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Hey Downtown Friends,


It’s First Friday Downtown! That means there is a ton of things happening today in Downtown Conway that you DO NOT WANT TO MISS! 


All day to day is “FALL INTO DOWNTOWN,” our shops and restaurants are so excited for fall and are hosting fall open house activities all day today, as well as enjoy extended hours at many of our shops and boutiques.


We have 3, Ribbon Cuttings/Grand Openings happening this afternoon; The TreeHouse Cove at 3:00 pm, then the first ever two Ribbon Cuttings/Grand Openings at the same time at 4:00 pm with Fig Modern and Page 52 Mercantile. 


Then we have Conway Art Walk that kicks off at 5:00 pm. We will have happenings taking place from the EM Building to Simon Park. Lots of ART! We will have live performances at Simon Park with Luke Porter and the 501’s at 5:30 then at 7:00 pm our friend, Mr. Rodney Block will take the stage. 


Scroll down for all the details! You do not want to miss hanging out in Downtown Conway Today!

While you are enjoying Art Walk this Friday evening, stop by the Conway Downtown Partnership information booth in Simon Park and register to win a our October Door Prize!

Fall into Downtown Open House

Participating Downtown Merchants

Friday, Oct. 7, 2022

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Join us in Downtown Conway to Celebrate the arrival of Fall and enjoy all the new fall lines that our shops and boutiques have to offer. Also, Enjoy Store Grand Openings and Conway Art Walk! It is a big day in Downtown Conway! We will see you here, because


Your Place is Here!


Stores where you can enjoy extended hours:


Board + Brush Creative Studio - 1010 Oak

E. Leigh's - 830 Front

Fig Modern - 1110 Front

Full Moon Records - 1104 Front  

H2:4 Outdoors - 802 Front

Jaded Boutique - 1116 Oak

Kindred Mercantile - 1120 Oak

Lefler's Fashions - 1114 Oak

Neighborhood Pet Shoppe 805 Harkrider

Page 52 Mercantile - 1110 Front

Rock City Outfitters - 1012 Oak - til 6:00 pm

Squizitio Tasking Room - 908 Chestnut

The TreeHouse Cove - 1106 Deer St. Ste 6


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Our October Door prizes are from

Kitchen Store + More

PattiCakes Bakery &

Stoby's Restaurant

Fall into Downtown Open House & Art Walk Door Prize

Simon Park 

Friday, Oct. 7, 2022

5:30 AM - 8:00 PM

You can register to win the October Door Prizes at the Conway Downtown Partnership Welcome Station located at Simon Park starting at 5:00 pm. 


We will also have Conway Art Walk maps and other surprises to enhance your Conway Art Walk experience.


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The TreeHouse Cove, Grand Opening + Ribbon Cutting 1105  Deer Street, Ste. 6

Friday, Oct. 7, 2022

3:00 AM - 7:00 PM

We are so excited to announce our Grand Opening!!! Oct 7, 3-7pm. Come by and help us celebrate, enter to win some door prizes and check out all the new goodies!



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Fig Modern Ribbon Cutting + Grand Opening

1110 Front Street

Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 - Ribbon Cutting

4:00 AM - 8:00 PM


Join Fig Modern as we celebrate our Ribboning Cutting and Grand Opening.

  


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Page 52 Mercantile Ribbon Cutting + Grand Opening

1110 Front Street

Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 - Ribbon Cutting

4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Join Page 52 Mercantile as we celebrate our Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening.  We are a Home + Gift + Pantry Goods shop!  

  


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Fig Modern + Fall Open House

1110 Front Street

Sat. , Oct. 8 2022 - Fall Open House

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fig Modern x Page 52 Mercantile FALL OPEN HOUSE collab! Shop small and support local with us + a variety of women-owned vendors popping up! Saturday 10/8 - 10am-5pm at 1110 Front Street in Downtown 


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Conway Art Walk

Downtown Conway

1100 Oak Street (Reception)

Friday, Oct. 7, 2022

5:00 - 8:00 PM

We're back for October with the theme

LIFE ON EARTH 

ELECTRIC ALLEY ARTS EXPERIENCE

Featuring Robert Haygood, an abstract artists who uses natural elements (like sand and coffee grounds) to create large pieces with tactile qualities, intended to be accessible even for those without sight . Robert will invite visitors to experiment with mixing additives into paint and seeing how it affects the results. 


