👻NWA Halloween, Fall Markets & Festivals — All Happening Now 🍂


Hey, it's Lynn –

🎃Halloween is here — and the celebrations don’t stop tonight! 👻

From trunk-or-treats and costume parties to Saturday’s fall festivals and cultural celebrations, this weekend is full of energy, flavor, and fun across the region. I kept the Halloween and Fall Events lists below because there are still dozens of great ones happening through tomorrow.

Beyond the spooky lineup, don’t miss the Art & Wellness Festival at Crystal Bridges, the Native & Creative Market and the NWA Maker's Market (The Big One) in Fayetteville — all happening this weekend.

I also stopped by the Walmart Campus to check out what’s open to the public (and what’s on the way). That video’s below — along with my Halloween costume photo. If you’re celebrating, tag us in your pics!

👇 Scroll down for today’s Halloween events, tomorrow’s highlights, and the latest foodie videos from across Northwest Arkansas.

Quick Note:
In last Wednesday's Foodie Newsletter, I linked to the wrong site for Langman Winery & Restaurant. You can find the correct link and details below.
🍷 Langman Winery & Restaurant Instagram
11507 AR-72, Centerton | $15–$40
Newly opened in Centerton, Langman Winery & Restaurant offers wine tastings, relaxed dining, and a friendly team eager to welcome guests. Early visitors are already praising the short ribs, house-made soups, and smooth wines — a promising new spot to watch.

In Today’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 Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas is packed with family-friendly Halloween fun this year! 🎃 From Trunk-or-Treats and drive-thru events to fall festivals, corn mazes, and spooky parties, there’s something for every little ghoul and goblin. Check the schedule below — new Halloween events are added daily!

🦸Halloween Events For Adults in Northwest Arkansas

👻 Haunted Houses in Northwest Arkansas

🎃Pumpkin Patches in Northwest Arkansas

WEEKEND EVENTS
Catch The Fun

BENTONVILLE
🎨 Art & Wellness Festival | Nov 1–3, 2025 | 7 AM – 7 PM | Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville — Three days of inspiring talks, workshops, and outdoor experiences exploring the connection between art, nature, and well-being. Free and ticketed events celebrating the theme “Well Being Here.”
♟️ Community Chess Festival | Nov 1, 2025 | 9 AM – 4 PM | Bentonville Public Library — Free community event hosted by Downtown Bentonville Inc. and Bentonville Public Library. Enjoy tournaments, beginner lessons, casual games, crafts, puzzles, and a special blitz session with Arkansas’ youngest chess state champion, William Donham.
🎶 Mon Rovîa Live at The Momentary | Nov 2, 2025 | 7 PM | The Momentary, Bentonville — Experience an intimate evening with Afro-Appalachian folk artist Mon Rovîa. His soulful blend of indie-folk and Americana explores themes of resilience, displacement, and healing through heartfelt storytelling and acoustic sound.

EUREKA SPRINGS
🏕️ Flannel Fest 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 | 3 PM – 9 PM | Gotahold Brewing, Eureka Springs — Part of Fall Diversity Weekend, this lively LGBTQ+ event by Out In Eureka features hilarious team competitions, live music by Into The Gray (5–7 PM), and plenty of cold beer and laughter. Flannel optional—fun guaranteed.
🎵 Melissa Carper Live in Concert | Nov 2, 2025 | 6 PM | City Auditorium, Eureka Springs — Celebrating Fall Diversity Weekend, this special performance features Melissa Carper’s signature blend of classic country, western swing, soul, and jazz. Known as the “Hillbilly Holiday,” Carper returns to her Eureka roots for an evening of heartfelt storytelling and timeless sound.

FAYETTEVILLE
🎃 Fayetteville Halloween Bar Crawl | Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2025 | 4 PM – 12 AM | Downtown Fayetteville — Two nights of spooky bar-hopping fun hosted by Crawl With Us, The Piano Bar, and Calle Latin Cuisine. Enjoy 2–3 drinks or shots, costume contests, exclusive drink specials, and an epic after party to close out Halloween weekend.
🛍️ NWA Makers Market (The Big One) | Nov 2, 2025 | 9 AM – 5 PM | Washington County Fairgrounds, Fayetteville — Arkansas’ largest makers market featuring 350+ local artists, crafters, and creators. Enjoy food trucks, local coffee, a beer garden, kids’ activities, and pet-friendly fun. Admission $5 (kids 16 & under free). Shop local, rain or shine!
🌿 Native & Creative Community Market | Nov 1, 2025 | 9 AM – 4 PM | White River Nursery, Fayetteville — A free, family-friendly fall market celebrating nature, art, and local creativity. Enjoy handcrafted goods, yoga at 9 AM, a chili cookoff, blacksmith demos, live painting, and plants galore — all in one vibrant community event.

ROGERS
🎶 R&B Night Hosted by Anthony Ball | Nov 1, 2025 | 8 PM – 11 PM | The Music Depot, Rogers — A smooth night of live R&B featuring top regional artists, hosted by Anthony Ball. Dress to impress, bring your friends, and enjoy soulful vibes in downtown Rogers.
🚗 Blacktop Sunday | Nov 2, 2025 | 8 AM – 12 PM | 4204 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers — A free automotive showcase hosted by Blacktop Promotions featuring supercars, classics, trucks, motorcycles, and more. Enjoy music, free donuts, and a family-friendly vibe while connecting with fellow car enthusiasts from across the region.

SILOAM SPRINGS
🏀 2025 Toilet Paper Game | Nov 1, 2025 | 7 PM | Bill George Arena, John Brown University, Siloam Springs — Cheer on the Golden Eagles as they face the Ecclesia Royals in JBU’s legendary “Toilet Paper Game,” known as the Best Technical Foul in All of Sports! Alumni and families get in free for this unforgettable tradition.

SPRINGDALE
🚤 Arkansas Boater Education Class | Nov 1, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center, Springdale — Free, 7-hour boating safety course hosted by the USCG Auxiliary Beaver Lake Flotilla. Open to all ages; successful participants earn the official Arkansas Boater Education card from AGFC. Registration required.

🎥 Latest Foodie Videos

🎭 Halloween Costume Reveal
I posted mine… now it’s your turn! Let’s see those costumes — tag us and show off your Halloween look. 👻 Watch the Video.

🏢 Walmart Campus — What’s Open Now (and What’s Coming Soon)
I stopped by the new campus to see what’s open to the public — and what’s next. It’s way more than offices. Watch the video.

🍦 MichoacanaNWA – Mexican Ice Cream Shop That Will Blow Your Mind – Sweet, colorful & so good it hurts. Watch the video.

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