The weekend is on it’s way! There are lots of fun things going on in Arkansas over the next few days.
We’ve gathered up the details for a handful of them for you here, but be sure to check Facebook’s events section to see all your options!
just Click the red text to visit the Facebook page with information about each event.
However you spend your weekend,
We hope it’s a good one!
NOTE: As always, we do our best to bring you accurate information… however, we encourage you to reach out to event venues to confirm before you head out to an advertised event!
Friday, October 27th
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 8AM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 12PM
ScotsFest: 43rd Arkansas Scottish Festival and Lyon College Homecoming
Every year Arkansas’ oldest city, Batesville, plays host to one of America’s most popular Scottish festivals.
Pipers, drummers, dancers, athletes, Scottish clans, and vendors travel from all corners of the country to attend the event.
Visit ARScottishFestival.com for festival updates.
Event by Lyon College
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 FROM 9AM - 6PM
Howl-O-Ween Dog Friendly Pumpkin Patch
The Lodge at Cadron Ridge presents the 1st Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Friendly Pumpkin Patch! Visitors may choose to bring their friendly dogs, but are not required to do so for entry. There will be vendor booths, pumpkin picking, pumpkin painting stations, concessions (pet treats, too!), festival games, photo ops, and so much more! Everyone is welcome! Open every Friday-Sunday from 9-6 beginning September 15th- Halloween.
Event by The Lodge at Cadron Ridge
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 FROM 12PM - 5PM
Trunk or Treat at America’s Car-Mart
It’s Trunk or Treat at America’s Car-Mart – and you’re invited!
Bring your kids – in costumes – to our Trunk or Treat extravaganza!
Check your local Car-Mart for details. https://bit.ly/3PWcbwV
#trunkortreat #Halloween #CarMart #HappyHalloween
No purchase necessary. At participating location only. If rain (or snow) shall occur, and we will need to cancel the event. We cannot hold the event indoors or reschedule at this time.
Event by America's Car-Mart
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 5PM
Bridge St. LIVE! Fright Night
Bridge St. LIVE Entertainment District
Kick off Halloween weekend in downtown Hot Springs with a special Halloween-themed edition of Bridge Street LIVE! on Friday, October 27! Bridge St. LIVE! will host a Witch Cackling Contest, a Wolf Howling Contest, AND a Costume Contest!
Gates open at 5 p.m. with vendors, food trucks, and beverages. FREE to attend!
Schedule of events below
-Gates open at 5 p.m., with vendors, food trucks and beverages. Admission is free!
-5 p.m. — DJ Courier
-5 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Costume contest at the Visit Hot Springs tent – Sponsored by Historic District Antiques and the Gangster Museum of America
-7 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Memphis Soul Revue
-8:45 p.m. — Costume Contest winners announced
Lawn chairs are welcome. No coolers.
Pet on a leash welcome! Strollers are permitted.
Food/Drink/Music/Vendors
COSTUME CONTEST!
Wear your best costume for the Bridge St. LIVE! Fright Night Costume Contest and you could win a BIG cash prize!
Costume Contest Rules:
-Anyone can sign up and participation is free!
-There will be three divisions – (18+ , Under 18, and best pet costume)
-Stop by the Visit Hot Springs merchandise tent between 5 PM and 7 PM to sign up and go through judging!
-Participants will need to fill out a form stating their name, age, email, costume, and inspiration for their costume.
-Costumes will be judged on creativity, festivity, and originality!
-Winners will be announced at 8:45 PM before Memphis Soul Revue’s final set and brought up on stage to be given their prize (and to show off a little of course)
-Participants must be present to win!
-All costumes must cover “swimsuit areas” - No nudity.
-Bridge St. LIVE! Is a family friendly event. Please take this into consideration when choosing your costume.
-Makeup, hair, or costuming must be done before registering and judging.
-Each contestant may only enter one costume into the competition. Couples or groups will split prize.
-All contestants must sign up between 5 PM and 7 PM at the Visit Hot Springs Merchandise Tent.
-Contestants must be present at 8:45 PM (the time of winner announcements) to win.
-Bridge St. LIVE! Reserves the right to turn away any contest entry it deems inappropriate or not in compliance with the rules.
#visithotsprings #hotspringsarkansas #hotspringsnationalpark #downtownhotsprings #concertseries #blockparty #bridgestreetlive #bridgestlive #halloween
Event by Bridge St. LIVE Entertainment District and Visit Hot Springs
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 5PM
Literacy Council Trunk or Treat 2023
Literacy Council of Western Arkansas
Join us on Friday, October 27th for our annual Trunk or Treat! There will be games, activities, a costume contest and, of course, trick or treating!
Event by Literacy Council of Western Arkansas
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 FROM 6PM - 9PM
Edge Trunk or Treat 2023
Edge Realty
Join us for the 4th Annual Trunk or Treat Spectacular!
