It’s the weekend, and there are a lot of great events waiting for you in the Natural State. Looks like we have another perfect Fall weekend ahead! Look for sunny skies with highs in the 80s and lows in the 50s. In this week’s edition, you’ll find parachuting, off-roading, crafting, paddling, marketing, music and more! You’re sure to find something to do with family and friends. Here is your guide to what’s happening this weekend in Arkansas!
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However you choose to spend your weekend,
We wish you a fantastic one!
NOTE: As always, we do our best to bring you accurate information… however, we encourage you to reach out to event venues to confirm before you head out to an advertised event!
Friday, October 10, 2025
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 AT 12PM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 3 PM
The 22nd Annual Petit Jean Powered Parachute Flying/Camping Event
Petit Jean Airport (MPJ), Morrilton, AR
Petit Jean 22nd Annual Powered Parachute Fly-in Camp Out Thursday September 29th-Sunday October 2nd.
Event by Petit Jean Powered Parachute Fly-In
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 9 AM
Wings Over Arkansas
Be a citizen scientist by identifying birds in your local area and earn a decorative pin and certificate identifying your level of birding experience.
Event by Spring River Innovation Hub
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 9 AM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 5 PM
Byrd’s 21st-Annual Fall ATV & SXS Rally
7037 Cass Oark Rd, Ozark, AR
Join us for the 21st-annual Byrd's Fall ATV & SXS Rally in the Mulberry Valley.
Byrd’s Adventure Center is gearing up with CSK Power Sports of Fort Smith and Send It Offroad SXS & Accessories of Harrison to show your family a great time in the Arkansas Ozarks. Call Byrd’s at 479-667-4066 for details or to book your reservation.
Byrd's on the Mulberry River has on-site cabin rentals, RV campsites, and primitive campsites. Our convenient on-site store and restaurant make your lodging and dining adventures a breeze. Byrd’s has hundreds of acres of private trails for your family to enjoy in our off-road park. The Ozark National Forest surrounds Byrd’s and we offer direct (legal) USFS trail access for limitless riding opportunities. Our family has been here serving visitors since 1834–we look forward to serving you!
Byrd’s Adventure Center is located at 7037 Cass Oark Road, Ozark, Arkansas 72949. We are just 50 miles from Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and Russellville.
This event offers trails for all skill levels, games for adults and kids, great food, prizes, and more. Proper safety equipment required. All ages welcome.
Byrd's camp store offers snacks, ice, drinks, camping equipment, t-shirts, gifts, and more.
Visit our on-site Riverfront Restaurant for great burgers, steaks, shrimp, catfish, salmon, Reuben sandwiches, onion rings, homemade desserts, and more. All with a beautiful view of the Mulberry River!
Event Schedule:
Friday, October 10
9:00am to 5:00pm Registration
7:00pm Night Ride
Saturday, October 11
9:00am to 2:00pm Trail Rides
2:00pm to 5:00pm Skills Course and Games
Evening Dinner and Prizes
Sunday, October 12
9:00am to 5:00pm Open Trail Rides
Call Byrd’s Adventure Center at 479-667-4066 for more information.
Event by Byrd's Adventure Center
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 10 AM - SUNDAY, OCTOER 12 AT 4 PM
Vintage Market Days of NW Arkansas - Fall Event
7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd, Bentonville, AR
Join us for a Fall shopping event, as over 150+ premiere vendors from over 15 states showcase their unique vintage and antique finds, handmade goods, and the latest fashion trends from the cutest trendy boutiques!
Shop & see all things Fall, Christmas & home decor!!
Hungry?! Eat at one of our delicious food trucks or try a snack from one of our specialty makers! Snag anything from a delicious BBQ sandwich to yummy stir fry! Fried pies, gourmet fudge and chocolates, hot & iced lattes, and it doesn't stop there!
Come shop two large barns + outdoor vendors at the Benton County Fairgrounds.
For more information, visit
https://www.vintagemarketdays.com/market/nw-arkansas/
Join our event page for important updates & giveaways!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 10 AM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 5 PM
Mount Ida Gem, Mineral & Craft Show
2011 State Hwy 22 West., Dardanelle, AR1210 Hwy 270 E Mount Ida, AR
Looking for the perfect fall outing? Join us this October in Mount Ida, Arkansas for a weekend of gems, crafts, music, and food. Find Your Treasure in the Quartz Capital of the World!
Discover stunning crystals and minerals.
Shop unique, handcrafted items from local artisans.
Enjoy live music & grab a bite from delicious food vendors.
We're bringing the community together for a fun-filled weekend. Admission is FREE for all ages!
