Good morning, Fayetteville.

Local restaurateurs Todd and Nickki Golden are turning a former service station on Nelson Hackett Boulevard into Big Daddy’s Burgers — a simple spot offering burgers, fries, shakes and Hugs ice cream with seating for dine-in or carry-out.

Remodeling is underway and the restaurant will open in early 2026.

Finn McKinley, a fourth-year doctoral student at Sam M.

Walton College of Business, won a $10,000 award in a dissertation competition sponsored by Deloitte and organized by Texas A&M University. He presented his proposal on October 17 in College Station, Texas — his work examines how AI is used to improve retail demand and supply chain management.

A Halloween market called So Gay, It's Scary will be held Saturday, October 25 from 6-9 p.m. at Pettaway Square at 408 E.

21st St., where local vendors will sell art, costumes, and drinks for free to offer a safe celebration for the queer community.

Adelheid Voskuhl from the University of Pennsylvania will deliver her free Honors Mic lecture “Engineering Institutions: Machines, Government, and Social Elites in Industrial Revolutions” at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.

4 in GEAR 26 — where she examines how engineers shaped machines and society and discusses their impact locally.

The College of Education and Health Professions traveled nearly 700 miles on a WE CARE-A-VAN tour in Northeast Arkansas to meet with educators, clinic staff, and community partners — the tour included visits to family child care homes, classrooms at Cross County schools, a steel mill in Osceola, and a reception at the Jonesboro Country Club to showcase its commitment to Arkansas excellence.

University of Arkansas alumni Bill and Sylvia Goodyear donated $25,000 to create a new scholarship endowment that will help Arkansas students from all 75 counties pay for college and get mentoring.

The endowment is part of a three-year campaign to boost education access and honor the couple’s strong ties to Fayetteville—helping more students succeed—by providing financial aid and career guidance.

The Anthropology Department will host an open house on Oct29 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Old Main where faculty and graduate students will show their research on what makes us human & welcome the public with activities and refreshments.

Drivers in Fayetteville can enjoy a scenic fall drive starting at Brashears along the Pig Trail Scenic Byway and the Mulberry River Road Scenic Byway, where routes wind through the Ozark National Forest and pass waterfalls after rain—stops include High Bank waterfall, the Oark cafe, and Lake Fort Smith State Park on a roughly 200-mile loop.

Fayetteville Haunts Ghost Tour

5-7 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Registration required — Explore the haunted history and ghostly legends of Downtown Fayetteville on a spooky walking tour.

Whitney Cummings Live

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Tickets from $69 — Enjoy an evening with the talented comedian Whitney Cummings in Fayetteville.

First Encounters NWA: Speed Dating for 40+

7-9 p.m. — Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar — Ticketed event includes one drink — Sip, flirt, and spark connections at this guided speed dating night for the 40s and beyond.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20 Partypooper Tour

5:30-7 p.m. — Fayetteville High School — $22 — Celebrate the 20th book release with a fun-filled birthday bash featuring author Jeff Kinney.

NWA TechFest Monthly Meetup

6-9 p.m. — GOAT Lab Brewery — Free drinks available — Connect with STEM professionals over great conversations and community Q&A sessions.

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl in Fayetteville

4 p.m. — Calle Latin Cuisine — No entry fee — Haunt the bars in Fayetteville during this fun-filled Halloween bar crawl!

Fall Fun at Farmland Adventures

9 a.m.–9 p.m. — Farmland Adventures — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a day filled with corn mazes, pumpkin picking, and farm activities.

NWA Makers Market

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Washington County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Explore a vibrant showcase featuring over 350 local creators and their unique crafts.

Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Women's Basketball

12:00 – 10:30 PM — Bud Walton Arena — Tickets required — Kick off the women's basketball season with the Lady Techsters taking on the Razorbacks at home.

November AI Meetup

6-8 p.m. — UofA Collaborative — Free entry — Connect with fellow enthusiasts and dive into the world of artificial intelligence.