FRIDAY OCTOBER 27TH 2023
6:00-9:00PM
2239 BILL FOSTER MEMORIAL HWY
CABOT, AR
Get ready for a spine-tingling good time at our 4th annual Trunk or Treat event! This family-friendly Halloween extravaganza is back and better than ever, bringing together the community for a night of frightful fun, fantastic trunks, games, music and a whole lot more.
Explore a mesmerizing display of creatively decorated trunks from businesses in our very own communities, each loaded with treats and surprises for the little ghouls and goblins. From spooky spiders to enchanted castles, our participants have gone all out to make this year's trunks the best yet.
Admission is FREE, so gather your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of spooky sensations and Halloween delights. We encourage all attendees to embrace the spirit of the season by wearing their favorite costumes. Join us for an unforgettable night of community, laughter, and Halloween thrills!
Food Trucks!:
Redd's BBQ
Tacos a Toda Madre
Joyful Baking Co.
Event by Edge Realty, Yashua Suarez and 2 others
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 FROM 6PM - 10PM
Tunnel of Terror: Tommy’s Express Springdale
4571 W. Sunset Ave, Springdale
Springdale, are you ready for the scare of the season?! Tunnel of Terror is back! Join us on-site for the best haunted car wash and leave with a scary, clean car. � For more details, click the link below. See you there. �
Make sure you checkout the 'Events' tab on our page to see all our Tunnel of Terror dates!
Price: $20
Event Dates: October 27th & 28th
Learn More: https://tmys.us/uf2Jm
Event by Tommy's Express Car Wash
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 6PM
Boo Beer Bash - Halloween Party
Boston Mountain Brewing & Supply
Join us for our annual Halloween Party with live music featuring local bands Welles and Sleep Clinic!
Winners for the pumpkin carving contest will be announced, costume contest, food, & more!
Event by Boston Mountain Brewing & Supply
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 6PM - 9PM
Trunk or Treat
ABC Children's Academy
Join our team here at ABCCA for our Annual Fall Fest!!! Each town will be hosting its own Trunk or Treat from 6pm-8pm on Friday, October 27th!
Dardanelle will be hosted at: Dardanelle Site 1 - 2106 State Hwy 22 West, Dardanelle, AR 72834
Russellville will be hosted at: Russellville Site 1 - 500 East 3rd Street, Russellville, AR 72801
Dover will be hosted at: Dover Site 2 - 105 Library Rd, Dover AR 72837
Clarksville will be hosted at: Clarksville Site 2 - 2108 West Main Street, Clarksville AR 72830
We are looking forward to seeing you there!!!
Event by ABC Children's Academy
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 6:30PM
Movie in the Parking Lot
Arkansas River Valley Library Dardanelle
FREE TICKETS - FREE FOOD - LOTS OF FUN!
Remember to bring your lawn chairs! This event is weather permitting - stay tuned for details.
Thank you to our sponsors: Angie Maddison, Sheriff Nick Gault & Chasity Gault, Yell County Circut and County Clerk Anna Ward.
Event by Arkansas River Valley Library Dardanelle
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 6:30PM
Trick or Treat Bash
Four Seasons Assisted Living
It’s that time again! 15th Annual Trick or Treat Bash � Our residents are so excited they’ve already ordered some of their costumes & counting down the days to see all the kids dressed up and pass out candy! Please mark your calendars � & bring your kiddos out and make this another successful year. 6:30PM - While the Candy Last. �HAPPY HALLOWEEN�
Event by Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 AT 9PM
Nightmare at the Fair
Pike County Fairgounds
Come walk through the haunted barn at the Pike County Fair Grounds on October 27th-31st!
We will have food, drinks, and haunted games!
Event by Glenwood Fire Department
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM
Boos and Brews
Cheers Witches if you got it, haunt it Costumes encouraged! Join us for a night of live music with Shaw Revolver and Halloween fun! Let’s see who has the best costumes! There will be PRIZES
Event by Arkansas Brewing Company
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 8PM
Argenta Vibe Music Series: The Cleverly's (free)
Argenta Plaza
Join us for the 2023 Argenta Vibe Music Series, featuring The Cleverly's on October 27, 8 p.m. at Argenta Plaza in North Little Rock!
The event is free and open to the public. Chairs and blankets encouraged. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors.
Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Tito's Vodka, the City of North Little Rock, North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, Applied Technology Group, ACANSA Arts Festival of the South, Centennial Bank, Ben E. Keith, 107 Liquor, Dogtowne Dry Goods, Flyway Brewing, Draft + Table and Alessi Keyes Construction.
More info: https://northlittlerock.org/argenta-vibe-music-series.../
VIP EXPERIENCE
Join us in the Argenta Vibe Music Series VIP area.
Your $50 VIP experience includes:
- Tito's Handmade Vodka Specialty Cocktail
- Beer by Flyway Brewing
- Food by Four Quarter Bar
- Special VIP Seating
- And the best view and dance floor at the event!
