Community Calendar

Head over to Crystal Bridges for Second Saturday, a fun-filled day dedicated to uplifting our cultural and artistic pillars! With a different theme each month, there’s something for everyone. Celebrate with different community partners and artists from the museum’s collection through engaging in-gallery experiences, artist-led conversations, and family-friendly artmaking.

Free, no tickets required. Feel free to drop in throughout the day!

Check out our other Second Saturday events.

Ozark Ballet Theater presents The Nutcracker, a family-friendly professional ballet with local Academy dancers, at Pat Walker Theater at Springdale High School. Opening night: Friday, December 18, 2026 at 7 PM. Additional performances: Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20 at 2 PM. The performance runs approximately 100 minutes including a 15-minute intermission. Reserved seating; tickets $28–$42 plus fees. Every occupied seat needs a ticket; lap children 2 and under are welcome. Accessible seating and ADA parking are available; contact boxoffice@obt.dance for assistance.

Ozark Ballet Theater presents The Nutcracker, a family-friendly professional ballet with local Academy dancers, at Pat Walker Theater at Springdale High School. Matinees: Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 2 PM. An additional opening-night performance takes place Friday, December 18 at 7 PM. Approximately 100 minutes including a 15-minute intermission. Reserved seats $28–$42 plus fees. Every occupied seat needs a ticket; lap children 2 and under are welcome. Accessible seating and ADA parking available; assistance: boxoffice@obt.dance.

Ozark Ballet Theater presents The Nutcracker, a family-friendly professional ballet with local Academy dancers, at Pat Walker Theater at Springdale High School. Matinees: Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 2 PM. An additional opening-night performance takes place Friday, December 18 at 7 PM. Approximately 100 minutes including a 15-minute intermission. Reserved seats $28–$42 plus fees. Every occupied seat needs a ticket; lap children 2 and under are welcome. Accessible seating and ADA parking available; assistance: boxoffice@obt.dance.

The Rogers Historical Museum presents the upcoming temporary exhibit, “Ozark Tourism: Land of a Million Smiles.” The exhibit will be on display in the Trammel Gallery from April 25, 2026-April 1, 2028.

People have been drawn to the natural beauty and recreational wonders that Northwest Arkansas has to offer for over a century. From the natural springs and rivers to historic sites and museums, tourism has become one of the region’s leading industries.

This exhibit shares the history of tourism in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas, exploring everything from places promoting fresh, healing spring waters, such as the resort towns of Monte Ne and Bella Vista, to modern recreational pastimes that make tourism a billion-dollar industry in the state.

Arts Live Theatre is gearing up for fall! Classes are available for ages 4-5, 6-8, 9-12 and 13-18 years old. Alt offers classes like ZOMBIE MANIA, CHARLOTTE’S WEB, THE MINISTRY OF MAGIC DISCOVERIES, PEPPA’S ADVENTURES, CHICKEN LITTLE AND FRIENDS, FANCY NANCY’S SHENANIGANS, and PODCAST THEATRE and more! Classes begin the week of September 26 and run for 8 weeks. Teaching Artists are theatre professionals and educators. For more information and to register please visit, www.artslivetheatre.com today. Space is limited so register now!

The Rogers Historical Museum presents the upcoming temporary exhibit, “Ozark Tourism: Land of a Million Smiles.” The exhibit will be on display in the Trammel Gallery from April 25, 2026-April 1, 2028.

People have been drawn to the natural beauty and recreational wonders that Northwest Arkansas has to offer for over a century. From the natural springs and rivers to historic sites and museums, tourism has become one of the region’s leading industries.

This exhibit shares the history of tourism in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas, exploring everything from places promoting fresh, healing spring waters, such as the resort towns of Monte Ne and Bella Vista, to modern recreational pastimes that make tourism a billion-dollar industry in the state.

The Rogers Historical Museum presents the upcoming temporary exhibit, “Ozark Tourism: Land of a Million Smiles.” The exhibit will be on display in the Trammel Gallery from April 25, 2026-April 1, 2028.

People have been drawn to the natural beauty and recreational wonders that Northwest Arkansas has to offer for over a century. From the natural springs and rivers to historic sites and museums, tourism has become one of the region’s leading industries.

This exhibit shares the history of tourism in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas, exploring everything from places promoting fresh, healing spring waters, such as the resort towns of Monte Ne and Bella Vista, to modern recreational pastimes that make tourism a billion-dollar industry in the state.

Arts Live Theatre is gearing up for fall! Classes are available for ages 4-5, 6-8, 9-12 and 13-18 years old. Alt offers classes like ZOMBIE MANIA, CHARLOTTE’S WEB, THE MINISTRY OF MAGIC DISCOVERIES, PEPPA’S ADVENTURES, CHICKEN LITTLE AND FRIENDS, FANCY NANCY’S SHENANIGANS, and PODCAST THEATRE and more! Classes begin the week of September 26 and run for 8 weeks. Teaching Artists are theatre professionals and educators. For more information and to register please visit, www.artslivetheatre.com today. Space is limited so register now!

The Rogers Historical Museum presents the upcoming temporary exhibit, “Ozark Tourism: Land of a Million Smiles.” The exhibit will be on display in the Trammel Gallery from April 25, 2026-April 1, 2028.

People have been drawn to the natural beauty and recreational wonders that Northwest Arkansas has to offer for over a century. From the natural springs and rivers to historic sites and museums, tourism has become one of the region’s leading industries.

This exhibit shares the history of tourism in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas, exploring everything from places promoting fresh, healing spring waters, such as the resort towns of Monte Ne and Bella Vista, to modern recreational pastimes that make tourism a billion-dollar industry in the state.