๐ŸŒŸfRIDAY things to do oct 24th


Hey, it's Lynn โ€“
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๐ŸŽƒ Halloween is almost here โ€” and the celebrations are already starting!

Halloween lands on Friday next week, but Northwest Arkansas isnโ€™t waiting to party. Events kick off this weekend with the Zombie Crawl, Rentopia Renaissance Faire, and Dracula in Fayetteville โ€” and thatโ€™s just the beginning.

In between all the spooky fun, I stopped by the brand-new Swig Drinks on the Walmart campus in Bentonville โ€” and yes, itโ€™s open to the public! You can see the video below.

Iโ€™m headed to a pumpkin-carving party, squeezing in a little camping, a hike or two and filming a video I canโ€™t wait to share with you. Several more are in the works, and trust me โ€” itโ€™s the perfect way to wrap up October. I hope you enjoy them!

Grab your costume, plan your weekend, and scroll below for all the spooky-fun things happening across NWA! ๐Ÿ‘ป

๐Ÿ‘‡ Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s happening across Northwest Arkansas:
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โ€‹In Todayโ€™s Issue:

  • Halloween & Fall Events This Weekend
  • Highlighted Events For This Weekend
  • Latest Videos
  • Full Calendar of Events For All of NWA

TRUNK OR TREAT - HALLOWEEN EVENTS THROUGHOUT NWA

50+ Kid Friendly Halloween Events in Northwest Arkansasโ€‹
Northwest Arkansas is packed with family-friendly Halloween fun this year! ๐ŸŽƒ From Trunk-or-Treats and drive-thru events to fall festivals, corn mazes, and spooky parties, thereโ€™s something for every little ghoul and goblin. Check the schedule below โ€” new Halloween events are added daily!

๐ŸฆธHalloween Events For Adults in Northwest Arkansasโ€‹
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๐Ÿ‘ป Haunted Houses in Northwest Arkansas
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โ€‹ ๐ŸŽƒPumpkin Patches in Northwest Arkansas

WEEKEND EVENTS
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BENTONVILLEโ€‹
๐ŸŽƒ Crawl-o-Ween Bar Crawl | Oct 25, 2025 | Downtown Bentonville โ€” Annual Halloween bar crawl hosted by Downtown Bentonville Inc., Stoic Brews Alternative & Butterโ€ขScotch Bakery & Bar. Costumes, themed drinks, and spooky fun across the Square.
๐ŸŽฌ The Rocky Horror Picture Show โ€“ 50th Anniversary Screening | Oct 26, 2025 | The Momentary, 507 SE E St, Bentonville, AR โ€” Cult-classic musical comedy horror with live host, props, audience call-backs, and one drink included. Dress up, dance the Time Warp, and celebrate 50 years of Rocky Horror magic. 18+ | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: themomentary.org
๐Ÿ‘บ Goblin Run 5K & Kids Fun Run | Oct 25, 2025 | Bentonville Square โ€” Annual Halloween-themed 5K hosted by Run Bentonville & Friends of Bentonville Parks and Recreation. Family-friendly, festive, and full of costumes! Kids Fun Run follows the 5K. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Register: runbentonville.com

SPONSORED
โœณ๏ธ RENTOPIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE โœณ๏ธ โ€“ OCTOBER 25โ€“26, 2025 -THIS WEEKENDโ€‹
Step back in time for two days of jousting, music, magic, and merriment with 100+ artisans, performers, and food vendors. Enjoy Knights of Valour, Harp Twins, and festive eats from turkey legs to Cajun spice.
๐Ÿ“ Benton County Fairgrounds, Bentonville, AR
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ October 25โ€“26, 2025 | 10 AMโ€“6 PM
๐Ÿ‘‰ Details: RENTOPIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE

EUREKA SPRINGS
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๐ŸงŸโ€โ™‚๏ธ Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl | Oct 25, 2025 | Downtown Eureka Springs, AR โ€” One of the biggest Halloween parties in the country! A full day of spooky vendors, live music, makeup artists, and the iconic Zombie Parade at 6 PM. Free entry with two canned goods. ๐Ÿง  โ€‹
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๐ŸงŸโ€โ™€๏ธ Night of the Walking Dead Dance Party | Oct 25, 2025 | Upstairs at Grotto, 39 Spring St, Eureka Springs, AR โ€” Halloween bash featuring live music by The Juice, spooky vibes, and dancing till the graveyard shift. Costumes encouraged. 21+ | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $10 at door or online.

