Events: Outdoor

An art-infused series of Friday evening “compact creativity festivals” that will take place in the Lower Ramble. Kick off the weekend with a burst of creativity and fun! The WEST series is being held in conjunction with the University of Arkansas Department of Music.

Music performers will celebrate the musical diversity found at the university. Concerts will feature jazz trios, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music, Ozark ballads, classical ensembles, rock songs, medieval music and more!

Attendees can expect a lively atmosphere where they can unwind after a busy work week, enjoy strolling through the beautiful natural area and engage with their local arts community.

Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the performances and stay awhile. Arriving via the Razorback Greenway is encouraged, but parking is available at the Fayetteville Public Library’s south surface parking lot, as well as on-street parking along West Ave.

The series is free, open to the public and all ages are welcome.

Welcome to the Fayetteville Farmers Market, where our commitment to fresh, locally grown produce and goods has helped Northwest Arkansas grow into a healthier and greener community.

Since 1973, the market has offered the finest in locally produced vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, meats, baked goods, honey, eggs, jams, juried crafts, and fine art from the four-county area. All producers at our market grow and make their products within 60 miles of Fayetteville, AR. This is why we are hyper local and ALL Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made. 100% Local and Loved!

The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market operates year round making locally grown and locally made items available during every season.

Welcome to the Fayetteville Farmers Market, where our commitment to fresh, locally grown produce and goods has helped Northwest Arkansas grow into a healthier and greener community.

Since 1973, the market has offered the finest in locally produced vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, meats, baked goods, honey, eggs, jams, juried crafts, and fine art from the four-county area. All producers at our market grow and make their products within 60 miles of Fayetteville, AR. This is why we are hyper local and ALL Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made. 100% Local and Loved!

The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market operates year round making locally grown and locally made items available during every season.

Little Sprouts is a weekly botanically-themed program for preschoolers. Each week we read stories, sing songs, and do fun nature crafts & activities. Whether we are learning about how bees are more helpful than harmful, or exploring the garden with handmade binoculars, the children leave the Garden with a real appreciation for the world around them and a new desire to protect it.

Our participants range in age from newborns all the way up to five-year-olds who haven’t started kindergarten yet. Not only does our program serve the little ones in attendance, but also the adults who bring them. Each week we make an effort to encourage families to take the knowledge and skills they have gained from our programs and put them to use within their own homes. This is also a great way to get to know other families in the area!

​​Garden Buds is a weekly, environmental education program during the Fayetteville school district’s summer vacation for elementary-aged students.

It takes place each Wednesday towards the back of the Garden at the Education Cottage from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, during the first Little Sprouts session.

This program introduces children to nature and instills a sense of wonder and curiosity about their environment.

The lessons taught during Garden Buds encourage a sense of stewardship of the natural world and helps children fall in love with the outdoors.

Terrific Tuesday Nights is a family-friendly, free, summer series hosted at the Garden every Tuesday evening from June through August.

This series allows the Northwest Arkansas community to experience the Garden on beautiful summer evenings free of charge, thanks to the Pat & Willard Walker Foundation, Inc.

Guests enjoy different activities & themes each week, like Amazing Animals, Ice Cream Social, Sprinklerfest, and more!

First Thursday returns to the Historic Downtown Square in Fayetteville with a series of festivals each month from May to October.

First Thursday transforms the square into an outdoor arts and music celebration from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. The free, family-friendly events include a diverse lineup of live music, artist demonstrations and installations, food trucks and an arts market featuring more than 40 independent artists who create items in a variety of media.

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Themes for the season include:

August 1st – Game On, with games of all shapes and sizes, where everyone can play.

September 5th – Dog Daze: Pretty up your pooch for the return of the dog pageant and tons more fun for you and your best friend.

October 3rd – Technicolor: The Square will shine in full spectrum with dreamy lighting and activations inspired by the cinema.

First Thursday is supported by community sponsors including South by Northwest Hospitality, who sponsor the food court, Gearhead Outfitters, who sponsor waste-diversion efforts, and Lewis Automotive Group, who sponsor the Kids Zone.

First Thursday takes place within an Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA). Alcoholic beverages from ORA restaurants and bars may be carried throughout the square and the ORA designated area.

For more details, including vendor applications and sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/experience/first-thursday