Good morning, Springdale.

Local business owners in Rogers and Bentonville are adapting to tariff pressures by ordering in bulk and working closely with suppliers to keep prices down—vendors are absorbing increased costs so customers feel little impact.

Arkansas was named among the best places to go by Condé Nast Traveler—listing attractions like Hot Springs National Park, Ozark National Forest, and Bella Vista's OZ Trails Bike Park—underscoring the state’s growing appeal for travelers.

Folklorist Rachel Reynolds planned the Arkansas Country Blues and Stringband Festival, which returns to Springdale Nov.

14—16. The event has been a year in the making and will showcase local culture and music.

Inspiration Point Center for the Arts will host its inaugural opera film screening in the new theater—marking the first event in a planned series.

Other community events include a poetry workshop, Día de los Muertos procession, fiber festival, photography exhibition, Veterans Day parade, pet fashion contest and a workshop on fall fungi.

A report from the American Lung Association showed that Arkansas ranked 47th out of 51 states for new lung cancer cases with 68.2 cases per 100,000 people—higher than the national average of 52.8.

The report noted that only 16.6% of high-risk Arkansans were screened up to 2022, stressing the need for better early detection.

Johnny Molina in Concert

9 p.m. — VIBRA NIGHT CLUB — Tickets available — Experience a night of live music featuring Johnny Molina and his father Aniceto's hits.

Sassafras Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

6-7:30 p.m. — Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery — $40 per person — Create your own succulent pumpkin while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine.

The Pickleball DRS Christmas Classic 2025

3 AM – 8 AM — Springdale Recreation Center — Cost not specified — Compete in an exciting all-ages pickleball tournament in Springdale.

15th Annual Downtown Springdale Turkey Trot

8-10 a.m. — Walter Turnbow Park at Shiloh Square — Registration fee varies — Support the Springdale High School Bulldog Football program through a fun 5K and 1-mile run.