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Development
Warehouse District Expected in Johnson
The City of Johnson will welcome a new development to its growing Downtown area, called the Warehouse District, with an estimated opening date of Spring 2027.
She’s a Warehouse: The Warehouse District will be across the street from Johnson Square, where Pizzeria Ruby and Hail Fellow Well Met are located. The walkable development will feature apartments, a central green, a wine garden, a bar and brewery space, a dog park, and more.
District 12: Two restaurants will also be located at the Warehouse District, including Costa, a Pacific Mexican seafood restaurant, and Table A1A, a Florida seafood restaurant.
See renderings HERE.
Events
Jones Center To Kick Off Parents’ Night Out Series
Jones Center in Springdale will kick off its Parents’ Night Out series this Friday, Aug 28, from 6-9p.
Parent Perk: The series lets parents drop off their kids at Jones Center for a night of supervised fun while they enjoy a date night, get in a workout, or take some time to rest.
Good to Know: The program is for kids ages 5-12, with each night featuring activities, crafts, games, snacks, and a family-friendly movie. Future dates are Sep 25, Oct 23, Nov 20, and Dec 11.
Register HERE.
Sponsored by Adventure Subaru
Meet the All-New 2026 Subaru Outback
The all-new 2026 Subaru Outback has arrived at Adventure Subaru, with special financing available through Monday, Aug 31, to help you get behind the wheel.
Adventure Starts Here: The 2026 Outback is built for wherever the road leads, whether you're tackling Northwest Arkansas trails or cruising around town. With a blend of capability, comfort, and reliability, it's ready for everyday drives and weekend adventures alike.
A Special Offer Through Aug 31, Adventure Subaru is offering interest rates as low as 1.9% for up to 75 months, making now a great time to explore the latest Outback. Stop by Adventure Subaru to check it out and take the wheel.
Visit Adventure Subaru to learn more and explore the all-new 2026 Outback HERE.
Guide
The Ultimate Guide to Walmart’s New Headquarters
Walmart’s new headquarters isn’t just corporate office space. It also features retail shops, restaurants, local businesses, and much more.
Wally’s World: To help you plan your visit to the new headquarters, we put together a guide to all the shops, restaurants, and businesses at Walmart.
Out of Office: The guide includes cool restaurants like Flyway Brewing and Wright’s Barbecue, plus clothing stores like Anthropologie and Gearhead Outfitters, as well as self-care businesses like The Gent’s Place and Drybar.
Read the full guide HERE.
Sports
Enjoy a New Way to Tailgate for Razorback Games
A new way to tailgate for Razorback football games will kick off this fall.
Walk the Walk: Fayetteville Trailgating will connect fans from Downtown Fayetteville to Razorback Stadium with a just-under-one-mile walk.
The Path: Two hours before kickoff, fans can meet at the Upper Ramble in Downtown Fayetteville and follow the Greenway north to Maple Street along Sorority Row before finishing at HogTown in front of Razorback Stadium. The route will be fully marked four hours before each home game, so fans can enjoy it at their own pace.
See the full route HERE.
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In other news…
🏊 Winter is Coming: Done swimming already? Let The Alleviators close and winterize your pool the right way. Get on our schedule HERE.*
♻️ Trash to Treasure: Give your leftovers a second life with Fayetteville's new Residential Food Waste Collection Program. Eligible utility customers can sign up for biweekly curbside compost pickup, complete with a 5-gallon collection bucket, starting at just $15.90 per month. Sign up HERE.*
🌱 Grow Your Future: The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food is accepting applications for its nine-month Farm School, with classes starting in February 2027. Aspiring farmers can learn sustainable crop production, farm business skills, marketing, and more through hands-on training in Fayetteville. Applications are due Wednesday, Sep 30. Apply HERE.*
⚾️ Take a Swing: Do you work for a Northwest Arkansas business or organization? NWA Daily and Generations Bank are hosting an invite-only networking event at an NWA Naturals baseball game on Thursday, Aug 27, at 7p. Reply NATURALS with your local business name, email, and title for a chance to win a free ticket to the networking event.
🗣️ Second Time Is The Charm: The Rogers High School choir will perform ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’ alongside Foreigner at the Walmart AMP this weekend. This is the high school’s second time to perform live with Foreigner.
☀️ Just Adulting: The Bend in Bentonville will host an Adult Field Day on Saturday, Aug 29, starting at 3p.
✈️ In Plane Sight: A rare WWII aircraft landed in Fayetteville this week.
🏃♀️ Run Forrest Run: Get your steps in at the Summer Sizzler race in Springdale on Saturday, Aug 29, starting at 7a. There will be a Kids Dash, 1-mile race, 5K, 10K, and 15K.
🧑🎓 Grad Expectations: The University of Arkansas has set a goal to achieve a six-year 80% graduation rate by 2032.
🏎️ Fast and Euro-ious: The Ozark Euro Rally will drive through Eureka Springs from Friday, Aug 28, through Sunday, Aug 30, featuring a Mario Kart Tournament, German Car Show, a downtown parade, and much more.
🐓 Great to Meat You: This NWA company is one of the largest meat producers in the country.
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