Happy almost Halloween weekend, mamas! Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, so NWA gets a full three days of costumes, candy and Fall fun. Some towns are trick-or-treating on Friday, and there are some big fun family events on Saturday. Sunday is a slower day for pumpkin patches, a farm visit or a little road trip.

We’ve sorted everything by day so you can plan around nap times, game-day traffic, and that extra hour of sleep. (Clocks fall back early Sunday morning.)

FYI: Looking for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and other fall outings beyond this weekend? Check out our 2026 Fall Fun Guide and the October 2026 Calendar of Events.

Click on the name of each event to find out more:

Know before you go: Halloween weekend planning tips

• Halloween is a Razorback home game day. Arkansas hosts Missouri in Fayetteville on Saturday, Oct. 31. It’s homecoming, and kickoff falls is 6:45pm. If you’re trick-or-treating in or driving through Fayetteville that afternoon or evening, give yourself extra time.
• Clocks fall back Sunday, Nov. 1. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m., so everyone gets an extra hour. That’s good news for anyone who stays out late Saturday.
• Check before you go. Weather and supplies can change event plans. Look at each host’s website or social media the day of.

Friday, Oct. 30

Spooky Stroll at Bentonville Public Library, Bentonville, 10:30 a.m. to noon. This morning event is just right for little ones. Come to the library for trick-or-treating, Halloween activities and drop-in storytimes in the Children’s Area and the Walmart Foundation Community Room, 405 S. Main St. Costumes are encouraged. Bring a bag for your treats.

Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Siloam Springs, 4 to 6 p.m. Main Street Siloam Springs and downtown businesses host trick-or-treating through historic downtown Siloam Springs. Arvest Bank is the candy sponsor. Siloam’s trick-or-treat is on Friday this year, so your crew can hit downtown Friday and still have Saturday free for other plans.

Farmland Adventures, Springdale, 3 to 9 p.m. Friday hours give you an after-school option with pumpkins, the corn maze, a petting farm and more at 5355 Parsons Road. Admission is required for everyone 3 and older: $16.50 online or $18.50 in person, plus tax. Animal feed, food and take-home items cost extra.

Ghost Walks with the Rogers Historical Museum, downtown Rogers, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday is one of the last nights for the museum’s guided ghost walks through historic downtown Rogers, which tell true local stories. The walks are best for older kids and teens. Check the museum’s page for current ticket and age details before you go.

Grown-ups’ night out: Stagefright at TheatreSquared, Fayetteville, 6 to 11 p.m. Get a sitter: TheatreSquared’s first immersive Halloween party is 21+. General admission is $65 and includes food and one drink ticket. VIP admission is $95 and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets. TheatreSquared is at 477 W. Spring St. Costumes are encouraged.

Saturday, Oct. 31: Halloween!

Goblin Run 5K & Goblin Kids Fun Run, downtown Bentonville, 7:30 a.m. Run off the candy before you collect it. Runners of all ages are welcome, and the Kids Fun Run starts right after the 5K finishes. Registration is $35, or $45 if you register at packet pickup. There’s no race-day registration. Packet pickup is Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC, 2517 SE Best Lane, Bentonville.

Bentonville Farmers Market, Bentonville Square, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by the outdoor market on your way to (or from) the morning’s Halloween fun.

Trick Art Treat at Crystal Bridges, Bentonville, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This favorite is on Halloween itself this year. Bring your costumed crew to the Campus Parking Plaza and the North Forest for a free, family-friendly mix of trick-or-treating and art-making. It’s free, and you don’t need tickets or reservations. The museum is at 600 Museum Way.

Farmland Adventures, Springdale, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The farm has its longest hours of the weekend on Halloween day. Admission details are listed under Friday.

Great Bentonville Craft Off – Family Halloween Edition, Bentonville Public Library, 1 to 3 p.m. Families compete in a Halloween craft challenge in the library Makerspace. Each team needs at least two people, and the whole family can help. One family member registers for the team. Registration is required, and seats are limited.

Fall Festival Trunk or Treat at Legacy Ministries of NWA, Springdale, 2 to 5 p.m. This free trunk-or-treat is at 3749 Powell St. For questions, call 479-800-2262.

Goblin Candy Crawl, downtown Rogers, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. This is a long-running Rogers tradition. Pick up a trick-or-treat bag and map at the Rogers Historical Museum booth in Railyard Park, then “candy crawl” your way to the downtown businesses handing out treats. The museum posts the map on its Candy Crawl page on Oct. 31.

