Community Calendar

Every time it rains, litter that is left on the ground washes to creeks and streams. You can help. Pick Up Where You Play is a series of litter cleanups happening throughout Northwest Arkansas during the fall months. Last year over 500 volunteers removed trash from parks, trails, creeks, rivers, and lakes. Volunteers are entered to win adventures in the 3 major watersheds of NWA. For event days and locations go to www.knowtheflownwa.com!

Urban Wetlands: Resilience & Adaptation promises two engaging days:

• Thursday, October 9: A full day of insightful presentations from leading wetland scientists and practitioners.
• Friday, October 10: An enriching field tour exploring the fascinating urban wetlands of Northwest Arkansas.

Field Tour: Discovering Urban Wetlands

Join us for a unique tour showcasing the often-underappreciated ecological value and beauty of wetlands within the rapidly developing urban landscape of Northwest Arkansas. This tour will highlight:

• Surprising Biodiversity: Explore unique habitats teeming with diverse plant and animal life, including species of conservation concern, right within city limits.
• Conservation in Action: Witness firsthand how proactive efforts are preserving these valuable ecosystems and transforming them into accessible natural areas, parks, and educational spaces for the community.
• Management Strategies: Learn directly from expert guides about the specific techniques used in urban wetland management, including habitat restoration, invasive species control, water quality monitoring, and the creation of sustainable public access. This practical knowledge can offer valuable insights for your own wetland-related projects.
• Ecological Significance: Understand the crucial role these urban wetlands play in water filtration, flood control, and overall ecosystem health.

This event is open to both members and non-members of the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS).

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.

Explore the biblical narrative about ancient Israel’s most successful yet
reluctant prophet, Jonah, as he avoids his mission to save Nineveh. This 3-week program,
brought to you by Dr. Spencer Allen, who
teaches ancient and biblical history at the University of Arkansas, is a deep dive into the belly
of the whale as we discuss, verse-by-verse, the
Bible’s most famous prophet from historical, literary, liturgical, and satirical contexts

"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. "

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

For its third year, Momentous Music and Arts Festival expands to two days of nonstop activation - building upon a foundation set in community, connection, and genre-bending exploration. Known for blending international headlining artists with local community powerhouses, Momentous continually raises the bar for what electronic music festivals in Arkansas can truly achieve.

Past acts include Grammy-winning artist Mura Masa, Grammy-nominated artist ARCA, and electronic powerhouses Ben UFO, Canabliss, and Sofia Kourtesis. This year is no exception. Momentous is raising the bar again this October, bringing Grammy-nominated electronic producer Tycho to Bentonville and debuting exclusive back-to-back sets from EDM stalwarts Flux Pavilion and Doctor P. Add the genre-bending sounds of legendary producer The Polish Ambassador, underground melodic crossovers from rising star Shima, interactive art installations, and the most extensive community stage to date, it becomes no surprise that this year’s festival is set to be its most momentous yet.

Momentous isn’t just music. It’s an immersive experience. Stretching across the entirety of the Momentary campus, the festival is a testing ground for world-class interactive art installations. Watch as Amsterdam-based Touki Delphine debuts a symphony of light inspired by Igor Stravinsky’s 1919 Firebird Suite. World-renowned cellist Katinka Kleijn returns to Momentous to debut her Bionic Synth Map, an interactive activity that transforms festivalgoers into cyborg musicians. A fully functional Night Market featuring all-local vendors and an arcade seeks to overwhelm senses. To decompress, discover the secrets within The Momentary’s gallery walls.

Commanding the community stage this year, Momentous welcomes a full stack of sets curated by local EDM collectives Backroom, Haus of Untz, Impact DNB, and Vibes Creation Co.

This October 10-11, join The Momentary to welcome the best in electronic music and arts to Bentonville.

Single Day, 2-Day, and Student Tickets available now.

This fall, roam a world outside time as acclaimed studio Klip Collective uses light, sound, and state-of-the-art projection mapping to transform acres of Ozark nature into a one-of-a-kind journey across time and space.

Designed exclusively for the museum’s North Forest, this outdoor, site-responsive experience features six immersive installations for you and your crew to explore. Witness the natural rhythms of the Earth brought to life, see yourself fractured across the surface of a broken time machine, marvel together at the movements of the forest in a landscape of light, and more.

Backed by a custom soundtrack and open during the Ozarks’ most beautiful season, Time Loop truly offers an outdoor experience unlike any in Northwest Arkansas.

Every time it rains, litter that is left on the ground washes to creeks and streams. You can help. Pick Up Where You Play is a series of litter cleanups happening throughout Northwest Arkansas during the fall months. Last year over 500 volunteers removed trash from parks, trails, creeks, rivers, and lakes. Volunteers are entered to win adventures in the 3 major watersheds of NWA. For event days and locations go to www.knowtheflownwa.com!

Event Title:
20th Annual Wiener or Corgi Takes All Races – “Bark to the Future”

Date & Time:
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Racer check-in begins at 9:00 AM
Activities begin at 10:00 AM

Location:
"Barksdale" (former Berksdale South golf course)
Located just north of Allen’s Foods and Sugar Creek Shopping Center
Bella Vista, AR; 60 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista, AR 72714

Event Description:
Join the Bella Vista Animal Shelter for its most popular annual fundraiser—the 20th Annual Wiener or Corgi Takes All Races! This year’s theme is “Bark to the Future,” celebrating two decades of short-legged racing fun. Enjoy head-to-head dachshund vs. corgi races, an all-breeds "Wanna-Be a Wiener/Corgi" division, costume contests, K9 demonstrations, food trucks, vendors, games, and more!

Admission is free for spectators. Entrance fee $25 per racer before September 1, 2025. Late registration after September 1, 2025, and October 6, 2025, is $50. Bring the whole family (and your dog)!

Registration Info:
To race your dog, sign up at:
https://bellavista-animalshelter.org/events/wiener-or-corgi-takes-all/

Contact:
Bella Vista Animal Shelter
info@bellavista-animalshelter.org