Free, hands-on exhibits that bring Northwest Arkansas history to life. Located in Historic Downtown Rogers, this multi building museum campus features the Hailey Building with five galleries tracing pioneer settlement and regional growth, an interactive Children’s Gallery, the restored Hawkins House with guided tours of early 1900s Victorian life, the Key Wing’s hands on education space, and a historic caboose in Frisco Park. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Rogers Historical Museum is a perfect indoor activity for any season, ideal for rainy days, hot afternoons, or cold winter outings with kids.

Looking for live theater in Northwest Arkansas? Catch a show at the Arkansas Public Theatre (APT) in downtown Rogers, the region’s only all volunteer community theater. Formerly known as the Rogers Little Theater, APT produces classic plays, cutting edge productions, and fresh from Broadway musicals inside the historic Victory Theater, a downtown Rogers landmark designed by architect A.O. Clarke that opened in December 1927. Located at 116 S. Second Street, APT has thrived for over 30 years thanks to community support and continues to attract local volunteers and talent. After the show, explore nearby downtown Rogers restaurants and bars like Ozark Beer Company, Hapa’s Hawaiian Grill & Bar, Club Frisco, or Moonbroch Brewing Company.

Art on the Bricks Art Walk is one of the most popular free events in downtown Rogers, Arkansas, held the second Thursday of every month. This monthly downtown Rogers art walk connects local artists, craftsmen, and musicians with downtown merchants through pop up galleries, live music, and interactive art experiences. Stroll the brick lined streets, meet regional artists, shop unique handmade goods, and enjoy extended retail hours and dining at downtown Rogers restaurants, breweries, and boutiques. Art on the Bricks is part of a vibrant lineup of Northwest Arkansas events that also includes Bikes on the Bricks, Frisco Festival, Oktoberfest, Holidays on the Bricks, and the Saturday DTR Market from May through October.

Beaver Lake in Rogers, Arkansas, is the ultimate Northwest Arkansas destination for fishing, boating, and water sports. Spanning 28,370 acres with over 480 miles of shoreline highlighted by limestone bluffs, Beaver Lake is nationally renowned for bass fishing and hosts major fishing tournaments year round, plus it’s a top spot for scuba diving, water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, tubing, swimming, and lakeside picnicking. Rent paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks from Beaver Lake Outdoor Center, launch a boat from Prairie Creek Marina or Rocky Branch, or book a guided striper fishing trip. With 2,000+ acres of campgrounds, 650+ campsites, and easy access from Scenic Highway 12, Beaver Lake is the perfect weekend getaway from Rogers and surrounding cities like Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Springdale.

Rogers, Arkansas, hosts some of the most popular events and festivals in Northwest Arkansas, drawing visitors year round for live music, sports, food, and family friendly fun. See top name concerts at the Walmart AMP, the largest outdoor music venue in Arkansas, or enjoy intimate live music at the Butterfield Stage in downtown Rogers. Don’t miss the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G (the LPGA tournament held each September at Pinnacle Country Club), the popular Bikes, Blues & BBQ motorcycle rally each fall, and the famous Northwest Arkansas Fall Craft Fairs the third weekend of October featuring hundreds of artisans, jewelry, quilts, antiques, and fine art. From farmers markets to holiday parades, Rogers offers something fun every season.

Antique shopping in Rogers, Arkansas, is a must do for vintage lovers, collectors, and bargain hunters visiting Northwest Arkansas. Home to Arkansas’ largest flea market and antique mall, plus dozens of smaller boutique antique shops, Rogers offers an unmatched selection of vintage finds, mid century modern furniture, retro décor, primitives, glassware, pottery, jewelry, farmhouse style pieces, handmade crafts, and one of a kind treasures. Top antique shopping destinations include the Hwy 102 Flea Market and Antique Mall on Hudson Road, The Rose Antique Mall & Flea Market on Walnut Street, and a growing collection of vintage stores throughout Rogers and Lowell. Plan to spend the day, you won’t leave empty handed.

Ozark Beer Company was the first craft brewery in downtown Rogers, Arkansas, and a top destination on any Northwest Arkansas beer tour. Located at 109 N. Arkansas Street, this award-winning microbrewery has been pouring world class ales and lagers since 2013, including year round favorites like Ozark IPA, Cream Stout, Lager, American Pale Ale, and Onyx Coffee Stout made with locally roasted Onyx Coffee. The taproom is open seven days a week and offers pints, flights, growlers, and cans to go, plus rotating small batch beers, food trucks, and live events. Ask about brewery tours and pair your visit with other top craft beer hotspots in Northwest Arkansas like New Province Brewing, Natural State Beer Company, and Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co.

