ARKANSAS, USA — On November 11 every year, Veterans Day is known as the time to honor those who have served in the United States military. In 1918, an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Veterans Day came from that date, November 11, which is why the day always falls on that date each year despite what day of the week it falls on.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), "The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good."
To honor and celebrate Veterans across Northwest Arkansas, here is a list of events across the area:
Veterans Day Events
Bentonville
Heroes & Headliners: Celebrity concert hosted by Walmart
- What: Walmart is celebrating the military community with a star-studded concert for veterans and their families. Featuring Chris Stapleton, H.E.R., and Imagine Dragons with Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek serving as emcees
- When: Saturday, Nov. 11
- Where: Stream sold-out concert live here
- Cost: Concert is sold out
Veterans Day Jam with The Dirt Therapy Project
- What: Veterans Day bike ride on Castle trails in Bentonville. Food and music will also be at the event.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where: Slaughter Pen Multi-use Trail System in Bentonville
- Cost: Free and open to the public
Fayetteville
Veterans Day Breakfast at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum
- What: Black Bear Diner and Rick's Bakery will be served at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum for their Veterans Breakfast. Biscuits and gravy along with doughnuts will be served.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m.
- Where: Arkansas Air and Military Museum, 1178 N Main Ave. Fayetteville, AR, 72701
- Cost: Veterans eat free with ID proof, guests pay $5 for entry to the museum
Veterans Day at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum
- What: See exhibits and the Thunderbirds set up in the main hanger with living history displays and reenactors keeping history alive at the AA&MM.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Arkansas Air and Military Museum, 1178 N Main Ave. Fayetteville, AR, 72701
- Cost: Members are free
- Adults: $11
- Children 6-16: $6
- Children 5 and under: Free
- Adults over 65: $10
- Retired and active military: $10
- WWII and Korean War Veterans: Free
Veterans Day Hangar Swing Dance at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum
- What: Music and dance lessons at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum with Stockholm Jazz and Jerry from Dance and Swing: No experience needed to dance.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Where: Arkansas Air and Military Museum, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville
- Cost: $25/person. Purchase tickets here.
Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks
- What: The keynote speaker for the celebration ceremony is VHSO Director George Velez, U.S. Air Force Veteran. The event includes the placement of wreaths, the reading a proclamation from Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan, and a presentation from the Arkansas Military Veterans' Hall of Fame.
- When: Thursday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to noon
- Where: Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks: Auditorium, Bldg. 3, 1100 N College Ave., Fayetteville, AR
- Cost: Free and open to the public
Veterans Day Healing Haven: The Human Experience LLC
- What: Unique and holistic day of renewal, connection, and healing honoring veterans. Yoga and meditation sessions, empowering rage release session, and more. Learn more about the event here.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: The Human Experience LLC at 963 North Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR
- Cost: Tickets are free for Veterans.
Veterans Paint Art Workshop
- What: Paint with light food, refreshments, music, and fun. Veterans paint for free.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: MY-T-BY-DESIGN Therapeutic Art Studio (392 E Sunbridge Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72703)
- Cost: Free for veterans, more information found here
Government Certifications for Women, Minority, and Underserved Businesses
- What: Learn how to become certified for government contracting as a woman, minority, disadvantaged enterprise or disabled veteran-owned business
- When: Thursday, Nov. 9 from 2-4 p.m.
- Where: Startup Junkie (1 E Center Street #270 Fayetteville, AR 72701)
- Cost: Free. Reserve a spot here
Rogers
Oakdale Middle School 28th annual Veterans Day Assembly
- What: Assembly honoring local veterans with guest speakers and community members.
- When: Friday, Nov. 10 beginning at 9 a.m.
- Where: Oakdale Middle School (511 North Dixieland Road Rogers, AR, 72756)
- Cost: Free and open to the public
Other Veterans Day assemblies at Rogers schools:
- Nov. 10 at 8:30 a.m. at Bonnie Grimes Elementary
- Nov. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at Joe Mathias Elementary School
- Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at Lowell Elementary
Centerton
Veterans Breakfast
- What: Free breakfast for Veterans in Centerton. The menu consists of pancakes, sausage, bacon, and possibly eggs. Proof of ID or other documentation is needed to get free breakfast.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Where: Community Room at the old city hall building, 290 N. Main Street, Centerton, AR
- Cost: Veterans eat free, anyone else is donation-based
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