Aug 15, 2025 - Things to Do

Your weekend plans: Music, balloons and baseball

Alex Golden

Illustration of a line of briefcases followed by a suitcase with a pair of sunglasses and a hat on it — Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

NWA has you covered this weekend.

🎈 SOAR NWA — Check out hot air balloons and take a tethered ride plus a beer garden, kids zone and live music. 5-10pm today and Saturday at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Get tickets ranging $6.50-$34.

🎸 Anvil Fest — This two-day music festival features artists from around the region. 6pm Saturday at Sunday at Røde House at The Momentary in Bentonville. Get tickets for $22.

⚾️ Baseball games — The Northwest Arkansas Naturals play against the Arkansas Travelers at 7pm tonight, 6pm Saturday and 2pm Sunday at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. Get tickets ranging $12-$20.

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Your weekend plans: Music, balloons and baseball

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