Hobbs State Park Conservation Area is the largest state park in Arkansas and a top outdoor destination near Rogers, with 12,054 acres of Ozark forests, ridges, and shoreline along Beaver Lake. Located just 13 miles from downtown Rogers, the park features more than 36 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails, including the popular Monument Trails (Sawtooth, Timberjack, East Wolf Den, West Wolf Den, and the 8 mile Karst Loop) optimized for mountain bikers. Other highlights include primitive lakeside camping, Arkansas’ only public outdoor shooting range with a bullet trap, regulated seasonal hunting, and a 17,531 square foot LEED certified visitor center with interactive Ozark focused exhibits. Hobbs State Park is a must visit for hiking, mountain biking, and camping in Northwest Arkansas.

The Rogers Public Library is one of the best free family friendly things to do in Rogers, Arkansas, voted Best Library in local media surveys for over a decade. Centrally located near Pinnacle Hills Promenade and the Rogers Aquatics Center, the library houses 150,000+ books (including large print, graphic novels, and Spanish language titles), audiobooks, movies, music, periodicals, free Wi Fi, and 50+ public computers. The Walmart Children’s Library features books, puzzles, an aquarium, and parent resources, while regular weekly programming includes Preschool Storytime, Family Storytime, Spanish Storytime, board game nights, BINGO, and movie days. With seasonal events and a full calendar of free programs for kids, teens, and adults, the Rogers Public Library is a year round community hub.

Eating like a local is one of the best ways to experience Rogers, with locally owned spots across downtown and uptown. Start with chicken and waffles at Marsouls or coffee at Confident Coffee Roasters, then refuel with Vietnamese street food at Saiwok or Filipino BBQ on a Stick at Lasang Pinoy. For quick downtown bites, grab BBQ nachos at OZ Smokehouse (steps from the Daisy Airgun Museum and Rogers Historical Museum) or rolled ice cream at Vargas Fruteria. For dinner, choose handmade pasta at Cura Osteria, hand-cut steaks at Oak Steakhouse or Firebirds, or sushi at Blu DTR. Cap the night at Pinky Swear, a hidden lounge above Onyx Coffee Lab, or unwind with cocktails, wine, and sake at Ashleigh Lounge.

Cooking classes at Honeycomb Kitchen Shop are among the best hands-on culinary experiences in Rogers, Arkansas. Located at 213 W. Walnut Street in historic downtown Rogers, this locally owned, women owned kitchen store specializes in high quality cooking tools, cookware, utensils, and curated kitchen supplies from local and regional artisans. Honeycomb partners with top Northwest Arkansas chefs to offer 2 to 3 hour cooking classes ranging from $40 to $75, with topics including gluten free cooking, knife skills, cookie decorating, mixology, and seasonal cuisines. All ingredients, equipment, and tools are provided. Honeycomb Kitchen Shop is also perfect for private cooking events, corporate team building, wedding showers, and date nights, classes change seasonally and sell out fast, so book early.

Lake Atalanta Park is one of the top free outdoor attractions in Rogers, Arkansas, located just east of downtown Rogers. This family friendly Northwest Arkansas park offers approximately 4 miles of paved trails and over 10 miles of soft surface, multi use trails for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking at all skill levels, plus access to the Frisco Springs Trail and Railyard Loop connecting to the Railyard Bike Park and a dog park. Anglers will love the six fishing piers around the lake, while families can enjoy non motorized boating (canoes, kayaks, rowboats), a natural splash pad fed by springs, 2 playgrounds, 2 elevated treehouses, 5 reservable pavilions, picnic tables, and restrooms. Lake Atalanta is a top spot for outdoor recreation in Rogers.

The Walmart AMP in Rogers, Arkansas, is the largest outdoor amphitheater in Arkansas and a top concert venue in Northwest Arkansas, hosting major artists like Kenny Chesney, Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Tim McGraw, and Foo Fighters during its annual May to October concert season. With a capacity of 11,000, free parking, lawn general admission, reserved pavilion seating, and VIP options, the Walmart AMP delivers an unforgettable live music experience under the stars. Beyond concerts, the AMP hosts community events like the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with the SoNA symphony and AMP Fest (a 21+ beer and music festival). Located right off I-49 with easy access from Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Springdale, the AMP is walkable from Pinnacle Hills Promenade, Topgolf, and Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas.