🌱 Patch AM: How Crystal Bridges’ huge expansion changes a day out in Bentonville

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In today's newsletter:

• How Crystal Bridges' huge expansion changes a day out in Bentonville
• Why Kevin Bacon brought his whole family to Bentonville this summer

Also on today's calendar: The Laughing Cow Wedgemobile Experience and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 100, low: 71.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arkansas museum expansion with new galleries, studios, outdoor sculpture, and a cafe with tree views. A 50% larger campus that opened in June 2026. Unforgettable. (myfamilytravels.com) — Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville has just expanded by about 50%, adding major new galleries, studios, outdoor sculpture areas, and an elevated cafe overlooking the woods. Trails now tie directly into Bentonville's path network, and free buses connect from downtown, making it easier to spend a full day exploring art, nature, and hands‑on activities. Locals can enjoy longer hours, free admission, and more reasons to linger close to home.
   

• Kevin Bacon Calls His New Horror Movie with Wife Kyra Sedgwick and Their Kids 'Our Love Letter To Horror, To Independent Film And Most Of All Family.' (creepycatalog.com) — Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's new family-made horror‑comedy recently brought the whole clan to the red carpet at the 12th Annual Bentonville Film Festival in Bentonville. The film, built around a fictional horror shoot gone wrong, premiered at SXSW and is slated for an April 2027 theatrical release. Locals got an early glimpse as the stars celebrated their project here.
   

📸 Around Bentonville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bentonville

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Friday August 21
• Cross Country Take Flight Race @ NWACC
  Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• The Laughing Cow Wedgemobile Experience →
  Bentonville Farmer's Market, 100 S Main St, Bentonville
  7:30 am
Monday August 24
• Volleyball @ Lincoln
  Fulbright Junior High Lincoln Junior High School, 1206 NW Leopard Ln, Bentonville, AR
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball @ Fayetteville Ramay
  Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
  5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Fall Picture Day
  Elm Tree Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
  7:50 am
• Volleyball vs Helen Tyson MS/Southwest
  Fulbright Junior High Schools, 5303 SW Bright Rd, Bentonville
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball Home vs Grimsley
  Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
  5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• BFMS Spirit Night at Andy's
  Bright Field Middle 900 SW Regional Airport Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72713, USA
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Fall Picture Day
  Bright Field Middle Bentonville, AR 72712
  7:25 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21
• B Day Schedule
  Bentonville West High Bentonville, AR 72712
  7:00 am
• XC Tiger 2 mile Track Race
  Fulbright Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
  5:00 pm
• Cross Country Tiger 2 Mile Track Race
  Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
  5:00 pm
• PTO Color Run Event
  Elm Tree Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My home air conditioner recently stopped working.
  Does anyone recommend a good repair technician? (Nextdoor Parkcrest)
• A schnauzer was found at the Cornerstone Division playground.
  He is well groomed so must be someone's baby. Very friendly. Wearing a razorback collar with rabies tag but no dog tag. Hoping someone is looking for… (Nextdoor Cornerstone Ridge)

• Circle of Life Hospice posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Part Time in Bentonville. Apply here.
• MaidPro posted a job opening for Pro House Cleaner in Bentonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bentonville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Centerton

• Once hailed as 'vital' police tools, Flock cameras face backlash in Arkansas (whiterivernow.com)
• Greenwood Pulls Away From Fayetteville for 37-21 Benefit Game Win (residentnewsnetwork.com)
• Ollie Kate Shortt (blogspot.com)

Rogers

• Samaritan Community Center announces Gardner Andreas as new executive director (nwaonline.com)
• National chain 7 Brew eyes new drive-thru coffee shop in Selden (greaterlongisland.com)
• 7 Brew Grows from Stands to Stores with National Ready-To-Drink Coffee and Energy Beverage Expansion at Walmart (bevnet.com)

Ok Bentonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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