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../events/646201495067/details
Event by North Little Rock Tourism, The Cleverlys and 2 others
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 FROM 9AM TO 1AM
Purple Reign: The 30/30 Experience
555 Country Club Road, Conway
PURPLE REIGN: The 30/30 Experience at the Conway Country Club will be EPIC!
::::::PURPLE REIGN | FRIDAY 10/27 ::::::
WELCOME HOME to all UCA Alumni & Friends! The Conway Country Club provides an excellent backdrop for the return of the GrownComing experience.
Telly Noel, Korry Garrett, Michael Murry & Derrick Carruth have teamed up to host the most exciting GROWNCOMING event of the season!
DJ Multitalented will supply the soundtrack featuring the best of the 90's and 2000's while simultaneously keeping the bounce meter above 100!
TABLES are available online for purchase at: UCAPurpleReign.Eventbrite.com
Attire: We are asking that all patrons exercise school spirit by wearing something PURPLE
Event by First Friday Little Rock
High School Football
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM
Pottsville vs Dover
Pottsville High School (Arkansas)
Pottsville vs. Dover ((LIVE | High-School Football))
WATCH LIVE : Live : https://htb.onemediasport.com/hsfootball.php
Apaches - Pirates
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM
Lavaca vs Booneville
Lavaca vs. Booneville ([Football] High-School)
WATCH LIVE : https://graziano.onemediasport.com/hsfootball.php
Golden Arrows - Bearcats
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7 PM
Searcy vs Jacksonville
Searcy vs. Jacksonville |High.School Football
Watch For Free: http://evvo.highschool-sport.com/hs-football.php
Lions ~ Titans
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7 PM
Lonoke vs Stuttgart
Lonoke vs. Stuttgart (Stream High.School Football)
WATCH LIVE : https://elzio.onemediasport.com/hsfootball.php
Jackrabbits - Ricebirds
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM
Morrilton vs Mills University Studies
Mills University Studies High School
Morrilton vs. Mills University Studies |Live|HighSchool Football
WATCH LIVE : https://powers.onemediasport.com/hsfootball.php
Devil Dogs - Comets
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM
Springdale vs Bentonville
Springdale vs. Bentonville |Football |High-School 2023
WATCH LIVE : https://ncs.onemediasport.com/hsfootball.php
Bulldogs - Tigers
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 7PM
Conway Christian vs Bigelow
Conway Christian vs. Bigelow (Live Stream Football)
WATCH LIVE : https://online.onemediasport.com/hsfootball.php
Eagles - Panthers
Friday, October 27, 2023 / 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
HIGHPOINT HIKE
Mount Magazine State Park
16878 AR-309, Paris
Meeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Admission: Free
Reaching the highpoint provides more than just bragging rights- it provides a sense of home and habitat! Join a park interpreter for a hike to the highest point in Arkansas. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent, and sunscreen (although this hike is very shaded), are all highly recommended. We will meet at the lodge lobby for this moderately difficult hike up and down Signal Hill.
Friday, October 27, 2023 / 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
BEAR CAVE HIKE
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Bear Cave Parking Area
Admission: Free
Join a park interpreter for an interesting walk among the giant sandstone boulders and slot canyons of the Bear Cave area. This is a relatively easy ¼-mile hike that is great for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Friday, October 27, 2023 / 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
IT'S A BAT!
Mount Magazine State Park
16878 AR-309, Paris
Meeting Place: Cameron Bluff Amphitheater
Admission: Free
Let’s compare apples to oranges. Join a park interpreter to learn about bats at Magazine Mountain State Park by comparing them to something you are most likely a bit more familiar with, birds! This program will include a brief guitar performance, and a short evening/night time hike around Cameron Bluff Drive. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, and insect repellent are all recommended.
Friday, October 27, 2023 / 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
SLEEPY HOLLOW HIKE
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Seven Hollows Parking Area
Admission: Free
Join Park Interpreter BT for a hike into the westernmost hollow, or canyon, of the Seven Hollows area. There we will hear a short version of Washington Irving’s story, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” and find out if our hollow too “continues under the sway of some witching power.” This hike is moderate and covers rolling terrain. Please bring a flashlight for the walk out.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Saturday, October 28th
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 6AM - 9PM
River Valley Youth Expo
2nd Annual River Valley Youth Expo for ages 3 up to young at heart. this livestock show is for the whole family. We encourage everyone to come out and support our showman. we have 5 age brackets
peewee ages 3-6 little britches ages 7-8 JR ages 9-13 Sr ages 14-19(1st yr in college)
Adult showmanship ages 19(2nd yr in college) and up
we will also have a Halloween livestock costume contest. we will have candy for tricker treaters. also we are raising toys for the toys for tots so for every new unopened toy you will receive a ticket for any raffle you choose ... this event is opened to the public
Event by River Valley Youth Expo
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 8AM - 12PM
Final Market - Trunk or Treat
Downtown Conway Farmers' and Crafts Market
Join our October Market Vendors for our last market and trunk or treat. Our vendors will have treats as well as FALL SCENTS, FALL FLAVORS & TASTES!! And bring your littles in their costumes for treats from our vendors.