Halloween in the Park, Tontitown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Harry Sbanotto Park. Tontitown’s community Halloween night celebration.

Sunday, Nov. 1

Farmland Adventures – Last Day of the Season, Springdale, 1 to 6 p.m. This is your final chance to visit the farm in 2026. Admission details are listed under Friday.

Día de los Muertos in Eureka Springs, Basin Spring Park, Nov. 1 to 2. Take a day trip east for a community celebration of life, memory and tradition in historic downtown Eureka Springs. Check the event listing for schedule details.

Tales on the Rails with the Shiloh Museum, Springdale Depot, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Take a fall-foliage train ride with the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad from Springdale to Winslow and back. Shiloh historian Rachel Whitaker will talk about landmarks along the route and railroad history. The train leaves at 2 p.m. and is expected back around 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $65 for Shiloh Museum members and $90 for non-members. Register using the museum’s event form. The depot is at 305 E. Emma Ave.

Don’t Miss Earlier Halloween fun!

Springdale Halloween Fest, with its famous pumpkin drop, is TOMORROW, on Oct. 24 at Luther George Park.

And there’re so many more things to do: See our 2026 Ultimate Halloween Guide for Northwest Arkansas for other October happenings.

We’ll keep this list updated, so check back.

If we missed your Halloween weekend event, email us at paul@nwamotherlode.com and we’ll add it for free.

Happy Halloween!

Center Stage Comedy — Jones Center

You’re gonna ask who’s been keeping this side-splitting comedian from us! Thank you Jones Center for bringing Ashley to NWA!

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Ashley Austin Morris is an Actor, Comedian, and Writer. Recent ( but not all) credits include playing Tammy on Elsbeth, FBI most wanted, playing Roxanne Hertz opposite Jesse Eisenberg and Claire Danes in FX’s Fleishman Is In Trouble, Nicole’ in the hit Shonda Rhimes series Inventing Anna.

Other credits include The Other Two (HBO) THE BITE, Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show (Netflix), Tommy (CBS), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon) Prodigal Son (FOX). Ashley had a recurring role on A&E’s digital series, Think Tank, and has been featured as a guest star on Murphy Brown (CBS 2018) opposite Candace Bergen, The Big Bang Theory (CBS), The Good Wife (CBS), Desperate Housewives (ABC), Ugly Betty (ABC), and many more. She has also appeared on Divorce (HBO) opposite Sarah Jessica Parker and Molly Shannon, and The Deuce (HBO) opposite Maggie Gyllenhaal. Ashley’s film roles include a feature in Clint Eastwood’s Sully, Columbia Pictures as well as others. Her theater credits include New World Stages in Die Mommie Die, West Side Theatre and tour of Love Loss and What I Wore (more upon request), Williamstown Theatre Festival’s production of Romance Novels for Dummies, The Alley’s production of The Other Place, Theresa Rebeck’s The Way Of The World at Folgers Shakespeare Theatre.

Ashley’s Comedy Album Slightly Off debuted at number one on the iTunes Charts and continues to perform well. She can be seen regularly at The Cellar, New York Comedy Club, Gotham Comedy Club, and many more clubs and Theaters across the country. Her stand up has been featured on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live.

HOW TO ENTER:

To throw your name in the online hat to win 2 tickets to see Center Stage Comedy featuring Ashley Austin Morris at 7pm at The Jones Center on November 20th, 2026, scroll down to the bottom of this post (and past the comments posted by other moms) until you see the words “Leave a Reply.”

Then, type in your favorite knock knock joke! No repeats! Like this:

Knock knock. Who’s there? Broken pencil. Broken pencil who? Never mind, it’s pointless.

We choose winners at random using a random number generator. But if you’d rather not leave it up to the luck of the draw, click here to purchase tickets online.

CHILDCARE OPTION: If you need childcare during the show, check out the paid Parents Night Out option, which will give your kids the chance to play at the Jones Center while you see the show.

Good luck in the giveaway! Watch your inbox because we’ll email the winner soon.

Happy Friday, and have a great weekend!

If you’re skipping trick-or-treating this year, this might be a good activity in the kitchen that lets the kids do something new but still produces plenty of sweets by the end of the night. (Or if you’re looking for Halloween events in Northwest Arkansas, click HERE to see our 2026 Halloween Guide.)

Try these recipes for Halloween!

