# Events & Things To Do In Mena, AR This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Mena, Arkansas is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Mena, Arkansas this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Mena

- **Event Name**: 2026 Natural State Escape
  - **Description**: Ready for an Adventure?

Join us for our 4th annual moto event. April 30-May 2nd.

3 Routes for 2026

Challenge Route~120 Miles with small bike sections 
Big Bike Route~120 Miles with mix of gravel road and highway
Steak and Potato Route~60 Miles with Mix
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mena/2026-natural-state-escape/200028183628055
  - **Venue**: CMA Iron Mountain Cabins and Campground
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  - **Categories**: music, trips-adventures, contests, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Mena's First Fridays Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for First Fridays in Downtown Mena! Enjoy live music, food vendors, games, and family-friendly fun, at the Historic KCS Depot, from 5–8 PM. Free to attend!
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mena/menas-first-fridays-festival/200029924363013
  - **Venue**: 524 Sherwood Ave., Mena, AR, United States, Arkansas 71953
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, live-music, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Crossing the Jordan …  We’ve Never Been This Way Before
  - **Description**: Join us for an unforgettable weekend away that'll take you on a journey like no other!About this EventJoin Us for Crossing the Jordan … We’ve Never Been This Way Before!It is time. Get ready ...For an
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 11:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mena/crossing-the-jordan-…-we’ve-never-been-this-way-before/100001982604601734
  - **Venue**: A Quiet Place Mountain Escape
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  - **Price**: USD 423
- **Event Name**: Ladies' Painting Party
  - **Description**: Clear your calendars, gals! 

On Saturday May 2nd at 2PM we are having a ladies' painting party. Come and paint, chat, snack, and go home with your own creation! We'll also be having a door prize or two. 

Cost of attendance is $25 per person. If you woul
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mena/ladies-painting-party/200029950305619
  - **Venue**: 501 Deridder Ave, Mena, AR, United States, Arkansas 71953
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  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts

## Trending Events in Mena

- **Event Name**: Lum & Abner Music & Arts Festival
  - **Description**: The Mena Advertising & Promotion Commission would like to invite you to join the fun at the 49th Annual Lum & Abner Music and Arts Festival, June 5th & 6th, 2026. Mena’s signature event, the Annual Lum & Abner Music & Arts Festival, is
  - **Venue**: Janssen Park, 71953
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Natural State Escape
  - **Description**: Ready for an Adventure?

Join us for our 4th annual moto event. April 30-May 2nd.

3 Routes for 2026

Challenge Route~120 Miles with small bike sections 
Big Bike Route~120 Miles with mix of gravel road and highway
Steak and Potato Route~60 Miles with Mix
  - **Venue**: CMA Iron Mountain Cabins and Campground
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- **Event Name**: Lum & Abner Car Show
  - **Description**: Come join us for the 49th Annual Lum & Abner Car Show! We can't wait to see you! 

-All Registration will be the day of the event
-Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles, and Side-By-Sides are all Welcome
-Free Goodie Bags to Entrants
-Free Lum & Abner T-S
  - **Venue**: Janssen Park
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- **Event Name**: Mena A&P Fireworks Celebration
  - **Description**: Free Entry!
Kids Fun - 5:00p
Live Music - 8:00p
Fireworks - 9:30p
  - **Venue**: Aubrey Tapley Ballpark
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- **Event Name**: Lum & Abner Festival
  - **Description**: Our 80s band is headlining at the Lum & Abner Festival! What an honor! 
June 6th 8pm
Janssen Park 
Mena, AR
  - **Venue**: Janssen Park
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- **Event Name**: Mena's First Fridays Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for First Fridays in Downtown Mena! Enjoy live music, food vendors, games, and family-friendly fun, at the Historic KCS Depot, from 5–8 PM. Free to attend!
  - **Venue**: 524 Sherwood Ave., Mena, AR, United States, Arkansas 71953
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- **Event Name**: 5th Annual Mena FFA Dinner and Auction
  - **Description**: The Mena FFA Chapter will be hosting our 5th Annual Dinner and Auction on Saturday May 30, 2026 starting at 5:00pm!! The auction will be held in the commercial building at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Auction items will include projects built by the Mena
  - **Venue**: Polk  County Fair and Rodeo Association
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- **Event Name**: Board Camp Crystal Retreat - May
  - **Description**: Board Camp Crystal Retreat

There are few things in life that will impact you as much as traveling to a powerful, energetic and activating site on Earth. The Arkansas Crystal Vortex, with its codings for transformation, will heighten your consciousness an
  - **Venue**: Board Camp Crystal Mine
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- **Event Name**: Memorial Day Bike Trip
  - **Description**: 🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend👍🏼
Who’s ready to ride?! 🔥🏍️
We’re gearing up for our annual Memorial Day weekend trip out to Dall's Biker Camp, and it’s always a good time with great people, killer roads, and solid riding all weekend long.
🗓️ Friday We roll out o
  - **Venue**: Dall's Biker Camp
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Mena?
  - **A:** 2026 Natural State Escape (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 am at CMA Iron Mountain Cabins and Campground), Mena's First Fridays Festival (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm at 524 Sherwood Ave., Mena, AR, United States, Arkansas 71953), Crossing the Jordan …  We’ve Never Been This Way Before (Fri May 01 2026 at 02:00 pm at A Quiet Place Mountain Escape), Ladies' Painting Party (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at 501 Deridder Ave, Mena, AR, United States, Arkansas 71953).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Mena this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 Natural State Escape (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 am at CMA Iron Mountain Cabins and Campground), Mena's First Fridays Festival (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm at 524 Sherwood Ave., Mena, AR, United States, Arkansas 71953), Ladies' Painting Party (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at 501 Deridder Ave, Mena, AR, United States, Arkansas 71953).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Mena?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Mena on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Mena?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Mena?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Mena include CMA Iron Mountain Cabins and Campground, 524 Sherwood Ave., Mena, AR, United States, Arkansas 71953, A Quiet Place Mountain Escape.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Mena?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Mena range from USD 423 to USD 423. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Mena?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Mena include Natural State Escape, Mena's First Fridays Festival, The Spiritually WELL Woman.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Mena?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Mena.

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