100 Things to Do in Bentonville and Rogers Before You Die

05/09/2026

Our area is getting so much well deserved attention. As a tour guide at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art I enjoy chatting with visitors from around the country and the world.

Bentonville, a town of 61,000 in northwest Arkansas, has become a national mecca for cycling and home to a world-class art museum. See how to spend your next visit at the charming, accessible destination in the Ozark Mountains. https://nyti.ms/48LOqSr

05/08/2026

04/20/2026

I watched Disney movies in The Victory Theater as a kid, enjoyed Arkansas Public Theatre plays here, and listened to Pat Metheny here weeks before the 2024 tornadoes hit our area. So happy to see it reopening!

Here's an opportunity to watch movies in a historic theater this summer. Memorable, affordable date night, family night, girlfriends night, solo night, admire the architecture night, support your local restaurant night...

Are you ready to be back at the Victory?? The Victory Movie Series set to start April 25th with the screening of "Selma." Tickets are free for this series, and can be reserved at www.thevictorytheater.com starting this Friday, April 3rd.

Celebrating 250 years of America's stories in movies.
Movie Schedule:
4/25 "Selma"; 5/28 "National Treasure"; 6/5 "Miracle"; 7/3 "The Right Stuff"; 7/30 "Lincoln"; 9/10 "Forrest Gump".

04/03/2026

I love this - biking together to school.

Ditch the dashboard and join the "Bike Bus!" 🚲

We’re officially rolling out for our first run on Friday, April 10th. Skip the car rider line & start your morning with a breeze, we’d love to have you. Hop in anywhere along the route and let’s make the ride to school the best part of the day!

See full article: https://app.govoutreach.com/pearidgecityar/public/communications/61900

04/03/2026

I’m rethinking cut flowers this year.

I’m open to buying annuals in bloom—enjoying them indoors, then planting them in the garden.

These dwarf zinnias (roots and all) from Matkins Flowers & Greenhouse in Bentonville were tucked into a low container for a book club gathering. Later, they’ll move into my garden.

Tip: Water the plants and let them drain. This makes the soil softer and easier to place, plus helps the plants last a few days inside.

03/27/2026

A talk in the Compton Hotel was a perfect reason to see this new hotel on the Bentonville square – and show off a few favorite shops to a friend.

Hemma Homewares shifts your mood the moment you walk in—quiet, beautiful, fragrant, inspiring. I lingered over a tablecloth I may need to go back for… and their taper candles? Every color you could want.

Marrs on Main is always a treat—and now it opens onto the new pedestrian park across from . Table settings and housewares are their forte, but I also love browsing the unique toys and inspiring books.

The Compton Hotel lobby celebrates Arkansas and is welcoming to people who want to bring their computers and work. Coffee shop included!

Captured a quiet moment mid-afternoon, but The Eddy was buzzing soon after.

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03/09/2026

Free Gardening Program: Native Plants in the Victorian Garden
Saturday, March 14
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Key Wing Education Center
Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR
 
Benton County Master Gardeners present:
Native Plants in the Victorian Garden
 
Victorian gardeners followed popular design trends while also appreciating resilient native plants that thrived in Arkansas landscapes.
 
Learn about native plants that complement both historic and modern gardens, along with tips for creating a sustainable, pollinator-friendly landscape.
 
Whether you’re a history lover, a native plant enthusiast, or simply looking for inspiration for your own garden, this class will leave you with fresh ideas for a truly timeless outdoor space.
 
Free program. No registration required.
Presented by a member of 
Co-sponsored by the

02/03/2026

So exciting to see a local art supply store open in Northwest Arkansas. I'll be visiting Iris Art Haus, off the Fayetteville Square, soon.

Think this means we'll get a local chapter of Urban Sketchers?

WE ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN!! 🎉💜
Come shop till you drop, load up on your favorite name-brand art supplies, and meet our team. We can't wait to meet YOU!

01/21/2026

Last Wednesday night a dozen friends gathered at Lasang Pinoy NWA - to experience their weekly Mongolian BBQ & Bingo. Tonight, their rotating Chef's Special is the dish that won People's Choice recognition at 2025 Top Chef NWA! Find more info on their FB page.

It was not only delicious, but fun! One friend had a magic bingo card that won 3 times! There would a few bingo games, then a few Karaoke songs from the audience, then back to bingo. The staff interacted with everyone. This wasn’t the kind of evening where everyone was staring at their phones.

Tonight is a good night to get out before we get snowed in!

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