What's New in Downtown Bentonville

Pets Rule is a pet-friendly event designed to connect the community with local pet resources, services, and fun activities for you and your pets.

This May, First Friday Live turns Downtown Bentonville into the ultimate stage and the ultimate
pitch.

Downtown Bentonville Inc. invites you to kick off the season with First Friday Live—a high-energy, community-wide celebration centered around live music, interactive experiences, and local connection.

This event marks the end of our outdoor Chess Club season, so come celebrate the game with us indoors as we wrap up a great year of chess on the Square! Registration will be from 9-11 AM.

SEPTEMBER FIRST FRIDAY IS SEPTEMBER 5TH!
Downtown Bentonville Inc. invites the community on a "Passport to Adventure" - A season-long journey that transforms the Square each First Friday into a new location.

AUGUST FIRST FRIDAY IS AUGUST 1ST!
Downtown Bentonville Inc. invites the community on a "Passport to Adventure" - A season-long journey that transforms the Square each First Friday into a new location.

First Friday 2025 ….is HERE!
Downtown Bentonville Inc. invites the community on a "Passport to Adventure" - A season-long journey that transforms the Square each First Friday into a new location.
We are thrilled to have Walmart back as our presenting sponsor for the 2025 season. We also want to give a big THANK YOU to our incredible community partners, including the City of Bentonville, Visit Bentonville, and the Walton Family Foundation.

What is it?
A Three-Day Celebration of Culture, Art, and Community!
Bentonville’s Festival of Nations is a vibrant, three-day event celebrating the city’s diverse cultural heritage. This festival brings together international performances, culinary experiences, art displays, and interactive activities to foster global connections within the community.