Bricks & Minifigs
An adventure land for the ghosts of LEGOLAND past, Bricks & Minifigs is coming soon to Springdale. Built around a mission to “rebuild, reuse, and reimagine,” the store specializes in retired LEGO sets, rare minifigures, and bulk pieces ready for new life. They also accept collections from builders looking to sell or trade parts of their past creations. Whether you’re rediscovering childhood imagination or introducing it to someone new, the appeal is immediate. Equally nostalgic and a hub of creativity, Bricks & Minifigs offers tools for small-scale construction and open-ended discovery—inviting kids and adults alike to build something entirely their own.
Zelli Pasta
A Springdale favorite has found a new home downtown. Zelli Pasta has relocated to a more connected, walkable space while keeping the fresh-made pasta and beloved sandwiches that built its following. The new location opens the door to menu updates and rooftop seating designed for gathering as warmer months arrive. Guests can return to familiar dishes while exploring new additions, all within the energy of downtown Springdale. With open air, expanded seating, and the rhythm of the city just outside, Zelli’s next chapter brings new life to an already well-loved local destination.
Ozark Adventure Park
One of the largest indoor ropes courses in the Southeast US is coming to Lowell, Arkansas. Ozark Adventure Park will soon introduce 50,000 square feet of high-flying activity designed for every age and skill level. Featuring ropes courses, zip lines, climbing walls, adventure trails, arcade spaces, and dining under one expansive roof, the park aims to create year-round excitement regardless of weather. Attractions like Sky Tykes, Sky Trails, Sky Rails, and Clip ’n Climb experiences promise challenges for beginners and thrill-seekers. As anticipation builds, visitors can follow updates online and prepare for a destination built around movement, exploration, and shared adventure.
Hutton
Even before their office opens in Springdale, Hutton Corporation is investing in Northwest Arkansas. The Kansas-based commercial Design+Build and Facility Services firm is supporting Ozark Juniors, NWACC and Springdale Public Schools, to name just a few. With a presence already established through design projects like HomeGrown, Hutton has an office opening up right down the road on Emma Ave. Eschewing the formality of a “mission” statement, they use a purpose statement instead: committing themselves to everyone in the community—client or not—that the local can thrive. Wherever you are on your facilities journey, Hutton has got your back.
AQ Chicken House
Established in 1947, AQ Chicken House remains one of Arkansas’s most recognizable dining institutions, and now it is returning to Springdale. After serving generations of guests its famous fried chicken for more than seven decades, AQ closed its doors last year, leaving behind a legacy deeply tied to the community. This year marks its anticipated revival, bringing back the flavors, atmosphere, and traditions that made the restaurant a local landmark in the first place. Returning to its familiar setting, AQ aims to reconnect past and present, proving that some places never truly leave—they simply wait for the right moment to come home again.
Hilton Tapestry Hotel
The continued momentum of downtown Springdale is taking shape along Emma Avenue with the arrival of the Hilton Tapestry Hotel. Designed as a boutique-style stay within walking distance of the city’s growing entertainment and dining district, the hotel reflects Springdale’s ongoing transformation. Featuring approximately 130 guest rooms alongside ground-floor dining, the space offers both visitors and locals a refined place to gather, stay, or unwind. As investment and energy continue flowing into downtown, the Tapestry collection adds another layer to the city’s hospitality landscape—offering a comfortable retreat that remains closely connected to the life and movement of Springdale itself.