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The Art Walk After Party at The Max Event Venue

The Max Event Venue

1007 Spencer Street

Friday, Oct. 7, 2022

7:30 PM

The Art Walk After Party at The Max Event Venue will feature the Conway Symphony Orchestra. You will learn about a connection with musicians in Bolivia and how it is impacting the CSO here in Conway and classical music and musicians around the world. The evening will include the story told by CSO maestro Izzy Getzov and Ricardo Estrava live from Bolivia, classical music by Bolivian UCA musicians, sampling of Bolivian food and more. 


Tickets are $20 and available online to the first 60 people. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/424721642867 is the link to purchase tickets



Get out and enjoy Conway’s Art Walk from 5-8, followed by the After Party at The Max. Doors open at 7:30


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Fall Market: Kid's Bicycle Parade & Group Cycling Ride.

Downtown Conway Farmers' and Crafts Market

718 Parkway  Street

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022

9:00 - 12:00 PM

FALL MARKET - Save the date!! More details to follow.

Our market will host 1st annual cycling event & kids bike parade!!! It will be a fun day for all, and our vendors look forward to hosting!

 



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Kassi's Cookies Grand Opening

1115 Oak Street

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

KASSI’S COOKIES CONWAY GRAND OPENING 

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 5th at 10:00 AM! We wanted to give you plenty of notice, so you have no excuse not to come 


EVERY customer who makes a purchase will be entered to win FREE COOKIES FOR A YEAR 


The first 25 customers will receive a goody bag full of Kassi’s Cookies discounts, merch & freebies - as well as coupons/freebies from local business including: THINK Coffee, Harlow + Poppy Boutique, Cross Creek Sandwich Shop, Nutrition Revolution, BMB Creations, Zetêo Coffee, Golden & Co Boutique and so many MORE!


The first 25 customers in line will receive a FREE reusable Kassi’s Cookies logo cup valued at $15!


Lasting Links will be set up with the cutest trendy permanent jewelry available for purchase!


EVERY customer who makes a purchase will receive a coupon card for 15% off their next purchase with us!


Bring the family! Shop local! Eat local! Love local! We are so insanely excited about this and we hope you are, too!


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REOCCURING EVENTS:

Downtown Conway Farmers' & Craft Market

718 Parkway

Saturday's

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Now - October

Farmers' and Crafts market located @ the corner of Parkway & Main. Farmers & Makers & Bakers offering a variety of vegetables, baked goods, honey, meat, eggs, flowers and a large variety of handmade crafts.

We focus on quality & customer satisfaction.

Robert Taylor (Cherokee-Blackfeet), Paradise Lost, 2003, acrylic on canvas, 14 x 18 inches, courtesy the J.W. Wiggins Native American Art Collection.

Still Standing

Windgate Museum of Art

Opening Reception

Now - Dec. 2, 2022

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Still Standing:  Social commentary in contemporary Native American Art from the J.W. Wiggins Native American Art Collection.


Free and open to all.


Exhibition Sept. 2 - Dec. 2, 2022.



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Bell Urban Farm
2011 Tyler Street

Happy first day of  FALL  Get a free orange mini pumpkin with each purchase today at the Farmstand! We are open 10-6 today! 


Learn more and sign up on our website: bellurbanfarm.com 


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Bell & Sward
1016 Oak Street

Fresh @johnnieobrand is in and ready to added to your wardrobe! #bellandsward

— at Bell & Sward.





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Blue Barn Bakery
1020 Garland Street
We have added meals to the cooler! 

 BUY 4 get 5th FREE 




BMB Creations - Bakery
812 Chestnut Street

Hello bread friends!


This weeks menu!

We will post sweet items later this week as we start baking them.


Check out our hours! 

THUR | 9:30am - 3:00pm

FRI | SAT | 8:30am-3:00pm


Come early for your fresh warm loaf! Remember you can always ask us to hold something for you.

Text/Call: 630-544-8205 or message us on Facebook.



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Board & Brush Creative Studio
1010 Oak Street
Board & Brush Creative Studio is a place for creating fun and unique wood decor projects from scratch while enjoying a fun instructor led atmosphere.

Cajun Brothers Furniture
627 Front Street

Please stop by and visit with us about this opportunity.



Open M-F 9a-5p.



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Conductor
1201 Oak Street
The Arnold Innovation Center, powered by Conway Corporation is a space for startups, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to launch, collaborate, and grow. The space is managed by the Conductor and will offer co-working space, rented desks, meeting space, and event space.