Click 'Interested' to save the date and invite your friends!
Event by Karlee DeNae
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 10 AM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 12 PM
Paint Piney Pink 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Paddle
Breast Cancer Awareness
Paddle-Camp-Healing Arts Class- Prayer Journals-Self Defense Workshop-Rock Painting
Some inside lodging available
Free event
Camping on site (50+ waterfront private acres here at Paradiso)
Other overnight options on property Paradiso & Montagna Sole Villetta are both currently available and might be option for multiple guests to stay inside if they would rather instead of camp.
Some stand up paddle boards will be available (please reserve....no charge)
Event by The Pink Paddler
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 1 PM - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 1 AM
Peacemaker Music Festival
121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR
Welcome Peacemakers! This is our 11th Anniversary of the Peacemaker Festival and we are excited for another amazing event on the Arkansas River in Downtown Fort Smith, AR. General Admission tickets offer two day or single day access to the show and VIP tickets ensure premium viewing areas, upgraded restrooms, private bars, and in-park amenities, exclusive Limited Edition VIP t-shirt and activations for premium social postings.
The Peacemaker Festival is a 501(c)(3) charity with a mission to raise money for children's charities and our festival artist community charities. The Peacemaker Festival is organized and operated by a board of directors who are all volunteers and live music fanatics. Over the last 10 years we have given over $928,000 to charities who support youth initiatives in our area.
Stephen Wilson JR. & Sam Barber HEADLINING|
Southall, William Clark Green, Them Dirty Roses, Siverada, Joe Stamm Band, Vandoliers, Danno Simpson, Covington Creek
Event by Peacemaker Music Festival, Covington Creek and 3 others
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 2 PM
Rogers Alumni Homecoming Parade & Classic Cars
Homecoming Parade Float & Classic Cars. All alumni invited to come and ride the float and give out candy and Celebrate Mountie Spirit! Meet behind the school on the south side. Cars will be organized by Billy Gilbert.Guten Tag Allerseits! Its time to raise your stein and celebrate fall at the Hot Springs Oktoberfest, happening October 3-5, 2025, at the legendary Vapors Live, 315 Park Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This three-day outdoor festival combines the best of Bavarian tradition with local flavor for a weekend filled with beer, brats, pretzels, and polka!
Entry is just $10 per day, giving you a wristband to come and go as you please. Greet great food, live entertainment, and the perfect fall atmosphere, Will have you coming back for more!!! Get your tickets online to skip the wait @ https://vaporslive.com/event/hot-springs-oktoberfest/
Event by Karen Webb Bryant, Terri Johnston Johnson and Billy Gilbert
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 3 PM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 4 PM
Fall / Halloween Farewell Gathering
420 Batesville Mountain Rd, Damascus, AR
**New Location**
Batesville Mt Campground
(Owned by CCO up river 2 miles at 420 Batesville Mt Road)
This is a place that I helped develop about 2 years ago. Yet almost no one knows about it.
Unfortunately, we are not going to be able to have our farewell on the Barefoot Gardens property.
Bring...
Costumes
Potluck
fireside hangout
Camping ...
https://www.hipcamp.com/.../arkansas-batesville-mountain...
Event by Barefoot Gardens Homestead, Camp & Learning Center and Steve Hammer
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 3 PM - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 AT 5 PM
CALS Cruiser at the Firehouse Museum
1201 Commerce Street, Little Rock, AR
The weather is great so stop by the CALS Cruiser Fridays in October at the Firehouse Museum of Arkansas, MacArthur Park, 3-5pm. Grab a book, game or activity and come enjoy the lovely deck at the Firehouse Museum. Dogs and their humans are always welcome.
Event by Firehouse Museum of Arkansas
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 FROM 5 PM - 7 PM
Cougar Carnival
5401 Sr 124, Russellville, AR
Cougar Carnival is Coming!
Oct. 10, 2025
5:00–7:00 PM
Center Valley Elementary
Games • Bump & Jumps • Food • Raffles • Silent Auction
PTO's BIGGEST fundraiser of the year—supporting students & teachers!
Online auction opens Sept. 26 at www.galabid.com
Event by Center Valley Elementary School
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 FROM 5 PM - 8 PM
2nd Friday Art Night at HAM
200 E 3rd St, Little Rock, AR
2nd Friday Art Night
October 10, 2025
5 – 8 p.m.
