Community Calendar

Save the date for the 22nd Annual War Eagle Appreciation Day! War Eagle Appreciation day will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 11 am – 1 pm at the Withrow Springs State Park’s Keith Ham Pavilion in Huntsville. This free community gathering features a complimentary lunch grilled by Arvest, raffle prizes, activities for all ages, and interactive educational booths focused on conservation, wildlife, history, and tourism. We will also have live music sponsored by the William Rufus Stephens Jr. Memorial Fund, featuring a special performance by local favorite Double Wide Trailer. Bring your friends, family, and your love for the outdoors to celebrate community and the importance of the War Eagle watershed. For more information, visit www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/events for more details.

Come visit First Tee-NWA. We have a 50 bay driving range, golf games, food, prizes and more!

"The Patriot Hour" is a lively live audio theater production by Northwest Arkansas Audio Theater, celebrating America’s founding through two dramatic presentations: The Signing of the Declaration of Independence and Washington Crossing the Delaware. Performed in the style of classic radio drama with voice actors, music, and live sound effects, this family-friendly show brings history to life in honor of America 250.

Come early for a patriotic music audience sing-along!

NWA Book Fest Kids is Back for 2026 at The Apollo on Emma in Springdale! Join us for storytimes from over 20 local and regional children’s authors, crafts, activities, workshops, a Kid’s Writing Contest, the Lil’ Bookish Market featuring all your favorite local booksellers, Kona Ice, and more! It’s going to be a great day!

Get your hands in the clay and let creativity take shape!
Join us for a weeklong day camp led by experts from Fifth Street Studio. Campers will learn the art of hand building as they mold clay into stunning masterpieces, imaginative sculptures, functional pottery, and more! Your budding artist will sculpt, shape, and glaze their way through an unforgettable journey of artistic discovery.

Camp is designed for kids aged 5 – 7. Tickets are $225 ($180 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Introduce your little ones to the magic of art!
Step into a colorful week with local artist Paige Dirksen! Little artists will enjoy story time and gallery explorations as they discover the world of art. Then it’s off to the studio to paint, print, collage, and sculpt—making fun, creative masterpieces together.

Please note: Participants must be fully potty-trained to attend camp.

Camp is designed for kids aged 4 – 5. Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Calling all adventurers!
Join 37 North Expeditions for a weeklong camp where young explorers uncover the wonders of both the artistic and natural worlds along the Crystal Bridges’ art trails. Guided by skilled naturalists and outdoor educators, campers will learn about the plants and animals of the Natural State and build essential outdoor skills. Along the trails and creeks, students will experiment with nature-based materials and create art inspired by the beauty of the outdoors.

Camp is designed for kids aged 8 – 10. Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Join us for a week of culinary creativity where food meets art!
In this hands-on camp, young chefs led by Lunch Bunch will explore flavors, techniques, and artistic inspiration drawn from art in our collection. Each day features a delicious dish paired with an art connection, blending taste and imagination.

Camp is designed for kids aged 8 – 10. Tickets are $225 ($180 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Want to learn more about what to expect at camp? Read our Know Before You Go guide.

Daily Menu:
Monday: Balanced Bites
Tuesday: Cucumbers 3 Ways
Wednesday: Oven-Less Pizzas
Thursday: Horchata with Pico & Guacamole
Friday: Hotteok & Banana Milk

Campers will learn basic cooking skills, explore cultural connections, and meet new friends. No prior experience needed—just a love for food and fun!

Get your smocks and brushes ready; we’re painting up a storm!
In this weeklong painting camp led by Eileen Guillory, campers will learn how to look at the world with an artist’s eye through discovery and lots of messy, creative fun.

We’ll explore paintings in Crystal Bridges’ collection, then head back to the studio to turn acrylics and watercolor paints into portraits, landscapes, and abstract art. Young artists will have a blast creating, making friends, and putting paint on canvas!

Camp is designed for kids aged 11 – 13. Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

Want to learn more about what to expect at camp? Read our Know Before You Go guide.

Attention all aspiring builders, architects, and designers – let’s make something awesome!
In this weeklong summer camp led by Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, campers will get to flex their creative muscles and learn how to problem-solve by (literally) building solutions.

Inspired by Crystal Bridges’ unique design, growing architects will develop valuable STEAM skills and learn to draw inspiration from their surroundings—all while having a blast building their own 3D models.

Camp is designed for kids aged 11 – 13. Tickets are $200 ($160 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.