May 2013

Last updated May 22, 2013.

May is Arkansas Heritage Month!  There are events listed below.


May Festival of the Arts
May 1 - 31 (see calendar)
Eureka Springs, AR

Pioneer Home Site Geocache Challenge
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)
May 1 - 31
Devil's Den State Park
West Fork, AR

Discover Downtown - A Ladies Luncheon Supporting Main Street Rogers, Inc.
May 1
Victory Theater
Rogers, AR
$25

Chamber Golf Tournament
May 3
Big Creek Golf Course
Mountain Home, AR
$100 each

Cotter Trout Festival
May 3
Cotter, AR

Relay for Life - Baxter County
May 3
Mountain Home High School
Mountain Home, AR

Art on the Creek
May 3 - 4
Bella Vista, AR

Spring Craft Fair
May 3 - 5
Frisco Station Mall
Rogers, AR

2nd Annual Hayden Padgett Safe in HIS Arms' Foundation Scholarship 5k Run/Walk
May 4
Mountain Home High School
Mountain Home, AR

Fayetteville FoamFest
May 4
Walton Arts Center
Fayetteville, AR

NWA Mom Prom
May 4, 7 pm
Springdale Holiday Inn Ballroom
Springdale, AR
$40

Days at the Depot
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)
May 4 - 5
Mammoth Spring, AR

North Arkansas Woodcarvers Club Show & Sale
May 4 - 5
Baxter County Fairgrounds
Mountain Home, AR

Pickin' in the Park
Saturdays, 6 pm - midnight (May 4, 11, 18, 25)
Frisco Park, Downtown Rogers
Rogers, AR

Preserving Places: Landmark Buildings of Benton County
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month) 
May 6 - 30
Rogers, AR

110th Anniversary of Main Street Calico Rock
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)  
May 11
Calico Rock, AR

Dogwood Days Festival
May 11
Horseshoe Bend, AR

Ozark Demolition Derby
May 11
Rodeo of the Ozarks
Springdale, AR

"There are places I remember: A Preservation Writing Workshop"
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)
May 11
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
Springdale, AR

Twin Lakes Treasure Hunt
(Garage sale/Flea Market/Swap Meet)
May 11
Baxter County Fairgrounds
Mountain Home, AR

Mother's Day Fest at War Eagle Mill
May 12
Rogers, AR

35th Annual Preservation Awards & Candlelight Tour
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)
May 16
Eureka Springs, AR

Autism Spectrum Disorders Symposium
May 16 - 17
UA Global Campus
Fayetteville, AR

3rd Friday Downtown Rogers
May 17
Rogers, AR

Arkansas Master Gardeners Conference Garden Sale
May 17 - 18
John Q. Hammons Convention Center
Rogers, AR

Crooked Creek Cleanup and Crawfish Boil
May 18
Cotter, AR
$30

Exhibit Dedication & Reception
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)
May 18
Turkey Creek School House
Mountain View, AR

Golf Tournament to benefit Special Olympics
May 18
Twin Lakes Golf Course
Mountain Home, AR

Twin Lakes Civitan 5K Run/Walk to benefit Special Olympics
May 18
Mountain Home, AR

Historic Structures in Arkansas
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)
May 20
Boone County Heritage Museum
Harrison, AR

Spring Carnival
May 23 - 26
Rodeo of the Ozarks
Springdale, AR

Chamber Golf Tournament
May 24
Big Creek Golf Course
Mountain Home, AR

64th Annual Fulton County Homecoming Festival
May 24 -25
Salem, AR

Hillbilly Daze
May 25
Witts Springs, AR

Memorial Day at War Eagle Mill
May 27
Rogers, AR

Premier Screening of Eureka Springs Historic Street Vignettes
(Part of Arkansas Heritage Month)
May 29
Eureka Springs, AR

Spring River Clean-up
May 29
Mammoth Spring State Park
Mammoth Spring, AR

Spring Gospel Bluegrass Festival
May 30 - June 1
Scotland, AR
free admission

9th Annual Main Street Rogers Golf Tournament
May 31
Lost Springs Golf and Athletic Club
Rogers, AR

Memorial Park Glow Run
May 31
Bentonville, AR
$25

Music on the Square (FB)
May 31
Kingston, AR

Monster Trucks
May 31 - June 1
Parsons Stadium
Springdale, AR

North Arkansas Collectibles Show
May 31 - June 1
Baxter County Fairgrounds
Mountain Home, AR

Wakarusa
May 30 - June 2
Mulberry Mountain
Ozark, AR

April 2013

Last updated April 28, 2013.

