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It’s Friday, Springdale! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Ozark United FC’s 2026 debut, Arkansas’ largest indoor market, and Muttminster Dog Show + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Front-row kitchen choreography: Springdale’s own Susan’s Restaurant, a classic mom-and-pop diner, keeps drawing Arkansans for honest comfort food, from legendary buttermilk pancakes to ribeye and eggs, inside its iconic A-frame with bustling counter seats — read the full story.

Vision for district emerges: Ozark United FC says professional soccer in Northwest Arkansas is now planned for 2026 as the club secures a Rogers site, pursues funding and partners, and advances pre-development work — see the updated timeline and plans.

A sprawling treasure hunt: Just minutes from Springdale, Hwy 102 Flea Market and Antique Mall in Rogers is billed as Arkansas’ largest indoor market, with long aisles, quirky vendors, and hidden corners shoppers love — get all the details.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Play Texas Hold’Em benefiting Special Olympics Arkansas
• Try a beginner-friendly indoor triathlon
• Sip, sample, and plan your wedding
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Vegan-friendly curry fix: Indian Punjabi Restaurant serves solid plant-based dishes alongside Punjabi favorites, ideal for a low-key weeknight or an easygoing dinner with friends. When you want something warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this spot delivers…no need to pick sides.

Treasure-hunting, upgraded: The Copper Crown in downtown Rogers makes “just browsing” delightfully risky. Expect antique furniture, old-school vinyl, quirky collectibles, and statement decor that can flip a room. Inventory turns quickly, so the good stuff rarely lingers… surprises tend to follow you home.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

💒 Sleeping Beauty Act III: Aurora’s Wedding @ Marsha Jones Performing Arts Center at Har-Ber High School | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Think you know your fairy-tale finales? Come watch Sleeping Beauty Act III, Aurora’s Wedding, with 80 Conservatory students twirling like they cleaned their rooms, and a polished Pas de Quatre by NWA Ballet Theatre. It’s charming, family friendly, and smugly elegant, like Sunday best.

🐶 Muttminster Dog Show @ Jones Center | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Think your terrier is your twin? Muttminster is an all-day dog show with quirky categories like Most Like Their Owner and Fashionista, vendors with treats and gear, free to watch, $10 per dog to compete, plus a ticketed Puppy Pals stunt finale.

🧵 Learn to Tuft – Rug Tufting Workshop @ Kaleidoscope Collective | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Skip doomscrolling for a tufting workshop where you bring a 2-foot-by-2-foot idea, learn the basics, and walk out with a finished rug the same day. Beginners welcome, materials included, and yes, you can immortalize your pet’s face. Only 10 spots, 14 and up.

💍 Silver + Stone Ring Workshop @ Kaleidoscope Collective | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Make a ring you want to wear with Squiggle Workshop’s Becca Hewitt. Beginner-friendly, materials included, you’ll learn precious metal clay and stone setting, then pick up your fired masterpiece a week later. Only 8 spots, $110, consider it an upgrade from your glue gun era.

⛸ Funday Sunday: Ice Skating and Swimming @ Jones Center | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Second Sunday means free for everyone, whether you’re logging laps in the indoor pool or doing cautious circles on the ice. It rotates between swimming, ice skating, or both, so you can wear out the kids, impress the neighbors, and sleep like a hero.

🎺 NABBA Preview Concert @ Arkansas Arts Academy High School | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Brass polished and lungs warmed, Arkansas Highlands Brass Band is running its full NABBA competition set right here in NWA. Expect thunderous ensemble work, three spotlight solos, and precision sharp enough to polish your glasses, then clap them off to championships.

📄 Origami Workshop @ First United Methodist Church | Sunday (3/8) at 5:30 PM – Origami and fellowship, no membership card required. First Youth is hosting a free workshop led by Vicki Melhart, dinner included, conversation encouraged. Fold a crane, trade stories, and enjoy a night where the only thing complicated is the paper, not the company.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/6 Meadowlark @ Boars Nest – 7:00 PM
• 3/6 Jazz Night @ Ashleigh Lounge – 7:00 PM
• 3/6 Live Band Karaoke @ The Music Depot – 8:00 PM
• 3/6 Friday Night Open Mic @ Flashback Pizza and Milkshakes – 9:00 PM
• 3/7 Sleeping Beauty Act III: Aurora’s Wedding @ Marsha Jones Performing Arts Center at Har-Ber High School – 1:00 PM
• 3/8 Monthly Beginner Jam @ Springdale Senior Center 823 E Emma Ave Springdale AR – 1:30 PM
• 3/8 NABBA Preview Concert @ Arkansas Arts Academy High School – 2:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

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• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Springdale report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 75°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 63%

A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 57 overnight. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

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Tomorrow – High: 64°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 35%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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