Public Events
Past Events
Ozark Tapas and Wine - November 11
Join Chef Regina Bowman and Chef Erin Rowe for an evening of tapas and wine! Chef Erin Rowe will be demoing four Ozark tapas from her book and each one will be paired with a wine. Signed copies of Chef Erin's book, An Ozark Culinary History, will be available for purchase for $20.00 that evening.
Autumn in Tuscany Ravioli Culinary Class - October 19
Welcome the autumn weather with Chef Regina Bowman and Chef Gretchen Ulery by exploring the tastes of Tuscany in this Ravioli workshop. Learn how to make fresh pasta into Pumpkin Ricotta Ravioli with a Tuscan Cream Sauce and enjoy a meal family style in the teaching kitchen.
Savor the Season Culinary Class - October 3
In this farm-to-table cooking class, we will learn how to use ingredients traditionally harvested during the fall in Northwest Arkansas to create a unique and satisfying vegetarian dinner.
Community Dinner - September 28
Hosted by Thaden School's Parent Advancement Council, the Community Dinner brings together our school community and the broader Northwest Arkansas community to celebrate the rich array of local farms, food, and culinary talent that reside in our little corner of Arkansas while raising funds for our school. Proceeds from ticket sales contribute to our Annual Fund.
Vanderbilt University Road Show - Vanderbilt Admissions
Vanderbilt University’s Road Show is coming to the Thaden School Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, August 7 at 7:00 pm.
Northwest Arkansas students and families are invited to learn more about Vanderbilt University at this ninety-minute presentation. Vanderbilt admissions officers will discuss academic programs, campus life, the admissions process, and financial aid opportunities. They will also lead an interactive session highlighting what makes an applicant competitive and compelling for admission to Vanderbilt.
Bamboocycles - Build Your Own Bamboo Bicycle
Join us as we build bikes and build community! With his company Bamboocycles, Cárdenas melds the past and present of bike tech and breaks down the barriers to production by leading do-it-yourself workshops for folks to build their own bicycle frames with bamboo and carbon fiber over the course of three days.
A Pop-Tart Making Morning - November 16
Join Chef Regina Bowman and Julie Wahl in this homemade pop-tart making class! Are you tired of the same old boring breakfast? Spice up your Saturday morning with a new twist on a classic staple. Your family will be begging for these pop-tarts every weekend.
Festive Fall Treats - October 29
This class will be fun for both parents and kids. Each parent-child pair will rotate through 4 stations preparing a variety of sweet and savory treats the entire family will enjoy. Every child will take home their own box of treats.
Gran Fondo Hincapie-Bentonville September 6-8
Choose from our 80, 50, or 15 mile courses for one or TWO days of the Ultimate Cycling Experience! Kick off the weekend with a celebrity chef dinner on Friday.
Farm to Classroom Professional Development
Embark on a culinary journey with 'Field-to-Classroom Workshop,' an engaging workshop tailored for educators, hosted by Thaden School. This immersive event not only unravels the significance of seasonal vegetables to our student health but also seamlessly connects the farm to the kitchen. This interactive workshop encourages hands-on participation, providing practical skills that are applicable in diverse agricultural and culinary settings, catering to both novice and seasoned educators alike.
Community Conversation with Randy Bacon September 14
Thaden's Public Speaker Series will kick off the school year with the photo exhibit, "The Road I Call Home" by artist Randy Bacon. View the exhibit and join in on a community conversation with Randy on Saturday, September 14 at 1:00 pm starting in Thaden School’s Great Hall.