Apple Butter, Bagpipes, and a Little Fall Adventure 🍎🍂
Apple butter on homemade bread. Bagpipes in Batesville. And yes, outhouse races in Mountain View. October 23–25 brings a weekend full of Arkansas traditions, family outings, and a few good reasons to take the scenic route.
Start close to home at Saturday’s Arkansas Apple Butter Festival in Morrilton, where you’ll find fresh-pressed cider, arts and crafts, live music, and plenty of comfort food. Head to Mountain View for Bean Fest and the Outhouse Races, or explore ScotsFest in Batesville for Highland dancing, pipe bands, sheepdog demonstrations, and children’s activities.
Music lovers can catch the Arkansas Elvis Festival in Hot Springs or wrap up the weekend with Jason Crabb in Fort Smith on Sunday. Planning something with the kids? Arkansas Pumpkin Fest in Black Rock has hayrides, giant slides, and a six-acre corn maze.
You don’t have to travel far to enjoy a little time outdoors, either. Join Saturday’s Morning Bird Walk at Lake Dardanelle State Park, or end your Sunday with a Sunset Stroll at Mount Magazine.
Browse the events below and click any red event title or photo for details. AND we have perfect fall weather all weekend! Daytime highs in the low 80s, and overnight lows in the low 50s.
Confirm times, tickets, and availability with the organizer before heading out, then grab your favorite people and go enjoy a little Arkansas!
Friday, October 23, 2026
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 9 AM - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 10 AM
8 Days of Lomi
Lomi Lomi Learning Pathway October 22–29 | West Fork, Arkansas
Step away from traditional classroom learning and enter a retreat-style, hands-on education experience created for massage therapists ready to reconnect with the art, rhythm, and intention behind their work.
Rooted in the Hawaiian practice of Lomi Lomi, this pathway combines bodywork education, connection, and personal growth in a small, intimate group setting.
**Choose Your Journey**
**2-Day Foundations | Days 1–2** **18 CE Hours | $475** Learn the foundation of Lomi Lomi: • Hawaiian traditions & principles • Core techniques & sequencing • Working with presence, flow & intention
**4-Day Immersion | Days 1–4** **36 CE Hours | $888** Includes Foundations plus: • Huna philosophy & principles • Energy work concepts • Deeper connection with self, nature & practice
**Full 8-Day Experience | Days 1–8** **60 CE Hours | $1,443** The complete journey: • Advanced Lomi techniques • Integration & practice • Confidence building • Bringing your work forward with renewed purpose
Included: Camping accommodations available Shared meals — we will co-create together Small group learning environment Hands-on practice + lasting community
Come learn. Connect. Transform. Bring your medicine home.
The Old Barn Bed and Breakfast in West Fork, AR
Spots are limited —
Register today to hold your spot.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfh.../viewform...
Event by Misty Neighbors, Beth Richardson Franklin and 2 others
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 1 PM - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 12 PM
“Rooted - As in Heaven” Women’s Conference
Arkansas Women’s Conference at the Campgrounds in Hot Springs
$115 conference fee for lodging and breakfast and missions lunch on Friday.
Event by Word of Grace AG Church
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 2 PM - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 10 PM
The 4th Annual Arkansas Elvis Festival
Hot Springs Convention Center
THE ARKANSAS ELVIS FESTIVAL
October 22nd–24th, 2026
Hot Springs Convention Center – Hot Springs, Arkansas
www.ArkansasElvisFestival.com
Step into a weekend celebrating the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll like never before! Join us in the heart of Hot Springs for three unforgettable days of live concerts, dazzling tributes, and the timeless music that changed the world.
Experience the only officially licensed Elvis Presley™ festival in the state of Arkansas, featuring top Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists from around the world, recreating every era of the King’s legendary career — from the early rockabilly years to the iconic Vegas stage.
Multiple live stage productions
World-class headliners
VIP and multi-show passes
Elvis music, fans, and memories — all in one incredible weekend
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this officially licensed celebration of Elvis Presley™ in historic Hot Springs, AR!
Event by The Arkansas Elvis Festival
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 AT 11 AM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 3 AM
Little Rock, Arkansas Fair
Mountain Valley Retreat Center
Come join us for our annual Women's Conference! We will join women from all over the state to worship Jesus, be encouraged and enjoy three days of sisterhood! You can register using the link below!
