EVENTS
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Museum and Me
September - May Every 2nd Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Free Admission (Registration Required) Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your preschooler? Join the Rogers Historical Museum and Rogers Public Library for Museum and Me, an hour-long, free program at the Rogers Historical Museum for children ages 3-5 that helps foster interest in history, reading and museums. Each month features a themed story and fun activities that preschoolers are sure to love. There are only 30 spots available each month so be sure and signup today! Click Here to Register |
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Garden Alchemy: Herbs for Home & Well-Being
October 10, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Free Admission Step into the fascinating world of Victorian herbs where history, folklore, and gardening come together. Embrace the bewitching vibes of the season with a journey into the mysterious side of the Victorian garden. Discover the use of plants believed to heal, protect, and ward off the unknown, then craft your own herb keepsake to take home. Long before modern medicine cabinets, Victorian homes relied on herb gardens filled with plants valued for their fragrance, beauty, and centuries of tradition in culinary and medicinal uses. Hear about some of the stories behind herbs like rosemary, lavender, sage, and thyme while exploring the folklore, symbolism, and everyday practices that made these plants treasured companions in Victorian life. This program is free and open to the public. No registration required. Presented by the Benton County Master Gardeners at the Key Wing Education Center. |
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Ghost Walks
October 23, 24, 28, 29 & 30 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Every town has mysteries and stories of murder, mischief, and mayhem. Rogers and the surrounding area are no exception. During five evenings in October, the Rogers Historical Museum will offer Ghost Walk tours in historic Downtown Rogers featuring true local stories of murder, mischief, and mayhem told by different costumed interpreters. Walk among these “ghost” storytellers as they share witness accounts of dark tales of death taken from obituaries printed in local newspapers from the 1870s to 1920s. Click Here for more information! |
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Goblin Candy Crawl
October 31 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Join us Halloween evening for this fun and safe event in Downtown Rogers. Pick up a trick-or-treat bag and map from the Rogers Historical Museum booth in Railyard Park and start your "candy crawl" around downtown. Rogers Downtown Businesses - Click Here to Register. |
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Victorian Holiday Traditions: Gardens, Greens & Timeless Celebrations
November 14 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Immerse yourself in the warmth and charm of this holiday inspired Victorian Christmas program as we explore historic botanical traditions, festive winter greens, and timeless holiday customs. Discover how families of the Victorian era decorated their homes with evergreen boughs, holly, ivy, ribbons, candles, and other natural elements to celebrate the holiday season. Learn the history and symbolism behind many of the Christmas traditions we still enjoy today while exploring how gardens played an important role in holiday celebrations. Make-and-Take Activity: Create your own traditional Victorian kissing ball to bring the beauty of the season into your home. This program is free and open to the public. No registration required. Presented by the Benton County Master Gardeners at the Key Wing Education Center. |
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Hawkins House Garden Tour
April - October, Every 2nd Saturday 10:00 a.m. Free Admission NOTE: The garden tour is cancelled for September and October 2026 due to grounds construction. Interested in history and gardens? Join members of the Benton County Master Gardeners for a special monthly garden tour as they share their expert knowledge about the plants and flowers in the museum’s Ozark heritage garden. Each month features a different topic highlighting seasonal plants in bloom. Tour rain or shine. No reservations required. |
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26th Annual Holiday Open House
December 12 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event features guided tours of the 1895 Hawkins House exploring some of the ways that Americans have incorporated displays of patriotism into the holiday season from the Civil War to World War I. We will also have holiday crafts and refreshments. Santa Claus will be visiting, so be sure to bring your wish list. Santa will also be reading Clement Moore’s famous story, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. |
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Northwest Arkansas Quilt Study Group
January - October, Every 3rd Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Key Wing Education Center Free Admission Every quilt has a story! Join us for this free monthly meeting at the museum's Key Wing Education Center where we discuss the heritage and techniques of quilting. No special skills needed. CLICK HERE for more information. |
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Brick Street Handspinners
January - November, Every 1st Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Key Wing Education Center Free Admission Interested in spinning fibers into yarn? This group may be for you! Join us for this free monthly meeting at the museum's Key Wing Education Center for beginners and experts alike where we discuss all things spinning. |
