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Your Guide to the Best Pumpkin Patches In and Around NWA (2026)
Explore the best pumpkin patches in NWA and enjoy fall fun with corn mazes, hayrides, and family-friendly activities across the region.
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Springdale
Celebrate Diwali With Music and Dance at Springdale Public Library
Family-friendly Diwali celebration with music and dance at Springdale Public Library on November 8, 2026 at 8 a.m. All ages welcome.
Lowell
Shop Kid-Made Creations at the Kids Markets in Lowell's Ward Nail Park
Kids sell their own creations at the Kids Markets during Lowell's Christmas Parade and Markets, December 5 at Ward Nail Park. Families can sign up now.
Bella Vista
Fill Your Treat Bag at Trick or Treat Town in Bella Vista
Trick or Treat Town comes to the Bike Park in Bella Vista Oct. 23, 4-7 p.m., with games, food and candy. Hosted by the Bella Vista Business Association.
Springdale
Catch Irving Berlin's White Christmas Onstage at The Medium in Springdale
Irving Berlin's White Christmas plays The Medium in Springdale Dec. 4, 2026 at noon, with 'Blue Skies,' 'Sisters' and the title song.
Bentonville
Catch 100+ Movie-Magic Floats at the Bentonville Christmas Parade on the Square
The free 2026 Bentonville Christmas Parade rolls down Main Street Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. with 100+ floats and a Lights, Camera, Christmas movie theme.
Springdale
Score Free Candy and Costume Glory at Luther George Park's Halloween Fest
Free Springdale Halloween Fest at Luther George Park on Oct. 24, 2026: candy giveaways, touch-a-truck, carnival games and a costume contest.
Springdale
Judge Chili for Local Veterans at American Legion Post 139's Fall Fest
Fall Fest & Chili Cook-Off at American Legion Post 139, Springdale, Nov. 7, 2026. Chili, silent auction, cake walk and kid's zone benefiting local veterans.
Prairie Grove
The Junk Ranch Fall Edition Fills Prairie Grove With Over 250 Vendor Booths
The Junk Ranch Fall Edition in Prairie Grove brings hand-picked vendors to over 250 booths of antiques and original art.
Bentonville
View the Moon and the Stars Through Real Telescopes at Dave Peel Park
Free stargazing in downtown Bentonville on Nov. 19, 6-9 p.m. at Dave Peel Park, with telescopes for viewing the moon and planets, music and STEM activities.
Siloam Springs
Ride Gravel or Run Downtown Siloam Springs at Spring to Spring
Spring to Spring offers 50- and 25-mile gravel rides and a 5K through downtown Siloam Springs on Oct. 24, 2026. Register at springtospring.org.
Bentonville
Catch Back to the Future Under the Stars at Lawrence Plaza
Free Back to the Future screening at Lawrence Plaza in downtown Bentonville on Oct. 21, 2026. Starts 5:30 p.m., movie at 6. Bring chairs and blankets.
Bentonville
Lighting of the Square Brings Lights, Camera, Christmas to Downtown Bentonville
The holiday season in downtown Bentonville starts when you find a spot on the Square.
Springdale
Springdale Laces Up in Costume for St. Jude at the Boo! Cancer 5K
Springdale’s porch pumpkins are about to get competition from a pair of running shoes.
Fayetteville
StageFright Lures Costumed Guests Into TheatreSquared After Dark
Enter if you dare.
Rogers
Talented Chefs Compete for a Golden Ticket at Premier Chef NWA in Rogers
The chefs behind your plate are in the room, talking with guests.
Lincoln
Andrea Rogers Conjures Cherokee Horror at Cane Hill After Dark in Lincoln
Spooky season is back, and Historic Cane Hill has a story ready for it.
Lowell
RENTOPIA Renaissance Faire Lands at The Grove in Lowell
A weekend can make you forget which century you woke up in.
Springdale
Two Days of Pump Track Racing and Vintage BMX at Springdale’s Jones Center Bike Bash
The hum of tires carries a long way, and Springdale is about to hear plenty of it.
Bentonville
Vinyl Ranch Rides Into The Momentary for a 19th Anniversary Country Dance Party
Dust off the boots, because Northwest Arkansas is about to get loud.
Fayetteville
Phantasma Is Back in Downtown Fayetteville With a Free Silent Disco and Laser Light Show
Phantasma is back, and your night out is about to come with lasers.
Fayetteville
Lace Up for Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Razorback Gardens in Fayetteville
Some mornings in Northwest Arkansas start with sneakers and a crowd of neighbors all heading the same direction for the same reason. Shoelaces get double knotted, and you fall into step beside people you have never met. Walk to End…
Fayetteville
Fayetteville Gives Away Free Trees and Shrubs at Celebration of Trees
Few errands end with a young tree coming home with you. In Fayetteville, one day a year makes that a normal thing to do. The plant that comes home with you starts out small and ends up as part of…
Fayetteville
Furia Tanguera Unites Argentine Tango and Folklore on Fayetteville’s Faulkner Stage
Buenos Aires carries a nickname that sounds like a warning, la ciudad de la furia. Tango comes from that metropolitan city, and it encompasses a lifestyle shared among different generations and social classes. Patagonia Tango Company is bringing a taste…
Bentonville
Ozark Gravel by Morning, Y2K Dance Floor by Night at Big Sugar Gravel
Some views of the Ozarks only show up at bike speed, when the road ahead is long and the only soundtrack is your own tires. Your legs settle into a rhythm and the rest of the week starts to feel…
Eureka Springs
Hunt for Vintage Finds and Handmade Goods at Pine Mountain Village in Eureka Springs
Fall has a way of sending you home with things you never planned to buy. It starts with a slow walk and a quick look at one table. Then you pick something up and turn it over, and the afternoon…
Rogers
Raise a Glass at the 14th Oktoberfest NWA in Downtown Rogers
Downtown Rogers gives German tradition a spot on the fall calendar, and this year the Oktoberfest NWA Beer Festival marks its 14th time around. The festival carries a German Oktoberfest theme. THE DEETS 📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026🕐 VIP entry…
Pea Ridge
Harvest Hustle 5K and Fun Walk Put Pea Ridge in Motion for Special Olympics Arkansas
A crisp autumn morning in Pea Ridge sounds better with a bib pinned to your shirt. Pull on your sneakers and get moving before the rest of the day gets started. The Harvest Hustle gives you a reason to be…
Springdale
Springdale’s Luther George Park Welcomes Dia de Muertos With Live Music and a Community Ofrenda
Dia de Muertos is a day to remember the people you miss. It is also a day for gathering, when families and neighbors say their names and share stories about them. In its 12th year, Casa de la Cultura Mexicana…
Bentonville
Trick-or-Treat Among Decorated Aircraft at Legends Air Center’s HalloWings
Your Halloween candy run can start while the sun is still up. The porch lights are off, and the doorbells have not started ringing yet. That gives you a head start on your evening, and Northwest Arkansas has a spot…
Bentonville
Fall Carnival Returns to Downtown Bentonville with Free Fun for the Whole Family
The Fall Carnival is back in Downtown Bentonville, and you are on the guest list. The sun is setting earlier these days, which gives an evening out a head start. Your couch will still be there tomorrow. THE DEETS 📅…