Downtown Bentonville Incorporated

Join us on Saturday, November 8th for PETS RULE. 🐶🐱 This is a celebration of our four legged friends where all pets and their owners take over the square! Through vendors, you can learn about local pet organizations and services, as well as support small local businesses. 🤩 Expect pet adoptions, games, promos, pet-friendly snacks, photo-ops, training and agility demos, obstacle courses, dog-friendly face painting, pet portraits, and live music! Pets Rule will run 1-4 PM ✨

Pack your bags for the biggest and best New Year’s Eve party in Bentonville…this year, we’re taking you Around the World — no passport required! 🌍✨ Brought to life by our presenting sponsor, Liquid I.V., you’ll ring in 2026 with global beats, international bites, and festive drinks inspired by celebrations from across the globe! Let’s countdown together in the heart of Bentonville and toast to a new year filled with adventure, joy, and connection. 🥂 🎟 Tickets drop November 5 — set your reminders!

🎅 Bentonville Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 13 Get ready for the most festive night of the year! The Bentonville Christmas Parade returns Saturday, December 13, bringing the Sounds of the Season to life through dazzling floats, marching bands, and joy around every corner. 🎺🎁 Bring your friends, your family, and your holiday spirit. This parade is pure Christmas magic!

🎄✨ City of Bentonville’s Lighting of the Square – Saturday, November 22 The most magical time of the year begins right here in Downtown Bentonville! Join us Saturday, November 22, as the Square comes alive with thousands of sparkling lights. 🌟 🎶 Music, laughter, and holiday cheer will fill the air, and at 6 PM sharp, the lights will shine bright to kick off Bentonville’s holiday season!

The most magical time of the year is right around the corner, and Downtown Bentonville is where the holidays shine brightest! Starting at 11 AM today we’re dropping a sneak peek at each event...save the dates and get ready to see what makes Bentonville’s holidays season sparkle! 🎄✨ And the celebrations won’t stop there — keep your ears open for the Sounds of the Season all winter long, from laughter on the Square to jingling bells, crackling fire pits, and cheerful melodies drifting through downtown. ❤️

When we started a weekly chess club, we never knew it would grow into such a popular, social event! As the weather cools, we are going to be wrapping up our Outdoor Chess Club season with CHESS FEST in partnership with the Bentonville Public Library! This free, community event will feature a tournament, beginner Chess 101 lessons, casual games, crafts, puzzles, and MORE. Come celebrate the game with us at the library on Saturday, November 1st as we wrap up a great year of chess on the Square! Registration will be from 9-11 AM and the tournament will run 12-4 PM.♟️

Raise your hand if you are ready for the holidays!!! 🤚

NEW ART GALLERY ALERT 🤩 Step into The Gallery. ✨ Previously occupied by the Amy Keever Gallery, this space features stunning work ranging from local spots you'll recognize to the Avant Garde. Stop by Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 7 PM

Cooler temps. Fall vibes. Fresh finds. 🍂 The Bentonville Farmers Market is the place to be this Saturday from 7:30 AM – 1 PM! Enjoy live music from Sam Fisher happening 9:30 – 11:30 AM. Catch former Razorback DJ Williams recording his podcast 4th and Five LIVE on the North Side of the A Street Promenade from 11 AM – 1 PM. Shop local produce, baked goods, and handmade treasures — all with that crisp fall air we’ve been waiting for. See you on the Square! 🍁

Tune in THIS SUNDAY, October 12th for a new DWTN NOW Episode on 40/29 and Arkansas CW. Explore the new Oven & Tap, a 30-year friendship, a creative hub, and more! DWTN NOW airs Sundays at 10:30 AM on 40/29 and 11:30 on the Arkansas CW 📺