something that will allow them to practice the new skills they learned. Individuals will not be making an item to take home with them.
(Need financial aid? Ask us! We want to make sure this event is accessible to you and prioritize aid to BIPOC attendees.)
(Do you want to donate to make this workshop available to those who can’t afford it? Add a ticket for our scholarship fund)
TIMELINE
11:00a Introductions
11:15a Workshop Logistics
11:30a Tool Training
12:15p Project Time
2:45p Group Share
ACCESSIBILITY
• Do you have a low scent tolerance? We ask that our participants refrain from using extreme scents, though cannot guarantee the workshop space will be scent free. Please know that sawdust is present in the shop and we have masks available upon request.
• Do you use ASL? We currently don’t have translation available, and would love to work with you about how you can access our workshops.
Event by Dykes With Drills and DWD Central Arkansas
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 6 PM
Clarksville Panther Football Banquet
Clarksville High School (Arkansas)
Come join us as we recognize our players for their hardwood, dedication and determination!
Taco Bar and desserts!
Players and cheerleaders are free!
Parents and guests are $5.
Event by Clarksville Quarterback Club - AR
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 6 PM
Sam Sparks w/ Chris Baker Band!
5855 West State Hwy 22, Paris, AR
No Cover! Come enjoy some great musicians!
Event by 22 Lounge Bar & Grill
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 9 PM
Tone Kats
898 Highway 197 North, New Blaine, AR
Classic and Southern Rock band.
Event by NEW BLAINE VFW POST 8383
Saturday, January 10, 2026 / 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Winter Workshop Series: Hiking 101 - Winter Edition
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR
Meeting Place: Breezeway of Mather Lodge
Admission: $0.00
Join park staff for a special hiking 101 course. This course will include a hike along the park's Boy Scout Trail. While we won’t complete the full trail, we will hike about 7 miles of it. This is a long and strenuous hike that will take us about 6 hours to complete. Along the way, we will stop and talk about best practices while hiking during the winter time at Petit Jean State Park. We will meet at the breezeway of Mather Lodge at 9 a.m. Come prepared with good hiking boots, hiking sticks, water, and a backpack. We should be back to Mather Lodge around 3 p.m. that afternoon. This program is free, but sign up is required by the Wednesday before the event by calling the visitor center at 501-727-5441 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m..
Saturday, January 10, 2026 / 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
O.W.L.S. - Art in Nature
Lake Dardanelle State Park
100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Open-air Pavilion
$40
The Arkansas River creates many recreational opportunities for us to enjoy. Join Lake Dardanelle State Park staff for O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Women Learning Skills). This program series is designed to give ladies the opportunity to explore the available recreation at Lake Dardanelle State Park and the surrounding areas, by learning skills and knowledge that they need to enjoy nature. This workshop will be from 9-11 a.m. in the open-air pavilion registration will be $40 per person per class. We will learn to appreciate the beauty of nature and how to capture it. To register call the visitor center (479) 967-5516.
Saturday, January 10, 2026 / 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Eagle Watching Van Tour
Mississippi River State Park
2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
$10
Spot wintering bald eagles along the mighty Mississippi River. Equipment provided. Preregistration and fee required. Dress warmly and bring a camera.
Saturday, January 10, 2026 / 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Make a Snowflake
Hwy. 324, Perryville, AR
Meeting Place: Ogden Hall (Camp Ouachita Historic Site)
Relax and unwind as you learn about snow while making a fun and festive craft! Engage in a brief program with a park interpreter about the science of snow. Then enjoy crafting a beautiful snowflake suncatcher, the perfect winter decoration!
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Sunday, January 11, 2026
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 AT 10:30 AM
Gateway, AR
Make plans to join us Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM for an unforgettable worship experience with Brian Arnold.
Through song and spoken word, Brian will lead us into a meaningful time of reflection and praise — sharing how God has shaped his journey and continues to work in powerful ways.
Event by Brian Arnold
SUNDAY,JANUARY 11 FROM 12 PM - 7 PM
AHA Learn to Play Hockey - Winter 2026
Arkansas Skatium-Ice and Roller Skating
Learn to Play (LTP) Hockey is perfect for kids ages 5-16 who are interested in learning the basic skills of ice hockey. Coaches will help players learn the basics of skating, passing and shooting through a series of drills to gain confidence and build player fundamentals. Most importantly, the highest priority will be creating a FUN learning environment for the kids and ensuring player safety while on the ice! Please see the details and registration link below.
