# Visiting Northwest Arkansas with toddlers and little kids: the plan

> Spend a day in Bentonville at the Amazeum and Crystal Bridges, then head to Fayetteville’s Square.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- One- and two-day plans with a nap in the middle
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## Top 2 can’t-miss spots

- **Scott Family Amazeum** (Bentonville, 1009 Museum Way): Closed Tuesday. Cost: $14 online, $17 in person per person. Site: https://www.amazeum.org/visit/
- **Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art** (Bentonville, 600 Museum Way): Galleries closed Tuesday. Cost: Free. Site: https://crystalbridges.org/visit/

## If you have one day

1. **MORNING**: Scott Family Amazeum (Opens at 10, closed Tue · Bentonville, 1009 Museum Way · $14 online, $17 in person per person). https://www.amazeum.org/visit/
2. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
3. **AFTER NAP**: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Free; open until 6 most days · Bentonville, 600 Museum Way · Free). https://crystalbridges.org/visit/

## If you have two days

Day 1 is the one-day plan above. Day 2:

1. **MORNING**: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Grounds open at sunrise · Bentonville, 600 Museum Way · Free). https://crystalbridges.org/visit/
2. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
3. **AFTER NAP**: Scott Family Amazeum (Sunday hours start at 1 · Bentonville, 1009 Museum Way · $14 online, $17 in person per person). https://www.amazeum.org/visit/

## Where to stay

- **Downtown Bentonville** (bv): Near the Amazeum and Crystal Bridges. Near Scott Family Amazeum and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

## Rainy-day backup plan

- **Scott Family Amazeum**: Indoors.
- **Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art**: Indoor galleries.

## Practical tips

- Driving: You need a car to move between Bentonville, Rogers and Fayetteville.

## Free and cheap wins

- **Lights of the Ozarks**: Free to walk through.

All free things to do in Northwest Arkansas: https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/guide/#free


## Happening this week

- **Costume Parade (Rogers Public Library)** (Fri 4–4:45pm) at Rogers Public Library. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/#e-costume_parade_rogers_public_library
- **Halloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy (Fayetteville)** (Sat 10–11am) at Fayetteville Public Library. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/#e-halloween_sing_along_with_mr_troy_fayett
- **Scott Family Amazeum** (Fri–Sun, hours vary) at Scott Family Amazeum. $14 online or $17 at the door, ages 2 and up; under 2 free. https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/#e-scott_family_amazeum
- **Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art** (10am–6pm) at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Free general admission. https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/#e-crystal_bridges_museum_of_american_art

Full list with every outing: https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/index.md

## Holiday pages

- [Santa in Northwest Arkansas: breakfast with Santa, photos and Santa trains (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Northwest Arkansas for little kids (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/christmas-lights/index.md)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### Is Northwest Arkansas kid-friendly?
For a family with kids under 6, yes. Our Northwest Arkansas guide lists 5 places we checked for little kids, plus 4 free places and 1 pick for babies and toddlers. This page adds free storytimes at 1 library system. This week’s list has 10 dated outings for ages 0–6. See [free things to do in Northwest Arkansas](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/guide/#free) and [this weekend’s list](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/).

### Where should we stay?
Downtown Bentonville puts you near the Amazeum and Crystal Bridges.

### What if it rains?
The Amazeum and Crystal Bridges galleries are indoors.