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ACNW Auxiliary

The Arkansas Children's Northwest Auxiliary is a group of 150+ volunteers raising critical funds for the expansion of Arkansas Children's Northwest through four signature events: FORE!, Jingle Bell Hop, Champions for Children Giveathon, and Dish. Our goal is to raise $3M for ACNW by 2030!

Contact the ACNW Auxiliary at ACNWAuxiliary@archildrens.org or call 479-725-0404 to learn more.

ACNW Auxiliary Events

Champions for Children Giveathon is an all-day event that brings various industries all together to make a difference for our patients and families. Together we can make Arkansas the safest, healthiest place to be a child.

Q1 2027: Month-long giving campaign

Culminating in a birthday party for Arkansas Children's Northwest and a full day of media and storytelling on Friday, February 26, 2027

At ACNW in Springdale, celebrating the bravery and resilience of ACNW patients and their families.

Dish (formerly a la Carte), hosted by the Arkansas Children’s Northwest Auxiliary, raises funds to bring care close to home and help children have a better today and a healthier tomorrow. This sampling event and premier silent auction brings the best restaurants in the Northwest Arkansas region together for a night of food and fun.

Thursday, May 6, 2027 at Ledger in Bentonville

Sample delicious small bites and enjoy beverages from Northwest Arkansas's finest restaurants, and bid on exciting items in our premier silent auction, available online.

FORE! is a Topgolf tournament where guests enjoy food, drinks, and friendly competition.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Topgolf in Rogers, AR
5 p.m. -  Pre-event Celebration and Registration
6 p.m.. - Tournament Play Begins

Join us at our third annual FORE! event, benefiting Arkansas Children's Northwest. Bring your family, friends, coworkers, or clients! We're also thrilled to welcome back the University of Arkansas golf teams.

To buy tickets or for more information, click here. 

Children from all over northwest Arkansas come together to experience tea, hot cocoa, cookies and story time and crafts with Santa. This ticketed event allows parents to shop local vendors while children enjoy a unique holiday experience.

Sunday, December 6, 2026 at The Barn at The Stonebreaker in Fayetteville, AR
Three 2-hour shifts, from late morning to early evening

Families are invited to Jingle Bell Hop (formerly Teddy Bear Tea), a festive parent-and-child holiday dance! Kids will dance to holiday favorites spun by our DJ, get creative at craft stations led by volunteers, and snap a photo with Santa himself. Every ticket includes a take-home teddy bear and photo with Santa. Meanwhile, parents can get a head start on holiday shopping at pop-up shops from local vendors.

To purchase tickets or for more information, click here.