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Date: July 2, 2025
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Fireworks this Friday!
It’s the middle of the week, and we are gearing up for a major 4th of July celebration across Northwest Arkansas! From spectacular 4th of July celebrations to new healthcare facilities and economic growth, we’ve got everything you need to stay informed and make the most of your week ahead.
In today’s NWA Today:
🚨 Top Story: NWA Gears Up for Independence Day with Festivities
🌟 NWA Digest: Community Bites
🏪 Local Business: NWA’s Business Buzz
📅 Upcoming Events: Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville
🏫 Civil & Educational News: What’s Shaping NWA
☀️ Weather: NWA Forecast
🏈 Sports: NWA Naturals Baseball & Fireworks
🍽️ Featured Spot: The Preacher’s Son
🎵 Live Music and Entertainment
Daily NWA Trivia: In which city can you watch a minor league baseball game with the NWA Naturals followed by a fireworks show at Arvest Ballpark? (Answer at the end of the newsletter)
Let’s dive in!
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NWA Gears Up for Independence Day with Festivities and Fireworks!
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Northwest Arkansas is set to celebrate the 4th of July with a variety of events that promise fun for the whole family. In Bentonville, the Evening at Orchards Park will feature food trucks, live music starting at 7 PM, and a dazzling fireworks show at 9:30 PM. Earlier in the day, Bentonville Square will host the First Friday - Land of the Free event from 3 PM to 10 PM, offering music, local vendors, and free activities. In Rogers, the Walmart AMP will present the Fireworks Spectacular & Symphony at 8 PM, where the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas will perform patriotic music followed by a fireworks display. Springdale’s Arvest Ballpark will host the Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball game at 7:05 PM, with post-game fireworks to light up the sky. Other communities like Bella Vista and Eureka Springs will also host celebrations, ensuring there’s something for everyone this Independence Day. Residents are encouraged to check local listings for details and plan for parking.
What’s Good in Our Backyard 🏠
New UAMS Clinic Opens in Springdale
On June 30, the UAMS Family Medicine Center opened a new clinic in the Schmieding Building on N. Thompson Blvd in Springdale. This expansion enhances access to primary care, pediatrics, and senior health services for Northwest Arkansas families. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, sponsored by H&R Block, marked a significant step in improving healthcare accessibility in the region, reflecting NWA’s commitment to community well-being.
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NWA Sales Tax Revenue Sees Significant Increase
According to a June 30, report from Talk Business & Politics, sales tax revenue in Northwest Arkansas rose by 4.45% in June 2025 compared to the previous year. Cities like Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, and Springdale reported growth, signaling a robust local economy driven by increased consumer spending and business activity.
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Arkansas Launches New Childcare Portal
On June 28, 2025, the Arkansas Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood launched a user-friendly childcare portal. This platform allows families to search for licensed childcare providers by city, zip code, county, and quality ratings, empowering parents to make informed decisions about early education. The initiative strengthens transparency and supports families across Northwest Arkansas and beyond.
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Fayetteville Fun
Celebrate America
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 6:00 PM
Location: DAG Church, 675 N Main St, Fayetteville, AR
Description: A free community patriotic celebration featuring food, kids' activities, a car show, and a fireworks display. Perfect for kicking off the Independence Day festivities.
Nature Highrise on Monument Trails
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 (check park schedule for time)
Location: Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy 74, West Fork, AR 72774
Description: An interpretive nature program exploring the elevated trails and scenic overlooks of Devil's Den State Park. A great way to experience the natural beauty of the area.
Smelly Skunks & Annual Devil's Den Games
Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 2025 (check park schedule for time)
Location: Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy 74, West Fork, AR 72774
Description: Learn about local wildlife, including skunks, and participate in traditional park games and activities. Fun for the whole family.
Fayetteville Farmers' Market
Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 2025, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM and Saturday, July 5, 2025, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Downtown Fayetteville Square, 21 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR
Description: A beloved community tradition offering locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, and crafts from vendors within 60 miles. The market is a great place to shop for fresh, local goods and connect with the community.
Yoga in the Garden
Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 9:00 AM
Location: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, AR
Description: Start your weekend with an energizing yoga session led by instructors from Fayetteville Athletic Club, set in the beautiful Botanical Garden. Suitable for all skill levels.
Devil's Den Guided Hike
Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025 (check park schedule for time)
Location: Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy 74, West Fork, AR 72774
Description: Join a ranger-led hike through the scenic Ozark wilderness, learning about the park's history and ecology.
Springdale Spotlight
Springdale Farmers' Market
Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 2025, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM and Saturday, July 5, 2025, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR
Description: A producer-only market offering fresh produce, honey, eggs, baked goods, and crafts from local vendors. Supports farmers and artisans from Washington, Benton, Madison, and Carroll counties.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals Baseball with Fireworks
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, 7:05 PM (game), fireworks after
Location: Arvest Ballpark, Springdale, AR
Description: Enjoy a baseball game between the Naturals and the Springfield Cardinals, followed by a post-game fireworks display. Tickets range from $16 to $22.