Our Farmers, Makers & Bakers are hard at work and our food trucks are coming back tomorrow as well!
Here is a bit of what to expect:
**Fresh Fall vegetables, pumpkins & squash
**Candles, Soaps, Lotions - FALL SCENTS
**BREADS-Sweet & Sour Dough
**HONEY & beeswax candles
**Jams & jellies - sweet & savory & FALL FRUITS
**Cookies, Candies & Snacks
**Cakes, Pie & Muffins
**Woodwork, Crafts & Paintings
**Handmade jewelry & housewares
**Natural remedies, skincare & extracts including FALL scents and herbs
THAT is just to name SOME of the wonderful things you will find at our CERTIFIED MARKET - Come experience buying local and eating well.
SATURDAY , OCTOBER 28 FROM 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Coughran’s Hot Rod Shop Auto Show Presented By Broadway Motors
For Information on this event please call 479.651.4722
Coughran's Hot Rod Shop Auto Show Presented By Broadway Motors returns to Crawford County for the 6th annual event
The Largest Running Downtown Car Show in the State of Arkansas! WITH OVER 1200 feet of NEW SHOW AREA!
Location: Downtown Main Street
Van Buren, AR 72956
STUNT BIKE SHOW!!!!
Registration
7:30-11AM
$30 Entry Fee
$25 with previous event dash plaque or t shirt
OFFICIAL Event Photographer/Coverage:
Ubiquitously Mental | ON-SITE CUSTOM PRINTING | PICKLE JUICE CHUG ($250 to 1st) | HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST | FAMILY FRIENDLY | STUNT BIKE SHOW
Squidiots Inc. (Team Rekit Stunts) visits Historic Downtown Van Buren for the first time ever during Coughran’s Hot Rod Shop Auto Show showing their skills in a 60’X120’ designated concrete pit!!
Presented by
Creative Design Concept | Mother Nature Pharmacy | First 100 vehicles will receive a free Custom Dash Plaque
Custom Water Jet trophies for
Top 100 Cars and Trucks | Top 10 Motorcycles | $250 Best of Show Car | $250 Best of Show Truck | $250 Best of Show Bike | Car/Truck Trophies | Rat Rod Most Lifted, Lowest Vehicle, Original, | Original (Restored), | Unfinished, Race Car, Import, | 4X4/Off-road, Mopar Shop Truck
Motorcycle Trophies
Custom Bike-(Keith Chandler) | Sport Bike- (Keith Chandler) | Trike | Rat Rod | Bicycle | (Kids) bicycle trophy
Other trophies
Largest Club Participation, | Furthest Distance, | James Tucker Memorial Trophy | Danny Smith Memorial Award | Promoters Choice | Ridge Runner Valve Cover Racing Top Pick | Mautofied Society choice award | Tri-County Cruisers pick | Trophy Build off | Keith Chandler (Custom Bike) | Keith Chandler (Sport Bike) | Ridge Runner Valve Cover Racing | Mautofied Society choice | Custom Event T Shirts | Custom one of a kind dash plaques | Custom Event Registration Stickers | Custom Event Trophies | Pickle Juice Chug | Halloween Costume Contest | | STUNT BIKE SHOW | Live music | Trophy build off | Food | Vendors and much more!!
For vendor and food availability call or text (479)652-5452!
Sponsors!!
Broadway Motors | Fabrication Specialties of Arkansas | Mother Nature Pharmacy | Creative Design Concepts | Tuned By JP | United States Marshall Museum | Luxe Door Company | Platinum Auto Detail | Rocky Ridge RV | Platinum Distributing | Turf and Pest Pro | Precision Tint | TEI Properties | AutoCare of Van Buren | Time Striping | Hathaway Architectural Design | Evans Body Shop | Stainless Innovations | Yarbrough Properties | Precision Tint | Lumber one | Marky Marks Ceramic Coatings and Detailings | La Huerta | RT Services | Schoenfeld Headers | Paint By Picasso | 10th Street Auto Trim | Revive Wheel Repair | The washroom | My cloud mobile mechanic | Hoffs Detail and Polish | Hopp’n Outdoors photography
Event by Old Town Van Buren
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 9 AM - 4 PM
Fall Arts & Craft Fair
White River Nursery
Join us for our annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair day
Our Arts & Craft fair is full of unique, locally hand made wares from talented creators in our community.
Follow us and watch here for more info on all the crafter, creators, bakers and makers that will be selling beautiful things from jewelry to donuts!
Attendance to the fair is free to the public.
Our fair is held outside rain or shine.
Event by White River Nursery
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 9AM - 2PM
Harvest Fest
St. Joseph Center of Arkansas
Come celebrate harvest season on the farm! We will have food trucks, local vendors, hayrides, live bands and more! Free admission.
