The mornings are brisk, the weather is cooler, and the leaves are soon to be changing colors! Northwest Arkansas and the Ozarks make for some beautiful views this time of year. We’ve put together a list of spots that’ll have…
Veterans and active-duty military get a free wood-fired pizza at Smokin' Oak in Fayetteville on Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Proof of service required.
NWA Fiber Fest brings fibers and crafts from across Northwest Arkansas to the Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville on Nov. 6, 2026. Free.
Free Birthday p(ART)y at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: mini pony drawing, DJ Girlfriend, clay wheel, chalk mural. No tickets.
Spend a night on the Butterfield Trail at Devil’s Den State Park with 37 North Expeditions. Master Guides teach you backcountry basics. Tickets are $249.
Ride 70 miles through the Boston Mountains by train, then see Artist Point fall views. Trips leave Bentonville Nov. 5 and Nov. 14 for $198.
Show Me Reptile Show brings breeders and exotic animals to the Hilton Garden Inn in Fayetteville on Nov. 21 and 22. Get tickets and vendor details.
Run or walk the 3rd Annual Jingle All the Way 5K and Fun Run in Pea Ridge on December 19. Wear your ugliest sweater and bring a toy or food donation.
Tuff Nutterz brings a 1,000-foot inflatable obstacle course and a 20-foot slide to Shaw Family Park in Springdale, AR on November 7 and 8.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze plays Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville Dec. 4-6, 2026. Dates, venue and event details.
Shiloh Museum's Tales on the Rails rides the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad from Springdale to Winslow Nov. 1, 2026. $65 members, $90 non-members.
Black Opal New Year's Eve Ball at Ozark Music Hall, Fayetteville, Dec. 31, 2026: Lost Wax, DJ Derrick, hors d'oeuvres and a midnight toast. 21+.
Act of Congress plays the Light of the World Benefit Concert Nov. 6 at Rogers First Church of the Nazarene. $25; supports child trafficking survivors.
Inclusive 5K and fun run at Kessler Mountain Regional Park in Fayetteville on Nov. 7, 2026. Run, walk or roll. Proceeds support SLS Community.
TrailMix hikes the WOKA Trail in Siloam Springs Nov. 15, 2026, at 11 a.m. A more accessible hike. Meet at the trailhead at 23324 W Raines Rd.
SoFresh opened in Rogers’ Pinnacle Hills with warm bowls, wraps, quesadillas, and smoothies. Here’s what to order, plus hours and location.
Fraggle Rock Live brings walk-around Fraggles and a giant Gorg onto the stage at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, AR.
Tree Lighting at Turnbow Park in downtown Springdale on November 21, 2026 at 10 a.m., right off the Razorback Greenway.
Strangers become new friends over a chef-prepared dinner and an acoustic set by Chancey Williams at The Listening-Table.
Free Holiday Art Market on Nov. 15, 2026 at Puritan Coffee and Beer in Fayetteville, with handmade ceramics, artwork and gifts from local NWA makers.
Winter Market of NWA returns to the Benton County Fairgrounds Nov. 27–28, 2026, with free photos with Santa, the live nativity and two days of local makers. Free admission and parking.
Pastry Week at The Momentary in Bentonville: workshops with Caroline Schiff and Stacey Mei Yan Fong, food-and-film nights and a free Bakers Market.
Loop de Loop returns to Pinion Creek Falls in Bella Vista Nov. 14 with rides from 16 to 65 miles, a 13.2-mile hike, and fees funding a new green trail.
The International Hot Cocoa Crawl comes to Downtown Springdale on December 11, 2026, starting at 10:32 a.m. Get event details and the info link.
The Rodeo of the Ozarks Christmas Parade rolls down East Emma in Springdale on Nov. 28, 2026, at noon with 30+ floats. No horses allowed this year.
The Regency Masquerade: A Regency Ball comes to The Ravington in Centerton Oct. 30, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. with dancing, bites, libations and masks.
Siloam Springs Public Library Fall Festival Oct. 31 at 10 a.m.: games, treats, popcorn, crafts, photos and a bilingual Día de los Muertos storytime.
Halloween hike in Bella Vista Oct. 31, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.: OZ Trails Bike Park GM Gary Vernon leads a 1.3-mile South Trail hike. Costume contest included.
West coast swing and pop line dancing at The Ravington in Centerton, Oct 30, 6 p.m.-midnight. Family-friendly costume party, $10 cover, kids half price.
Free drop-in artmaking for all ages at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville on Nov. 8, 2026, plus ticketed needle felting and indigo dyeing workshops.
Gravette's Trick or Treat & Fall Expo is Oct. 29, 3-7 p.m. at the OCH Annex, with local vendors, trick-or-treating and a $5 BBQ chicken dinner.