12th Annual Ozark Foothills Filmfest
April 3 - 7
Batesville, AR
(check listings, location sometimes varies)

Northwest Arkansas Naturals - Opening Day!
April 4
Arvest Ballpark
Springdale, AR

First Friday
April 5
Bentonville, AR

Hands of Hope Gala to benefit New Beginning Children's Homes
April 5, 7 pm
Horton Farms
Gravette, AR

Diversity Weekend
April 5 - 7
Eureka Springs, AR  

25th Annual Ozark Mountain Bike Festival
April 5 - 7
Devil's Den State Park
West Fork, AR
Free  

Bentonville Running Festival
April 6
Bentonville, AR

March for Babies
April 6
Arvest Ballpark
Springdale, AR

Walk like MADD
April 6
Ward Nail Park
Lowell, AR

Elkins Bridal Fair
April 7
Elkins Community Center
Elkins, AR

FLW Tour
April 11 - 14
Beaver Lake
Rogers, AR

Author Dave Barry
April 12, 7 pm
Fayetteville Public Library
Fayetteville, AR

Ozark UFO Conference
April 12 - 14
Best Western Inn of the Ozarks
Eureka Springs, AR

Gather Your Family NWA Family History Conference
April 13
Registration (free)
Springdale, AR

Northwest Arkansas Heart Walk
April 13
Arvest Ballpark
Springdale, AR

NWA Juggling Spectacular
April 13
Fayetteville, AR

Sunshine Gala to benefit the Benton County Sunshine School
April 13, 6 pm
Horton Farms
Gravette, AR

Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Show
April 13 - 14
Siloam Springs Community Building
Siloam Springs, AR

Hogeye Marathon
April 14, 7 am
Fayetteville, AR
(Jr. run is on April 13)

Arkansas Music Pavilion:  Little Big Town with David Naill
April 19
AMP (Washington County Fairgrounds)
Fayetteville, AR

Glow Run
April 19
Frisco Stage
Rogers, AR

Carving in the Ozarks
Chainsaw Carving Festival
April 19 - 20
Eureka Springs, AR

JunkFest Antigue Fair (FB)
April 19 - 20
Stone County Fairgrounds
Mountain View, AR

Twin Lakes Shrine Circus
April 19 - 20
Mountain Home, AR

5th Annual Surviving the Journey Memorial Walk
April 20
JB Hunt Park
Springdale, AR

AIM Walk & 5k
benefits the NWA Autism Support Group
April 20
Gracepoint Church
Bentonville, AR

Dancing with the Stars of Northwest Arkansas 2013
Benefits the Campaign for the NWA Children's Museum
April 20
John Q. Hammon Center
Rogers, AR

Earth Day Celebration
April 20
Springdale Public Library
Springdale, AR

RazorFest and UA Red-White Spring Game
April 20 (game at 2 pm)
Razorback Stadium
Fayetteville, AR

5th Annual Society Tea: Sunday in the Park
April 21
Eureka Springs, AR  

9th Annual Earth Day Celebration
April 21
World Peace Wetland Prairie
Fayetteville, AR

Chocolate Extravaganza
April 21
Newton County Library
Jasper, AR

36th Annual Dulcimer Jamboree
April 25 - 27
Ozark Folk Center
Mountain View, AR

Joe Martin Stage Race
April 25 - 28
various Northwest Arkansas

39th Annual Dogwood Festival
April 26 - 28
Siloam Springs, AR

Pulp ARK 2013
April 26 - 28
Springdale, AR

2nd Annual Cats at the Castle Dinner to benefit Turpentine Creek's Habitat Fund
April 27
Rogue's Manor
Beaver, AR
$100, register by April 17

Celebrate the Springs
April 27 - 28
Eureka Springs, AR
Free  

Komen Race for the Cure
April 27
Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall
Rogers, AR

Starlight Gala to benefit the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter
April 27, 6 pm
John Q. Hammons Convention Center
Rogers, AR
The Band Perry will play.

Update

I may be slow updating April - I had a family emergency pop up.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

We went to the St. Paddy Parade in Eureka Springs a few years ago and loved it, and this year we were able to go back again.  If you haven't been to any of the parades in Eureka Springs, I highly recommend them.  It's a fun atmosphere, and biker friendly, but still family oriented.  There are tons of kids around trying to catch candy and beads (just like Mardi Gras!) and there are bars for the adults and lots of shopping.  We always get an all-day trolly pass ($4.50) which lets you ride any of the trolleys all day long, getting on and off as much as you please.  If you're feeling more adventurous, wear some good shoes and walk up the hills.  Since this is the St. Paddy Parade report, I'll try to stay on topic and not go into geocaching, etc.

