Downtown Benton’s Third Thursday street festival skips a month, due to extreme heat in the forecast, however, the City of Benton is already planning for September. Read more below. The September 17th Third Thursday event will be themed Faith and Family. This free festival will take place from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., drawing […]
Benton cancels August Third Thursday event due to extreme heat forecast
Organizers of Downtown Benton’s Third Thursday have announced the cancellation of their upcoming August 20, 2026, event due to a prolonged forecast of intense heat. With triple-digit temperatures and dangerous heat indexes expected over the next ten-plus days, officials stated the difficult decision was made to ensure the safety of the community. Read more […]
Join History Society Aug 13th to celebrate 40 years
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society (SCHHS) for the 40th anniversary celebration on August 13th. Read more below. Come to commemorate the inception of the SCHHS back in 1986 as a nonprofit – preserving, researching, and exploring the history and heritage of our Saline County community. The fun is on Thursday, August 13. […]
Hear the history of MaryLake Monastery at History Society meeting June 11th
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society (SCHHS) for this month’s program, featuring scholarship recipient Claire Matthews and the History of MaryLake Monastery in Hensley, Arkansas. Read more below. Ever wondered about the story behind the beautiful estate in East Saline County where Carmelite Fathers now reside? Join us Thursday evening, July 11th at […]
Library & Loblolly to host Ice Cream & Art Day to Kick Off Summer Reading
Locals can look forward to a sweet and creative start to the season as the Saline County Library teams up with a local favorite for a special community event. The Saline County Library will host “Ice Cream & Art Day,” on Sunday. Read more below. The event will take place at Loblolly Creamery’s downtown Benton […]
See blacksmith Bill Leshe demonstrate his craft at History Society meeting May 14th
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society (SCHHS) for this month’s program, featuring Mr. Bill Leshe, a blacksmith and retired history teacher. Read more below. Mr. Leshe will present a live blacksmithing demonstration on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The program begins at 6:00 p.m. The location this time is at the Downtown Benton Farmers Market […]
Main St. Station closes chapter at historic Downtown Benton location
Original Story Jul 14, 2017 at this link. Updated Feb 9, 2026 A unique gathering place in downtown Benton is turning the page. Main St. Station, a food truck court located at the northeast corner of 303 N Main Street at Conway Street, officially opened on July 14, 2017, breathing new life into a […]
Hear photographer Matt Albright speak at Jan 15th History Society meeting
Join Saline County History & Heritage Society (SCHHS) for this month’s program, featuring photographer Matt Albright. Read more below. Albright is the owner/operator of Albright Drone. He has captured the gaze of hundreds of thousands of viewers locally, with his artful eye for photography and videography. Saline County residents may recognize his work showcased on […]
ACDI’s New Year’s Eve party promises kid zone, food, live music with Copper Flats, and a midnight Ball Drop
ACDI dropped a big party on downtown Benton last New Year’s Eve, and they are poised to do the same to ring in 2026.🕺🪩 In partnership with the City of Benton, they plan on bringing the party again, with family-friendly games, food, and live entertainment. Read more about the celebration below. The annual New Year’s […]
Benton to host nightly events in December for Small Town Christmas
Lights, a carriage, ice skating and more – this December, downtown Benton transforms into a holiday wonderland filled with festive traditions and family fun. It all began with the City’s Tree Lighting on November 30th. See the list of Benton’s Small Town Christmas events happening in the historic downtown area. Read more below. 🎄 The […]
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