Event by Remnant Church
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 12 AM - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 2 PM
Pro Bono Month Southeast Arkansas Legal Clinics
In honor of pro bono month, the Delta Justice Center will partner to offer free criminal record sealing advice and document preparation clinics around Southeast Arkansas. These events will be held as follows: Friday, October 23 at the Monticello Branch Library, 114 W. Jefferson Ave, Monticello, AR 71655 and Saturday, October 24 at the Project Restoration Ministries & Resource Center, 215 E. Iowa St., Dermott, AR 71638.
Pro Bono Week promotes and supports the work of lawyers who volunteer their services for free to people and organizations who couldn’t otherwise afford legal advice. The national celebration of pro bono is held the last week of October each year.
Appointments will be limited and registration is required for participants so eligibility to seal records can be evaluated. To sign up, visit https://forms.gle/Q8ZdK9sePNhqQvtz9 or email Tabitha Lee for the registration link.
Partners for this clinic include the Monticello Branch Library, the Drew County NAACP Legal Redress Committee, and Project Outreach Ministries & Resource Center. Attorneys who would like to volunteer can contact Attorney Tabitha Lee for more information.
Criminal records – even dismissed charges – can affect entire communities by preventing access to a basic cost of living because it can result in discretionary ineligibility for jobs. Sealing criminal records provides access to a higher standard of living through better jobs, housing, and education. Sign up today to receive free legal services through this special event.
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Contact
Tabitha Lee, Attorney, Delta Justice Center, (318) 538-1198 (call/text), Tabitha.Lee@arkansaslaw.org
Shannon Rodriguez, Manager, Monticello Branch Library, (870) 367-8583, monticello@searlibrary.com, https://www.searlibrary.org/
Tina Coakley, President, Project Outreach Ministries & Resource Center, projectrestorationoutreach@gmail.com
Daniel Pace, Chair, Drew County NAACP Legal Redress Committee, dclegalredress@gmail.com, https://www.dcnaacp6042.org/
Event by Delta Justice Center
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 FROMN 8 AM - 3 PM
Arkansas Charity Clays
AGFF/Jacksonville Shooting Sports Complex
This clay shooting tournament offers marksmen an entertaining day complete with lunch, auction, activities, prizes and of course, the chance to compete. First, second, and third place awards are given to teams and individuals with the overall highest scores!
To register, visit https://www.baptisthealthfoundation.org/.../arkansas.../.
Event by Baptist Health Foundation
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 11 AM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 12 PM
Fall Event: Fall Foliage & Mountain View Bean Fest
2409 W Hudson Rd, Rogers, AR
MULTIDAY FALL EVENT: FALL FOLIAGE & MOUNTAIN VIEW BEAN FEST
October 23–25, 2026 | Mountain View, Arkansas
Get ready for a full weekend of fall colors, Ozark roads, great friends, and one great weekend!
Join the Pig Trail H.O.G. Chapter for our Multiday Fall Event as we head to Mountain View for the annual Mountain View Bean Fest and a weekend packed with riding, fellowship, and classic Ozark fall fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Guided ride to and from Mountain View
Guided rides through the beautiful Ozarks
Mountain View Bean Fest
Outhouse Races
Campfire dinner
Great fellowship all weekend long
HOME BASE
Jack’s White River Fishing Resort
Mountain View, Arkansas
EVENT CONTACT
Peder Berg
Activities@pigtrailhog.com
This is going to be a great opportunity to get away for a few days, enjoy some of the best motorcycle roads in Arkansas, take in the fall scenery, and spend a weekend with your H.O.G. family.
FALL COLORS • OZARK ROADS • GREAT FRIENDS • ONE GREAT WEEKEND
Mark your calendar for October 23–25 and come chase the colors with us in Mountain View!
Event by Pig Trail HOG Chapter
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 12 PM
ScotsFest 2026: Arkansas Scottish Festival + Lyon College Homecoming
2300 Highland Rd, Batesville, AR
Lyon College will celebrate ScotsFest, the 46th Arkansas Scottish Festival, and Lyon College Homecoming, from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25 on the Batesville campus. General admission to the festival is free, though some individual and alumni events require a fee.