Anyway, the parade starts with a piper in a kilt and has a bunch of floats and walkers throwing candy and beads to all.  Everyone is dressed in green, including the crowd, and many people bring their dogs and dress them up too.  The parade itself was only about 30 minutes long this year, but definitely worth making the trip to Eureka Springs.  I've got pictures and a video that I'll be uploading soon.

Also on Wordpress

My blog is also on Wordpress, because they have some better formatting options and it's easier to navigate to all the different topics, like Caves, Parks, etc.  For the mean time, I'm going to keep both blogs going until I get all the wrinkles ironed out.

Fairs, Fesitivals and Events - March 2013

Last updated March 19th.


Cookin' with  Coals Cook-off
March 2
Mammoth Spring State Park
Mammoth Spring, AR

Eureka Springs Zombie Tag
(Facebook page)
March 2
Lake Leatherwood
Eureka Springs, AR
Family-friendly event

Cane Hill Kite Festival
March 5
Springfield Ranch
Cane Hill, AR
$1-$2, free for military families

1st Annual Bags for Books (luncheon and auction)
Benefit to support free books for NWA kids
March 7
Springdale Holiday Inn
Springdale, AR

11th Annual Mountain View Bluegrass Festival
March 7-8-9
Mountain View, AR
 
Women in Information Technology Conference
March 7-8
Reynolds Center (UA Campus)
Fayetteville, AR
Preregister online

Mystery Dinner Theater
March 8 & 9
Flaps Down Grill
Springdale, AR
$34

Handpicked and Handmade Craft Show
March 8-9-10
Ozark Folk Center
Mountain View, AR

11th Annual Kiss A Pig Gala
March 9
John Q. Hammon Convention Center
Rogers, AR

31st Annual Victorian Classic
March 9
Eureka Springs, AR
Benefits Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and ES Carnegie Library

Mystery Dinner Theater
March 10
Acoustic Mud
Bella Vista, AR
$32.50

NWA Fashion Week
March 11 - 16
Northwest Arkansas

16th Annual Sowbug Roundup
March 14 - 16
Mountain Home, AR

Mystery Dinner Theater
March 15 & 16
Tavola Trattoria
Bentonville, AR
$52

Benefit  Concert - Ozark Prayers for Peyton
March 16
Fine Arts Ctr Auditorium
Calico Rock, AR
$10

2nd Annual Chocolate Roll Festival
March 16
Marshall, AR

20th Annual St. Paddy Parade
March 16, 2pm
Eureka Springs, AR

17th Annual Spring Antique Show & Sale
March 16 - 17
Eureka Springs, AR

Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" by the American Shakespeare Center
March 16
Ozark Folk Center
Mountain View, AR
$17

Mystery Dinner Theater
March 17
Acoustic Mud
Bella Vista, AR
$32.50

Spring Equinox Gathering
March 17
Open-Air Meditation Sanctuary
Eureka Springs, AR

Ozark Folk School
March 18 - 22
Ozark Folk Center
Mountain View, AR
$ varies, register by March 1st

30th Annual Arkansas Fiddlers Convention
March 21 -24
Harrison, AR

Battle of Pea Ridge 150th Anniversary Reenactment
March 22-23-24
Pea Ridge, AR
Note: This is not at the park.

Devil's Den Rocks!
March 22-23-24
Devil's Den State Park
West Fork, AR
Free

Eureka Springs Kite Festival
March 23
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Eureka Springs, AR


Hershey's 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt to benefit the NWA Children's Shelter
March 23
Orchards Park
Bentonville, AR

Cupcakes and Cocktails to benefit The Miller McNeil Woodruff Foundation
March 29
Fayetteville Town Center
Fayetteville, AR
Tickets are $50, sold in advance

5th Annual Easter Egg Roundup of the Ozarks
March 30, 10 am
Parson Stadium
Springdale, AR

Celebrate Jesus Parade (FB)
March 30, 11:30 am
Eureka Springs, AR

Iron Pig Festival
March 30
Fayetteville, AR

World's Largest Baby Shower
March 30
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Springdale, AR

Eureka Springs EasterBelles Easter Parade
March 31, noon
Eureka Springs, AR


Crescent Hotel Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt
March 31
Eureka Springs, AR

Sunrise Service at the Passion Play
March 31, 7 am
Eureka Springs, AR
War Eagle Mill Easter Egg Hunt
March 31, 1 pm
Rogers, AR

Kids Stuff!