Arkansas Skatium
Dates: Sundays - 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8
Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Cost: $200/player
Event by Arkansas Hockey Association
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 FROM 1 PM - 6 PM
New Beginnings Market
Local art vendors setup inside of Fassler Hall!
Great food and tasty drinks!
Event by Misfit Maker Market
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 FROM 1:30 PM - 3 PM
Faulkner County Gospel Singing
Join us as we work to preserve the 147 year old tradition of congregational gospel singing in Faulkner County. We will meet on January 11th at 1:30 pm at LifeSong Baptist Church in Greenbrier. Enjoy singing old favorites from the Heavenly Highway Hymns, and practice your sightreading skills on new songs from the most recently published gospel convention books!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 AT 2 PM
Pour Your Own Epoxy (January 11th at Goat Lab Brewery & Taproom, Lowell, AR)
GOAT LAB Brewery
Join us for a fun, informative and hands-on workshop where you'll craft your very own epoxy river charcuterie board, lazy susan, clock, key holder shelf, coasters or mini pair!
Our boards feature premium black walnut and other fine hardwoods, accented with epoxy in colors of your choice. You can select up to two epoxy colors when you arrive.
Date: January 11th
Location: Goat Lab Brewery & Taproom , Lowell, AR
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Address: 722 S Bloomington St, Lowell, AR 72745
After the class, your project will undergo a meticulous finishing process, which typically takes about 6 - 8 weeks. Please note that epoxy projects must sit and fully cure for approximately a week before we begin the finishing process. The overall timeline is highly dependent on class size and shipping processes.
Once perfected, we'll ship it to you promptly, ensuring your creation arrives in pristine condition.
Please note: All ticket sales are final. However, if you're unable to attend, feel free to send someone in your place. Additionally, each attendee aged 12 and above must have a ticket, while couples tickets offer an opportunity for two individuals to collaborate on a single project
Event by Pour Your Own Epoxy and GOAT LAB Brewery
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 FROM 2 PM - 5 PM
Conway, AR: Bluegrass Jam Class with Aaron Farris
Conway, AR
Wernick Method Jam Class with Aaron Farris
Conway, AR
Bluegrass in The Rock Headquarters (Aaron’s home, a private residence); address provided upon registration
January 4 - February 1, 2026
Sundays, 2:00-5:00pm
Tuition: $260 for 5 sessions
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
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 FROM 4 PM - 4:45 PM
Community Meal Drive-Thru | Grace Chapel UMC
1801 S Dixieland Rd, Rogers, AR
The Community Meal Drive-Thru at Grace Chapel is a no-questions-asked, free, hot, to-go meal provided for families and individuals to take home and eat. Drive-thru starts at 4p every Sunday!
These meals are prepared by a group of local churches and families, each of which serves one Sunday per month. The Community Meal is supported through a grant from the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas, and by the local churches.
Event by Grace Chapel UMC Rogers AR
Sunday, January 11, 2026 / 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Seeds on the Move!
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR
Meeting Place: Flagpole at the Visitor Center
Free
Ever wonder how plants can grow in different places? Learn about the many ways plant seeds travel throughout the park!
Sunday, January 04, 2026 / 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Trailblazer's Crossing
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR
Meeting Place: Suspension Bridge
Free
Embark on a 0.50-mile walk along the easy Lake Trail, where history and wild beauty collide.
Sunday, January 11, 2026 / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Light It Up
Lake Dardanelle State Park
100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Grassy Area across from the Visitor Center
Free
The power of the Arkansas River lights up your world and life in the river valley every day. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn how the Arkansas River is used in energy production.
Sunday, January 11, 2026 / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dutch Oven Cooking Look and Learn Table
Lake Dardanelle State Park
100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Free
Curious about cast iron cooking? Stop by our Dutch Oven Cooking Look & Learn Table in the visitor center to see Dutch ovens up close, explore how they work, and discover how people have used them for centuries - from campfire stews to baked goods. A park interpreter is available to answer questions and share tips, tools, and tasty inspiration! This is a come-and-go program. Food will not be served at this program.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
