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Fresh Batch: The new shop joins Half Baked Goodness’s original Rogers location in the Pinnacle Hills area. The Fayetteville location is at 2518 N College Ave, across the street from Braum’s.

Cookie Goals: Guests will enjoy classic flavors like chocolate chip, peanut butter, and oatmeal raisin, along with rotating specials. The shop will also offer cookie cakes, mini cookies, and party boxes. It is open daily. Cookies can be ordered in store, online, or through DoorDash.

Ghouls Night Out: On Friday, Ghoul’s Night will take over Downtown from 5:30-9:30p, featuring fall-themed drinks, art and entertainment, a costume contest, shopping, and a Halloween movie on Holcomb Street.

Treat Yourself: On Saturday, the Halloween Fest will be at Luther George Park from 4-7p with free candy, carnival games, a pumpkin toss, touch-a-truck, a costume contest, food, music, vendors, and more. There will also be a free showing of Hocus Pocus after the event wraps up!

That One Cold Room: Does one room never warm up, no matter the thermostat setting? Are your floors too cold for bare feet, your furnace constantly running, or drafts sneaking through closed doors and windows? If you can see the tops of your ceiling joists in the attic, your insulation may be too thin.

Keep the Heat In: Sound familiar? iFOAM Insulation of Northwest Arkansas is certified, licensed and insured, offering spray foam, blown-in and batt insulation. Estimates are free, take less than an hour, and come with no obligation. Financing is available, too.

Check Yes or No: If approved, the package would extend the city’s existing 1-cent sales tax rather than introduce a new one. The ballot includes six separate items, starting with a $118M refinancing of existing bonds. The other five can only move forward if that first item passes.

On the Ballot: The proposed bond package would fund more than 200 miles of street repairs, double animal shelter capacity, add about 250 acres of parks, increase police evidence storage capacity by 400%, and more.

Fall for the Hogs: The Hogs welcome Missouri on Halloween, so expect plenty of costumes mixed in with the cardinal and white.

Boot Scootin’: November brings a matchup against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov 14, followed by the regular-season finale against LSU on Saturday, Nov 28, in the Battle for the Golden Boot.

🦇 Party If You Dare: Get spooky at Stagefright, TheatreSquared's first immersive Halloween party! Join the T2 crew on October 30th from 6-11pm for live entertainment, themed cocktails and mocktails, and the kind of Halloween decorations that only a theatre can provide. Tickets HERE.*

🍂 Leaf It to the Pros: Fall leaves are piling up, and All In One NWA is ready to help keep your yard looking tidy. Their fall leaf cleanup services take care of the seasonal mess, so you can spend less time raking and more time enjoying autumn in Northwest Arkansas. Learn more HERE.*

🏀 Hawg Hoops: The Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team tips off its 2026-27 season with an exhibition game at Bud Walton Arena against the preseason No. 14 Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday, Oct 24, at 3p. Get tickets HERE.*

🗻 Peak Travel: National Geographic named the Ozark Mountains one of the Best Places to travel in 2027, alongside popular spots in Spain, France, Brazil, Chile, and more.

🧀 Nacho Average War: Generations Bank will host its 4th Annual Great Cheese Dip War in Fayetteville on Wednesday, Oct 21, from 4-6p. Learn more HERE.

🗳️ Vote of Confidence: Find out where to vote in Northwest Arkansas throughout the early voting period, which is open now through Monday, Nov 2, using this guide HERE.

🍁 Fall into Fun: The Walnut Farm Montessori School in Bentonville will host a Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct 24, starting at 10a, featuring food and drink, face painting, music, and more.

🛒 Dynamic Duo: Walmart Inc. announced a new membership subscription, combining Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus into one package for $120 per year.

🤠 AMP Up The Volume: Dan + Shay will play a live show at the Walmart AMP in Rogers on Friday, Oct 23, starting at 7p.

🚴 Going the Extra Mile: The Razorback Greenway has expanded with a new 1-mile trail in Bella Vista.

📅 Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

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