The Ultimate Guide to Late Winter & Spring Events in Arkansas 2026

January – April 2026

Winter may be quieter in Arkansas, but January through April quietly delivers some of the best festivals, cultural events, outdoor adventures, and spring celebrations in the state.

Whether you’re a local or considering a move to Central Arkansas, this guide highlights annual events buyers and residents plan around every year — a huge win that makes it easy to find fun.

🗓️ JANUARY 2026: Winter Culture & Indoor Events

January in Arkansas focuses on arts, food, history, and indoor entertainment, making it perfect for cooler weather.

❄️ January Events

📅 Jan 9-11– Marine Expo – Little Rock

📅 Jan 13-17– Miss Gay America – Little Rock

📅 Jan 15-18– Ozark Mountain Music Festival – Eureka Springs

📅 Jan 17-18– Northwest Arkansas Comic Con – Rogers

📅 Jan 18– Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bridal Show - Little Rock

📅 Jan 23-25- Arkansas Big Buck Classic - Little Rock

📅 Jan 25– Kiss the Brides Expo - Springdale

🎶 January Concerts

📅 Jan 15– Jason Aldean, Lanie Gardner, and Dee Jay Silver • 📍  Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Jan 16– Winter Jam 2026 • 📍  Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Jan 23– Braxton Keith • 📍  The Hall, Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Jan 30– KC & The Sunshine Band • 📍  Oaklawn Event Center, Hot Springs → Tickets

🗓️ FEBRUARY 2026: Food, Arts & Valentine Vibes

February brings food festivals, art walks, and romantic weekend events, especially in Central Arkansas.

❤️ February Events

📅 Feb 7 – Frost Fest – Fayetteville

📅 Feb 7-8 – Little Rock Anime Festival – Little Rock

📅 Feb 14 – Fayetteville Mardi Gras – Fayetteville

📅 Feb 19* – A Taste of Black Little Rock – Little Rock

📅 Feb 20-22– Arkansas RV Show – Little Rock

📅 Feb 21 – SoMardi Gras – Little Rock

📅 Feb 21-22 – Arkansas Viking Thing – Mt. Vernon

📅 Feb 26-28 – Send it South: Music and Bike Festival – Bentonville

📅 Feb 27-Mar 1– Hot Springs Boat, Tackle, and RV Show– Hot Springs

📅 Feb 28-Mar 1* – Wye Daffodil Festival – Bigelow

🎶 February Concerts

📅 Feb 6– Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners • 📍  Oaklawn Event Center, Hot Springs → Tickets

📅 Feb 19– Katt Williams • 📍  Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Feb 14– Redveil • 📍The Momentary, Bentonville→ Tickets

📅 Feb 19– Eric Church • 📍  Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Feb 19– Pecos & The Rooftops • 📍  The Hall, Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Feb 20-21– 1VERSE • 📍The Momentary, Bentonville→ Tickets

📅 Feb 21– John Mulaney • 📍  Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Feb 25– Eli Young Band • 📍The Hall, Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Feb 25– Heart and Lucinda Williams • 📍  Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Feb 28– Gary Allan • 📍  Oaklawn Event Center, Hot Springs → Tickets

🗓️ MARCH 2026: Spring Awakens Across Arkansas 🌷

March marks the true start of spring, with outdoor festivals and events ramping up statewide.

🌱 March Events

📅 Mar 2-8* – Wye Daffodil Festival II – Bigelow

📅 Mar 5-7* – Mountain View Spring Bluegrass Festival – Mountain View

📅 Mar 6-8– Vintage Market Days of Little Rock: Spring – Little Rock

📅 Mar 7-8– The Viking Festival – Hot Springs

📅 Mar 12-15 – Jasper Jeep Jam – Jasper

📅 Mar 14- St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Eureka Springs

📅 Mar 14* – Shamrock’in the Square Festival of Fun – Mount Ida

📅 Mar 14* – St. Patty’s on the Square – Pocahontas

📅 Mar 14* – Sidney St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Sidney

📅 Mar 17- World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Hot Springs

📅 Mar 20-21 – Jonquil Festival – Washington

📅 Mar 20-22* – NU Flux Campout – Hartman

📅 Mar 27* – Arkansas Times Craft Beer Festival – Little Rock

📅 Mar 28* – 3rd Street Fair – Fort Smith

🎶 March Concerts

📅 Mar 13– Christopher Cross • 📍  Oaklawn Event Center, Hot Springs → Tickets

📅 Mar 13– Treaty Oak Revival, William Clark Green, and Gannon Fremin & CCREV • 📍  Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Mar 14– Chicago • 📍  Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Mar 15– Candlebox & Nick Brown • 📍The Hall, Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Mar 16– Railroad Earth • 📍The Hall, Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Mar 17– Badflower & Point North • 📍The Hall, Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Mar 25– Journey • 📍  Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Mar 25– Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit • 📍  Robinson Center, North Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Mar 28– Cody Johnson, Kip Moore, and Carter Faith• 📍  Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Mar 28– Wyatt Flores• 📍The Hall, Little Rock → Tickets

🗓️ APRIL 2026: Peak Spring Festival Season 🌸

April is one of the best months to experience Arkansas, with festivals, outdoor markets, and signature statewide events.