Opening reception for Lapping Up Daydreams: Artwork by Madison Svendgard and Anthony Park Kascak
Live music by Jacob Flores
Arkansas Made beer by New Province Brewing of Rogers
Spooky Stories
Join us for the opening Lapping Up Daydreams: Artwork by Madison Svendgard and Anthony Park Kascak in the Trinity Gallery for Arkansas Artists. We’ll have music by Jacob Flores and Arkansas Made beer from New Province Brewing of Rogers. A great night is in store for September’s 2nd Friday Art Night. Outside, on the Mary Fletcher Worthen Plaza, you can sit by the fire and hear some spooky tales from Arkansas’ Past.
Event by Historic Arkansas Museum
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 FROM 5 PM - 7 PM
Opening Reception | Spirits: Arkansas Living Treasure, Michael Warrick
1601 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR
Opening Reception
Spirits: Arkansas Living Treasure, Michael Warrick
Friday, October 10, 5 – 7 pm
Free – Light Refreshments provided
Donations appreciated from nonmembers
Join us on Friday, October 10, 5 – 7 pm, for an exhibition by Arkansas Living Treasure, artist Michael Warrick! His exhibit, Spirits, features narrative and abstract portraits that delve into themes like transformation, identity, and memory. Each portrait uniquely combines narrative images, natural textures, and found objects. Michael Warrick, honored as a living treasure by the Arkansas Arts Council in 2020, taught design, drawing, and sculpture at UA Little Rock from 1990 to 2022. He currently teaches clay sculpting of portraits and figures at the Little Rock Wingate Art School.
This exhibition is sponsored by First National Bank, Arcbest & The Dr. Henry J. Udouj Jr. Family
Event by Fort Smith Regional Art Museum and Go Downtown Fort Smith
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 FROM 6 PM - 8 PM
October Sip & Paint
1001 East B Street , Russellville, AR
A cute Halloween ghosty is what's in store for our October Paint & Sip! Join us for a ton of fun and sip your favorites without judgment! Ms. Lisa will be leading the class at 6pm to 8pm with music and snacks. All supplies are provided for this class with the purchase of your ticket. There are 8 spots available due to limited space, so be sure to reserve your seat!
sign up at rivervalleyartscenter.org/signup
Event by River Valley Arts Center
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 FROM 9 PM - 1 AM
The Dardanelle Scare Grounds Haunted Barn
Dardanelle Rodeo And Riding Club Arena
The Dardanelle Scare Grounds sinisterly unleashes the 2025 Haunted Barn! It inescapably delivers unimaginable terror within its dark walls, with its bone-chilling eeriness, you know you're not alone! The unnatural and nightmarish occupants of the Barn have been lying dormant all year, lurking in the dark, hungrily waiting for your return. I fear they have a terrifying fate awaiting all who dare to enter. That is, if you even make it to the barn. The Collector will acquire your dues for passage and send you to The Gatekeeper. First, you must cross the yard, but don't be too distracted by the light and music show by Twiztid Demon. The Barn has released its yard demons, and they will be lurking in the shadows, waiting. Will you make it to The Gatekeeper before they find you? If you make it that far, don't consider yourself lucky, because now you have to step into the darkness, not knowing what horrifying things await you inside. Whatever you do, do not enter alone, and do not look behind you! If you make it out of the barn, be aware that even though you're almost free, something sinister still lurks on the grounds. The Lady Mourner seeks vengeance, and she walks the grounds searching to devour every soul she encounters! Who will survive to tell their story of the haunted barn? Are you brave enough to accept our invitation? We will be waiting....
Admission tickets: Adults $15
12 years and under $10
Days and hours of operation: 7 pm until the last soul served
October 3rd-4th
October 10th-11th
October 17th-18th
October 24th-25th
October 30th-31st
November 1st
Dardanelle Rodeo grounds, Yell County mounted patrol
1167 W. ST. HWY 155 [Nebo road] Dardanelle, AR.
Event by Dardanelle Scare grounds
Friday, October 10, 2025 / 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Reading the Land - Topo Maps 101
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR
Meeting Place: Palisades Overlook
A topographic map is one of the best tools to have in your backpack on all your adventures, but especially at Petit Jean State Park. Join a park interpreter at the
Palisades Overlook to learn how to read this style of map and venture onto a short hike to truly understand what the lines mean. This program will last about 30 minutes.
Friday, October 10, 2025 / 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Lake Cruise
Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Weigh-in Pavilion
Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley throughout this 1-hour cruise. There is no fee for the tour, but space is limited. You must register for the tour. Call (479) 967-5516 to register for a seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutes before the tour, at the boat dock near the south boat ramp.