13 Scary Halloween Cookie Recipes (from the All Recipes website)

40 Cute Halloween Cupcake Ideas (from the Good Housekeeping website)

As moms who have already lived through this phase of parenting, we are begging you not to fall into the trap of thinking that your kid MUST make it into a certain school and that, if they don’t get in, it’ll be devastating for their future. If you do that, it’s just going to make you, your kid, and the atmosphere at your home incredibly tense.

You’ve only got less than a year with your kid at home. Don’t waste that time being tied up in knots about college applications.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Your attitude as the parent can completely change the tone of this experience. It can also help your overachieving, ambitious student realize that things are going to be okay, regardless of which schools accept or reject them. Their identify and their life will NOT be defined by this one decision.

We loved this article we read recently on the Grown & Flown website: True Confessions from a Recovered ‘College Snob’ Parent. Read it and soak up the wisdom, mamas. Here’s one of our favorite excerpts from the essay:

Keep reminding your kid and yourselves that the experience your kid has in college as well as the effort they put into it is what will make the biggest difference in their future — NOT the zip code or “brand” of the college campus.

Data shows that the majority of leaders at major American corporations did NOT attend Ivy League schools. Most of them graduated from public universities or regional state colleges. Keep that in mind as you feel your own stress level rising, and make sure your student knows the facts, too.

On Saturday, October 24, the annual pump track championship goes next level when it joins the USA Pump Track Championship series!  This race is the third and final event of their season, and Jones Center is proud to bring it home to Springdale. 

Riders ages 5+ of all skill levels and bike types can compete for pump-track glory in a series of timed races. Click here for details and get registered.

Looking for another way to participate? Part of the day’s action includes a vintage bike show.  Show off your unique style: funky, highly customized, or old school. Join the parade and meet other tinkering enthusiasts.

Happy Halloween season, mamas! Enjoy this list of fun events happening around Northwest Arkansas for 2026!

FYI: Also check out our big list of other fall events, which includes NWA pumpkin patches, craft fairs, and more!

There are also lots of non-Halloween events happening this month! Visit the October Calendar of Events.

Just click on the name of the event to find out more about each:

Sept.11-Nov. 1, 2026: Farmland Adventures. If you want to pick your own pumpkin, let the kids pet some cute animals, get lost in a corn maze and hang out on a farm for a few hours, visit Farmland Adventures. They are a tradition in Northwest Arkansas! There’s a maze tracker, a mini-maze for little ones, a petting farm, pony rides, fun treats and more.

Sept. 25-Nov. 1, 2026: Nightmare on Block Street. Pinpoint Fayetteville, Fayetteville. (21+ only) This Halloween Pop-up bar will feature a new Halloween-themed menu and a complete Halloween overload. Events at other venues are also planned.

Sept. 26-Nov. 1, 2026: Asylum Haunted House, Cave Springs. 2026. Open on weekends. Open on Halloween night, too. (This is scary.)

Oct. 15, 2026: HallowZing at the Amazeum. Ready for a Halloween practice run? HallowZING is a sensory-friendly night made for exploring the playful side of Halloween. Glow, tinker, create, and discover with gentle STEAM activities and cozy spaces to recharge along the way. Wear your costume, practice getting out and about, or simply play at your own pace. A little practice can make the big night feel a whole lot easier. 

Oct. 23-24, 2026: Phantasma in The Ramble, Fayetteville. This free experience in the Lower Ramble is Thursday and Friday night, October 23-24, 2026. During your dedicated hour-long experience, you’ll enjoy a mesmerizing laser light show and dance along with a silent disco surrounded by the beauty of the Lower Ramble. Three DJs curated by Her Set Her Sound will be on three different channels for you to choose a variety of sounds to dance to while the lights move around you. Headphones are provided, but not necessary to enjoy the light show and music. You can also utilize the City’s Open Refreshment Area (ORA) and grab an adult beverage at a nearby business beforehand to take with you to enjoy. The Ramble is fully accessible and all ages are invited to join. Reservations preferred for the two nights.

Ghost Walks, downtown Rogers, 7-9 p.m., October 23, 24, 28, 29 & 30. During five evenings in October, the Rogers Historical Museum will offer Ghost Walk tours in historic Downtown Rogers featuring true local stories of murder, mischief, and mayhem told by different costumed interpreters. Walk among these “ghost” storytellers as they share witness accounts of dark tales of death taken from obituaries printed in local newspapers from the 1870s to 1920s.