FAYETTEVILLE
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๐Ÿ’ƒ Dancing Under the Stars โ€“ Fall Series | Oct 25, 2025 | The Upper Ramble, 251 N West Ave, Fayetteville, AR โ€” Outdoor Latin dance night featuring salsa, bachata, cumbia & more. Free, all ages, no partner needed. Beginner lesson at 7 PM followed by social dancing under the stars. โœจ
๐Ÿ‘ป Dial Up Halloween Bash | Oct 25, 2025 | Ozark Music Hall, 3615 N Steele Blvd, Fayetteville, AR โ€” The 5th Annual 90s-themed Halloween party featuring Dial Up and Ozark Riviera. Costumes encouraged, 90s anthems guaranteed. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: ozarkmusichall.com

SPONSOREDโœณ๏ธ DRACULA: THE SEQUEL โœณ๏ธ โ€“ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025
NWA Ballet Theatre presents a spellbinding continuation of Dracula, inspired by Bram Stokerโ€™s postscript. Experience ancient spirits, haunting choreography, and a battle for the vampire throne. Pre-show chat at 6:45 PM, costume contest at 7:15 PM, performance at 7:30 PM, followed by a cast Q&A.
๐Ÿ“ Faulkner Performing Arts Center, Fayetteville, AR
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Friday, October 24, 2025
๐Ÿ‘‰ Details & Tickets: nwaballettheatre.org

ROGERS
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๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Rogers Farmers Market: Chili Cook-Off & Season Finale | Oct 25, 2025 | 4211 S Champions Dr, Rogers, AR โ€” Celebrate the final market of the season with the annual Chili Cook-Off! Sample local recipes, vote for your favorites, shop farm-fresh goods, and enjoy fall fun for the whole family. ๐Ÿ
๐ŸŽ‚ Rogers Historical Museum 50th Birthday Celebration | Oct 25, 2025 | 313 S 2nd St, Rogers, AR โ€” Celebrate 50 years of local history with cake, crafts, and family fun at this drop-in birthday party. Cake served while supplies last. ๐ŸŽ‰

SILOAM SPRINGSโ€‹
๐Ÿ‘ป Trunk-or-Treat & Skaraoke Night | Oct 25, 2025 | La Torcia Brick Oven Pizza, Siloam Springs, AR โ€” Family-friendly Halloween event with karaoke, raffles, games, and a spooky photo booth hosted by TigerStream Music & Photography. $10 per image. ๐ŸŽƒ

SPRINGDALE
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๐ŸŽƒ Springdale Halloween Fest | Oct 25, 2025 | Luther George Grove Street Park, Springdale, AR โ€” Family-friendly Halloween celebration with free candy, games, costume contest, touch-a-truck, and the famous pumpkin drop! Hosted by Springdale Parks & Rec, SPD, and Downtown Springdale. ๐ŸŽƒ

๐ŸŽฅ Latest Foodie Videos

๐ŸฅคSwig Drinks - Has Opened in Bentonville on the Walmart Campus - Watch The Video

๐Ÿ— Monte Ne Inn โ€“ Top 10 Iconic NWA Restaurant โ€“ This family style diner is still thriving 53 years later... Watch The Video๐ŸŽฅ (The link from last week had a sound glitch, so hereโ€™s the full version โ€” with audio this time! ๐Ÿ—)

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