Jul 3, 2025 - Things to Do

Your long weekend plans: Music, cocktails, Poe

Alex Golden

Illustration of two martini glasses forming the "W" in "weekend." — Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios

Besides Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks, we have a few other ideas of how to make the most of this long holiday weekend.

🪕 Pickin' on the Square — An informal gathering of musicians and "anyone with a guitar, fiddle, banjo or other acoustic instrument" will take place at 6pm tonight at the Bentonville downtown square. Join or come listen.

🍸 Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy — This traveling event is coming to the Fayetteville Town Center this weekend. You'll get four themed cocktails and hear classic Poe stories. Choose a time on Saturday or Sunday and get tickets for $55.

🎤 Free live music — Artists like Arkansauce and Patti Steel are playing at Rogers' Railyard Live series at Butterfield Stage downtown. Get free tickets for 6pm Friday and 5pm Saturday.

Or see the Turnpike Tributedours at 4:30pm Friday at The Momentary. The outdoor Green will be open to the community all day, so consider planning a picnic beforehand.

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