Things To Do in Bentonville This Week (April 21-27)
Sam Hoisington
April 21, 2025
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Things To Do in Bentonville This Week
Build Bentonville Lunch: Where Will The Roads Take Us?
Tuesday, April 22 | The Record
This panel will explore how transportation and infrastructure impact business and development.
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Trail Building Day
Tuesday, April 22 | NWACC
Help build a trail on Earth Day. Everyone is welcome, tools will be provided, and no experience is necessary.
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Home Sweet Home Festival
Thursday-Sunday (April 24-26) | NWA
Live music in homes across Northwest Arkansas, including many in Bentonville.
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Movie Night on the Patio
Thursday, April 24 | The Botanical
Outdoor screening of “The Wild Robot.”
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An Evening with Katie Couric & Olivia Walton: Stories That Shape Us
Thursday, April 24 | Crystal Bridges
A fireside chat featuring journalist Katie Couric in conversation with Olivia Walton.
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Trivia: Y2k
Thursday, April 24 | Danger Dave’s
A nostalgic trivia night celebrating pop culture moments from the 2000s.
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Conversation and Cocktails: Ozark Chinquapin
Friday, April 25 | Crystal Bridges
An evening dedicated to the Ozark Chinquapin tree and the fight to bring it back to its former glory.
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Local Vendor Market
Friday and Saturday (April 25 & 26) | The Bend
A variety of local vendors, unique goods, and handcrafted items.
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Cold Beer & Hot Licks Music Festival
Friday - Sunday (April 25-27) | Brothers Meethouse
Multiple performances each day, local vendors, and a mechanical hog riding competition.
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UnGala
Friday, April 25 | Amazeum
A night of drinks, play, and one-of-a-kind experiences for ages 21+.
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Arbor Day Celebration
Saturday, April 26 | Crystal Bridges
A nature-themed event with hands-on activities, a tree care workshop, and a sapling giveaway.
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The Timekeepers
Saturday, April 26 | Meteor Guitar Gallery
Classic rock cover band.
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Storytime @ MONAH: We Are Water Protectors
Saturday, April 26 | Museum of Native American History
Reading of We Are Water Protectors followed by a planting activity.
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Cargo Bike Ride
Saturday, April 26 | Starts at Bentonville Public Library
Cargo bike ride from Bentonville Library to Buddy Pegs bike shop.
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Earth Day Fair
Saturday, April 26 | First United Methodist Church Bentonville
Learn from local organizations that work in conservation.
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Still looking? Need more than a week to plan?
Check out our interactive events calendar. Fair warning: it’s a bit messy these days.
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