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Upcoming events

Ready to have fun and save lives? There’s always something happening here at Best Friends in Northwest Arkansas. Join us!

8 upcoming events
* = registration required
Nov 9 Monday
Creative Coworking Collage Edition *
4:30pm–6:30pm CT
Location: Best Friends Pet Resource Center

Start your week with a little creativity and a lot of good company!

Start your week with a little creativity and a lot of good company! Join us for a laid-back evening designed to help you unwind, create, and connect. We’ll have everything you need to make your own pet-themed collage, plus light snacks and drinks. Not into collaging? Bring whatever creative project you’re already working on and enjoy a cozy space to work alongside others. And, of course, adoptable pets will be onsite to provide plenty of creative inspiration and companionship. Come for the craft, bring your own project, or simply take a break with us.
Location: Best Friends Pet Resource Center
Nov 14 Saturday
Best Friends Super Adoption
10:00am–5:00pm CT
Location: Best Friends Pet Resource Center

The biggest pet adoption event of the year is just around the corner!

The biggest pet adoption event of the year is just around the corner! Best Friends' Super Adoption will showcase hundreds of adoptable dogs and cats from rescues and shelters all across the region.

This year's Super Adoption, scheduled for Saturday, November 14, from 10 am to 5 pm, is a single-day extravaganza of lifesaving. It will take place at the Campus Plaza on the beautiful grounds of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and will feature local vendors, prizes, food, music, and of course, lots of adorable, adoptable pets who are looking for homes just like yours.

Last year's Super Adoption helped more than 230 pets find homes, including every cat at the event.

Let us know you're planning to attend, and we'll send you reminders before the event so you don't miss out on any of the fun. Plus, we’ll keep you in the loop with heartwarming rescue stories, fun events, and other ways to get involved.

Location: Best Friends Pet Resource Center
Nov 14 Saturday
Super Adoption *
10:00am–5:00pm CT
Location: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Campus Plaza, 1005 Museum Way, Bentonville

The biggest pet adoption event of the year is just around the corner!

The biggest pet adoption event of the year is just around the corner! Best Friends' Super Adoption will showcase hundreds of adoptable dogs and cats from rescues and shelters all across the region. This year's Super Adoption, scheduled for Saturday, November 14, from 10 am to 5 pm, is a single-day extravaganza of lifesaving. It will take place at the Campus Plaza on the beautiful grounds of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and will feature local vendors, prizes, food, music, and of course, lots of adorable, adoptable pets who are looking for homes just like yours. Last year's Super Adoption helped more than 230 pets find homes, including every cat at the event. Let us know you're planning to attend, and we'll send you reminders before the event so you don't miss out on any of the fun. Plus, we’ll keep you in the loop with heartwarming rescue stories, fun events, and other ways to get involved.
Location: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Campus Plaza, 1005 Museum Way, Bentonville
Nov 15 Sunday
Yoga with Movement Driven Life *
10:00am–11:00am CT
Location: Best Friends Pet Resource Center

Unroll your mat and find your flow alongside an adoptable pet!

Unroll your mat and find your flow alongside an adoptable pet! 🐾 Enjoy a special edition of Yoga with Movement Driven Life at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center. This small-group class offers the perfect mix of mindfulness, gentle movement, and cuddly company. You’ll leave feeling relaxed, refreshed, and surrounded by furry friend! Feel free to bring your own yoga mat, or use one provided. 🌿 The class is free, but registration is required. Space is very limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early!
Location: Best Friends Pet Resource Center
Nov 19 Thursday
Fall into Barkuterie at Botanical Bentonville *
4:30pm–6:30pm CT
Location: Botanical Bentonville 713 SW A Street, Bentonville

Your dog deserves the very best, so why not learn to create an appealing, safe, and delicious "Barkuterie" board for your beloved pooch?

Your dog deserves the very best, so why not learn to create an appealing, safe, and delicious "Barkuterie" board for your beloved pooch? Join Best Friends at Botanical Bentonville for a (human) wine and cheese pairing, plus a chance to curate and create a very special barkuterie board to take home to your best buddy! Botanical is located at 713 SW A Street, Bentonville Tickets are free. Pre-registration is required.
Location: Botanical Bentonville 713 SW A Street, Bentonville
Nov 21 Saturday
Paint and Sip *
4:30pm–6:30pm CT
Location: Best Friends Pet Resource Center

Join us for a unique evening of creativity and compassion at our "Paint a Pet" night, where art meets heart!

Join us for a unique evening of creativity and compassion at our "Paint a Pet" night, where art meets heart! This event is tailored for adults and is perfect for both seasoned artists and beginners alike. All supplies will be provided. Paint with Purpose: You’ll have the opportunity to paint one of the bright faces of our adoptable animals looking for a home! Any artist level is encouraged to come and paint a portrait of any of our adoptable animals that will go home with their future adopter. BYOB!: Feel free to bring a drink or snacks to enjoy as you paint, we'll have limited options to drink for attendees. Don't forget to bring a friend to enjoy the food and fun with! Meet the Models: Get to know the pets you’ll be painting! Before we begin, you’ll have the chance to meet and learn about the furry friends who will be featured in your artwork. Tickets: This event is FREE, but spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early. Let’s paint a brighter future for our pets, one brushstroke at a time.

Location: Best Friends Pet Resource Center
Nov 22 Sunday
Cat's Eye Metaphysical Market *
11:00am–4:00pm CT
Location: Best Friends Pet Resource Center

Step into a world where magic meets compassion at Cat’s Eye: Metaphysical Fair, a unique community event hosted at Best Friends Pet Resource Center!

Step into a world where magic meets compassion at Cat’s Eye: Metaphysical Fair, a unique community event hosted at Best Friends Pet Resource Center!

Join us for a day of mystical discovery, healing energy, and heart-centered connection — all in support of our furry friends waiting to find their loving homes.

Location: Best Friends Pet Resource Center
Nov 28 Saturday
Kitty Bingo *
5:00pm–6:00pm CT
Location: Best Friends Pet Resource Center

Join Best Friends Animal Society for Kitty Bingo: a meow-velous twist on a classic game!

Join Best Friends Animal Society for Kitty Bingo: a meow-velous twist on a classic game! This is cat-themed bingo featuring cute kitty designs and fun prizes. Whether you’re a cat lover, bingo enthusiast, or just looking for a sweet way to spend your evening, this event is sure to be a paws-itively good time. Spots are limited, so register today! This event is FREE, but space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot in advance. Please register every member of your party that plans to come. Registered guests must check in within 10 minutes of start time, or their spot may not be guaranteed. If you need to cancel your registration, please email eventsnwa@bestfriends.org.
Location: Best Friends Pet Resource Center

More ways you can help animals in Northwest Arkansas

You create a happier, healthier, more inclusive community for both people and pets when you foster, volunteer, advocate for, and adopt animals in shelters.