The Jones Center - Funday Sunday
Date & Time: Sunday, July 6, 2025 (check center schedule for time)
Location: The Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR
Description: A monthly event offering free swimming or ice skating, perfect for family fun.
Rogers Rundown
Food Trucks & Fireworks
Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 2025, 7:00 PM
Location: Gospel Light Baptist Church, 1001 W Price Ln, Rogers, AR
Description: A community celebration with food trucks, music, giveaways, face painting, and a fireworks display. A great way to start the holiday weekend.
Rogers Local Food & Art Market
Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Frisco Plaza, Railyard Park, Downtown Rogers, AR
Description: A vibrant market featuring locally grown produce, food crafts, and artisan goods. Supports small farms and businesses in a community atmosphere.
Rogers Aquatics Center
Date & Time: Daily, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: Rogers Aquatics Center, 1707 S 26th St, Rogers, AR
Description: A family-friendly water park with slides, pools, and splash zones, perfect for cooling off in the summer heat.
Walmart AMP Fireworks Spectacular & Symphony
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, 8:00 PM (doors at 7:00 PM)
Location: Walmart AMP, 5079 W Northgate Rd, Rogers, AR 72758
Description: A ticketed event ($4-$27) featuring the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas and a major fireworks display. Free family activities in the parking lot from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Rogers Farmers' Market
Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 4211 S Champions Dr, Rogers, AR 72758
Description: A producer-only market operating for over 30 years, offering locally grown foods and handmade crafts.
Bentonville Buzz
First Friday: "Land of the Free"
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Bentonville Square, Bentonville, AR
Description: A patriotic-themed celebration with local vendors, food trucks, and family activities, leading up to the fireworks at Orchards Park.
Evening at Orchards Park - Bentonville's 4th of July Fireworks
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, 7:00 PM (live music and food), 9:30 PM (fireworks)
Location: Orchards Park, Memorial Park, Bentonville, AR
Description: The largest fireworks display in Northwest Arkansas, featuring the Arkansas Winds Orchestra, food trucks, and family-friendly treats. Free event with shuttle services available.
Bentonville Farmers' Market
Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Bentonville Square, Downtown Bentonville, AR
Description: An award-winning market with over 130 local farmers and vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, and artisan items.
Bentonville Art Market
Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Bentonville Square, Downtown Bentonville, AR
Description: Featuring local artists selling paintings, pottery, prints, jewelry, and more, alongside the Farmers' Market.
Surrounding Area Events
Prairie Grove Fireworks
Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 2025, at dark (around 9:00 PM)
Location: Prairie Grove High School, Prairie Grove, AR
Description: A community fireworks display visible from the high school and surrounding areas.
Bella Vista Independence Day Fireworks
Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 2025, parking opens 5:30 PM, fireworks at dusk
Location: Park below Loch Lomond Dam, Glasgow Road, Bella Vista, AR 72714
Description: A city-sponsored fireworks display with police-directed parking.
Holiday Island Independence Day Hurrah
Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 2025, 6:00 PM
Location: Holiday Island Marina, Holiday Island, AR
Description: A community celebration with activities and entertainment.
Bella Vista 4th of July Parade
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, 9:00 AM
Location: 60 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista, AR 72714
Description: The 24th annual community parade featuring festive floats and patriotic displays.
Gentry Freedom Fest 2025
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Gentry City Park, 611 W Main St, Gentry, AR
Description: A full-day celebration with a car show, pageants, kids' activities, food and craft vendors, live music by 7 Bridges Road (Eagles Tribute Band) at 7:30 PM, and fireworks at 9:15 PM.
Siloam Springs Fourth of July Block Party
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Sue Anglin Drive, Siloam Springs, AR
Description: Featuring food trucks, family activities, line dancing, an Honor Guard Color Posting by the fire department, and a fireworks finale.
Farmington Fireworks
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, at dusk (around 9:00 PM)
Location: Randall G. Lynch Middle School, Farmington, AR
Description: An annual community fireworks celebration.
Centerton FourthFest 2025
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, 7:00 PM, fireworks after dark
Location: First Baptist Church, Centerton, AR
Description: A free community event with complimentary water, ice cream, and fireworks.
Pea Ridge Freedom Fest
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, entertainment from 11:00 AM, fireworks at dusk
Location: Big Sugar Golf Club, 1101 Big Sugar Road, Pea Ridge, AR
Description: A full day of entertainment, including DJ music at 7:00 PM, a snow cone truck from 5:00 PM, and a one-hour fireworks show.
JAMBOREEKA 2025
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
Location: Lake Leatherwood, Eureka Springs, AR
Description: Fireworks, food trucks, and family activities in a scenic lake setting.
Ventris 23rd Annual Fireworks
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, 8:30 PM
Location: Anchor south of marker #8, Beaver Lake
Description: A synchronized fireworks and music display over Beaver Lake, viewable only by boat.
Eureka Springs Fireworks Display
Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 7:30 PM
Location: 10 Mint Ridge Rd, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Description: A post-July 4th fireworks celebration with live music.
