This weekend in Bentonville, AR

The Bentonville Farmers Market fills Bentonville Square with local farmers and artisans. Browse farm-fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, and more while supporting small businesses and meeting the people behind the goods. The presenting sponsor is Arvest Bank.

The 21st annual NWA Emergency Preparedness Fair in Centerton, Arkansas brings the community together around practical skills and knowledge for emergency situations. Community members with relevant expertise can present and share what they know, and visitors can explore ways to prepare for the unexpected with friends and neighbors. Prospective presenters can contact the organizers at nwaemergencyprepfair@gmail.com.

Arkansas Home Show at Rogers Convention Center brings a wide range of companies together in one convenient location, making it easier to compare options and save time. Explore fresh ideas and innovative products for your home, and connect with reliable resources for home improvement, landscaping, and design services.

At Gather Bentonville, a lively celebration of the Northwest Arkansas plant community brings together more than 35 local vendors and a full day of plant-focused shopping, learning, and family fun. Explore rare collector finds and beginner-friendly houseplants, check out carnivorous varieties, and browse plant supplies, accessories, and plant-inspired art from regional artists and makers. Free plant and prize drawings take place every hour, made possible by items donated by participating vendors to a community giveaway table. Expect food vendors, kid-friendly activities including a bounce house and face painting, and a welcoming crowd of plant lovers from across NWA. The event centers on connecting the community and supporting small businesses, whether you plan to buy, sell, swap, learn, or simply look around. Admission and parking are free.

Enjoy storytime with Bookseller Halli at the Downtown Rogers Farmers Market, held beneath the big tree across from the Rail & Iron Horse. Read-aloud selections from the children’s section make a family-friendly stop while visiting the market and supporting local farmers and vendors. The gathering takes place outdoors and is dependent on the weather.

Pit Ridge Rescue hosts a monthly weekend adoption event at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center, featuring rescue puppies ready for new homes. Visitors can spend time playing and having one-on-one meet and greets to get to know each pup’s personality. Team members will be available to explain the adoption process, share guidance on puppy care, and help match prospective adopters with a suitable companion. It offers a friendly setting to connect with adoptable dogs and learn what to expect when bringing a puppy home.

Start your serger journey with a beginner friendly session that covers the fundamentals. Learn how to set up and thread the machine, then try out basic stitches with direct practice. You will receive advice for solving common issues so you can operate your serger safely and with confidence. Please bring your serger, power cord, foot pedal, and thread.

A warm, monthly Welcome Members Lunch for the Women’s Wellth 360 community welcomes new members and celebrates birthdays while creating space for conversation and connection. This gathering introduces attendees to WW360 and its culture of collaboration, support, and abundance. Open to business owners, creatives, entrepreneurs, healers, professionals, and anyone seeking authentic connection, it offers time to mingle, share your story, and, if you run a business, introduce your products or services to the group. Expect uplifting conversations in a relaxed, welcoming setting. There is no fee to participate, and each person covers the cost of their own lunch.

Enjoy live classic rock spanning the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

Sunday mornings bring the Bella Vista Farmers & Makers Market to Sugar Creek Shopping Center, where small businesses and local farmers gather to share the best of Northwest Arkansas. Explore fresh local produce, honey, meats, and other farm goods, along with freshly baked treats and specialty foods. Discover handcrafted gifts, seasonal blooms and plants, plus chef demonstrations, educational activities, and family entertainment. The setting is friendly and community focused, offering a relaxed outdoor outing for Bella Vista residents, Bentonville visitors, and anyone exploring Northwest Arkansas.

At Grace Chapel UMC, a drive-thru pickup offers free, hot meals to take home, available to individuals and families with no questions asked. Meals are prepared by local churches and families who take turns each month to serve the community. This effort is made possible through a grant from the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas and support from area churches.

Players can compete in a Digimon locals event with a $5 participation fee. Store credit is awarded to the highest-placing half of the field, and all participants receive promotional items.