Good morning, Fayetteville.

Northwest Arkansas outdoor events cater to nature lovers.

Ponca Nature Center hosts a free geology class Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Prairie Creek Park holds a veteran bass tournament Saturday at 5:45 a.m., and a boater education class takes place June 20.

The Bike Route closed this month after four years under Specialized ownership and now displays a sign directing customers to an upcoming Erik’s Bike Shop at 1046 E.

Stearns St. The new shop, Erik’s first in Arkansas, is expected to open in late June.

Fayetteville-based architecture firm modus studio promoted several staff, released a new logo, and updated its website Monday, June 1 — marking its interior practice growth and Kiara Gilmore’s 10th anniversary while earning recent design awards.

Alan Chow—former U of A professor—will perform a free piano recital on Friday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall as a renowned Steinway artist.

GasBuddy reported average gasoline prices in Arkansas dropped to $3.89 per gallon on June 1, down more than 13 cents from the previous week.

Falling oil prices likely drove the drop though prices remain higher than last month—adding some relief for local drivers.

The School Board approved free breakfasts and lunches for students at Asbell Elementary and ALLPS School of Innovation starting this fall — the program will use the Community Eligibility Provision and be recertified every four years.

On Thursday, May 28, Arkansas and Nebraska set a WCWS Opening Day record with 1.4 million ESPN viewers + Nebraska won 5-3 on Ava Kuszak's walk-off home run with 12,605 fans attending at Devon Park.

On Monday, coach Chris Brooks finalized his gymnastics staff by hiring Zan Jones and promoting assistants Kyla Ross and Catelyn Branson to associate head coaches; Jones comes from Texas Woman’s University (earning three national assistant coaching awards) and aims to strengthen the program.

Big K.R.I.T. Album Release Event

10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Cost info unavailable — Celebrate the release of Big K.R.I.T.'s new album '4eva Is A Mighty Long Time'.

Nike Volleyball Camp at University of Arkansas

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — University Recreation + Wellness — $455 — A girls volleyball camp for ages 10-14 focusing on skill development and leadership.

AdventureCon 2026: Board Game and Tabletop Convention

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Rogers Convention Center — $10 – $85 — A family-friendly gathering filled with over 300 games for board game enthusiasts of all ages.

The Smokehouse Players Benefit Performance of On Golden Pond

1-2:30 p.m. — Ozark Mountain Smokehouse — Donations accepted — Enjoy a heartfelt performance exploring love and forgiveness in later years.

Bats and Bluegrass Festival

5-9 p.m. — Illinois River Watershed Partnership — Free admission — Experience the magical emergence of gray bats alongside live bluegrass music in a unique Ozark celebration.

Pirates of Dinosaur Island!

12-2 p.m. — Gear Gaming - Fayetteville — Bring your water bottle — Adventure awaits with pirates and dinosaurs on a tropical island!

Summer Art Workshop: Drop-In Artsy Craftsy

1-3 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Create your own masterpiece with provided art supplies in a fun drop-in session.