(Saturday) Oct. 24, 2026: Springdale Halloween Fest will be held from 4-7pm on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Luther George Park in Downtown Springdale. There will be plenty of candy, costumes, music, and community fun. Free candy giveaways for kids plus the Police Department will host a touch-a-truck event with their vehicles. Carnival games will be located throughout the park, and there will also be a costume contest and a “Pumpkin Drop,” hosted by the Springdale Fire Department. At 7:15pm that night, there will be a public showing of the movie Hocus Pocks on the Luther George Park stage.

Oct. 24, 2026: Be(A)ware Allergy-Friendly Halloween Extravaganza is a fun, inclusive, and safe space for all children, including those with food allergies and those without from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fayetteville Public Library. Kids are invited to visit allergy-friendly trick-or-treat stations, enjoy bounce houses, meet characters and more.

Oct. 24, 2026: Hobbs State Park in Rogers is hosting a Wizard of Oz-themed forest event from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come experience the forest at Hobbs like never before – with costumed animal characters and some seemingly “wicked” as well as “good” humans. Become part of the story as you “follow the yellow brick road” in search of the Wizard in this fun, interactive program. As you journey along the paved Ozark Plateau Trail, a 0.25-mile, ADA accessible trail, you will discover how the forest was changed by the tornadoes of 2024 and what the future holds for this treasured forest and its inhabitants. Craft and activity booths will be in the Visitor Center to explore before your hike, so be sure to arrive early and register your family at the check-in booth. Groups of up to 25 will depart approximately every 15 minutes from the Visitor Center for the hour-long hike on the trail. The last hike begins at 2 p.m. Afterwards, enjoy making s’mores and have some hot chocolate or apple cider at the pavilion. This non-scary event, perfect for ages 4+, is a collaboration with the Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists.

Oct. 26, 2025: Trick Art Treat, Crystal Bridges Musuem, North Forest, Bentonville, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come have a ghoulishly good time trick-or-treating, eating candy, and exploring a forest of spooky, creative fun. Break out your costumes and visit the museum for Trick Art Treat: a day of family-friendly, Halloween-themed celebrations including character stops, music, live performances, and artmaking activities for everyone—dressed up or not—to enjoy. Free, no tickets required. Drop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Park near the entrance to the North Forest. If the weather looks iffy, you can call the Weather Line at 479.657.2488 to see if there are any event cancellations.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2026: Costumes, Candy, and Cops Carnival. The “Costumes, Candy, and Cops Carnival” is a free annual event organized by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office as part of their “Community First” initiative. The carnival is held on the Friday before Halloween at the Benton County Fairgrounds, where the only thing scarier than a ghost is missing out on the fun! 

Trick-or-Treat on the Trail will be held 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 in the Lower Ramble, Fayetteville. Families can stroll the trail, meet friendly characters, and collect treats from local businesses and community organizations. Free and open to the public – all ages welcome. 25+ candy stations along the trail. Festive music and Halloween fun. Costumes encouraged.

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026

Goblin Candy Crawl, Railyard Park, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Pick up a trick-or-treat bag and map from the Rogers Historical Museum booth (in Railyard Park) and start your “candy crawl” around downtown. Local businesses will be open and handing out candy to all kiddos – so bring your sweet tooth. The first 200 kids to stop by the museum will get a free Troll Doll mood pencil. This event is sponsored by the City of Rogers.

The final outdoor Farmers Market of the downtown Bentonville season falls on Saturday, October 31, from 7:30 AM–1 p.m., so trick or treating is on the agenda. Come dressed in your Halloween best with your candy baskets ready. Market vendors will have treats waiting at their booths, so little ghouls and goblins can trick-or-treat during shopping.

The Jones Center will have an indoor ice-skating session on Halloween night from 7-9pm, including spooky music, treats, and a costume contest. Cost is $7 for the two-hour session plus a $3 skate rental. 

Tontitown’s Annual Halloween Trick or Treat in the Park. The event will be held Halloween night, October 31st from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in Sbanotto Park.

We’ll keep this list updated, so check back! If we missed your event, email us at paul@nwamotherlode.com, and we’ll add it for free!

Happy Halloween! 

ABOUT THE SHOW: It’s the late 1800s. It’s a time of invention – trains, steamboats, cameras, even electricity is new at the King’s palace in Honolulu. An eleven-year-old Native Hawaiian boy accidentally strikes the strings of his guitar with a bolt from a railroad track and unlocks a brand-new sound. Hawaiian music – and the music of America – is never the same. Based on a true story, this new play traces the incredible invention of the steel guitar from the taro fields to vaudeville halls to Blues, Country, Rock and Roll music and beyond.

