Feb 27, 2026 - Things to Do

Your weekend plans: Music festival, gardening and chili

Alex Golden

Illustration of "Weekend" in graffiti on a brick wall. — Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios

The weather isn't a sure thing, but NWA being a cool place to be is.

🚲 Send It South — This bike and music festival includes various bike rides and concerts at The Momentary in Bentonville today and tomorrow. Get tickets for $75 or $60 for museum members.

🪏 Gardening School — Spend a day learning about all things gardening with talks on birds, butterflies and bees. 9am-5:15pm Saturday at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks. Get tickets for $90 or $75 for members.

🥣 Chili cookoff — Pair chili with German-style beers from noon to 3pm Saturday at Natural State Beer Company.

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Your weekend plans: Music festival, gardening and chili

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