Hello Fayetteville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A $6 billion data center hub, 300 free tacos, and the Minecraft movie + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Big investments reshape Arkansas: Arkansas’ tech surge advanced Monday as AVAIO announced a $6 billion data center hub and Conagra announced a $220 million Fayetteville expansion, expected to add over 100 jobs -- see the Arkansas expansion.
Soulful tour kickoff: The War And Treaty will launch their U.S. tour in Fayetteville on October 7 at Walton Arts Center. Their album is out now, featuring single You Can't Hurt Me Anymore -- see the full tour details.
A local favorite returns: AQ Chicken House will reopen July 4 at 11 a.m. in downtown Springdale after closing its U.S. 71B location in 2023, next to Onyx Coffee Lab on Emma Ave -- see the reopening details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Spin-worthy sips: Sidecar Cocktail Lounge keeps things playfully offbeat with a record-inspired menu, creative classics, and a B Side of thoughtful zero-proof drinks. It’s an easy go-to for date night or catching up with friends, plus their calendar brings in pop-ups and community hangouts that keep it lively.
Your weekend plant fix: If your beds need a boost, Westwood Gardens | Mission has that locally grown lineup of perennials, natives, herbs, and houseplants that actually thrive here... plus friendly pros who steer you from “ooh pretty” to “yep, it lives.” Since 1998, it’s been East Fayetteville’s go-to for green inspiration.
Neighborhood reset button: Wilson Park is Fayetteville’s classic go-to for a quick mood upgrade, with the quirky Castle sculpture, shady gardens, a playground, and an outdoor pool when the sun shows off. Loop the 0.9-mile trail, then let the creek soundtrack handle your stress.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌮 Free Food Truck - City Night: World Cup Kickoff Party @ Luther George Park (Springdale) | Wednesday (6/24) at 7:00 PM – If your dinner plan involves yelling at the TV anyway, upgrade it with 300 free tacos, first come, a kids zone, and a giant screen as Mexico kicks off. It’s the regular City Nights party, just fútbol-fueled, family friendly, and actually free, no fine print.
🎶 Gulley Park Summer Concert Series @ Gulley Park Gazebo | Thursday (6/25) at 7:00 PM – Hit Gulley Park for the 30th annual summer concert series, six free Thursday evenings of live music, food trucks, and a new Art Market that will test your willpower. It’s peak Fayetteville, where kids dance, neighbors mingle, and dogs quietly judge your nachos.
🎬 Summer Movie Series @ C.L. "charlie" and Willie George Park (Springdale) | Friday (6/26) at 8:30 PM – Springdale’s Summer Movie Series is popping into C.L. “Charlie” and Willie George Park with the Minecraft Movie, and yes, admission is gloriously free. Expect pixelated heroics, kid-fueled giggles, and parents quietly grading creeper etiquette, all under the great Ozark night sky.
🎸 Super Saturday: The Rockin' Roly Polys @ Fayetteville Public Library | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for proof the kids can handle guitar riffs, here it is. The Rockin’ Roly Polys deliver FAM ROCK with classic rock spirit, playful storytelling, and singalongs, so you get nostalgia, they burn off energy. A playdate with a decent soundtrack.
🏳 2026 Pride Northwest Arkansas @ N. West Avenue | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats Pride in Fayetteville, where the Ozarks Chapter of FFRF returns for year four with a table on N. West Ave and a parade stride. Expect rainbow cheer, secular banter, and the kind of neighborly chaos that pairs with sunscreen, patience, and comfy shoes.
🎸 Kessler Mountain Jam @ Mount Kessler Regional Park | Sunday (6/28) at 8:00 AM – Mountain bike racing returns to Kessler’s classic south Fayetteville trails, fast and technical but still friendly to mere mortals. Part of the state series, expect chip timing, categories for every rider, post-race food and beverages, and plenty of cowbells, dust, and bragging rights.
🎸 Guitar Center Kids Performance @ Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar | Sunday (6/28) at 1:00 PM – Nothing beats Guitar Center kids turning the Six Twelve stage into their world tour stop. Sip a latte, claim a breakfast burrito, or graduate to cocktails and cheeseburger sliders, then enjoy future guitar heroes melting faces, gently, while their parents master the proud slow clap.
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07 — The Fayetteville report Weather forecastToday — High: 83°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 51%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tomorrow — High: 85°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 50%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wildThis Fayetteville home blends comfort and flexibility with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a smart layout built for everyday ease. The primary suite shines with dual oversized walk-in closets and backyard access, while upstairs adds three bedrooms and a roomy bonus area. Outside, peaceful views and a hot tub create a serene retreat near shopping, parks, dining, and the University of Arkansas.
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