Event by St. Joseph Farm Stand
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 9AM - 5PM
Spooky Doo Halloween Race at Fall Fest
Russellville Train Depot
You and your team will race around downtown Russellville solving riddles and puzzles in this one of a kind adventure you don't want to miss. Trophies will be presented to the three fastest teams. Smart phone with app downloading capabilities and internet access required to race. Race is stagger start from 9am-3pm. Choose your start time when you book.
Find our booth near the depot.
Entry fee is $15.00 per player.
This year the race will be on foot in downtown Russellville.
Click the following link to register your team while spots are available. https://bookeo.com/hgescape?type=41575RJWPNW18A08F452AF
Event by Hourglass Escape Rooms Russellville
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 9AM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 5PM
Arkansas Paranormal Expo
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
Arkansas Paranormal Expo is a benefit supporting MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. The Expo showcases keynote speakers on subjects such as Bigfoot, UFO's, Paranormal Investigating, Psychic Phenomena and Cryptozoology. Admission is $10.00 per day, children under 12 are free.
Event by Arkansas Paranormal Expo, Tina Scalf and 2 others
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 9AM
2023 Downtown Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff
Join us with family and friends for the 31st annual Downtown Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off! The day will be fun-filled with vendors, live entertainment, food trucks, and more. Stroll the streets of Russellville Downtown and enjoy delicious freshly cooked chili from several different teams. Admission is free with the exception of chili tasting. All ages are welcome and encouraged. Stay tuned as we update this event page with more information regarding the festival!
Event by Main Street Russellville
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 10AM TO 12PM
Pumpcculent Make & Take
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Join the Botanical Garden’s Director of Horticulture, Berni Kurz, as he guides you through a pumpkin succulent make and take. Take a medium sized pumpkin and plant succulents inside the pumpkin to make a pumpcculent, and replant your succulents once the pumpkin decomposes. In light of Halloween Weekend, feel free to dress up, costumes are encouraged!
Member (1 Pumpcculent): $40
Member plus 1 guest (2 Pumpcculents): $65
Non Member (1 Pumpcculent): $50
Non Member plus 1 guest (2 Pumpcculents): $75
Event by Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 10AM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 4PM
The Hot Springs Renaissance Faire
Enjoy celebrating our 5th anniversary with more of everything you have come to love! a brand new expanded entrance and new area to explore called " the farm", merchants and food vendor intermingled with live period demonstrations. Lively entertainment from around the nation on 5 stages. New workshops/mini events throughout the weekend. for more information or ticket purchase please visit www.purplepass.com/hsrenfaire5 or call our mobile box office at 501.802.4864
Event by The Hot Springs Renaissance Faire
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 12 - 4PM
Fall Fest
Free fun for the whole family! We can’t wait to see you there!
Inflatables
Games
Candy
Food
Chili cook off
Face painting
Corn hole
Event by Link Church
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 1PM
The Great Pumpkin Plunge
Jacksonville Community Center
Dive into spooky season with the Jacksonville Parks and Rec Aquatics Department! Children ages 3-12 are invited to the Community Center pool to take a plunge for a pumpkin of their own that they get to take home and leave with a bag of treats worthy of Halloween!
Admission is $5 / participant. Parents must accompany non-swimmers. Participants will be sent in age groups.
Date, time, and location subject to change.
Event by Jacksonville Parks and Recreation and Jacksonville Community Center
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 3 - 5PM
Fall Festival
Come do our trunk-or-treat and get some candy!
Everyone is welcome and it is FREE!
There will be some exciting things for the kids!
Event by Fair Park Baptist Church
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 3:30 - 6PM
Flights and Frights at the Scareport
City of Russellville - Regional Airport - KRUE
Come join us for Trunk or Treating, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Airplanes, Emergency Vehicles, and tons of other fun at the Russellville Regional Airport!!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 5PM
Halloween Party and Harvesttide Event
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM SHARP GAMING!!!!
Free to enter Halloween contest - Prize support guaranteed for placing contestants!!! Best costume wins!!!
Party starts at 5pm!
Constume Contest at 6pm.
MTG Harvesttide Sealed deck event starts at 7pm.
Every Harvesttide event contestant gets 1 free plate of food with event entry!
Plates of food $8 per plate. Cakes, Candy, and Huge prizes all night long!!!
Event by Sharp Gaming
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 5 - 9PM
Coast to Coast Halloween Event
Coast To Coast Carports Inc.
Coast to Coast Carports will be hosting a super fun Halloween Event, Perfect for the whole family!
There will be plenty of games and activities, as well as a super spooky haunted hallway!
We also will have special guests from Knoxville Fire Department and Johnson County Sheriff's Department! They will both be attending with services vehicles for the kiddos to look at!
We encourage you to come out, have a great time with the family, get some candy and make lasting memories! This event is free, we just ask you have fun!
