SUMMER IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

2024 Summer Adventuring Guide

Whether you’re seeking adrenaline-pumping
thrills or serene moments of relaxation,
Bentonville, Arkansas has something for everyone!

Purple prairie blazing star blooms at Osage Park

FREE Activities

We know you’ve been searching for free things to do in Northwest Arkansas! Survive the summer with:

Mother and daughter doing yoga at Osage Park

Yoga at Osage Park
Every Saturday in June & July from 8AM to 9AM

Quilt public art piece at Osage Park

Summer Blooms, Wildlife, and
Public Art at Osage Park

Open sunrise to sunset at 700 SW 16th Street

Girl points to the arrow she shot into a target at The Quiver

Community Days at The Quiver
Dates and Times Vary

people on mountain bikes

MTB Group Rides at Coler
Every Tuesday (weather pending) starting at 5:30PM

Peel Museum & Botanical Garden Tours
Open 10AM – 3PM, Tuesday – Saturday
*Visit After Hours (3PM – 7PM) on May 16th,
June 20th, & September 19th (registration is not necessary)

Heart Hands Sculpture at Compton Gardens

Public Art & Native Plants at
Compton Gardens & Arboretum

Open sunrise to sunset at 312 N Main Street

Rock Soft

Classes & Bucket List Experiences

The Dam Slam Pickleball Tournament
June 8th & 9th at Osage Park, all skill levels welcome!

The Paradise Found 5K Trail Run at Coler
Saturday, July 13th starting at 7AM

A photo of a boy aiming at a target of balloons with a bow and arrow at The Quiver Archery Range

Try Archery or Take Archery Lessons
Dates & Times Vary
Learn more about Membership at The Quiver!

Women checking their bikes while starting the Level 1 MTB Class at Coler

Level 1, 2, & 3 Mountain Biking Classes
Dates & Times Vary

Two camping tents (silver) on a wooden platform in the woods. The trees are green and glowing in the sunlight.

Plan a Coler Camping Trip
Campsites starting at $19.29/night!

Children’s Activities

A young boy taking aim with a bow and arrow at The Quiver Archery Range

Summer Camps at The Quiver, Osage Park, & Coler
Dates and Times Vary
Options for Children and Teens ages 8-18

Pedal Kids MTB Camp

Summer MTB Camp with Pedal Kids USA
Dates and Times Vary
Ages 6-12

A photo of the wetlands at Osage Park featuring a tree in the middle of the water with beautiful aquatic plants surrounding it

Wetland Programming at Osage Park for Kids
Dates & Times Vary

Kids at playing with water toys at Coler Creek in Bentonville, Arkansas

Nature Classes at Coler
Dates & Times Vary

A mother smiles while holding her baby during Story Time at Peel Museum on the porch in the late springtime

Storytime at Peel Museum
May 17th & September 20th, 10:30AM – 11AM