Axios NWA Does: Being a kid at the Amazeum for an evening
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Unless you have young ones, chances are you haven't had a reason to check out the Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville.
Driving the news: Adult nights are your excuse.
Background: The Amazeum is all about play for kids that piques curiosity and inspires learning with lots of art, science and problem-solving activities.
- There's a whole mini, make-believe Walmart Neighborhood Market with a checkout, games and places to tinker and build.
The intrigue: The Amazeum periodically hosts adult nights, where kids at heart can play freely — beer in hand and no kids in tow. I "drove" a tractor-trailer rig, played with a life-size Lite-Brite (remember those?!), played electronic pinball and hoisted myself up in a harnessed seat.
- Each night has a theme — like Olympic games at the one I attended, where people were making their own medals and playing games outside.
- Keep this in mind for date nights or for something to do with friends that's unlike any other experience in NWA.
Stop by: The Amazeum hosts adult nights around three times a year. The $35 ticket — $30 for members — includes two drinks and snacks.
- Save the date for Oct. 10 at 1009 Museum Way in Bentonville.