With a thrilling live slide guitar soundtrack and projections, this production celebrates innovation, engineering, and the global exchange of ideas and sound. It tells the real-life story of Joseph Kekuku as well as the story of the annexation of Hawaii and the movement of young people from the island to the continent and sometimes, back home again. Rich in history, the play also looks forward and encourages children of today to celebrate their voice, culture, and sense of curiosity.

HOW TO ENTER:

To throw your name in the online hat to win 4 tickets to see “Joseph Kekuku and the Voice of the Steel Guitar.” at 11am on October 17, 2026 at The Jones Center, scroll down to the bottom of this post (and past the comments posted by other moms) until you see the words “Leave a Reply.”

Then, write a quick comment telling us which island you would visit this month if you had the chance. Maui? Bahamas? Iceland? Sicily? Bora Bora?

We choose winners at random using a random number generator. But if you’d rather not leave it up to the luck of the draw, click here to purchase tickets online.

Remember that if you have a ticket to FamJam, it also includes several perks (listed below) to enjoy on the day of the show:

• Featured family entertainment performance (11am)
• Indoor ice skating (12:30-2:30pm and 7-9pm) and swimming (12-6pm)
• A themed craft activity (after the show)
• Tickets are $12 for public/$10 for members* and include access to ALL of the day’s FamJam events!

Watch your inbox because we’ll notify the two local winners soon and send them their tickets!

Your little ones will LOVE the Fraggles and all their friends. Here’s a quick video sneak peek of what to expect:

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Based on the Emmy®-winning Apple TV series, this all-new musical stage adventure takes audiences on a joyful, nostalgia­-filled trip to Fraggle Rock! Featuring gorgeous new walk-around versions of the Fraggles, puppet-sized Doozers, an appearance from a giant Gorg and new, wondrous puppet creatures all from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, along with fan-­favorite songs and exciting visual effects. This is an unforgettable live experience that will have Silly Creatures of all ages dancing in the aisles! 

HOW TO ENTER:

To throw your name in the online hat to win 4 tickets to see Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE at 3pm on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at the Walton Arts Center, scroll down to the bottom of this post (and past the comments posted by other moms) until you see the words “Leave a Reply.”

Then, write a quick comment telling us the name of your favorite puppet, Muppet or Fraggle. If you or one of your kids have a favorite toy puppet, tell us about that one. (I once had a flamingo puppet that looked like he was dancing when you tilted the strings just right.)

We choose winners at random using a random number generator. But if you’d rather not leave it up to the luck of the draw, click here to purchase tickets online. This show will have only one performance, so get your tickets quickly.

Good luck in the online drawing for tickets! We’ll email the winner soon so keep an eye on your inbox. 

Happy Autumn, mama friends! To help you enjoy all that fall has to offer, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best things to do over the next few months.

Click on the names of the events below to find out more about each activity:

1. Pick a pumpkin and navigate a corn maze.

If you want to pick your own pumpkin, let the kids pet some cute animals, get lost in a corn maze and hang out on a farm for a few hours, there are several options around here, including Farmland Adventures. They are a tradition in Northwest Arkansas! Be sure to check out these features: Petting farm, giant corn maze, pig races, pony rides, a mini-maze for little ones, corn pits, pedal karts, rubber duck races, hay pyramids, U-pick sunflowers, and a play area. Dates and hours are September 11 – November 1, 2026 on Thursdays and Fridays from 3-9pm. and Saturdays from 9am – 9pm. Sundays starting October 4 from 1 to 6pm.

Mama Memo: Farmland has several “Special Admission” days (formerly called Mothers’ Day Out days) planned with discounted admission: September 29th, October 7th, October 7th, and October 15th. Hours are 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on those days.

You can also find some pumpkins and fun at:

• McGarrah Farms Rivercrest Orchard Fall on the Farm, 2991 Dead Horse Mountain Road, Fayetteville
• Vanzant Fruit Farms, Lowell, (fresh fruit in season plus a pumpkin patch)
• Exeter Corn Maze, Exeter, Missouri, (for activities and haunted attractions)

2. Find some fall fun adventures.

There are always fun fall events on tap across NWA. In downtown Springdale, celebrate the endangered Monarch Butterfly, its habitat, and yearly pit stop during its migration from Canada to Mexico during the free Monarch Flight Festival, Sept. 19, 2026.

