Good morning, Bentonville.

The City of Bentonville announced that the 2025 Business Link event for registered businesses will be held on October 23 at the Bentonville Public Library, where local speakers from Animal Services, Moves and the Library will share insights and preview the Buy Bentonville campaign—offering early access to renew 2026 registrations, networking, coffee and goody bags.

The former Bentonville Plaza is being rebuilt into an office campus—named Blume—at 609 SW Eighth St. The nine-story building will have a gym, a pickleball court, a golf simulator, shuffleboard, and a coffee shop with wine and beer on tap while $3 million has been spent so far and another $6 million will be used to finish the project by the end of the year.

Bentonville residents can apply until Nov.

7 to serve on the Library Advisory Board—a five-year term beginning in January that advises the mayor, City Council, and library staff on issues of facilities and services; candidates must be registered voters, live within the city, and attend monthly meetings.

The Mounties return home to face the improved Wolverines in the 7A-West Conference—teams from Bentonville and Fayetteville have long led the league and now face a new challenge.

Second Saturday: Story Time Celebration

11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — Free entry — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with bilingual stories, artmaking, and gallery adventures for the whole family.

Life Time Little Sugar MTB

8:20 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. — Coler Mountain Bike Preserve — Check website for registration details — Experience a thrilling mountain biking event with scenic trails.

Concert by Lucius

7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — Tickets start at $36 — Enjoy a captivating live performance by the indie-pop duo Lucius at this local venue.

Blues Traveler Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — Tickets starting at $56 — Enjoy a night of live blues music with Blues Traveler in Bentonville.

Wagoneer LYXE and Buckshot Princess Concert

7-11:59 p.m. — Meteor Guitar Gallery — Check event page for details — Come have some fun with Wagoneer LYXE and Buckshot Princess rocking the Meteor.

Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium Conference

10 AM – 1 PM — Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas - Hotel, Spa & Convention Center — Registration required — Explore transformative technologies shaping the future of bioinformatics.

Gramps Morgan Country Reggae Concert

8-11:30 p.m. — Meteor Guitar Gallery — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant blend of reggae and country music featuring Gramps Morgan and friends.

Ozark Society Fall Meeting

6 PM-10 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Bentonville — Attendees can explore the Ozark region with recreational activities and a chance to honor the society's founder.

The Rise Challenge Series

7-10 a.m. — Coler Mountain Bike Preserve — $50 — Tackle Coler’s legendary 185-step climb in a thrilling race to the top and bottom.