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It’s Friday, Springdale! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Highway 412 tolls study, world’s best hospital honor, and glow-in-the-dark egg hunt + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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đź“° In the news
Considering user-funded expansion: Northwest Arkansas leaders are studying tolls on new parts of Highway 412 to help fund future I-42 from Springdale to Oklahoma, shifting more costs to visitors and potentially boosting tourism — get all the details.
How the accolade was earned: Newsweek named Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers to World’s Best Hospitals list, recognizing patient experience and excellence. It’s the only Arkansas hospital honored this year and a two-year champion — see how rankings were determined.
Regional spotlight on scholars: Catholic schools shined at Arkansas Governor’s Quiz Bowl finals, with St. Joseph in Fayetteville second, St. Vincent de Paul in Rogers third, and Ozark Catholic Academy claiming a division title — see the full results.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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đź’Ž Local business spotlight
Fresh supplies, local art: Perrodin Supply Co is an artist-run studio in downtown Springdale with handcrafted pieces, quality supplies, and occasional workshops or pop-ups that keep creativity buzzing. When your project pile stalls, it offers a low-pressure spark of inspiration.
Deck dreams unlocked: Whether you’re picturing a cozy coffee perch or a full-on hangout zone, The DECK Company, LLC builds custom decks, pergolas, and outdoor spaces with solid craftsmanship and smart design. Turn that patch of yard into the spot you actually use, and keep it splinter-free.
Acapulco vibes, no flight: Mariscos Playa Azul brings zesty ceviche, bracing aguachile, and generous shellfish platters that taste like a coastal escape. Round up your crew, sip micheladas, and let bright, Acapulco-inspired flavors reset the week with sunny snap, cool heat, and plenty of sea-fresh bite.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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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.
🎠Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits @ The Medium, A Place to Create | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Skip the red-eye to NYC and catch Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits, a gleeful roast of the Great White Way, and cheaper than Midtown parking. From Les Mis’s On My Phone to Wicked’s Defying Subtlety, no show or diva is safe, so snag tickets now.
🏊 Indoor Triathlon @ Jones Center | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Skip the wetsuit drama and potholes, and knock out a tri inside The Jones Center’s pool, stationary bikes, and treadmills. Rack up distance in timed bursts, with swim scoring most, then run, then bike, perfect for first-timers, spring tune-ups, and a little podium chasing.
🌸 Once Upon a Spring @ FootSteps Photography – NW Arkansas Maternity and Newborn Artist (Lowell) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Once Upon a Spring is serving up cozy mini photo sessions in an enchanted cottage scene with vintage books, lush foliage, and a tasteful nod to spring and Easter. Bring your favorite book or an Easter basket, then look effortlessly literary for the family album.
🧵 Sew Social Hour @ Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary’s (Rogers) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Trade doomscrolling for a Sew Social Hour made for beginners, where perfection is optional and coffee is encouraged. Learn the basics, play with fabric and tools, stitch something you will actually use, and meet neighbors who understand the power of a seam ripper.
🌷 Spring Equinox @ J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Join TrailMix NWA outside the Janelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center to mark the Spring Equinox, when day and night finally split the bill. Longer days are back, perfect for fresh air, neighborly chatter, and pretending your garden survived winter.
💍 Wedding Ideas Expo and Tasting Event @ The Apollo on Emma | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Ring-shopping or just for samples? The Apollo on Emma hosts a tasting and wedding expo with vendors, wine, and live music by Aviva Tu. Plus a bride and groom fashion show from Lace & Grace and Studio 329, sip, judge, and call it research.
🎨 Paint N Take Sundays @ Chaos Games (Lowell) | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Trade your Sunday chores for a free Paint N Take session where they supply the minis, the paints, the space, and the low-stress vibes. Bring your own if you’re picky, or just show up and zone out with friends, family, or blissful solo time.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Springdale report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 69°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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