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What to Expect: October First Friday

We're going out with a bang as we wrap up the 2026 First Friday season!

What to Expect: September First Friday

September First Friday is approaching as we near the end of the “First Friday Live” season.

What to Expect: Kids Rule

Get ready for a day where kids take over Downtown Bentonville with Kids Rule, Downtown Bentonville's celebration of creativity, entrepreneurship, and family fun - an event for kids, by kids.

What to Expect: August First Friday Live

August First Friday is bringing another full evening of music, local makers, great food, and fun to downtown Bentonville!

What to Expect: July First Friday Live

We're thrilled to bring an exciting lineup of activities and entertainment to the Bentonville Square for America 250 at First Friday Live.

What to Expect: June First Friday Live

This June, First Friday Live becomes a celebration of culture, community, and connection as Downtown Bentonville comes alive for Bentonville Together.

What to Expect: Pets Rule

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.

What to Expect: May First Friday Live

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

What to Expect: April First Friday Live

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.

What to Expect: Chess Fest

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.

What to Expect: September First Friday - Superhero City

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.

What To Expect: August First Friday - Capital of Cool

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.

What To Expect: July First Friday - Land of the Free

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.

3-Day Festival of Nations In The Spirit Of Bentonville Together

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.