Northwest Arkansas is the place to be for Halloween related events this year. Halloween isn’t just about trick or treating, there are all kinds of fun things to do for both adults and kids. Throughout NWA, there are trunk or treats, fun runs, parades, Ale Trail tours, fall festivals, a Turpentine Creek event, haunted houses and much more. Be sure to get outside and enjoy the cool crisp weather and all the Halloween excitement you can stand.
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Bentonville
Event: Goblin 5K and Kids Fun Run
Date: Saturday, Oct 31st
Time: 7:30 am
Location: Downtown activity center
Cost: $25.00
Description: Race begins and ends at the Downtown Activity Center. Costumes are encouraged for this spoooky race around town.
Event: OctoberFest
Date: Saturday, October 31st
Time: 12 pm – 5 pm
Location: Bentonville Brewing Company, Bike Rack Brewing, Ozark Beer Company, Core Brewing and 1 mystery brewing company
Cost: $34.00
Description: Pinnacle Car Service is doing a special Ale Trail tour on Halloween! This is a great opportunity to visit some of the fantastic breweries NWA has to offer. Remember, there are limited seats on this tour so tell your friends and jump on this deal!
Event: Trick or Treat on the Square
Date: Saturday, October 31st
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Bentonville Downtown Square
Description:Downtown Bentonville Inc will be hosting Trick or Treat on the Square in combination with Farmer’s Market! There will be a kids and and pet costume parade at 10:30.
Event: Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Meteor Halloween Night !!!
Date: Saturday, October 31st
Time: 10:00 pm
Location: Meteor Guitar
Description: It’s just a jump to the left, then step right in… to The Rocky Horror Picture Show…. LIVE! Halloween night, in another dimension, with voyeuristic intention, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film, complete with a LIVE BAND and showing of the movie in Historic Downtown Bentonville at Meteor Guitar Gallery! This ONE NIGHT ONLY interactive experience will Time Warp you right into the movie when you wear your own costume and compete in our costume contest! Dance and sing along with Michael Tisdale & The Union as they recreate the music and the magic of the movie we all know and love. Doors open at 9 pm, October 31, 2015! 18+, $20 general admission (does not include after party admission) VIP $35 and VIP packages including hotel, shuttle and free admission to the official cast after party at Double Tree Hotel start at $150. For tickets, click here! —->
Event: Annual Artinfusion Halloween in the Hollow
Date: Saturday, Oct 31st
Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Crystal Bridges
Cost: Free for artinfusion Members, $25 for guests, includes one drink ticket. Affinity group especially for Crystal Bridges Members ages 21-40s
Description: Dig up your best creepy, kooky, or creative costume and come prepared to take on the competition in our costume contest. Prizes will be awarded to the best individual, duo, and group costumes! The night will feature live music by Queen cover band MAGNIFICO, supernatural cuisine crafted by Eleven’s mad scientist chefs, and a cash bar. Your first drink is on us! Must be at least 21 to attend. Please drink responsibly; cabs will be available for hire.
Artinfusion is an affinity group especially for Crystal Bridges Members ages 21-40s.
Bella Vista
Event: Trunk or Treat at Several Churches
Date: Saturday, Oct 31st
Time: Most locations are 5:30 pm – 6:45 (see specific time beside location)
Locations: Bella Vista Lutheran (1990 Forest Hills Blvd, Bella Vista, AR 72715)
Bella Vista Community Church (75 E Lancashire Blvd, Bella Vista, AR 72714)
Bella Vista Christian Church 103 Riordan Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72715 Note time (4 – 6 pm)
Bella Vista Baptist 50 E Lancashire Blvd, Bella Vista, AR 72714 Note Time: (6-8 pm)
Description: Kids trick or treat safely in the parking lots.
Eureka Springs
Event: 20th Annual Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular @ Turpentine Creek
Date: Oct 24th
Time: 7-9 pm
Location: Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Description: The annual Howl-o-ween Spooktacular Fundraising event is the only time of year that guests can see the animals at night! They offer hayrides, bouncy houses, live music, games, costume contests, spooky decorations, face painting, and MORE! Join in for a night filled with fun and fright, see the animal’s eyes glowing at night. Admission prices for the event are the same as the normal entry prices
Event: Voices of the Silent City
Date: Friday and Saturday, Oct 30-31
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Former Victoria Inn parking lot located on Hwy. 62 East
Cost: Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under.