Presented by Lyon College and partner Experience Independence, ScotsFest will feature a variety of activities in celebration of Lyon College's Scottish heritage, including pipe and drum band performances, special music, a fun run, Highland dancing, sheepdog demonstrations, a dog show, and children's activities.
Check out https://www.arscottishfest.com/ for event details.
Event by Lyon College and Arkansas Scottish Festival
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 FROM 5 PM - 9 PM
Night Owl October Owl-O-Ween
Cabot
Who’s ready for one of our first pecan booths of the season?
We’re bringing a little taste of Grandma’s kitchen to the Night Owl Market in Cabot on October 23rd! Think rich, buttery pecan pie and all the sweet, crunchy pecan goodness that makes fall feel like home.
Come see Sanner Pecans—we can’t wait to share the season with you!
Event by Sanner Pecans
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 FROM 7 PM - 10 PM
Arkansas Assemblies of God Women’s Fall Conference
Mountain Valley Retreat Center
Ladies, we would LOVE for you to join us for the 2026 Arkansas AG Women’s Fall Conference!
ROOTED: As In Heaven
October 23–24, 2026
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Registration: $60
This is going to be a wonderful weekend of worship, encouragement, connection, and time together in God’s presence!
Every woman is called to minister. Every woman has a mission. Yes—you!
You don’t have to stand behind a microphone or lead a crowd to make an impact for the Kingdom of God. Every prayer you pray, every word of encouragement you give, and every act of love can make an eternal difference. God has called you to make an impact right where He has planted you—in your home, your workplace, your church, and your community.
Our prayer is that the ladies of Friendship will come home from this weekend refreshed, encouraged, ROOTED deeper in Christ, and reminded that God has a purpose for each one of us.
We would love to take a great group of ladies from Friendship this year, so don’t wait to get signed up!
Registration is $60. Contact Stefanie Crawford to sign up or for more information.
Ladies, let’s go to Hot Springs together!
Event by Mountain View Friday & Saturday Night Music On The Square
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 6 PM - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 3 PM
What a Woman Conference 3.0 “Thriving in the Seasons of Life”
Curtis A. Green Community Life Center
Friday 6-9pm
“The Sisterhood Experience”
Growing together in Christ, Faith and Sisterhood!
Vendor Shopping
Food Trucks
Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Developing the Tools How to Thrive in the Seasons of Life!
Event by Lichelle McGhee and MPBC Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Jville
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 6:30 PM - 8 PM
Infused Honey Crafting
Little Rock
Join Lavender the Herbal Fairy for an intimate 1.5hr gathering to chat about herbs, honey, and two methods of herbal honey infusion. Each guest will make their own herbal honey to take home.
Reserve your seat today! Only 6 spots available https://partiful.com/e/qmqaQIPGcrSRWq5p5huu?c=yqZ0EcTy
This is a space to have fun crafting and learning together!
All supplies included in cost.
No previous experience of herbal knowledge required.
Location shared on RSVP site
Meet Lavender the Herbal Fairy! https://www.lavendertheherbalfairy.com/
Email Lavender at lavendertheherbalfairy@gmail.com
Event by Lavender Kendra
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 6:30 PM
Free Family Fall Festival | Sulphur Springs, Pine Bluff, AR
12924 Sulphur Springs Rd, Pine Bluff, AR
Join us for our FREE Family Fall Festival on Friday, October 23rd from 6:30-8:30 PM.
You can expect...
Chili, chili dogs, silent auction, lots of fall games & candy, and a hayride!
We would love to see you there!
Event by Double Wells Assembly of God
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 7 PM - 9 PM
Grubbs Haunted School
Grubbs
A spooky event for all ages.
Event by Brian Hurst
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 7 PM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 2 PM
Arkansas Cross Rock Pop-Up Sale
Clarksville, Arkansas
We're coming to the Clarksville Arkansas area Oct 23-25 weekend with Cross Rocks! Get your order in while there's room in the truck.
