Go ahead and mark your calendars for July 16 for one of Northwest Arkansas's most anticipated mid-summer events - the Firefly Fling Festival.

• Anticipation: Thousands of families from across the area come to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks and don the costumes of their favorite fairy or woodland-themed characters each year as they attend the Firefly Fling Festival.
• Fun and games: Before the sun goes down, kids will be able to enjoy fairy house building, nature stations, crafts, and more. After dark, the whole family can enjoy live music on the Great Lawn and some great food from the food trucks in attendance.

Learn more about the event or go ahead and pick up your tickets here.