Description: Cemetery walking tours. This year, actors and guides will be presenting compelling stories of some of Eureka’s former leaders in service and philanthropy who now reside in the Silent City, the Eureka Springs City Cemetery: A WWI Army Colonel, a socialite, a prominent lawyer/mayor, a descendant of a Native American Chief, and an early proponent of baseball, among others. Click Here for more information.
Event: 1st Annual Great Passion Play’s Fall Family Festival
Date: Friday and Saturday, Oct 30 and Oct 31st
Time: 7:30 -9:15 p
Location: The Great Passion Play
Cost: FREE admission for children and only $15 for adults.
Description: Join The Great Passion Play for our
This wonderful festivity features you and your family dressed as Biblical Characters!
Fall into great savings by dressing just like The Great Passion Play actors and actresses. Come and see “The Greatest Story Ever Told” for the final days of the 2015 season. You won’t want to miss it! Click Here for more information
Event: Grotto Halloween Party
Date: Saturday, Oct 31st
Time: 9 pm
Location: Grotto Wood Fired Grill
Cost: $25.00 Advance Tickets, $30.00 at the door
Description: Grotto Hors’ D Oeuvres and 1 specialty cocktail included in ticket cost. Entertainment provided by The Chameleon. For More information, Click Here.
Elm Springs
Event: Fall Festival with Trunk-or-Treat
Date: Saturday, Oct 31
Time: 6-8 pm
Location: Elm Springs United Methodist Church, 118 North Elm Street, Hwy. 112
Cost: FREE
Description: A night of free family fun complete with candy at Trunk-or-Treat outside, and games, prizes, and food inside! There will be a bounce house with slide, carnival games, cupcake walk, hot dogs, and more.
Fayetteville
Event:14th Annual Trick or Treat on the Square
Date: Friday, Oct 30th
Time: 3pm – 5 pm
Location: Fayetteville Square
Description: Trick or Treat on the Square will feature carnival games, face painting and candy for all participating children. Check back soon for more activities and announcements!
The streets on the Downtown Square will be blocked to oncoming traffic for the safety of those attending the event.
Event: Halloween Monster Dash 5K and Fun Run
Date: Friday, Oct 30th
Time: 5:15 pm 5K begins
Location: Intersection of Church and Center Streets is the start/finish line. The expo is located in the one section of the parking lots between Church and Mountain Streets
Description: Come enjoy a 5K or Fun Run and along the way pickup lots of candy and treats. There will be a kid’s expo with bouncy houses and other inflatables, a carnival and other fun Halloween-themed activities. Click Here for more information.
Event:Halloween Costume Party & Fun-Raising Annual Event
Date: Friday, October 30th
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: 1747 N College Ave ( Hometowne Office Centre)
Cost: $20.00 per person
Description: Annual Halloween Costume Party and Fun-Raising Event – Kids games and candy Costume Contest 6-7 pm. Intuitive Group Reading Featuring Gabbie with Guidedperceptions.com 7-9 pm cost $20 pp
Event: Mall-O-Ween at the Northwest Arkansas Mall
Date: Saturday, Oct 31st
Time: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Location: Northwest Arkansas Mall
Cost: FREE
Description: Visit the Northwest Arkansas Mall for safe Trick-or-Treating on Halloween night! There will also be a free costume contest at Center Court for kids 12 and under. Other activities: FREE! Meet your favorite characters from Once Upon A Party NWA. FREE! Photographs in your costume, sponsored by Bedford Camera & Video. FREE! Trick-or-treat mall stores for goodies, while supplies last. FREE! Halloween coloring book & crayons for each kid, while supplies last
Event: Ozark Escape
Time: Bookings available during:
Wednesday: 3 – 9 pm
Thursday: 3 – 10 pm
Fri/Sat: 10 am – 11 pm
Sunday: 12 – 9 pm
Location: 509 W Spring Street, Suite 140
Description:The witching hour is nigh and things that go bump in the night await you at Ozark Escape during October.