Zimmerman Lane Fireworks
Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, around dark
Location: Zimmerman Lane, west of Prairie Creek Marina, Beaver Lake
Description: A fireworks display on Beaver Lake, viewable only from the water.
Siloam Springs Farmers' Market
Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Memorial Park, 205 East Jefferson, Siloam Springs, AR
Description: Offers local produce, grass-fed meats, farm eggs, artisanal foods, and live music every Saturday.
☀️ Weather: NWA Forecast
Wednesday: 92°F / 70°F | ☀️ | 10% | 💨 S 5 mph
Thursday: 94°F / 72°F | ⛅ | 20% | 💨 SW 7 mph
Friday: 90°F / 68°F | 🌦️ | 30% | 💨 W 8 mph
Upcoming Games
NWA Naturals (Minor League Baseball)
July 4: vs. Springfield Cardinals, 7:05 PM, Arvest Ballpark (FIREWORKS)
July 5: vs. Springfield Cardinals, 7:05 PM, Arvest Ballpark
July 6: vs. Springfield Cardinals, 7:05 PM, Arvest Ballpark
Ben Harris at Six Twelve
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 2, 5:30 PM
Location: Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar, Fayetteville
Description: A weekly performance by local musician Ben Harris at one of Fayetteville's most consistent venues for live, local music.
Karaoke Dance Party Hosted by Chris Kuri
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 2, 8:00 PM
Location: Tin Roof Fayetteville
Description: Take the main stage and sing your heart out at this weekly karaoke dance party.
Soulja Boy
Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 8:00 PM
Location: Seven (Cherokee Casino), West Siloam Springs, OK
Description: Hip-hop artist Soulja Boy brings his chart-topping hits and viral energy to the Seven venue for a special holiday weekend performance.
King Falcon with Garden Snakes
Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)
Location: George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville
Description: Kick off the holiday weekend with a rock show at Fayetteville's legendary George's Majestic Lounge.
Jazz Night: Special UARK Gospel Jam Night
Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 7:00 PM
Location: The Music Depot, Bentonville
Description: Music Moves presents a special edition of their jazz night, featuring a gospel jam with University of Arkansas musicians.
Mauve / Allen Mp3
Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 8:45 PM
Location: Tin Roof Fayetteville
Description: It's Cup Night Thursday with live rock from Mauve on the main stage and DJ Allen Mp3 spinning in the Green Room.
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Symphony of Northwest Arkansas
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 7:15 PM (Gates 6:30 PM)
Location: Walmart AMP, Rogers
Description: Celebrate the Fourth of July with a patriotic pops performance by the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA), with an opening set by Decibel Daddies, followed by a spectacular fireworks display.
Free on the Green: Turnpike Tributedours
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 4:30 PM
Location: The Momentary (Momentary Green), Bentonville
Description: Celebrate the Fourth of July with a free outdoor concert from Turnpike Tributedours, a tribute to the beloved Americana band.
Tyler Kinch
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 7:00 PM (Festivities start at 5:00 PM)
Location: Sue Anglin Drive (near Rodeo Grounds), Siloam Springs
Description: Two-time Arkansas Country Music Entertainer of the Year, Tyler Kinch, headlines the 2nd Annual Fourth of July Block Party.
Ozark Folk Jamboree: The Spooklights
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 6:00 PM (Doors 5:00 PM)
Location: Railyard Live, Rogers
Description: Part of the Ozark Folk Jamboree series, this free show features The Spooklights with CrazY FolkeR and Lost John.
Happy Hour Concert with Jenna & the Soul Shakers
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 6:00 PM (Doors 5:00 PM)
Location: George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville
Description: Start your holiday evening with a free happy hour show featuring the soulful sounds of Jenna & the Soul Shakers.
Everything Is Terrible! + Memory Hole
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 9:00 PM (Doors 8:30 PM)
Location: George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville
Description: A late-night show featuring the surreal and hilarious video art collective Everything Is Terrible!
FM Live
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 9:00 PM
Location: Seven (Cherokee Casino), West Siloam Springs, OK
Description: Keep the Fourth of July party going with a high-energy performance from party band FM Live.
Keith Fields and the Muskrats / Allen Mp3
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 9:45 PM / 8:45 PM
Location: Tin Roof Fayetteville
Description: Light up your night with the energetic sounds of Keith Fields and the Muskrats on the main stage, while Allen Mp3 keeps the dance party going upstairs.
Basin Park Concert Series: Arkansas Highlands Brass Band
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2:00 PM
Location: Basin Spring Park, Eureka Springs
Description: Enjoy a free, family-friendly patriotic performance from the Arkansas Highlands Brass Band.
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Symphony of Northwest Arkansas
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 7:15 PM (Gates 6:30 PM)
Location: Walmart AMP, Rogers
Description: Celebrate the Fourth of July with a patriotic pops performance by the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA), with an opening set by Decibel Daddies, followed by a spectacular fireworks display.
Free on the Green: Turnpike Tributedours
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 4:30 PM
Location: The Momentary (Momentary Green), Bentonville
Description: Celebrate the Fourth of July with a free outdoor concert from Turnpike Tributedours, a tribute to the beloved Americana band.
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