Looking for a ride your whole family can enjoy together? We think we found it!

We recently got invited to Silver Dollar City to hear about Miner’s Mountain Express, a new family coaster inspired by the real Ozarks history surrounding Marvel Cave. Kids 39 inches or taller can ride

This is part of a big overhaul that Silver Dollar City is making, and one of its goals is making it more fun for the whole family. With a minimum height of 39 inches (when riding with a companion age 14 or older), the ride is intended to be an adventure multiple generations can enjoy together, and never goes upside down.

The new ride is set to open in Spring 2027.

📕 NEEDTOBREATHE GIVEAWAY Enter to win tickets to see NEEDTOBREATHE with special guests Drew and Ellie Holcomb on September 10th at the Walmart AMP. Read More →

📕 How to Show Up When You Don’t Know How Fatherhood comes with a certain weight. Feeling that pressure, this dad learned the power of personal honesty, repair, and choosing to show up again and again. Every parent will be challenged by Cody’s insights. Read More →

📕 Like Riding a Bike Mountain biking culture has changed Northwest Arkansas for good. For this once reluctant mom, it opened the door to friendship, fun, and community that never would have been possible anywhere else. Read More →

If your kid dreads the dentist, Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics built their entire office to change that.

Their waiting rooms are designed like a playground, complete with video games and activities, so the checkup that usually gets a groan turns into the part of the day kids look forward to.

With locations in Fayetteville and Bentonville, PDAO handles pediatric dentistry and orthodontics under one roof, so cleanings, X-rays and braces consults don't mean juggling two different offices. Their team has a big heart for scared kids and nervous parents, and it shows in the little things, from a play-based check-in to a prize at checkout. Every kid is welcome, including those with special needs, so no family gets left figuring it out alone.

Next time a cleaning's on the calendar, here's a dentist visit your kids might actually look forward to.

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Puzzle Club - Wednesday, Sept. 2 | 4:00 PM @ Rogers Public Library | Join Puzzle Club on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm! Kids can dive into board games, puzzles, team games, and more! Best for ages 7-12.

2026 September First Friday - Friday, Sept. 4 | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Downtown Bentonville Inc. invites you to First Friday, a FREE community block party with music, vendors, and lots of family-friendly fun.

Best Friends Adoption Event - Saturday, Sept. 5 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM @ Best Friends Pet Resource Center | Start your month the right way: with puppy breath, playful paws, and endless tail wags! Join Pit Ridge Rescue for their monthly weekend adoption event.

Arkansas vs. North Alabama - Saturday, September 5 | 3:15 PM @ Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium | The Silverfield era begins! Football season is here, so be sure to make your watching or tailgate plans. Woo Pig!

Small Dog Paw-ty - Sunday, September 6 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Good Dog Cafe in Fayetteville, | Calling all small dogs! This is a party for smaller-sized dogs after -hours.

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