Friday, October 10, 2025 / 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Discovering Nature Journals
Woolly Hollow State Park
82 Woolly Hollow Road, Greenbrier, AR
Meeting Place: The Lake Center (backside of snack bar)
Preserve your memories and experiences in the great outdoors in a journal. Meet a park interpreter outside the Lake Center to make your own journal and learn some outdoor journaling tips. All materials are provided. This program lasts 45 minutes.
Friday, October 10, 2025 / 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hawktober Hawk Watch
Mount Magazine State Park
16878 AR-309, Paris, AR
Meeting Place: Cameron Bluff Overlook
Join a park interpreter at the Cameron Bluff Overlook learn how to help Mount Magazine State Park identify and count broad-winged hawks! Participants could
potentially view broad-winged hawks in action, visiting Mount Magazine on their long trip to Central and South America. Feel free to bring with you any level
of bird-watching experience, and your favorite binoculars!
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Saturday, October 11, 2025
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 8 AM
Rise & Run 5K/10K/1 Mile Fun Run
Russellville Jr. High School
Project Hope Arkansas and QC Academy present our first annual Rise and Run 10K, 5K, & 1 Miler!
Kicking off at Russellville Jr High, pick your favorite course and come out to walk or run with us!
These will be timed races that starts at 8am and is welcome to walkers, runners and pet-owners!
Visit our RunSignUp page to sponsor the race or to sign up today:
https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Russellville/RiseAndRunFest
After the race, stick around for the vendor expo, awards and music!
All proceeds benefit Project Hope's addiction recovery programs and QC Academy's training and youth mentoring programs!
Event by Project Hope - Arkansas and QC Academy
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 8 AM
Cars & Coffee
1121 West Main St, , Lamar, AR
It's that time again! Shine up your car, truck, or motorcycle and stop by to visit with our local auto enthusiasts.
It's a "come and go" event...come by and stay as little or long as you like. Hope to see you there!
Cars & Coffee is a regular event the second Saturday of each month April thru October.
Event by Cabin Creek Baptist Church
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 FROM 8:30 AM - 1 PM
Great Arkansas Clean Up at Mount Nebo
Mount Nebo State Park welcomes participants to help with trash and debris removal. We will focus on removing glass from behind the Large Pavilion, along 3C trail from Sunset Point to Sunrise Point, and below Sunrise Point on the Rim Trail. No registration required. Supplies provided. Call the park at 479-229-3655 for more information.
Event by John Bearden and Friends Of Nebo
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 FROM 9 AM - 6 PM
Junk in the Trunk
1610 S Arkansas Ave, Russellville, AR
Do you have junk in your trunk?? Things you need to clean out???
Join us on October 11th for our first ever Vendor Event, Junk in the Trunk!
Event by Funky Town Mall
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 FROM 9 AM - 4 PM
Fuel the Music
https://www.zeffy.com/tic.../chili-cook-offswap-meetcar-show
(Russellville)
Fuel the Music
1st Annual Car Show • Chili Cook-Off • Swap Meet • Food Wars
Benefiting the Pottsville Apache Band
October 11th, 2025
Pope County Fairgrounds
Gates Open & Set-Up: 8:00 AM
FREE Admission for Spectators!
CAR SHOW
Show off your Cars, Jeeps, Trucks & Bikes!
12 Trophy Categories – Voting ends @ 12:00 PM. Winners announced once votes are tallied. Bring a bucket for your votes!
50/50 Raffle – Draw @ 2:00 PM
Wipeout Board • Food • Live Music by Rockey Don
CHILI COOK-OFF
Think you make the best chili? Let the crowd decide!
Starts @ 11:00 AM | Ends @ 3:00 PM
Winner Announced After Voting
Tasting Packets: $5 (includes 1 vote ticket)
Bring a bucket to collect your votes!
SALSA & GUACAMOLE CONTEST
Bring your best dip and let the crowd decide the champion!
Starts at 11:00 AM | Ends at 3:00 PM
Winner Announced After Voting in both categories
Tasting Packets: $5 (includes 1 vote ticket)
Don’t forget to bring a bucket for your votes!
SWAP MEET & CRAFT FAIR
Clean out those garages, attics & sheds!
Crafters welcome too!
Buy • Sell • Trade • Swap
Set-Up Begins at 8:00 AM
Bring a canopy & table!
Registration
• $20 for the Car Show, Swap Meet or Chili Cookoff (pre-registered)
• $25 at the door
• $10 for the Salsa or Guacamole Contest
• $10 each additional car or event
Pre-register here: https://www.zeffy.com/tic.../chili-cook-offswap-meetcar-show
Come out for a full day of fun, food, music & community — all for a great cause!
Support the Pottsville Apache Band!