Cross Creek Sandwich Shop
1003 Oak Street

OCTOBER SOUPS!

  • Monday- Potato
  • Tuesday- Chicken Pot Pie
  • Wednesday- White Bean + Sausage
  • Thursday- Italian Wedding Soup
  • Friday- Bacon Cheeseburger
  • Saturday- Potato

Have you tried ONLINE ORDERING!? Let me give you all the reasons!

  • It’s quick and easy!
  • You can add your special instructions, so nothing is missed!
  • It goes straight to the kitchen, with your desired pick-up time listed! That way we make it fresh when you want it!
  • It helps keep our phone and phone employee free to keep working!

We are encouraging all our regular customers to use online! We greatly appreciate it!


Click HERE to Place a Delivery Order!


Click HERE to Place a Pick-Up Order!




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Fig Modern
1110 Front Street

Join us for our Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening on Friday, October 7!


Then enjoy Fig Modern x Page 52 Mercantile FALL OPEN HOUSE collab! Shop small and support local with us + a variety of women-owned vendors popping up! Saturday 10/8 - 10am-5pm at 1110 Front Street in Downtown 


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Full Moon Records
1104 Front St.
Saturday, July 9, 2022
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Stop by and checkout our newly expanded store front!


Haynes Ace Hardware
1085 Morningside Drive
The Fusion Room has a wide range of home décor ready to update your living space. We have new items coming every day, so stop in and check us out!

Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM
Sundays 12 PM - 5 PM
(501) 327-2400.

Kindred Mercantile

1120 Oak Street

We offer ladies' clothing S-3X, children's clothing newborn-14, accessories as well as the latest in home decor, locally-made items, and gift-giving!


Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM

Sundays 12 PM - 5 PM

(501) 327-2400.


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Kitchen Store & More 

704 Locust Street

Before you head to Art Walk and Downtown Conway’s Fall Open House, stop into The Kitchen Store for tasty sips and samples!


Xandra will be demo-ing a unique cream cheese board and offering samples of Vegetable Orzo Soup and hot apple cider.

Our HOBO rep, Mandy will be in-store showing us new fall colors and styles and answering all your HOBO questions, 11 am to 2pm.


Take advantage of Halloween specials & more and celebrate fall with us! We’ll be open 9:30 to 6 Friday and Saturday. Shop with us online at conwaykitchen.com


Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM

Sundays 12 PM - 5 PM

(501) 327-2400.


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Krab Kingz
1018 Oak Street
Voted Best Seafood Restaurant in Faulkner County!!

Dine in or place an order for take-out. We have a variety of Boil Seafood Platters, Fried Seafood Platters, and NEW on the menu Shrimp Alfredo that’s sure to satisfy any Seafood Lovers taste buds!!

Don’t forget our Homemade Banana Pudding!

We are open:
Wed: 3-9
Thurs: 3-9
Fri: 11- 9
Sat: 11-9
Sunday 12-6

Pictured above: New Neighborhood Pet Shoppe Manager, Jessica Patterson,    Gibson Cat Cafe owner, Drew Blacksmith, Neighborhood Pet Shoppe owner, John Sherwood and Neighborhood Pets Shoppe District Manager, Brandon Hampton.

Neighborhood Pet Shop
805 Harkrider Street

Local supporting local!


Today, John & Sara Sherwood, owners of Neighborhood Pet Shoppe became the most recent sponsors of Gibson's Cat Cafe.   Gibson's Cat Cafe is now open at 808 Court Street one door down from Neighborhood Pet Shoppe.  




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O'Malley's Irish Grill
803 Harkrider Street, Ste. 11 + 12
NOW HIRING cooks and servers!
Would you like to work for a fast growing, fun, family owned restaurant? Would you like to have every Saturday night and Sunday off? We are growing the O’Malley’s crew.
If you are a hard working, team player, we would love to talk to you about joining the O’Malley’s team.
O’Malley’s is an independent, locally owned restaurant located in downtown Conway. Learn more about us online at omalleysgrill.com, on Google, Facebook and Instagram.

Page 52 Mercantile
1110 Front Street, Ste. 101

Home • Gift • Pantry


Then enjoy Fig Modern x Page 52 Mercantile FALL OPEN HOUSE collab! Shop small and support local with us + a variety of women-owned vendors popping up! Saturday 10/8 - 10am-5pm at 1110 Front Street in Downtown 


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Palmer Music Co.
1131 Front Street,
LESSONS STORE REPAIR RENTAL

Palmer Music Co (PMC) is proud to be your one-stop shop for all things music. At PMC you'll find the most experienced staff, competent instructors, skilled repair technicians, and a creative, fun environment that welcomes anyone and everyone. So whether you're brand new to music, working on your first single, or need that prized guitar brought back up to snuff– we'd be delighted to serve you. 

