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20+ Things to Do in Bentonville in January

Sam Hoisington
Sam Hoisington

Jan 6, 2026

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20+ Things to Do in Bentonville in January

Sam Hoisington
Sam Hoisington

Jan 6, 2026

Hi there,

For your convenience and enjoyment, I present this list of things happening in town this month.

I learn so much about Bentonville by compiling these. You all are up to some very interesting stuff!

— Sam

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Second Saturday: Build It!
Saturday, Jan. 10 @ Crystal Bridges
Gallery talks and activities centered around the architecture of Crystal Bridges.

Saturday Morning Cartoons
Saturday, Jan 10 @ The Momentary
Three hours of curated classic cartoons. Also: a cereal bar.

F-Stop! Opening Reception
Saturday, Jan. 10 @ Midnight Gallery
Eleven artists are featured in this experimental photography exhibition.

Pet Pals 101: Learning to Love Your New Best Friend
Sunday, Jan. 11 @ Best Friends Pet Resource Center
A workshop for kids on how to read the body language of dogs and cats.

Pokemon Club
Tuesday, Jan. 13 @ Bentonville Public Library
This new club features Pokémon games and activities. Trading cards are optional.

Spin Dating: Friendship Edition
Wednesday, Jan. 14 @ Loveless Cocktail Club
Short, casual conversations designed to break the ice and spark new friendships.

Cocktail Tour: Get in the Game
Thursday, Jan. 15 @ Crystal Bridges
Cocktail mixology demonstration and tour of the Get in the Game exhibition.

Dolly Drag Trivia
Thursday, Jan. 15 @ Butter•Scotch Bakery & Bar
Trivia night in honor of Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday.

The Beloved Community Festival
Friday, Jan. 16 @ Crystal Bridges
An event hosted by the NWA Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Council celebrating love, unity, and community with food, music, kids activities, and more.

Cold Blooded Wrestling Tournament
Saturday, Jan. 17 @ Four Points by Sheraton
An indie wrestling show from Ozark Mountain Wrestling featuring performers such as “The Oklahoma Strangler.”

Safe Driving Workshop
Saturday, Jan. 17 @ Bentonville Public Library
A workshop from the Bentonville Police Department. Designed for grades 7–12, but parents and new drivers of all ages are welcome.

Singles Pitch Night
Saturday, Jan. 17 @ The Momentary
Single people are pitched to an audience with fun 3–5 minute slideshow presentations by their friends.

Glam and Glizzies
Sunday, Jan. 18 @ Loveless Cocktail Club
Multiple drag queens will perform while the audience eats hotdogs, which are also known as “glizzies.”

Teen Movie Night: The Princess Bride
Tuesday, Jan. 20 @ Bentonville Public Library
A free screening of The Princess Bride (1987) for teens.

COLLIDE | 5AM b2b Flintwick
Thursday, Jan. 22 @ The Momentary
Keyboardist 5AM “brings detailed bass sounds with jazzy funk.” Multi-instrumentalist Flintwick “carries glitch hop and grooves so textured you can feel them.”

Mystery at the Museum
Thursday, Jan. 22 @ Crystal Bridges
A murder mystery party.

80s Dance Party
Saturday, Jan. 24 @ Danger Dave’s
The best of the 80s all night long.

Puppet Show Storytime: The Gingerbread Man
Monday, Jan. 26 @ Bentonville Public Library
A puppet show featuring the classic tale The Gingerbread Man.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents The Music of Billie Holiday
Wednesday, Jan. 28 @ Crystal Bridges
Musicians perform the music of Billie Holiday, one of the most influential voices in jazz history.

Loveless Comedy Night
Thursday, Jan. 29 @ Loveless Cocktail Club
A night of stand-up comedy. Glizzies also available at this event.

Burns Supper
Friday, Jan. 30 @ Turnbuckle Farm
A celebration of the life of Scottish poet Robert Burns featuring traditional Scottish foods, dancing, storytelling, and more.

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