Event by Coast To Coast Carports Inc. and Amy Tucker
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 5PM
Spa City Cards Trick or Treat
Spa City Cards & Collectibles
That's right, we are having a Trunk or Treat. We will have food, fun, games, and music. Bring the family by and have some fun!! We will have a costume contest with 3 divisions, (Sports, Pokemon, & Magic the Gathering).
Event by Spa City Cards & Collectibles
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 5PM
Trunk or Treat
321 Rainwater Loop, New Blaine
FREE EVENT
Event by New Blaine Volunteer Fire
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 5 - 7PM
Trunk-or-Treat 2023
St. John's Lutheran Church - Russellville, AR
Free event! Family-friendly! Join us on Saturday, October 28th from 5 to 7pm for Trunk-or-Treat! Games, treats, and fun for all!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 5 - 7PM
Lamar Trick or Treat Trail at the Park
601 Cabin Creek Ave, Lamar
The City of Lamar's annual Trick or Treat Trail will be held Saturday, October 28th at the Lamar City Park 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Any Businesses, Churches or other Non-Profit Organizations are welcome to participate or donate. Please contact the Lamar City Hall at (479)885-3865 to be added to the participants list.
The public is welcome to dress up and join us for this Free event.
There will be Hot Dogs, Candy, and Popcorn!
Event by City of Lamar
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 5 - 7PM
Pumpkin Carving and a Movie
Have a pumpkin to carve? Come on down to the library to carve it! We will provide carving utensils, a covered space, paper towels, a movie and popcorn!
We will also have information on saving pumpkin seeds for eating or growing!
(Please bring your own pumpkins to carve. Children must have an adult present at the program at all times.)
Event by Faulkner County Urban Farm Project
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 6 - 11PM
Toad Suck Halloween Kids SpookFest 2023
Toad Suck Mini Golf-Conway
Toad Suck Kids Spookfest 2023.
THE BIGGEST HUNT we have every done.
EErie Egg HUNT & others goodies START AT 7PM SHARP
We have ordered over 2000 goodies for the kids. We have made several changes to our hunts to accommodate the growing turn outs. HUNT STARTS 7:00PM SHARP
You can bring your own bucket/basket or one can be purchased for $3 at the event.
The HUNT is FREE but you MUST Register. LINK https://form.jotform.com/232191540087150
Meet the Toad Hunter and learn about dinosaurs, amphibians and reptiles and pet his PLUSH zoo of snakes, alligators, toads and lizards.
Super cool fun for kids of all ages and the young at heart.
3 CONTEST WITH PRIZES
Costume CONTEST Adults and Children
Winners will receive a $100 Railway Restaurant Gift Card.
Jack-O-Lanern Contest
Get creative and paint some amazing Pumpkins then bring it to Toad Suck Mini Golf. OCT 15-28TH
We will display the pumpkins and ask our amazing customers to come to Toad Suck Mini Golf to Vote for their favorite pumpkins!
The tickets to vote are $1.00 or 10 tickets for $5.00
We will be raising money for the Harbor Home
We will begin accepting pumpkins on October 15th and voting will close on October 28.
We will announce the winners on Saturday November 4th during our Harbor Home Fundraiser.
We ask that you use Small to Medium Pumpkins or purchase an artificial pumpkins!! Get creative! PUMPKINS MUST BE PAINTED NOT CARVED.
START DECORATING AND LETS RAISE MONEY FOR THE HARBOR HOME.
Winner will receive a $350 prize package from Toad Suck Mini Golf includes gift cards and movie passes.
Coloring CONTEST
DOWNLOAD one of our coloring pages bring it in and everyone who brings a picture will be entered to win a Candy Basket worth $50
LINK to DOWNLOAD
GLOW GOBLIN GOLF starts at 8pm. Play 18 rounds on our haunted course. Using our GLOWING balls. Everyone playing receive a FREE glow stick.
Event by Toad Suck Mini Golf-Conway
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 6PM
Barling’s Haunted Cruise 2023
City of Barling
Join us for Barling's Fall Cruise Night!
Event by City of Barling
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 7 - 10PM
Fall Next Generation Concert
Make the beautiful drive to the Ozark Folk Center for the Next Generation Concert during Bean Festival in Mountain View, Arkansas on October 28th, 2023. You're sure to enjoy performances by Mountain View's young rising stars of bluegrass, gospel, and American folk music at the center's Ozark Highlands Theater. One day, you might say: "I saw them play before they played at the Grand Ole Opry!"
Tickets available now. https://ozarkfolkcenter.ticketleap.com/fall-next.../details
Next Generation is a benefit concert sponsored by the Committee of 100 to raise money for the Music Roots Program in Mountain View Public Schools. By purchasing tickets, you're helping to ensure that mountain music and traditional stringband instruments are passed down to the next generation of youth musicians in the Folk Music Capital of Mountain View, Arkansas.
Event by Ozark Folk Center State Park and Committee of One Hundred for the Ozark Folk Center
Saturday, October 28, 2023 / 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
MORNING BIRDING
Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Admission: Free
Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way!