Hand-carved in Quartzite Sandstone, each stone has its own natural shape, color, and character - no two are ever the same
--Weather-proof
--Solid
--One-of-a-kind
--Perfect for landscape design, gardens, front porches, water features, memorial spaces, religious spaces, meaningful gifts
Multiple ships and sizes available:
SINGLE CROSS
$50 - 1-2ft x 1-2ft
$75 - 2-3ft x 2-3ft
$100 - 3-4ft x 3-4ft
TRIPLE CROSS are all $125
DM, E-Mail, or Call to grab a spot on the order. There are nearly 200 to choose from and the team will send you pictures to select your cross rock of choice.
Jacksonstone@gmail.com
Mike Jackson: 918-636-6810
Event by Jackson Stone
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 7 PM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 5 PM
Ballet Arkansas Presents The Great Gatsby
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
The Great Gatsby
Ballet Arkansas | World Premiere
Step into the dazzling world of the Jazz Age as Ballet Arkansas launches its 26|27 Season with a breathtaking new production inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby.
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
October 23–25, 2026
Performance Times
Friday, October 23 | 7:00 PM
Pre-Show Talk with Executive & Artistic Director Michael Fothergill at 6:30 PM
Saturday, October 24 | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
7:00 PM: Upgrade your ticket to experience A Roaring Affair, an exclusive Gatsby-inspired special event.
Sunday, October 25 | 2:00 PM
Live Jazz at Every Intermission
All performances feature live jazz music by celebrated pianist Julia Buckingham.
Step Into Gatsby’s World
Our production begins where Gatsby’s story ends: with his death. From there, the muses of the Jazz Age—Excess, Desire, Fate, and Memory—bring Gatsby back to life and take us through the events that led to his destruction.
This fully immersive ballet brings the Jazz Age beyond the traditional stage, with performers moving through the aisles, seats, alcoves, and other areas of the theater alongside guests.
Expect:
• A world premiere ballet
• Contemporary choreography and visual storytelling
• Immersive technology, lighting, and scenic elements
• A life-sized automobile on stage
• Live jazz music
• Performers throughout the theater
• A bold reimagining of one of literature’s most iconic stories
Lavish, cinematic, and emotionally charged, The Great Gatsby explores ambition, obsession, desire, and the elusive pursuit of the American Dream.
Tickets are on sale now.
Event by Ballet Arkansas
Friday, October 23. 2026 / 9:00am - 10:00am
Wetland Safari Walk
Lake Dardanelle State Park
100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Cost: FREE
Lake Dardanelle State Park's diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of creatures. Join a park interpreter at the visitor center to take a stroll through the park and spot some of the vital players in the park's ecosystem.
Friday, October 23, 2026 / 10:00am - 10:30pm
Survival Keychains
DeGray Lake Resort State Park
2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Picnic Tables
Cost: Per key chain: $2.00
Imagine you are lost and stranded in the wilderness without food or gear. What will it take to survive? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of survival while making your own survival key chain that could one day help save your life. Please pay inside visitor center.
Friday, October 23, 2026 / 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Turtle Time
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR
Meeting Place: Cafe Pavilion
Cost: FREE
Meet a park interpreter for some turtle watching and discovering the secrets of the turtles of Devil’s Den State Park.
Friday, October 23, 2026 / 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Shakespeare in the Park
Historic Washington State Park
103 Franklin Street, Washington, AR
Meeting Place: WPA Gymnasium
Cost: Adults: $10.00 | Children: $5.00
Enjoy an evening performance of Shakespeare in the Park. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the 1940 WPA Gym. A play by William Shakespeare will be performed by the Texas Shakespeare Festival of Kilgore, Texas. Call ahead for ticket reservations. *This event is held in partnership with Arkansas State Parks and Hempstead County Historical Society.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Saturday, October 24, 2026
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 7 AM
2nd Annual Arkansas Invitational Taekwondo Championship
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Here we go, it is time
To advertise our 2nd Arkansas Invitational Taekwondo Championship. We have started an organization called ATL ( Arkansas Taekwondo League). ATL and MA360 will be sponsoring this great event. Registration will early open August 15 and close October 05,2026, any registration after that date will be a late registration. We will keep you updated once registration opens.