Event by Kyle Raggio and Man Stuff Arkansas
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 FROM 9 AM - 1 PM
Mustard Seed Parking Lot Sale!
200 South College, Clarksville, AR
PARKING LOT SALE!
Join us for the Mustard Seed Thrift Store's Parking Lot Sale on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Discover a variety of items at great prices, Halloween costumes, exercise equipment, Fall and Christmas decor, large selection of houseware, and lots more. All proceeds support our community missions.
In case of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for details.
Event by Mustard Seed Ministries
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 FROM 9 AM - 4 PM
Craft Fair / Swap Meet
Have items to clear out or crafts to showcase?
This is your chance! Join us on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Fuel the Music Car Show benefiting the Pottsville Apache Band & Color Guard and sell your goods.
Entry fee: $20 ($25 at the door)
Setup begins: 8:00 a.m.
Doors open: 9:00 a.m.
Event ends: 4:00 p.m.
Spaces are limited, so sign up today using the QR code below.
Questions? Call or text 972-358-4079.
Sign up here.
https://www.zeffy.com/.../chili-cook-offswap-meetcar-show
Event by Leah Eidson Delre and ARKANSAS CRAFT TRADER & EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 FROM 9 AM - 8 PM
Little Rock AR | Big Bounce America 2025
5401 Northshore Cv, North Little Rock, AR
ONE TICKET. 3 HOURS OF INFLATABLE MADNESS
Featuring:
The World’s Biggest Bounce House - Supersized for 2025!
The Giant - America’s Biggest Inflatable Obstacle Course
airSPACE – Slides, Ball Pits and more!
Sport Slam - Get competitive in this bouncy sports arena!
Welcome to the biggest, craziest touring inflatable event in the entire world!
We’re inviting YOU to join us and spend some quality time with family and friends in our magical, candy-colored wonderland of action-packed inflatable adventure.
Individual sessions are available to suit all age groups from toddlers through to adults only.
SO WHAT TO EXPECT?
The World’s Biggest Bounce House - The World's Biggest Bounce House just got supersized to over 24,000 square feet for 2025! Live DJs playing the hottest tracks, climbing towers, basketball hoops, slides, ball pits, confetti blasts, bubbles (lots of bubbles!), crazy dancing and even crazier competitions. Go big or go home, right?
The Giant - Calling all aspiring Ninja Warriors! 3x longer than the average soccer field and featuring over 50 unique obstacles, welcome to America’s Biggest Inflatable Obstacle Course. Whether you want to race your friends, race your family, or just enjoy a leisurely bounce through some of the most colorful and fun inflatable landscapes you’ll ever have seen, The Giant has something for everyone. Have you got what it takes to defeat The Giant?
AirSPACE - An out of this world attraction filled with friendly aliens, spaceships, giant planets and moon crater ball pits! The perfect space for explorers, problem solvers, and those who like to take it a little bit easier. Are you ready to bounce around and get lost in airSPACE?
Sport Slam - Sport Slam brings a whole new dimension to an already action-packed day out. A customized sports arena filled with balls of every size and type you could imagine for dodgeball, basketball, soccer and many other bouncy challenges! There’s also special zones for climbing and a ‘battle zone’ where you can compete against your family and friends. Get your game on with Sport Slam!
So drop the cellphones, step away from the TV and spend some quality time with family and friends at a massive bounce party like nothing on earth! This event will sell out so grab those tickets before they're gone out and get ready to make memories that last a lifetime.
Sneakers Off, Party On!
Event by The Big Bounce America
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 9 AM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 5 PM
Retro Fest Arkansas 2025
2505 E. Oak Street, Conway, AR
Retro Fest 2025 is just a couple months away! This year will be even bigger and better than last year, AND we will be giving away a Jurassic Park Jeep FOR FREE! Grab your tickets now and be ready to enjoy a nostalgia weekend that you won't forget!
Event by Retro Fest Arkansas
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 FROM 10 AM - 6 PM
Swap Con Little Rock Arkansas
@swap_con is on the Road Again!
NEXT SWAP: LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS @ STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
Sponsored by @vtgrwks & @oakforestvintage
OFFICIAL VENDOR APPLICATION & PRESALE PASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE BELOW:
OFFICIAL VENDOR APPLICATION:
https://form.jotform.com/251905487150155
DISCOUNTED PRESALE PASSES:
https://swapcon.org/.../swap-con%C2%AE-presale-pass...
BIGGEST BUY-SELL-SWAP INDOOR CONVENTION IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS!
