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Development

New Gated Neighborhood Coming To Prairie Grove

A new gated neighborhood with 21 custom-home lots in Prairie Grove is expected to break ground within the next 90 days.

  • Room to Roam: The Reserve at Cannon Hollow is located off Otter Road near Highway 62. The $20M-$25M project spans 28 acres, with homes ranging from 3K-5K sqft and priced between $800K and $1.2M. Each home will sit on roughly a 1-acre homesite, about a 13-minute drive from Fayetteville.

  • A Little More Space: A local development company is behind the project, with a goal of creating a family-focused neighborhood with more privacy, a slower pace, and room for kids to play.

Read the full story from Talk Business & Politics HERE.

Events

NWA Makers Market Returns To Fayetteville

The NWA Makers Market (the BIG one!) will take over the Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville on Sunday, Nov 1, from 9a-5p.

  • Makers Make: The one-day shopping event will feature more than 300 booths showcasing artists, makers, and craftspeople from across Northwest Arkansas.

  • Made You Look: Fourteen local coffee and food trucks will be on-site, along with a kids’ vendor area and indoor and outdoor shopping spaces. Admission is $5 at the gate, and kids 16 and under get in free. The event is rain or shine!

Find more details HERE.

Razorback Women’s Basketball Tips Off Monday

The University of Arkansas women’s basketball team will tip off its 2026-27 season with its first regular-season home game Monday, Nov 2, against New Orleans at 6:30p.

  • Court is in Session: Second-year head coach Kelsi Musick and the Ladybacks will play 10 home games at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville before the new year.

  • Big Games Ahead: Notable matchups include in-state games against Arkansas State and Central Arkansas, along with an ACC matchup against Wake Forest. Conference play will follow, with eight home games from Jan-Feb 2027.

Get tickets to Ladybacks basketball games HERE.

Events

4,000 Trick-Or-Treaters Expected in Siloam Springs

Main Street Siloam Springs will host a community trick-or-treat event Friday, Oct 30, from 4-6p.

  • Sweet S-Treats: Families are invited to dress up for Halloween and trick-or-treat throughout the Siloam Springs Downtown Historic District. Downtown businesses and local nonprofits will be passing out candy.

  • Candy on Main: This annual event typically draws around 4,000 people, so expect a big turnout.

Check out the event details HERE.

Guide

Six Creatures That May Still Haunt The Ozarks

Halloween weekend is approaching, and legend has it that six mysterious creatures may still be roaming the Ozark Mountains.

  • Creature Feature: The six creatures include the Hinge-Tailed Bing Buffer, the Side-Hill Hoofer, the Snawfus, the Belled Buzzard, the Gowrow, and the Ozark Howler.

  • Legend Has It: Few accounts of these cryptids have been recorded. Well-known Ozark historian Vance Randolph explores these legends in titles such as Ozark Superstitions and We Always to Strangers: Tell Tales from the Ozarks.

See sketches of the six creatures HERE.

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In other news…

  • 📝 Plan Ahead: Life changes. Your plan should too. Update your estate plan with Kinship Legal.*

  • 🦇 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.*

  • 🎄 Glow with the Flow: Get ahead of the holiday rush with Knight's Lights! Customers who book their Christmas light installation in October can take advantage of a discounted installation rate. It’s a great time to lock in your design, save some money, and beat the holiday rush. Get the October discount HERE.*

  • 🎶 Dance Your Cares Away: Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE brings familiar songs, colorful puppets, Doozers, and a giant Gorg to Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville on Sunday, Nov 1, at 3p. A nostalgic treat for parents and a fun introduction for kids! Get tickets HERE.*

  • 📖 Word on the Street: Dictionary.com released its 2026 Word of the Year.

  • 👻 Boo Bash: A family-friendly Halloween Party will be at Navigate Home in Bentonville on Friday, Oct 30, from 6-8p.

  • 📈 House Party: Northwest Arkansas home sales rose in September, while national sales declined.

  • 🍕 Fright-day Night: Ria Pizza in Downtown Rogers will throw Ria After Dark: The Halloween Edition on Friday, Oct 30, from 8p-12:30a, featuring festive cocktails, late-night pizza, a DJ, and more.

  • 💰 Cash Me If You Can: A $200K Natural State Jackpot ticket sold at Casey’s in Gentry in Benton County remains unclaimed.

  • 🏀 Play Ball: Razorback basketball will play the Memphis Tigers in an exhibition game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville tonight, Oct 28, at 7p. Tickets start at $25. Snag yours HERE.

  • ⭐️ You’re a Star: Check out this guide to find great stargazing spots around the state.

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

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— Tyler Roth, Market Director at NWA Daily