Saturday, October 28, 2023 / 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
HOBBS SPECIAL EVENT: A LIVING FOREST MYSTERY
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area
20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Admission: Free
This non-scary family friendly event will include crafts, interactive exhibits, music and more. The main attraction will be a 40-minute guided hike along a 1/4-mile paved trail. Guests will meet and interact with costumed forest inhabitants and see if they can solve the Living Forest Mystery. Timed trail entry REQUIRES A FREE TICKET available on Stubs.net. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. Guests are welcome to wear their costumes too. No scary or gory costumes please.
Saturday, October 28, 2023 / 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
FALL COLORS HIKE
Bull Shoals-White River State Park
153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals
Meeting Place: Big Bluff Trailhead
Join a park interpreter to enjoy the fall colors that Bull Shoals-White River State Park has to offer on a moderately strenuous hike on the Big Bluff Trail. This hike will take participants to the Big Bluff Overlook. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
Saturday, October 28, 2023 / 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
PETIT JEAN TRICK OR TREATING
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Amphitheater
Admission: Free
Meet the park interpreters with your favorite Halloween costume on to trick or treat around Camp Area A. We
will walk around the camp area and visit campsites that are ready to welcome some of Petit Jean State Park's best outfits of the evening.
Saturday, October 28, 2023 / 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
HALLOWEEN PARK AFTER DARK
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove
Meeting Place: Hindman Hall Museum
Per Person: $2.00
Kick off your Halloween weekend by experiencing the sights and sounds of Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park after dark on this short self-guided walk. Visitors will follow lanterns and clues to living historians as they collect supplies for an evening surprise. Supplies is limited. There is a modest fee or a nonperishable food item donation. Meet at Hindman Hall.
Sunday, October 29th
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 FROM 9AM - 1:30PM
Neighborhood Fall Fest
Life.Church Rogers
Looking for a place to celebrate fall with your family? Come to Neighborhood Fall Fest at Life.Church! It’s an experience everyone will love, including your kids.
Every service will have games, food, a dunk tank, photos ops, and more—all free!
Life.Church Rogers
Sunday Services: 9:00, 10:30am, & 12:00pm
At Fall Fest, expect to experience a welcoming environment, powerful worship music, and a message from Pastor Craig Groeschel. Life.Church is a safe place to explore your faith and beliefs and connect with other people—come just as you are!
We hope to see you there!
LEARN MORE: https://t.ly/g1IvK
Event by Life.Church Rogers
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 FROM 1:30AM - 4PM
Learn About TNR (Russellville)
We'll be teaching you the ins and outs of TNR - the what, why, how, when. and who. The last one is YOU!
Join us for an informative session, Q&A, and treats.
Event by Community Cat Support Network
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 FROM 2PM - 4PM
Hay Day
Ozark Free Will Baptist Church
Join us for trunk games and treats! Everyone welcome!
Event by Ozark Free Will Baptist Church
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 FROM 3 - 7PM
Stained Glass Mosaic Class at Sharp Edges Ax Throwing
Ready for an evening of fun?
Join us at Sharp Edges Axe Throwing in Mountain Home Arkansas - October 29th from 3-7Pm to explore the art of mosaics and axe throwing!
In this beginner-level class, we will enjoy making a stained glass mosaic of our beloved Ozark mountains! During our intermission, you will enjoy Axe throwing and small snacks included within your ticket purchase.
Glass artist Emily will guide you through the process, starting with a brief introduction to the materials and tools at your disposal: glass pieces, nippers, and adhesive. Throughout the class, you’ll receive expert guidance and learn techniques for creating art with glass. At the end, you’ll have your very own mosaic masterpiece to take home and enjoy!
Limited seats available
Tickets must be purchased in advance
https://www.funkyglassworks.com/.../stained-glass-mosaic...
Event by Funky Glassworks and Sharp Edges Axe Throwing
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 FROM 4 - 6PM
Trunk or Treat
First United Methodist Church of Maumelle
Join us for candy, fun, and a chili dinner! To signup to host a trunk or donate chili, use this link -https://forms.gle/gKE2vc4Tsr4wFgR27
Event by First Kids - FUMC Maumelle
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 4PM
Family Fest 2023 - Maumelle
Maumelle Center on the Lake
Bring your friends and family in their favorite family friendly costume to Family Fest 2023! We will have candy, games, food, and door prizes for your family to enjoy! Everyone is invited!
Event by Fellowship Bible Church - Maumelle
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 FROM 4PM - 7PM
Family Fest 2023 - West Little Rock
Fellowship Bible Church - WLR (West Little Rock, AR)
Bring your friends and family in their favorite family friendly costume for free food, inflatables, train rides, petting zoo, and more fun!
Families who have children with special needs are welcome to come by at 3 p.m.!
Event by Fellowship Bible Church - WLR
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 FROM 4 - 8PM
Fall Fest
Lake Nixon
Join us for Fall Fest 2023! We'll have Live Music from The Rodney Block Collective, Food Trucks, Hayrides, the Spooky Bus -- and more!