PattiCakes Bakery
1137 Front Street

Stop by our downtown location and snag a fresh kolache with everything but the bagel seasoning! Don't forget to ask about our delicious kouign amann, a sweet Breton cake made with laminated dough, too! 


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Rock City Outfitters
1012 Oak Street
Arkansas' Coolest Tees!




Squizito Tasting Room

908 Chestnut

Conway ribbon cutting was amazing! Thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate with us! Thank you to everyone that posted about us, checked in, tagged us. That really helps us get our name out. We had a blast visiting with everyone.




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The MAX Event Venue
1107 Spencer Street
Conway, Arkansas's State of the Art Event Venue opened in 2021. The perfect place of luxury for an experience with your family, friends, employees and community! Contact us for a tour and to Book your next private event of your dreams at The Max!

The TreeHouse Cove

1105 Deer Street, STE 6

We’ve been working hard to make this dream a reality! Officially located @ 1105 Deer St. Suite 6!!!

See you at our Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening on Friday, Oct. 7 at 3:00 pm.



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The Stitcher's Garden
1026 Van Ronkle Street
The Stitcher's Garden is a full-line needlework shop, carrying cross stitch, needlepoint, punchneedle, silk ribbon embroidery, stumpwork, beading, temari balls, hardanger, lots of fabrics and thread lines. We also offer custom framing!

The Studio Downtown Garden
1100 Oak Street
Inspire confidence with a professional conference room.  All of our conference rooms include professional seating, presentation technology, and endless coffee and snacks. Your potential clients will instantly see how legit you are as they walk into our beautiful entrance on the corner of Oak/Chestnut in the heart of Downtown, Conway.


UCA Downtown 

1105 Oak Street


Young Designers Academy at UCA Downtown

October 3 - November 21 (Mondays) | $300

Ages 7-15: 3:45pm - 5:15pm | Ages 16-22: 5:30pm - 7:00pm | UCA Downtown | Register

The Young Designers Academy, brainchild of expert seamstress Rachel Lovelace of RayLoveThreads, is a program that focuses on teaching young people the lost art of sewing.




ACT Prep via Zoom | October 3 - 20

English - Monday - Oct 3, 10 and 17

Reading - Tuesday - Oct 4, 11 and 18

Science - Wednesday - Oct 5, 12 and 19

Math - Thursday - Oct 6, 13 and 20

Section A: 5:00 - 6:20 pm

REGISTER

Section B: 6:30 - 7:50 pm

REGISTER





WLN: Breakfast with Dr. Brenda Yelvington

Gently Doing: Work, Life Balance

October 25 | 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. | Blue Barn Bakery (1020 Garland Street) | Register

Start your day off with great food, fellowship and a sense of balance.


ILS Art Reception/Ten After

October 25 | 6:10 - 7:30 p.m. | UCA Downtown

 

ILS Art Exhibit

October 26 - November 4 | UCA Downtown

Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday | 12 - 5 p.m.



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D O W N T O W N ·R E A L E S T A T E
565 Front Street
Mixed-Use Space for Lease

The Conway Block Plant is an adaptive reuse project which creates an urban office space with an industrial feel Up to 30,246 sq. ft. available

1002 Front Street
Office Space for Lease

2,728 square feet of office space in the Pollinator Mural Building. This is the most photographed exterior wall in Conway and a perfect office location in the heart of downtown Conway.

915 Oak Street
Office Space for Lease

This is the First American building. It has multiple spaces available for lease, 200 SF to 1000+ SF office space. The building is directly across from beautiful Rogers Plaza.

1004 Oak Street
Restaurant Space Available for lease.

Existing restaurant location with over 6900 SF of space. Open and private dining available plus an excellent bar area.

1015 Oak Street
Retail, Restaurant, Office space for lease.

Possible retail, restaurant or office space available, Space can be divided.
Total space is over 6600 SF.

1125 Oak Street
Restaurant, Retail & Office for Lease.

The iconic Halter building has multiple spaces available for lease, ranging from existing restaurant space, retail and office space.

1314 Oak Street
Office space for lease.

This building is 2160 SF of office space. Located in the heart of our downtown district.

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