Feb 10, 2026 - Things to Do

Your Valentine's Day plans

Alex Golden

Illustration of a pattern of envelopes with hearts sealing them. — Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios

Hopefully, you've already made reservations at your favorite date night restaurant if that's your vibe on Valentine's Day weekend. But NWA has plenty of alternatives regardless of relationship status.

🎬 Chick flicks trivia — Sip a white chocolate raspberry sour at Rendezvous Junction Brewing in Rogers while testing your chick flick knowledge on Thursday.

💃 Sweetheart Swing Dance — The Arkansas Air and Military Museum in Fayetteville is hosting dance lessons with live music and dinner on Friday night. Get tickets for $15-$45.

🪩 1980s Prom Night — Dress up and dance on Friday at Backroom Art Lounge and Social Club in downtown Springdale. Get tickets for $20-$25.

💕 Galentine's at Stoic — Stoic Brews Alternative in downtown Bentonville is hosting a night with facials and hat-making on Friday.

💔 Anti-Valentine's Day Party — If you're not feeling in love right now, Danger Dave's in Bentonville on Friday is the place for you.

🖤 VDay Sux Party — Likewise, Crisis Brewing in Fayetteville encourages you to wear black and enjoy the day sans Cupid on Saturday.

💌 Valentine's Day party and shoebox contest — Make an old school Valentine's Day shoebox at Goat Lab Brewery in Lowell on Saturday.

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