Try to escape The Haunting of Dorian Gray or Murder In Apartment 23 if you dare. Ages 12 and up.
Get locked in Foul Play where shadows lurk in a spooky forest, or Binary: The World In Black And White – what’s in the mad scientist’s lab? Ages 8 and up.
Use Promo Code HALLOWEEN when booking online to save 10% on any room. For more information, including pricing and game times, Click here for more information.
Lowell
Event: Stories from the Grave
Date: Friday and Saturday, Oct 30- 31st
Time: Groups will gather at the cemetery gate at 5:30 pm
Location: Elm Springs Cemetery
Cost: Suggested donation of $3.
Description: The Historical Society of Elm Springs will host “Stories from the Grave” at the Elm Springs cemetery on October 30 and 31 (weather permitting).
Event: 3rd annual Halloween Pub Crawl Nightmare on Dickson Street Pub Crawl
Date: Saturday, October 31st
Time: 7 pm – 11pm
Location: Starts at ends at Jose’s
Cost: $10 Donation includes Tshirt and Goodie Bag
Description: 3rd Annual Nightmare on Dickson Street Pub Crawl to benefit Habitat for Humanity . Prizes- Drink Specials –
Costume Contest – categories include Scariest, Funniest, and Best Couple
Jose’s to have ‘Scary-Oke’ with your favorite Karaoke host – Jamie WilsonPub Crawl to Benefit Habitat for Humanity. Click Here for more information.
Rogers
Event: The Goblin Parade
Date: Friday, Oct 30th
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Downtown Rogers
Description: Bring your little ones (13 & under please) to Trick-or-Treat in downtown Rogers. It’s fun, safe and FREE!
Join in the line anywhere – Frisco Park on First & Walnut, or at the corner of 3rd & Walnut are easy spots with plenty of nearby free parking.
Event: 2015 Trick or Treat Open at The First Tee
Date: Saturday, October 31st
Time:11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Rogers Heritage High School Indoor Practice Facility (next to Rogers Heritage H.S. Football stadium)- 1114 S 5th St, Rogers, AR
Cost: FREE
Description: This fun event is FREE and open to the public, featuring more than 25 miniature golf holes with treats at every hole. Ghosts and goblins of all ages are invited to wear their scariest costume, test putting skills and fill their Halloween bags. Free admission.
Event: War Eagle Cavern
Date: Oct 31st
Time: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Location: War Eagle Cavern on Beaver Lake
Description: Children (under the age of 12) who arrive in costume receive Free admission.
Siloam Springs
Event:Downtown Trick or Treat
Date: Friday, Oct 30
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Downtown Siloam Springs
Cost: FREE
Description: Downtown merchants line up outside their stores and pass out candy to costumed kids 12 and under! Plus, there’s fun music, carnival-style games, a petting zoo, and MORE at this awesome downtown event! It all ends with a Kids Costume Contest at 5:30pm in Twin Springs Park – there are 3 age categories, three costume categories, and GREAT prizes for the winners!
*please note that regardless of the time guests/kids/families arrive downtown, candy will not begin to be distributed until 3:30p.m*
Springdale
Event: Treats at the Tracks Family Carnival
Date: Friday, Oct 30th
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Location: 306 E Emma Ave, Springdale, Ar
Price: $5.00 (Kids 2 yrs and under are Free). Tickets will be sold at the gate
Description: Treats at the Tracks will provide a fun, safe place for families to come Trick-or-Treat on the Train, enjoy carnival games and live music, and have lots of fun. There will also be a haunted train for the older and braver kids. Proceeds benefit the House of Hope Rescue Mission. Canned good donations for our food pantry will also be accepted. Click Here for more info. Fun for all ages. Safe for Kids.
Event: Spooktacular Skating Event
Date: Saturday, October 31st
Time: Noon – 3:00 pm
Location: The Jones Center Ice skating rink
Cost: $3.00 per skater
Description: Come have some spooky fun this Halloween at The Jones Center with ice skating, treats and games! Wear your Halloween costume because there will be a costume contest, and the winner will win a one-of-a-kind Halloween gift basket.
