Aug 21, 2026 - Things to Do

Your weekend plans: Cocktails, free movie, music fest

Alex Golden

Illustration of a cherry pie with "weekend" cut out of the crust. — May your weekend be sweeter than cherry pie. Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios

Have a great weekend, NWA.

🍸 Bentonville Cocktail Festival — More than 40 cocktails will be available to try from 6-10pm Saturday at The Record in downtown Bentonville. Get tickets for $75.

🎬 Movies in the Parks — Take the kids to a free screening of "The Muppets Take Manhattan" 7:30pm tonight at Lewis Park in Fayetteville.

🎸 Arkansas Music Week — This Fayetteville festival featuring live music and artist showcases kicks off Sunday and runs through Aug. 30. See full schedule.

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Your weekend plans: Cocktails, free movie, music fest

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