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Events

Downtown Bentonville Hosts Haunted Holler Themed First Friday

Downtown Bentonville's October First Friday will transform the Square into Haunted Holler on Oct 3 from 11a-9p.

• Who Ya Gonna Call? From yoga under the Great Pumpkin to a full evening of live music, scavenger hunts, and a Halloween costume parade, the Bentonville Square will be buzzing with haunted happenings. Don’t miss mainstage acts like Po Ramblin Boys and Jukebox Confession, plus the Razorback Spirit Squad and the crowd-favorite Thriller dance!

• Ghostbusters! Carve up some competition in the Pumpkin Carving Contest, explore themed vendor zones, and snag pics with Ghostbusters or while bull riding in the Thrill Yard. Families can also enjoy the Kids Zone and inclusive offerings like Sensory Alley.

See the full schedule HERE.

Guides

The Best Fall Drives in Arkansas

The Ozarks offer some of the best drives in the country during the fall. Find your next backroad drive below!

• AR-12 to War Eagle Mill: Rolling hills ending at the historic mill.

• US-71 to Artist Point: Mountain curves leading to a striking overlook.

• AR-7, Arkansas Grand Canyon: Great fall views at a famous overlook.

• AR-43 through Boxley Valley: Elk watching in the Buffalo River valley.

• AR-170 to Devil’s Den: A colorful route into the state park’s rugged hills.

• Pig Trail Scenic Byway (AR-23): A winding Ozark classic for peak fall color.

Cruise into the details HERE.

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Arts & Culture Monthly Spotlight

Keep up with Northwest Arkansas’s vibrant arts & culture scene with the Arkansas Creative Calendar by CACHE. Here are a few events we’re excited about this October:

• 🛠️ Tinker This, Tinker That: Tinkerfest at the Amazeum is a one-day festival on Saturday, Oct 4, from 10a-5p where families participate in hands-on activities led by local makers, artists, engineers, and scientists, plus exhibits from regional and national museums & science centers.

• 🌕 Howlin’ to the Moon: Hillberry the Harvest Moon Festival returns to The Farm Campground in Eureka Springs from Wednesday, Oct 8, through Sunday, Oct 12, featuring five nights of live music, camping, workshops, and vendors.

• 🧵 A Fair-ly Great Time: War Eagle Craft Fair features over 300 indoor and outdoor booths, food trucks, live music, a petting zoo, and family activities, happening Thursday, Oct 16, through Saturday, Oct 18, from 9a-6p.

• 🧀 The Cheese Touch: Author Jeff Kinney hosts the Partypooper Show at Walton Arts Center on Tuesday, Oct 28, from 7-8:30p, celebrating his 20th Diary of a Wimpy Kid book. A $22 ticket includes two seats and one signed copy of the new book.

• 🧛 Neck’s Best Thing: A Comedy of Terrors runs Friday, Oct 17, through Sunday, Oct 19, at The Medium in Springdale and Friday, Oct 31, at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville. The production features a 90-minute comedic take on Bram Stoker's vampire tale, incorporating humor inspired by Mel Brooks and Monty Python.

Find other events happening this month on the Arkansas Creative Calendar HERE.

Events

Best Friends Super Adoption Brings 300+ Pets to Crystal Bridges

Best Friends Super Adoption returns to Crystal Bridges on Saturday, Oct 11 and Sunday, Oct 12, featuring over 300 dogs and cats available for adoption with all fees covered.

• Adopt Me! More than 15 shelters and rescue groups from across Arkansas will participate in the free event.

• A Furry Friend: Expect local food trucks, family-friendly activities, giveaways, and exhibitor booths alongside adoption opportunities at the event. For those not ready to adopt, the event offers ways to support local animal welfare efforts and learn about the region's shelter needs.

Learn more HERE.

Events

The Eighties Gala Returns to Raise Funds for MS Research

The Rampy MS Research Foundation will host The Eighties Gala on Saturday, Oct 18 at Thaden School's Great Hall to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis research.

• Big, Big Plans: The evening includes cocktails, a curated dinner by James Beard Award finalist Matt Cooper of Conifer, silent and live auctions, and an 80s costume contest.

• Don’t Hesitate, Participate: Auction items include a 3-month floral subscription from The Centerpiece, a sapphire custom piece by Underwoods Jewelers, and two luxury homes in Costa Rica.

Get tickets HERE.

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In other news…

• 🎨 HeART of Healing: Experience survivor-created artwork, powerful performances, and an awards ceremony honoring advocates for healing and justice as The NWA Center for Sexual Assault presents UNBROKEN, a free community art gallery and celebration of resilience at Crystal Bridges on Oct 9.*

• 🦉 Estate Planning 101: Join local law firm, HootOwl, for a free educational estate planning workshop in Bentonville, Monday, Oct 6, or in Fayetteville, Tuesday, Oct 7.

• 🧙‍♀️ Hot Flash, Boo Bash: Celebrating October Menopause Awareness Month, the plusOne event tent at First Friday’s Haunted Holler on October 3 will highlight real solutions for the many symptoms of menopause—plus giveaways, contests, and nostalgic arts & crafts to keep things festive and fun.*

• 🌻 Tillin’ The Soil: Check out the NWA Garden Guide to learn what to grow, when to plant, and how to get the most from your garden this fall season.

• 🍺 It’s Falltober: Unfortunately, the Brew Pig Sooie event scheduled for Sunday, Oct 5, has been cancelled. However, if you're still in the mood for a fall brew, check out Fayetteville Falltoberfest that Sunday afternoon.

• 🏈 Saban to the Hill? Speculation is growing that Nick Saban could fill Arkansas's head coach vacancy after Sam Pittman's dismissal, with former players insisting the seven-time national champion isn't done coaching.

• 🥃 On the Rock: Mount Sequoyah is hosting a mixology class this upcoming Tuesday, Oct 7, to help you hone your cocktail crafting skills for the holiday season.

• 🏀 Alley Oop October: The University of Arkansas’s men’s and women’s basketball team is hosting its first Primetime at the Palace event in over a decade at Bud Walton Arena, this Friday, Oct 3, at 8p.

• 🏐 Volley-Hogs: The 2025-2026 UA Volleyball team is digging into SEC play. Snag tickets to home matchups against Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida scheduled for this month.

• 🏃 Run for a Cause: Hub of HOPE hosts its 6th annual walk, run, or bike fundraiser at Orchards Park in Bentonville on Sunday, Oct 5, from 1:30-3p, raising funds to provide shelter, food, and support services for human trafficking victims in Northwest Arkansas.

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