Sponsor Message from Peel Compton Foundation

This Valentine’s Day, skip the crowded restaurants and discover experiences that create real connection.

Bentonville is full of meaningful, playful, and budget-friendly ways to celebrate—think cozy campfires, creative Galentine’s nights, flirty archery dates, sunset strolls, and private rides.

Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a friends’ night out, or a family adventure, these unforgettable experiences are about making memories, not reservations. From Peel Museum to Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, there’s something for every style of celebration.

Read the full blog for dates, details, and inspiration to make this Valentine’s about the moments that matter most.

Hob Nob at Joint Business After Hours
Thursday, Feb. 5 @ NWACC
The Rogers and Bentonville chambers of commerce host a joint networking in which attendees can network with businesspeople and connect face-to-face with local legislative candidates.

Thrift & Sip with Warehouse 479 In-Person
Friday, Feb. 6 @ Best Friends NWA
Curated vintage and thrifted finds in the Third Space Coffee lobby.

Teen Takeover | Selfie Takeover
Friday, Feb. 6 @ The Momentary
A social event for teens featuring themed selfie backdrops, activites, and free refreshments.

Victorian Galentines & Florals
Saturday, Feb. 7 @ Peel Museum & Botanical Garden
Create floral arrangements and cards at this mashup of crafting and history with a Valentine’s Day flair.

Confluence
Saturday, Feb. 7 @ Heartland Whole Health Institute
Final Boss Games hosts a collector's exchange focused on buying, selling and trading cards and other collectibles.

Blind Date Live!
Saturday, Feb. 7 @ The Momentary
A unique twist on blind dates that involves both blindfolds and an audience.

American Essence Concert featuring Artina McCain
Saturday, Feb. 7 @ Thaden School Performing Arts Center
The Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra, with pianist Artina McCain, performs symphonic works by American composers.

Saturday Morning Cartoons
Saturday, Feb. 7 @ The Momentary
Three hours of curated classic cartoons. Also: a cereal bar.

Small Business Series: Leveraging AI to Grow Your Business
Tuesday, Feb. 10 @ Pet Resort Hospitality Group
A workshop from the Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce.

An Evening With Ayana Gray
Wednesday, Feb. 11 @ Bentonville Public Library
The New York Times bestselling fiction author Ayana Gray will discuss her work, which often features themes of magic and monsters. Her first novel is currently being adapted into a Netflix film.

2026 NWA Market Insights
Wednesday, Feb. 11 @ The Record
A panel of commercial real estate and banking professional discuss real estate trends, with a dose of networking on the side.

Adult Night
Thursday, Feb. 12 @ The Amazeum
Explore hands-on heart dissections and laser-engrave your own conversation hearts at this child-free event at the children’s museum.

Anti-Valentine’s Day Party
Friday, Feb. 13 @ Danger Dave’s
Hate love? Mad at love? Heart broken? DJ OPLEX will turn your heartbreak into bass drops.

Lovestruck Valentine’s Date
Saturday, Feb. 14 @ The Quiver Archery Range
A couples' archery session featuring games and challenges designed for all experience levels to enjoy.

Daddy Daughter Yoga Class
Saturday, Feb. 14 @ YogaSix Bentonville
No prior yoga experience is necessary for this class, which features simple yoga poses designed for dads (or other father figures) and their daughters to participate together.

Love Songs & Murder Ballads
Saturday, Feb. 14 @ Stoic Brews Alternative
Songs about love and murder performed by local acoustic group March to August.

My Fur-ever Valentine: A DINK Mixer! In-Person
Saturday, Feb. 14 @ Best Friends NWA
A relaxed, adults-only Valentine’s mixer designed especially for DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) households looking to mix, mingle and do some crafts.

redveil
Saturday, Feb. 14 @ The Momentary
Maryland-based rapper and producer 

¡Bailemos! Latin Dance Night
Saturday, Feb. 14 @ Crystal Bridges
An evening of Latin dance featuring a beginner salsa lesson followed by three hours of social dancing.

Second Saturday: Black History Month
Saturday, Feb. 14 @ Crystal Bridges
Celebrate Black History Month by taking part in a free event featuring opportunities for creativity and learning.

“SHATTERED” 1VERSE NA TOUR 2026
Friday, Feb. 20 @ The Momentary
K-pop band 1VERSE has developed quite a following, and now they’re coming back to band member Nathan’s hometown.

Paws & Stars Night In-Person
Friday, Feb. 20 @ Best Friends NWA
Look at the stars with your dog (and other people’s dogs).

Pop Art Rug Tufting with Melspace Creative
Saturday, Feb. 21 & Sunday, Feb. 22 @ Crystal Bridges
Artist Melissa Bollero teaches fundamental rug tufting techniques and guides participants as they create their own custom pop art rugs.

Saturday Morning Cartoons
Saturday, Feb 21 @ The Momentary
Hours of nostalgic, hand-picked cartoons.

Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, Feb 21 @ Bentonville Public Library
Enjoy a festive lineup of activities, including creative craft and activity stations, Lion dance performance and singing, and calligraphy.

Workshop: From Dream to Published Author
Monday, Feb. 23 @ Innova Collective
This free workshop guides attendees through the process of organizing and self-publishing a personal book idea.

Trivia Night: Harry Potter Edition
Tuesday, Feb. 24 @ Botanical at 8th & A
This trivia night has a new theme every week. This time it’s Harry Potter.

Gardening in a Changing Climate: Woody Plants Class
Thursday, Feb. 26 @ Crystal Bridges
A class on identification of invasive species and smart native substitutions, taught by an expert who literally wrote the book on trees and shrubs in Arkansas.

An Afternoon with John Patrick Green
Friday, Feb. 27 @ Bentonville Public Library
An event featuring John Patrick Green, the creator of the hit InvestiGators graphic novel series.

Send It South Bike & Music Festival
Friday, Feb. 27 & Saturday, Feb. 28 @ The Momentary
A two-day bike and music festival.