October 11th, 2025
10am-6pm CST
STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
101 S SPRING ST.
Little Rock, AR 72201
ALL INCLUSIVE SHOW FEATURING VENDORS SHOWCASING VINTAGE CLOTHING/ Y2K/ SNEAKERS/ ART/ TOYS & COLLECTIBLES/ ANIME/ TCG/ JEWELRY/ ACCESSORIES & SO MUCH MORE UNDER ONE BUILDING!
BUY-SELL-SWAP
100+ Vendors
23K Sq. Ft. Indoor Venue
FREE SWAP PIT
FREE PARKING
FREE GIVEAWAYS
Food & Drinks
Full Bar
LIVE DJ SETS
Cosplay Contest
Family Friendly
Ages 10 & Under FREE ENTRY
Pet Friendly
Special Guests
Event by Swap Con
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 10 AM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 3 PM
Northwest Arkansas Super Adoption
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
The biggest pet adoption event of the year is just around the corner! Best Friends' Super Adoption 2025 will showcase hundreds of adoptable pets from rescues and shelters all across the region, and adoption fees for all pets, from all participating shelters and rescues, are covered throughout the event by Best Friends!
This year's Super Adoption will take place along the North Forest Trail on the beautiful grounds of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and will feature a free microchip clinic courtesy of Fi Collars, plus more than 30 local vendors, interactive activities, giveaways, prizes, food, and of course, adorable adoptable pets.
RSVP to let us know in advance that you'll be there, and we'll have a free Best Friends tote bag waiting for you when you arrive:
https://bestfriends.org/nwasuper
List of participating shelters and rescues:
Conway Animal Services (Saturday only)
Pit Ridge Rescue
Dogs Adoption Network
Paws Of Glenwood (Sunday only)
Bryant Animal Control & Adoption Center
Greener Days Ahead Rescue
I'm Your Huckleberry Rescue (Saturday only)
Shoal Bay Animal Haven
Community Cat Support Network
Community Cats of Central Arkansas (Saturday only)
Washington County Animal Shelter (Saturday only)
Kensett Animal Shelter
Monticello 2nd Chance Fur Dogs, LLC
Independence Animal Services
Humane Society for Animals, Inc. (Saturday only)
Exhibitor/Vendor booths:
Ozark K9 Photography
Bark Of The Ozarks
Klay by Kenzie
The Cozy Librarian
The Pet Sitting Company, LLC
Koda & Company
Uptown Dogs LLC
Kylie & Me
Waffle’s Wishes
Wags to Riches Pet Grooming
The Wellnest Shop
Suci Jewels co
Lala Links
J.J.Dolle
Terra Home Co.
Warehouse479
Hollywood Feed
modern moon
It’s your Destiny
Retcon Records
Mount Comfort Veterinary Care
Lavender & Sage Homestead
Happy Yappy Photography
Hounds Lounge
Sad Girl Craft Co
Heads Or Snails
Crafty Creations with Shaina
Jewels by Jocy
Ethwes
Mt. Oakley Threads
ShariLCreations
Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation
Event by Best Friends Animal Society
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 FROM 10 AM - 3 PM
Augsburg Fall Fest
Augsburg's Zion Lutheran Church
Mark your calendar
Event by River Valley Christian Clinic
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 10 AM
Chickamauga Cherokee Festival
Veteran's Memorial Park, Dardanelle, Arkansas
The Sovereign Chickamauga Tribe festival will be held on October 11th, at the River Front Park in Dardanelle. Venders who would like to set up can contact Jim Davis at 479-747-7406. 10x10 booths will be $25.00, With electricity will be $50.00, and Food booths will be
$50.00.
The council meeting will be on June 14th at the church building across from 115 Locust St. Dardanelle.
The Green Corn Ceremony will be on June 28th, at 5735 Buck Mt. Rd. Dover Arkansas.
Event by Jim Davis and Sovereign Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 10:30 AM
Northeast Arkansas Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Downtown, Jonesboro
Register today at www.afsp.org/near
Event by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Arkansas Chapter
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 12 PM
Arkansas Salsa Festival
4521 John Barrow Rd, Little Rock, AR
Calling all salsa lovers! . The Arkansas Salsa Festival is happening October 11 at West Central Community Center, and we’re looking for the boldest, most flavorful salsa in the state.
Test your recipe against local and statewide restaurants to see who will be crowned Arkansas’ Best Salsa. Awards will be given for both Best Salsa and Fan Favorite. Entry is $20 and includes a table and two chairs. You’re welcome to bring your own tent, and we’ll provide the plates and utensils.
Festival starts at 12 PM, with setup beginning at 9 AM. All funds raised go to support community programs. The deadline to sign up is October 4, so don’t wait.