🌼 April Events

📅 Apr 2-4* – River Valley Crawfish Festival – Greenwood

📅 Apr 3-4* – Flair Fair – Russellville

📅 Apr 4* – Bentonville Whiskey Festival – Bentonville

📅 Apr 4* – Johnson County Food Truck Festival – Clarksville

📅 Apr 4* – El Dorado Tri-State Food Truck Festival – El Dorado

📅 Apr 4 – Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival – Hot Springs

📅 Apr 4* – Crawfish Festival – Wilson

📅 Apr 4-5* – Hogskin Holidays I – Hampton

📅 Apr 5* – Barkus on Main – Little Rock

📅 Apr 7-11* – Hogskin Holidays II – Hampton

📅 Apr 10-12 – Vintage Market Days of NW Arkansas: Spring – Bentonville

📅 Apr 11* – Arkansas Roots Music Festival – Dyess

📅 Apr 11* – American Craft Sake Fest – Hot Springs

📅 Apr 11* – Festival on the Rails – McNeil

📅 Apr 11 – Anime-Fest– Fayetteville

📅 Apr 16-19 – Lanterns Festival at Wildwood Park – Little Rock

📅 Apr 17-18 – Mountain View Folk Festival – Mountain View

📅 Apr 17-18 – ByrdFest Music Festival – Ozark

📅 Apr 18* – Arkansas Bee Day – Little Rock

📅 Apr 18* – Blazin’ BBQ Festival – Manila

📅 Apr 22-26* – Eureka Springs Spring Fling Rally – Eureka Springs

📅 Apr 23* – Arkansas Times Spring Margarita Festival – Little Rock

📅 Apr 23-25* – Fordyce on the Cotton Belt – Fordyce

📅 Apr 23-25 – Timberland Bluegrass Revival – Sheridan

📅 Apr 24-25 – Carving in the Ozarks – Eureka Springs

📅 Apr 24-25 – Fouke Monster Festival – Fouke

📅 Apr 24-25* – James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival – Washington

📅 Apr 24-26 – Dogwood Festival – Siloam Springs

📅 Apr 1 – Arkansas Pie Festival – Cherokee Village

📅 Apr 25* – Savvy’s Golden Dream Festival – Hot Springs

📅 Apr 25 – Oasis Arts & Eats Fest – Jonesboro

📅 Apr 25* – Mountain Top Spring Frolic – Morrilton

📅 Apr 25* – BoatiGras – Shirley

📅 Apr 25-26* – Art Springs (Arts and The Park) – Hot Springs

📅 Apr 29-May 1* – Armadillo Festival – Hamburg

🎶 April Concerts

📅 Apr 1– Hawthorne Heights• 📍The Hall, Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Apr 2– Dancing with the Stars LIVE! • 📍  Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Apr 3– Jessica Kirson • 📍The Hall, Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Apr 10– Jason Scott & The High Heat • 📍The Hall, Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Apr 11– Chris D'Elia • 📍The Hall, Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Apr 12– Jorge Medina and Josi Cuen • 📍Walmart AMP, Rogers→ Tickets

📅 Apr 16– Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, and Franni Cash• 📍  Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Apr 17– ZZTop and Dwight Yoakam• 📍  Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock → Tickets

📅Apr 18– Danae Hays • 📍The Hall, Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Apr 22– Greensky Bluegrass • 📍The Hall, Little Rock → Tickets

📅 Apr 22– Rod Stewart with Howard Jones • 📍Walmart AMP, Rogers→ Tickets

📅 Apr 29– Melissa Etheridge • 📍The Hall, Little Rock → Tickets

🌄 WHY EVENTS AND CONCERTS MATTER WHEN CHOOSING WHERE TO LIVE

After helping buyers relocate across Central Arkansas, one pattern is clear:

People don’t just move for houses — they move for lifestyle.

Events like these help buyers evaluate:

• Community involvement

• Walkability and downtown energy

• Family-friendly culture

• Outdoor access

  
  

🏡 Thinking About Living Near These Events?

Many buyers choose cities based on proximity to seasonal events:

• Little Rock / North Little Rock – arts, culture, festivals

• Conway – family-friendly large events

• Benton & Bryant – community festivals

• Cabot & Beebe – smaller-town seasonal events

👉 Explore Central Arkansas city guides

👉 Compare cities side-by-side before deciding

🔔 Planning Tip for 2026

Exact dates are typically announced 60–120 days in advance. Bookmark this page — it will be updated as official schedules are released.