The Benton County Fair is Sept. 25 thru October 3, 2026. On Sunday, October 4, 2026, check out Fayetteville Falltoberfest, a downtown festival that celebrate all things Fall in Fayetteville.

The Junk Ranch Fall Show will be held in Prairie Grove on November 20-21, 2026 with hours from 10am to 5pm.

There’s also the Homegrown Festival in Siloam Springs, set for Oct. 3, 2026.

Vintage Market Days of NWA will be at the Benton County Fairgrounds on Oct. 9-11, 2026.

The Arkansas Apple Festival in Lincoln is back on Oct. 2-4, 2026.

3. Take a scenic stroll.

The fall foliage on the Crystal Bridges trails are beautiful this time of year, so you should definitely make the trip.

We also recommend visiting War Eagle Mill, Lake Atalanta, Devil’s Den State Park or Hobbs State Park. 

Tanyard Creek in Bella Vista is also a family favorite with a pretty waterfall to explore.

You also don’t want to miss beautiful Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. There are lots of walking trails, historical markers to read and a playground for the kids.

If you want to visit a restaurant in the woods, try Airship in the Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. You can only get there by walking or biking (and they have lots of kids’ activities)!

4. Seek out vintage treasures and cool antiques.

We love to kick around cool vintage and antique stores in the fall. Here’s where to look:

• In Fayetteville, there’s Fayetteville’s Funky Flea Market, In Retrospect Vintage Mall & Boutique and 410 Vintage Market.
• In Rogers, we recommend Somewhere in Time Antique Mall and Sweetpea & The Rusted Rooster.
• In Bentonville, try True Treasures.
• In Gentry, check out The Chicken Coop.
• In Prairie Grove, our long-time favorite is Daisies and Olives (there’s a Customer Appreciation Open House event on Nov. 7, 2026).

5. Craft a beautiful day at a craft fair.

There are several fun craft fairs planned for mid-October this year, including the It’s Fall Y’all Craft Fair in Bentonville on Oct. 15-18, 2026.

The Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Fair at the Springdale NWA Convention Center on Oct. 16-17, 2026

One of the most legendary, popular craft fairs in the region is War Eagle and it will run Oct. 15-18, 2026. 

6. Follow the Arkansas Wine Trail.

One way to really see the beauty of Arkansas is to visit the various wineries across the Natural State. We have two wonderful wineries in Northwest Arkansas, including Sassafras Springs Vineyard in Springdale and Tontitown Winery in Tontitown (we hear good things about the music there, but the bingo nights sound amazing, ha!). Here’s a list of other wineries across Arkansas.

7. Take in the NWA view from a local patio.

We love to hang out on a patio in the fall here. Here’s a list of popular patios across Northwest Arkansas, including info about the outdoor refreshment districts in downtown Fayetteville and Springdale.

8. Shop unique boutiques.

In late November, mark your calendar for the 20th Annual NWA Boutique Show . This year the show is scheduled for Nov. 20-21, 2026 at the Rogers Convention Center. This juried show features boutique booths with custom and one-of-a-kind creations from local and regional designers. Clothing, jewelry, art, stationery, gifts, personalized items, home décor, furniture, baby essentials and more. See you there!

9. Enjoy the bounty at Farmer’s Markets around NWA.

The various farmer’s markets in hometowns across NWA run through the fall, so if you haven’t been out to one yet, you should visit those while you can. Keep in mind these markets host LOTS of fun events the fall season!

Here are the links to each farmer’s market:

• Fayetteville Farmer’s Market
• Springdale Farmer’s Market at The Jones Center
• Rogers Farmer’s Market (Dixieland Road)
• Downtown Bentonville Farmer’s Market
• Siloam Springs Farmer’s Market

10. Get ready for all the Halloween events!

We’ll publish our annual list of Halloween events on October 5, 2026, and we’ll also link to it here.

For now, here are a few events to hold you over: Skeleton Acres is offering their new Haunted House, with a grand opening on October 2, 2026. After the opening, the Haunted House will be open from 7 to 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays in October.

In October, the Walton Arts Center has special showings of two iconic scary movies: Rocky Horror Picture Show (hosted at George’s Magestic Lounge on Dickson Street) and Night of the Living Drag at 7:30pm on Friday, October 30, 2026.