Sign up today at https://bit.ly/arsalsafestival
Event by Little Rock Parks & Recreation
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 2 PM
Fall Fest
Building on last year's incredible success, we are pleased to reconvene our community for an exceptional celebration at our second annual fall fest - join us! Bacchus Family Adventure Farm
Event by BP Nursery & Landscape
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 3 PM
Northwest Arkansas Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Village on the Creeks, Rogers
Join us in Rogers for the Northwest Arkansas Walk to End Alzheimer's! This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.
Dollars raised support local programs and services and research for treatments and ultimately, a cure.
Click here to register - https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2025/AR-Arkansas...
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 FROM 4 PM - 9 PM
Harvest Fest
1900 W Main Street, Russellville, AR
Harvest Fest 2025 is here!
When: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: 1912 West Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801
All proceeds benefit our school We can’t wait to see you there
Raffle Tickets On Sale Now!
Grand Prize: $2,500 CASH
2nd Prize: $1,000 CASH
3rd Prize: $500 CASH
To purchase raffle tickets, please stop by the school office.
What’s Happening at Harvest Fest:
Delicious Food
2K / 5K Run
Fun Games
Bump & Jump
Tasting Garden
Bingo
Live Music
Come join the fun and support a great cause!
Event by St. John Catholic Church/Iglesia Católica de San Juan
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 7 PM
The Ignite Tour 2025 - Conway, AR
2300 Prince St, Conway, AR
This fall, The Ignite Tour brings together Danny Gokey, Mac Powell, and Colton Dixon with Ryan Ellis for a night designed to spark something deeper. It’s a rare blend of voices you know and love with songs such as “Hope in Front of Me,” “New Creation,” and “Build a Boat” — it’s the kind of uplifting evening that lights a fire long after the music ends. Grab your crew and get your tickets before they’re gone!
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Tickets go ON SALE August 12th, Noon ET
Event by Awakening Events, Mac Powell and 3 others
Saturday, October 11, 2025 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Nature Photography with TIm Johnson
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area
20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Learn how to take a more compelling photo that you want to print and hang on the wall. Tim Johnson will discuss various aspects of nature photography, including equipment and techniques that help capture that special photo. Landscapes, waterfalls, birds in flight, the Milky Way, photo locations and more will be discussed. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and engage with the class so that everyone can share things that may help them with their journey in photography.
Saturday, October 11, 2025 / 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Raccoons: Masters of the Night
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
9600 AR-300, Little Rock, AR
Meeting Place: West Summit Area Playground
As autumn continues and the nights become dark just a bit earlier, raccoon sightings may become more commonplace. These mischievous little mammals are some of nature's most adaptable thieves of the night. Whether it's digging through your garbage can or skittering away into the forest, raccoons possess some pretty interesting abilities. Join a park interpreter to learn more about these masked mammals that live in the park. Stick around after the program for a mask craft of your own!
Saturday, October 11, 2025 / 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ceremonial Site Tour
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
490 Toltec Mounds Road, Scott, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
The Plum Bayou Mounds site is one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Occupied by American Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient earthworks that once made up a large ceremonial site. Visitors will join a park interpreter for a guided walking tour of the 3/4-mile Knapp Trail and learn more about these structures and the people who built them.
Saturday, October 11, 2025 / 1 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Stringband Music & Arts Festival
Ozark Folk Center State Park
1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR
Meeting Place: Ozark Highlands Theater & Ozark Folk Center Craft Village
This fall, retreat to the Ozarks for two days of spirited old-time stringband music and dance, handcrafted arts, and old-fashioned fun on October 10 & 11, 2025 at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in scenic Mountain View, Arkansas.
Stringband Music & Arts Festival includes live music shows at the Folk Center's acclaimed indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday evening. Festival tickets include free admission the Ozark Folk Center Craft Village and Heritage Herb Garden from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for live mountain music sets, entertainment, and craft demonstrations at 19 artisan shops.
Buy your tickets in advance. Day-of tickets purchased at the theater or Gift Shop cost $5.00 more! Get your tickets or learn more by clicking **THIS LINK**
Music & Craft Season Passes are honored at this event.
**CLICK HERE** to learn more about the 14 music shows/concerts included with your season pass between April 15-October 25, 2025. (A $240 concert value for $90.) Use promo code "SEASONPASS" at checkout and we'll pay your service fees.
**NEED A PLACE TO STAY OR EAT?** The Skillet Restaurant at the Ozark Folk Center offers classic Southern fare and a scenic dining room near the Craft Village shops and gardens. The Cabins at Dry Creek offer modern duplex rooms to meet a variety of needs including pet-friendly rooms, suites, and family-style rooms. The pool at the cabins office is open between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Questions? Call us at 870-269-3851 or 1-800-264-FOLK (3655).