This post is always under construction as I find new events for kids.  Being listed here does not imply an endorsement.

SEASONAL EVENTS

January - April, 2013
Mother Nature Reads
Hobbs State Park Conservation Area
2nd Wednesday and Saturday

March - October, sometimes later
Silver Dollar City
Branson, MO
They have seasonal shows too.
$varies

Spring - Summer, and holidays during the rest of the year
Lokomotion
Fayetteville, AR
Mini-golf, laser tag, bumper boats, go-karts

Opens May 25, 2013
Rogers Aquatic Center
Rogers, AR

May - August
White Water
part of Silver Dollar City
Branson, MO
$varies

September - early November
Farmland Adventures
Corn maze, pony rides, farm animals, pumpkins
Springdale, AR
$9 adults



YEAR ROUND EVENTS/PLACES

Boingo Bounce
Fayetteville, AR
This is one of those bouncy birthday party places, but they do have public times too.
Open bounce:  Tuesday & Thursday 3 - 8 pm
                         Friday 9 am - 4 pm
                         Saturday 6 - 9 pm
                         Sunday 5 - 8 pm
Toddler Time:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 am - 1 pm
Children 2-5 are $6
Children 6 and up are $8
Under 2, free with another paid child
Parents are always free.
(Information last checked April 20, 2013)

Crystal Bridges
Bentonville, AR
The museum offers a variety of classes and workshops for all ages of children.  Check out their calendar for more information.  They also have summer camps.
Open 11 - 6 on M, Th, Sa, Su
Open 11 - 9 on W, Fr
Closed on Tuesdays
Entrance is free for the permanent collection.

Fast Lane Bowl
Lowell, AR
It's not just a bowling alley.  It also has an arcade, go-karts, and laser tag.

The Fayetteville Athletic Club
Fayetteville, AR
The FAC has a number of children's programs including after school programs and summer camps too.
Their Kid's Factory is open 7 days a week, with reduced hours on Sunday.

Imagine Studios
Rogers, AR
This art studio does paint your own pottery, and has birthday parties and summer camps.
Public hours:  Tuesday 12 - 5:30
                       Thursdays 12 - 5
                       Friday 10 - 5:30
                       Saturday 10 - 3
(Information last checked April 20, 2013)

The Jones Center
Springdale, AR
The Jones Center has memberships as low as $15 a year for kids.  They also have an ice rink!
Open 7 days a week, with reduced hours on Sunday.

Jump Zone Party Play Centers
Bentonville, AR
Another bouncy birthday party place.  10,000 square feet of jumping!
There are open play hours and discounts for military families.  Parents are always free.
The 1st Wednesday of every month, 5 - 7 pm is Special Needs Night with free admission.

Northwest Arkansas Children's Museum
Still in the planning stages, but hopefully coming soon!

Rogers Activity Center
Rogers, AR
The Center offers many different activities for kids of all ages.  Check their site for options and pricing, because there's too much to list here.
Open 7 days a week, with reduced hours on Sunday.

Starlight Skatium
Fayetteville, AR
Roller skating, birthday parties, and roller derby!
Hours:  Wednesday 5:30 - 8:30 pm, $5
             Friday 7 - 11 pm, $7
             Saturday 1 - 4 pm, $5 and 7 - 11 pm, $7
             Sunday 1 - 4, $5
(Information last checked April 20, 2013)

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Eureka Springs, AR
Open every day except Christmas
Summer hours 9:00-6:00; Winter hours 9:00-5:00
Children 2 years and under free
Children 3-12 $10.00
Seniors or Veterans $10:00
Adults $15.00
They have lots of big cats and you can even spend the night!
(Information last checked April 20, 2013)

Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum
Tulsa, OK
Open daily 9:00 - 5:00, except Christmas and 3rd Friday of June
Children 2 years and under free
Children 3-11 $4.00
Seniors 65+ $6:00
Adults $8
Half price admission on Mother's and Father's Day.
Call 2 weeks in advance for group or school rates for 25 or more people.
Credit cards accepted; no personal checks
If you have a Tulsa Zoo Friend Membership, entrance is free
If you are a member of another AZA zoo, entrance is half price
From April 1 - October 31, cars entering Mohawk Park on weekends and holidays pay $2 cash fee ($10 for buses). (Free for Zoo Friends members).
(Information last checked April 20, 2013)


Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari
Gentry, AR
Open daily at 9 a.m. including holidays
Children 2 years and under free
Children 3-12 $8.00
Adults $10.00
Call for group rates
No debit or credit cards
(Information last checked April 20, 2013)