Community Calendar

This unique fall event brings together a vibrant mix of local artisans, native plant enthusiasts, makers, and small businesses, offering a one-of-a-kind marketplace experience rooted in creativity and nature.
Guests will find a wide variety of activities throughout the day.

• Handcrafted goods from local artists and makers
• Live Blacksmithing Demonstration by Ozark Mountain Forge
• Yoga beginning at 9:00 am with Jamie Dye
• Live music by Regina Caeli and Arlan of The Dead Horse Mountain Band
• Open Fire Cast Iron Cooking
• Live Community Painting, Plants, and more!

“The Native & Creative Community Market is all about celebrating the beauty of plants and the creativity of our local community,” said Charity Cox, Event Coordinator at White River Nursery. “It’s a chance to see what crafters and creators are making right here in Fayetteville, so come and enjoy a truly local experience!”

This event is free to attend and open to all ages. Whether you’re looking for unique gifts, interested in , or just want to enjoy a beautiful fall day surrounded by passionate creators and growers, the market offers something for everyone.

Come celebrate the season and support local at the Native & Creative Community Market — where nature meets creativity!

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date. After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, visitors enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning their image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR. After the experience, visitors leave with their own, one-of-a-kind print.

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Timed portrait tickets are $20 (Free for members), reserve your timeslot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.
If you do not plan on taking a portrait during your visit, no purchase is required to attend The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.

Seeds of Hope: Help Us Raise $27,000 in 27 Days (Oct 1-27)
We're on a mission to save lives and we can't do this without you!
The Purple Flower, Carroll County’s sole provider of comprehensive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, invites you to support this urgent fundraising campaign aiming to raise $27,000 in 27 days during October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, to bridge a devastating gap left by the loss of federal grant funding.
Ways to Support:
* Create a Team to Fundraise by encouraging your patrons, customers, clients, organization / church members, family and friends to donate (Until Oct 27): https://givebutter.com/c/27in27
* Donate directly: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1114256964165847/
* Become a monthly donor: https://givebutter.com/thepurpleflower
* Donate In-Kind Goods or Services for our silent auction or as give-aways to our top fundraisers and survivor drawing (Until Oct 19): https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSenEnGiHE58sH.../viewform

Get ready for a fang-tastic afternoon! They hop, they crawl, they scuttle and slither—bugs, reptiles, and amphibians are some of the most important (and misunderstood) creatures in our ecosystems. From pollination to pest control, decomposition to biodiversity, these underappreciated powerhouses help keep our world in balance.

Creepy Critters is here to show how animals often labeled “creepy” can actually be cool, through insightful conversations and live animal meet-and-greets with experts from the University of Arkansas’s Entomology and Herpetology departments.

Free, no tickets required.

About Nature Pop-ups
Each month, Crystal Bridges invites community nature partners to lead interactive, drop-in sessions that celebrate the beauty, diversity, and ecosystem of Northwest Arkansas.

"Teresa Pelliccio underwent a significant mind-shift in 2004 after reading The Power of Now and began a meditation practice. Shortly thereafter, she began experiencing conscious, otherworldly “trips” during her sleep. To understand and process these experiences, she turned to art. Her art forms are born from personal associations and blend spirituality, the metaphysical, intuition, self-empowerment and rebellion with femininity, whimsy and impulse. It is her wish that her work might inspire you to consider what may lie beyond the physical and encourage you to explore it. And, to love and support yourself fully as you do. 
Hilka Irvin is a Minnesota native who made Eureka Springs her home in 2014. A self-taught artist, she works in various mediums—oils, acrylics, and watercolor—each reflective of her mindset. In addition to visual art, she writes poetry and short stories to fulfill her creative soul. Her work is often described as eclectic, as she creates instinctively rather than adhering to expectations. Hilka thrives on stepping outside her comfort zone and expresses herself through art and writing that continues to evolve.
RIGDON IRVIN has always thought of art as a history of humankind. His art is very much influenced by the fact that he is a child of the 70’s. He was introduced to all kinds of music, art and various aspects of the counter culture at an early age, by older siblings, who were coming of age during that time. He loves color and watching it explode on the canvas, incorporating the architectural lines of the mid century, as well as the atomic themes of the space age. Being an abstract artist allows him the freedom to create art from “an anything goes” mindset. "

Open to all ages. Family games, ghost stories, fortune telling. Candy and prizes. Will be held outdoors on museum grounds, weather permitting, if not, then inside museum.

Dog Party USA is celebrating 20 years and hosting our annual Halloween party. This event is free and dogs that are vaccinated and well-behaved are welcome to attend with their owners. It will feature a costume contest, food from Mockingbird Kitchen and Feral Pig, live music from Liquid Courage, beverages, games and prizes. Every year has a theme and this year's theme is "Hounds of Horror". It is our way of thanking our customers for 20 years of "Dogs Just Wanna Have Fun!"

BYOP ~ Bring Your Own Poem
Hosted By ~ Derelicts Digest
Free
All Ages
Your Words
Your People
Your Place

"Kimberly Ruthanne and Presley Ray McLain bring their sounds from Paragould, Arkansas. Both have pursued their own musical endeavors, and were doing just that when they met at a show where they’d both be performing. Bonding over a shared love for song writing and mutual musical influences, they began playing together.

Much of their work includes influences from genres like folk, indie, country, and classic rock. Their songs touch on everything from the harsh realities of love and love lost, to the silly absurdities in life. They share their original work to bring you a vulnerable and engaging show. "