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Sunday, October 12, 2025
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 FROM 10 AM - 2 PM
Baby Sunflower Mini Sessions
My Sunflower Pot Photo Sessions are ideal for capturing precious baby moments! Great for a milestone!
Picture your little one nestled in a charming sunflower pot with sweet props! Let's create some sunny memories – book your session!
Sarah Emily Photography Website: sarahshepard1291.wixsite.com/sarahemilyshepard
Sessions Are Only $50! One day only!
Book here: https://book.usesession.com/s/krHROGnhHM
Event by Sarah Shepard
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 12 PM
Northwest Arkansas Out of the Darkness Community Walk
Orchard Park, Bentonville, AR
Register today at www.afsp.org/bentonville
Event by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Arkansas Chapter
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 FROM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
An Evening With Sherlock Holmes at The Medium, Springdale, AR
Join NWAAT as we present "An Evening with Sherlock Holmes". The game is afoot as Sherlock must deal with strong female adversaries in a double-header show based on the radio show "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes". Preshow concert by our own torch singer, Judy Dunleavy Prettyman. The audio theater performance starts at 2 pm. Admission is $10 adults, $5 Children. Tickets will also be used in an art raffle after the show.
Event by Northwest Arkansas Audio Theater
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 6 PM
Revival
Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church
Bro. Dalton Richey - Evangelist
Sunday. Oct 12th 6pm
Monday- Friday Oct 13 -17 @ 7pm
Event by Cindy Evans and Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 6 PM
Halloween Door Hanger Painting Party!
116 N Express Street, Paris, AR
Door Hanger Painting Party!
Sunday, October 12
6:00 PM
$20 Entry
Come create your own 18-inch round Halloween door hanger — the perfect spooky season décor!
Choose your base color: natural wood, black, white, purple, or orange.
All supplies included!
How to Register:
Payment is required to secure your spot — send $20 via Cash App to $thecollectiveAR.
Be sure to include and your chosen base color in the payment description!
Event by The Collective
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 6:30 PM
River Valley United Worship Night
You're Invited, River Valley!
Join us for a powerful night of bilingual worship under the open sky!
We’re coming together as one community, lifting up the name of Jesus in English and Spanish. Whether you’ve been walking with God for years or are just curious—this night is for YOU.
Bring a friend, a chair or blanket, and an open heart.
Let’s fill the park with praise, unity, and the presence of God!
Event by Jocelyn Flores Lewis, Antonio Reyes and 2 others
Sunday, October 12, 2025 / 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Rock Stars of the Monument: Geology of Devil's Den
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR
Meeting Place: Fossil Flats Trailhead
Join a park interpreter for a geology focused hike along the monument trails. This two mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that shaped the landscape over time. We'll discover how the terrain we explore today was built layer by layer over millions of years!
Sunday, October 12, 2025 / 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Tools of Survival
Lake Dardanelle State Park
100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Grassy Area across from the Visitor Center
How did early Arkansans survive without modern tools? Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore the traditional tools and weapons used for hunting, fishing, building, and daily life in the Arkansas River Valley before statehood. See replica tools up close and learn how resourcefulness and craftsmanship made life possible in the wilderness.
Sunday, October 12, 2025 / 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
10-Minute Petit Jean Skills
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR
Meeting Place: Historic Mather Lodge
Want to level up your campfire game? Stop inside the Historic Mather Lodge where you’ll learn essential outdoor skills in just 10 minutes at a time! Whether it’s building the perfect camp, mastering a useful knot, or discovering clever campfire cooking hacks, each mini-session is quick, fun, and beginner-friendly. Rotate through one or try them all—no experience needed, just curiosity! This program lasts about 45 minutes, and you are welcome to drop in for one of the short 10-minute segments.
Sunday, October 12, 2025 / 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Senior Hike to the Waterfall
Lake Fort Smith State Park
P.O. Box 4, Mountainburg, AR
Meeting Place: Parking Lot near the Upper Bathhouse in the Campground
Meet a park interpreter for a hike to the waterfall on the Ozark Highlands Trail. This trek is designed for hikers ages 50 and up who appreciate a shorter hike at a more relaxed pace, but all ages are welcome to participate. Total distance is approximately ¾-mile or 1500 steps. Seven stone steps will need to be negotiated. Comfortable hiking shoes, water, and a hiking stick are recommended. Meet in the parking lot near the upper bathhouse in the campground.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