Event by Martial Arts 360
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 8 AM
Arkansas 20K
1810 Citizens Dr, Benton, AR
Arkansas 20K
Ready for a fall race in Benton? The Arkansas 20K returns for another year of Arkansas running tradition! At 12.43 miles, this USATF-certified course offers a challenge for experienced runners, with plenty of elevation changes to keep things interesting.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Race Start: 8:00 AM
Early Start: 7:00 AM
Boys & Girls Club of Saline County
1810 Citizens Drive, Benton, AR
Race Details
• 12.43-mile (20K) challenging course
• USATF Certified Course AR17022WJT
• Chip timed
• Aid stations approximately every 2 miles
• Finish-line snacks and refreshments
• Race shirts included for registered runners
• Finisher medals (New for 2026)
• Awards five deep in men's and women's divisions, including overall, masters, grand masters, seniors, and age groups
Early Start: Runners expecting to take longer than 2:30 are strongly encouraged to use the 7:00 AM start. The course cutoff is 11:00 AM.
Registration:
$40 before August 25 11:59PM
$50 August 26–race day
Saline County Striders members receive $5 off.
Race-day packet pickup & registration: 6:30–7:45 AM at the Boys & Girls Club. Early-start runners should pick up packets promptly at 6:30 AM.
Come challenge yourself on one of Arkansas's toughest 20K courses—and enjoy a great fall morning with fellow runners!
Register online and get all the race details:
https://salinecountystriders.com/races/arkansas-20k/
Event by Saline County Striders
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 9 AM - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 5 PM
Arkansas Paranormal Expo
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
The Arkansas Paranormal Expo is a benefit for MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, which was founded in 1840. The Expo showcases keynote speakers on subjects such as, UFO's, Bigfoot, Cryptozoology, Psychic Phenomena & Paranormal Investigating. Also, Psychic Readings will be available along with Silent Auction and Raffle items!
Event by Arkansas Paranormal Expo
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 9 AM
Paws N Practice
This Central Arkansas Pet Partners sponsored event is designed to let new and renewing teams practice their skills prior to evaluating. Experienced therapy animal handlers will help teams with constructive feedback and acknowledgement of skills in a supportive atmosphere.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pet Partners Handler's Course, whether online or in person.
After you register for this event you will be assigned a 45 minutes slot for the day of the event.
Volunteers will be needed - some experienced handlers and those who are just beginning the journey of therapy animals, both are welcome.
Contact Debbie at mccolloughdebbie@yahoo.com to register or to be a volunteer.
Cost $10
Event by Debbie McCollough and Central Arkansas Pet Partners
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 FROM 9 AM - 12 PM
Fayetteville Arkansas Farmers Market
What a great way to start a Fall day in Fayetteville, Arkansas. RGB will be on the Square for the farmers' market. Come visit and sing along.
Event by Roving Gambler Band
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 9 AM
Arkansas Rasta Fest & 5K 10K Run/Walk
100 River Front Park, North Little Rock AR
Arkansas Rasta 6th Annual 5K • 10K • Kids Dash & FREE Cultural Fest
Get ready for one of Arkansas' most vibrant community celebrations! Join us for the 6th Annual Arkansas Rasta Fun 5K, 10K, Kids Dash & FREE Cultural Fest—a day filled with fitness, culture, music, family fun, and community.
Whether you're racing for a personal best, walking with friends, cheering on the kids, or simply enjoying the festival, there's something for everyone. Spend the day with us enjoying:
5K 10K Run /Walk
Kids Dash
Live Entertainment
Food Vendors
Fashion Show
Cultural Experiences
Giveaways & More!
This event promotes Mental Health & Wellness, Unity, and healthy living while bringing our community together in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Bring your family, invite your friends, wear your Rasta colors, and make memories with us!
Register today:
runsignup.com/AR-Rasta5K
One Love. One Race. One Mind.
See you at the starting line!
Event by Arkansas Rasta Fest & 5K Run/Walk, Evelyn Sanders and Lay D Black
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 9 AM
Ability Tree Arkansas 5K & Fun Run
Friends of the Library Hall West Fork
Join us for a weekend full of shape note singing in Northwest Arkansas! Friday, October 23rd we will host our regular monthly singing from 5:30 PM to 8 PM at the Friends of the West Fork Library Hall.
