Discover Benton

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Here’s to a long weekend filled with good food, local adventures, time with family and a little well-deserved relaxation.

However you’re spending the day, we hope you enjoy it right here in Benton! ❤️

09/04/2026

📚 Did you know your Saline County Library card can save you money at select restaurants and businesses during the entire month of September?

There are some pretty sweet deals available, so grab your library card and check out a few of these Benton restaurant specials:

🍦 Burger Shack – Free ice cream with meal purchase
🥗 Chicken Salad Chick – 15% off
🥩 Colton’s Steak House & Grill – Free appetizer with meal purchase
🍩 Dale’s Donuts – 10% off
🐟 Eat My Catfish of Benton – 10% off
🍦 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers – One free single cone or dish with any adult combo
🛍️ Gina’s Grab & Go – 15% off, excludes catering
🥤 HTeaO – Buy one tea, get one free
🐔 Layne’s Chicken Fingers – Free small shake with meal purchase
🍨 Loblolly Creamery – 10% off
☕ Mama B’s Coffee & Tea – 10% off
🍕 Papa Johns Pizza in Benton – 50% off pizzas with code SEPT50*
🍝 Pasta J’s – 12% off
🌮 Tacos 4 Life – Free queso with purchase
🥩 Texas Roadhouse – Free appetizer with meal purchase

That’s just another reason to love your local library! 📚❤️ Be sure to take advantage of these specials throughout September and support some of our great Benton businesses while you’re at it.

⚡Your savings start TODAY! ⚡September 1 marks the beginning of Power of the Card. Show your library card at 200+ central Arkansas businesses to get an awesome discount! Check out the full list of shops on our website, linked in the comments below.

AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS: Library cards from Central Arkansas Library System, North Little Rock Public Library System, Garland County Library, and Pine Bluff / Jefferson County Library System can also be used to grab your discounts!

09/03/2026

🎡 Fair Week is almost here, and one of Saline County’s favorite traditions is getting ready to roll through Downtown Benton!

For generations, the Saline County Fair & Rodeo Parade has brought our community together to celebrate the start of Fair Week. From colorful floats and spirited marching bands to beautifully restored vehicles, equestrian groups and local organizations, there’s always plenty to see along the parade route.

Saline County Fair-Benton, AR
📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Downtown Benton

Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets, find a spot along the route and join us for an evening of community tradition and fair week fun!

09/03/2026

They’re creepy, they’re kooky, and they’re coming to the Royal Theatre! 🖤🎭

Young Players presents The Addams Family, September 10–20, sponsored by McCombs Medical and the City of Benton Advertising and Promotion Commission.

Get ready to step into the wonderfully weird world of one of pop culture’s most unforgettable families. Filled with humor, heart and plenty of spooky fun, The Addams Family celebrates what makes every family unique.

📅 Performances:
September 10, 12, 13, 17, 19 & 20

⏰ Showtimes:
Thursday & Saturday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
🎟 https://our.show/royaladdams

Please note: There are no Friday performances for this production.

Make plans to enjoy a frightfully fun night at the Royal Theatre this September! 👻✨

09/02/2026

Swing by HTeaO Benton to make sure you are stocked up for Labor Day weekend! 2 gallons for just $12 all weekend long!

Have you seen any other Labor Day deals at restaurants around town this week? Share them in the comments below. 👉

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Check out what is happening this month with Benton, Arkansas Parks and Recreation! 👉

🍂SEPTEMBER AT BENTON PARKS & RECREATION!💚💙

There’s plenty happening around Benton this month! From Farmers Market Saturdays and Fall Ball to our Inclusive Glow Party, Third Thursday, and Special Olympics Arkansas Rec Fest — September is packed with ways to get out, get involved, and enjoy our community!

📅 Save this calendar so you don’t miss a thing!

Visit our website to register or enroll!
Visit here: https://www.bentonar.gov/departments/parksrec

We’re ready for a great September... and hopefully some cooler weather along with it! 😅🍂

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09/01/2026

Hello, Buc-ee’s fans! 🤠 You loved our lunch roundup so much that we decided to put together a list of our TOP 5 favorite Buc-ee’s breakfast picks. We also found out that Buc-ee’s typically starts transitioning from breakfast to lunch around 10:20 a.m., so make sure you get there before the breakfast favorites start disappearing!

1. Paddle Tail 🦫
2. Sausage & Cheese Kolaches
3. Pull-Apart Cinnamon Roll
4. Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit
5. Super Breakfast Taco

Whether you need a quick breakfast on the go, want to kick off your weekend with something hearty or are just looking for another excuse to make a Buc-ee’s run, these are five we think are definitely worth trying.

What’s currently in your Top 5 Buc-ee’s breakfast lineup? 👇

08/31/2026

Event season is ramping up, and there are plenty of ways to get out and spend time with your family and friends! 🎡

From the Saline County Fair and Parade to the final Third Thursday of the season, the month is packed with family fun, community traditions and opportunities to make new memories.

September also brings meaningful events that give us a chance to honor and remember, including the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, along with opportunities to explore our local history during Saline County Museum Day.

Whether you’re looking for something fun to do with the family, a way to connect with the community or simply a reason to get out and enjoy the start of fall, there’s plenty happening in Benton this September!

Click here to see all the event details. ↗️ https://discoverbenton.com/events/calendar

08/31/2026

I spy some fun signs going up around town! 👀

The City of Benton Advertising & Promotion Commission is proud to support Old Fashioned Day, and we’re looking forward to another great year of this longtime Benton tradition.

This year brings several new vendors, attractions and activities to enjoy throughout the day:

⚒️ Watch a blacksmith at work with live demonstrations from Bare Metals.

👜 See the craftsmanship behind handmade leather goods with live demonstrations from Lazy H Farms Leatherworks.

🎈 Enjoy an expanded Kids Area provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Saline County.

🎶 Listen to live music from Casey Penn Music and Copper Flats throughout the event.

With shopping, demonstrations, family activities, live music and more, make sure Old Fashioned Day is on your calendar!

We can’t wait to see everyone there.