Community Calendar

Plant Sale by Master Gardeners will include native plants, trees, shrubs, vegetables and house plants. The experts who started the seedlings will be available to answer questions.

Get ready to pick out unique finds, pick up some delicious eats, and pick along to live bluegrass tunes at Spring Pickin' Days! Our vendors include crafters, boutique clothing, antiques, and vintage. In addition to our vendors, we offer live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, and family fun zone. There is sure to be something for everyone in your entire family to enjoy.

Wishing Spring’s May 2025 Arts & Crafts Festival
May 2 & 3, 2025, Fri & Sat, 9 am to 5 pm each day
Location: Wishing Spring Gallery, 8862 W McNelly Rd, Bella Vista-Bentonville, Ar 72712
Razorback Greenway Bike Trail Mile Marker #39
Currently seeking vendors – application deadline is April 20, 2025
Go to the website to apply!
https://www.wishingspringgallery.net/festivals

Come join us at the Wishing Spring’s Arts & Crafts Festival. Family fun! Features juried original handcrafted items by talented artisan vendors. Food trucks, music, live art demos, and children’s activities make for a fun family day! Bring your lawn chair to stay awhile!

The Artisan Alliance hosts 2 annual festivals every year, in May and October, in support of art education within the community, and for scholarships that are awarded annually to regional HS students. Venues of Alliance are the Wishing Spring Gallery & The Clay Studio.

This exciting 3 day weekend will include Pottery Demonstrations and Lectures by nationally recognized artists Brad Schwieger and Lorna Meaden on Friday and Saturday, an exhibition and pottery sale of over 50 potters from around the Region, followed by live music and after party on Saturday Night. Vendor booths will include the Clay Bank, and Museum of Native American History. We’ll be having our HANDMADE FLOWERPOT Fundraiser, with a wide selection of affordable handmade planters and locally grown plants. Buy a Planter, get a free Plant for a great Mother’s Day Gift! On Sunday, guests will meet to view concurrent exhibitions!

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Join us at Heartland Whole Health Institute Thursday, May 1-Saturday, May 3 for enriching and inspiring programs that integrate art, nature, architecture, and wellness offerings. Explore stunning architecture and The Art of Whole Health exhibition through guided drop-in tours. Create nature-inspired sunprints, and take home a personalized, block-printed meditation journal. Enjoy live outdoor music and rejuvenate with wellness sessions including Tai Chi, sound bowl meditations, and yoga. Don’t miss these unique opportunities to connect with art, wellness, and community!

Free parking is available at the Campus Parking deck adjacent to the Scott Family Amazeum. Bike racks are also available to park and lock bikes.

Thursday, May 1 | 12-6 p.m.
Friday, May 2 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, May 3 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Noon2Moon, presented by PepsiCo, returns May 2–3 at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, Arkansas Tourism Attraction of the Year!

As Coler’s signature fundraiser, Noon2Moon is your chance to support the preserve and the incredible community that makes it a premier mountain biking destination.

Friday, May 2

Kick things off with Packet Pick-Up and the Kids Camp Experience & Races, in partnership with Pedal Kids USA! Young riders (ages 2–14) can participate in bike camps and races, followed by the Parent Hot Lap, where parents take on the course—on their kid’s bike! The evening wraps up with awards, podiums, and a cozy fireside gathering with s’mores. Participants can enjoy free ice cream from the Oh, Snap Ice Cream truck from 3-7pm!

Saturday, May 3

The action starts with the Hot Lap Races, presented by Dallas DBA, where riders compete in a single-lap sprint. Then, gear up for the main event—the 6-Hour Race! Race solo or as a team in multiple categories. The evening concludes with podiums, awards, and a well-earned celebration with food and beverages.

Don’t miss this epic weekend of racing, community, and adventure!

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

Get ready to get into Arkansas roots all season long with Mount Sequoyah’s 2025 Music on the Mountain Series! Any donations will go to support Mount Sequoyah's continued community programing. This season again features a stellar lineup of talented Arkansas musicians! Mark your calendars and grab your blankets because the music starts flowing on April 25th and lasts until October 17th! Experience a diverse musical tapestry exploring Ozark and Americana roots. Most Music on the Mountain concerts will open with local emerging artists as a part of an ongoing effort to connect young performers to professional musicians for hands-on guidance.

This concert will be outdoors at our scenic Vesper Point. Seating will be provided but feel free to bring blankets and or chairs of your own. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we will move across campus, into Clapp Auditorium. This will be communicated to ticket holders via email as well as on our social pages.
Please, no outside food or drink. We will have drinks available and this year, you can add a large pizza to your ticket!

Entertainment begins 6:00PM

Auralai is the creative vision of Wisconsin native Stephanie Russell (Tschech), a cellist with over 20 years of classical training who has transformed her musical approach to bring cello into the alt indie spotlight. Stephanie discovered her passion for the cello during elementary school, where she honed her talent through after-school string programs, private lessons, and youth orchestras.

Her early career saw her performing with several bands, but it was her founding of Auralai in 2013 that marked the start of her signature style. Initially a three-piece acoustic indie pop outfit, Auralai evolved in 2015 when Stephanie teamed up with multi-instrumentalist Nate Lehner, giving birth to a new chapter as a duo marked by innovative, cello-driven sounds. Together, they released two albums, each a testament to Auralai’s eclectic indie pop vibe. Stephanie continues to experiment and find her voice, with new singles slated for release in early 2025.

No slave to conventional songwriting or classical cello form, Auralai's unique brand of cello-pop brings a breath of fresh air to the contemporary music scene.

Plant Sale by Master Gardeners will include native plants, trees, shrubs, vegetables and house plants. The experts who started the seedlings will be available to answer questions.