Patio Social · Northwest Arkansas

Networking Events in Northwest Arkansas

Patio Social is a free monthly networking social for business owners and professionals across NWA. Each month we take over a different local patio in Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville or Springdale, with a free drink, networking games, giveaways and 200+ people worth meeting.

50Events since 2021
200+Typical turnout
8K+Community
How it works

What a Patio Social looks like

A relaxed evening on a local patio, built to make meeting people easy.

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RSVP free

Grab your free spot online. The link is always at patiocommunity.com/events.

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Your first drink's on us

Check in at the door and your first drink is covered by that month's sponsors.

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Play, meet, win

Networking games and giveaways make it easy to meet new people, even if you came alone.

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Discover a local spot

Every social is hosted by a local NWA restaurant, brewery, coffee shop or venue.

Ways to connect

Patio Social events

Monthly Patio Socials

Our free, open-to-the-public networking social. A new NWA venue every month.

Exclusive socials

Occasional ticketed events built around something fun, like a pool tournament, with giveaways.

Patio Pro+ meetups

A members-only meetup for Patio Pro+ members, the fourth Wednesday of every month, 3–4 PM in Rogers. Learn about Pro+.

FAQ

Networking in NWA, answered

Are there free networking events in Northwest Arkansas?

Yes. Patio Social is a free monthly networking social for business owners and professionals in Northwest Arkansas. RSVP is free, entry is free and your first drink is covered by that month's sponsors.

How often is Patio Social?

Patio Social happens monthly and moves to a different local patio, brewery, coffee shop or restaurant each time. We've hosted 50 events across Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville and Springdale since 2021.

Who goes to Patio Social?

Business owners, operators and professionals from every industry, plus people new to Northwest Arkansas who want to meet locals. A typical social draws 200+ people.

Do I need to be a member to attend?

No. The monthly Patio Socials are open to the public and free. Patio Pro+ is an optional paid membership for people who want a smaller, members-only community and a monthly members meetup.

How is Patio Social different from other networking groups?

There's no membership fee to attend, no weekly attendance requirement and no formal pitch. It's a relaxed evening on a local patio with networking games and giveaways, designed to make meeting people easy.

How do I find the next networking event in NWA?

Go to patiocommunity.com/events. It always links straight to the next Patio Social and its free RSVP page.

See you on the patio

Free entry, a complimentary drink, networking games and giveaways. Bring a friend.