The following morning we will meet at the same location for our annual Fall All Day!
Registration is at 9 AM, with singing beginning at 9:30.
Enjoy dinner on the grounds at noon; we encourage all who are able to bring a dish!
We will conclude late afternoon, and join together again on Sunday for a morning of porch singing at a local singers home. Details to be announced at the singing on Saturday!
For over 200 years, folks have been practicing shape-note singing as a way of worship & participatory community practice. While Sacred Harp songs are generally nonsecular in lyrical content, there is no specific religious practice endorsed by this community. Everyone, regardless of musical experience or religious background, is welcome! Loaner books are available for folks who do not have their own.
Facebook: Arkansas Shape Note Singers (Group) & Central Arkansas Sacred Harp Singers (Community)
Instagram: @nwasacredharp
Official Sacred Harp Website: https://fasola.org
For updates & calendar events, please reach out to Darryl Criss (octave1965@gmail.com) to receive our newsletter.
Event by McKenna Mullis
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 FROM 9 AM - 3 PM
Doddridge Maker’s Market
This small community event is a BIG deal!!! The Doddridge Community Center inside and outdoors will be the place to be on October 24th from 9:00am until 3:00pm. You will enjoy browsing vendor spaces that offer unique handmade/homemade items along with vendors offering their products. You will find baked goods such as breads, cookies, cakes and of course "Not your Granny's Fried Pies" !!! There will be candles, t-shirts, wreaths, centerpieces, furniture, Christmas ornaments, baby items, and so much more!
Event by Anita Hicks and Cass County TX Swap 'N Shop
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 FROM 9 AM - 4 PM
Arkansas Apple Butter Festival 2026
1039 Winrock Drive, Morrilton, AR
Arkansas’ Only Apple Butter Festival!
Experience apple butter made the old-fashioned way, sampled on homemade bread with fresh-pressed apple cider! Spend the day enjoying authentic arts and crafts, shopping, plants, live music, baked goods, and hearty comfort food.
The big red barn takes center stage, overflowing with homemade jams, jellies, local honey, farm cheeses, and rich apple butter. Come celebrate tradition, small-town charm, and all the best flavors of fall!
Event by Petit Jean Farmers' Market
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 9 AM
Arkansas Enduro Series | Round 3 | Hot Springs @ Gudrun MTB Fest
The Hot Springs Enduro takes place in the Northwoods Trails system located in Hot Springs National Park. This trail system houses well over 30 miles of trails ranging from beginner green trails to double black for the experts out there looking to push the limits. The AES Enduro is being held in conjunction with the Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival - a three-day mountain bike festival featuring dual slalom, Strider races and the Atilla the Hun XC races. There’s something for everyone. Come for AES and stay for the rest.
Each participant’s entry includes:
One-day competition with up to 4-7 stages and 10-20 total miles of rider-designed racing with dedicated pre-race practice times the day prior to the race.
Sufficiently marked courses with maps emailed to participants the week of the event.
Lively mid-race aid stations with access to professional neutral mechanics and medical support.
Professional event timing with accuracy to the 1000th of a second and instant results.
Complimentary post-race meal and cold beverages (21+ for adult beverages, ID required) in a family-friendly festival setting.
Awards ceremony by category with prizes awarded 5 deep.
Event by Arkansas Enduro Series and Northwoods Trails - Hot Springs
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 FROM 9:30 AM - 3 PM
Arkansas Families at the Table - Resource Event
Arkansas Families at the Table is a resource event created to connect Arkansas families with practical information, resources, and people who can help them navigate disability services.
Join us for a day focused on CES Waiver navigation, educational advocacy, equipment resources, Medicaid, advocacy organizations, adaptive recreation, and more.
Bauxite, Arkansas
Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:30 AM–3:00 PM
Come with questions. Leave with resources, connections, and a clearer path forward.
Event by Tamerah Cooper, Marilyn DeBow Freeman and 3 others
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 FROM 10 AM - 7 PM
Arkansas Pumpkin Fest
2798 AR 117, Black Rock, AR
Welcome to the Arkansas Pumpkin Fest at Jackson Farm, located in Black Rock, Arkansas! Families from Jonesboro, Paragould, Batesville and across Northeast Arkansas visit each fall to experience one of the region’s most unique fall destinations.
