Playgrounds
12 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- 8th Street Gateway Park (Planned)0.6 mi from downtown
- Osage Park0.7 mi from downtown
- Creekside Park0.9 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Bentonville with kids
7 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Bentonville, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- MIXD Galleryart gallery
- Scott Frame and Artart gallery
- The Copper Crownart gallery
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Bentonville Public Library405 South Main Street
Bookstores
3 local bookstores in Bentonville.
- Two Friends Bookstore + CafeBentonville
- Once Upon a Time BooksBentonville
- Northwest Arkansas Community College BookstoreBentonville
Toy shops
3 local toy shops in Bentonville.
- Once Upon A ChildBentonville
- Curiosity CornerBentonville
- The Baby's CribBentonville
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Beaver Lake22 mi east
- Eagle Rock30 mi northeast
- Big M34 mi northeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Pea Ridge National Military Park13 mi northeast
- Rocky Branch Campground17 mi east
- Lake Wedington20 mi southwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
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What is there to do in Bentonville with kids?
Playgrounds (12), Indoor fun (10), Libraries (1), Bookstores (3), Toy shops (3), Picnic spots (23), Wildlife and nature (25). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Bentonville for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Bentonville when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.