Everyone is welcome, but we will gladly and gratefully accept donations to our annual camp scholarship fund.
Event by Lake Nixon
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 4 - 6PM
Fall Fest
NLC Greater Little Rock
Fall Fest is coming up soon! Bring the whole family for some s'mores, games, cake walks, and more. This year, we will be adding a Fall Fest Freeway with cars decorating their trunks, offering games, and giving away candy! There will be fun for everyone, so join us October 29, 4:00pm-6:00pm!
Event by NLC Greater Little Rock
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 5 - 6:30PM
Candy Palooza
Fort Smith First Church of the Nazarene
Come and join in the family fun! Games, Cotton Candy, Hot Dogs and lots of CANDY!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 5 - 6:30PM
Trick or Trunk
First United Methodist Church Mountain Home
Come join us for some Fall fun! There will be games, food, door prizes and more! It's free to all! So get your costumes ready and join the fun!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 5 - 6:30PM
Trunk or Treat
1100 N Frankfort Russellville, AR 72802
Candy, food and fun for everyone! Join us on 10/29 from 5:00 to 6:30 in front of the church for some great fun.
Event by Second Baptist Russellville, AR
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 5:30 - 7:30PM
Fall Fest and Chili Cook-Off
Bible Baptist Church, Russellville Arkansas
October 29th 5:30-7:30pm is our Annual Fall Fest & Chili Cook-off. It is FREE for all ages!! Food, Fun, Fellowship, Bounce Houses, Games and Candy- Fun for the whole family!! THIS IS NOT A COSTUME PARTY- Feel free to dress casual. ALL are invited to attend! Please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE this post to help get the word out.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 5:30 - 7PM
Crosspoint Trunk or Treat 2023
Crosspoint Baptist Greenbrier
Join us for our 2023 Trunk or Treat! We will have candy, games, bounce houses, and so much more fun!
See you there!
Event by Crosspoint Baptist Greenbrier
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 6 - 9PM
Sister City Floating Lantern Celebration
The public is invited to attend and take part in a Sister City Floating Lantern Celebration, inspired by the Japanese festival called Toro Nagashi, which will take place at Family Park on Sunday evening, October 29 at 6:00 p.m. Lanterns honoring and in memory of the many citizens of both of our cities will be set afloat on the pond at family park at dark.
Email mzunick@hotsprings.org to reserve a lantern. Lanterns can be picked up on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 25 to decorate or personalize and bring to the event.
Event by Hot Springs Sister City Program
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 7PM
Tim Hawkins Live in Concert - Russellville, AR
Looking for a night of laughs and good times? Then get ready for Tim Hawkins’ fall tour! This comedic genius is hitting the road once again, bringing his signature blend of humor and music to audiences across the country. With his hilarious observations on everyday life, spoof songs, and side-splitting impressions, Tim Hawkins is sure to leave you in stitches. You’ll hear favorite bits like "The Government Can" and "Chick-fil-A" PLUS new material which is sure to be a riot. Tim Hawkins is the must-see comedy event of the season! Grab your tickets now and get ready to laugh until your sides hurt. A limited number of VIP tickets including Early Entry and a Meet & Greet and photo with Tim are available for each show.
Tickets go on sale July 28th at 12pm ET.
*Discounts can not be combined.
*Lineup subject to change
Event by Awakening Events, Awakening Foundation and Tim Hawkins
Sunday, October 29, 2023 / 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
HIKE THROUGH HISTORY
Mount Nebo State Park
16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle
Meeting Place: Summit Park Trailhead
Admission: Free
Take a hike through Mount Nebo’s history with Park Interpreter Grace! Learn about the Summit Park Hotel that burned in 1918, the creation of Mount Nebo State Park, and the Civilian Conservation Corps role in the development of the park. This 1.75-mile hike is moderately difficult and will take around 1 hour. Make sure to bring water and wear sturdy shoes.
Sunday, October 29, 2023 / 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
RIM TRAIL HIKE
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton
Meeting Place: Rock House Cave Parking Area
Admission: Free
Meet Park Interpreter Jake to set off on a leisurely walk along some of the most scenic, and overlooked, areas in Petit Jean State Park. This section of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail follows the bluff line above the lower canyon of Cedar Creek. Dress for the weather, bring water along and enjoy the hike. Distance is approximately 2.5 miles, covering rolling terrain, moderate in difficulty.
Sunday, October 29, 2023 / 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
HISTORIC VAN WINKLE HIKE
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area
20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers
Meeting Place: Van Winkle Trailhead
Admission: Free
Join Park Interpreter Steve on an easy 0.25-mile hike on an ADA accessible trail through the Historic Van Winkle Hollow and learn about the Van Winkle family and their mill, the largest steam-powered mill in the state during the 1870’s. The area is on the National Register of Historic Places. Meet at the Van Winkle trailhead.