Watch the farm come alive with stunning pumpkin displays, beautiful sunflower and zinnia fields, vibrant photo opportunities, exciting live entertainment and more than 45 family-friendly activities! Explore our themed six-acre corn maze, take a scenic hayride around the lake, visit the animals in the petting barn, race down the giant slides, soar across the zip lines and enjoy unforgettable fall fun for all ages.
The excitement continues with jumping pads, pedal karts, a giant corn pit, tire mountain, trike track, ninja obstacle course, cow train and so much more. Additional attractions include pony rides, face painting, pumpkin cannons, the Paintball Barn, Extreme Corn Hole and gem mining. Come hungry and enjoy delicious festival food and drinks from the Back Porch Grille, BBQ Shack, Wagon Wheel, Chicken Shack and Watering Hole.
Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 26–Nov. 8, 2026 & Columbus Day (Oct. 12)
Jackson Farm | 2798 HWY 117 Black Rock, AR 72415
Festival Calendar, Tickets & Details: visitjacksonfarm.com
Birthday parties, corporate events, church groups and other group gatherings are welcome
Event by Jackson Farm
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 10 AM
Growing Families: Welcoming New Life in Arkansas
380 S 9th St, Batesville, AR
Growing Families: Welcoming New Life in Arkansas
The Old Independence Regional Museum invites you to the opening of our newest special exhibit, Growing Families: Welcoming New Life in Arkansas, on Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Explore the history of pregnancy, childbirth, midwives, babyhood, and family life in Arkansas through photographs, artifacts, and stories from generations past. Learn about the important role of traditional midwives, the Stork Inn, birth records, newborn footprints, and the many ways Arkansas families welcomed new life into the world.
The event will begin with a special presentation by Stephanie Saunders, Lyon College professor and celebrated author of Covered Buttons, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the exhibit.
Guests are invited to enjoy light refreshments while exploring the exhibit.
Admission: $5
Join us as we celebrate the stories of mothers, babies, midwives, and families who helped shape our Arkansas communities
Event by Old Independence Regional Museum
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 FROM 10 AM - 12 PM
Broken but Empowered: Women’s Conference
We’re less than a month away from the Broken but Empowered Women’s Conference on October 24th. Please click the link to purchase a ticket: https://www.zeffy.com/.../broken-but-empower-womens...
Event by Calvary Baptist Church of Mcalmont
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 FROM 10 AM - 6 PM
Arkansas Voices Auditions
Conway, AR
Are you a singer or know someone who sings? We need YOU at the Arkansas Voices Auditions taking place on October 24, 2026 at the Conway Jr. High Auditorium.
We are looking for singers ages 11 and up, to compete for a cash prize and show off their talent.
Proceeds go to the benefit of Choosing to Excel programs.
Sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../20F0D45ACAE2AA0F9C61...
Event by Choosing to Excel
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 FROM 1 PM - 6 PM
Fall Fest
Hey Central Arkansas!
Join Lolo’s Custom Mats & More at the Lexington Apartments for their annual Fall Fest on October 24, 2026, from 11 AM to 4 PM!
Lots of car freshies, room sprays, diffusers & car coasters will be making their appearance!
Enjoy: A festive Fall Market
Apartment Home Tours
Delicious Food Trucks
Cozy Fall Vibes & Seasonal Fun
Please tag your family, friends, and neighbors and celebrate the season with us!
location - The Lexington Apartments
15000 Chenal Pkwy, Little Rock, AR 72211
Event by Lolo’s Custom Mats & More
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 3 PM
Table Rockin Blues at the Arkansas Jam!
Open Air Productions
HEY BLUES FANS - We're bringing our table rockin', toe tappin', ass slappin', juke jointin', house party blues to the ARKANSAS JAM!
This is a FANTASTIC line up an we're honored to be part of it.
Event by Big Train and the LOCO Motives
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 5 PM
Springdale Senior Center / Meals on Wheels Benefit - Springdale, Arkansas
823 E. Emma - Springdale, Arkansas
What a great event to benefit the Springdale Senior Center/Meals on Wheels. Dinner is served at 5:00, and music starts shortly thereafter. Come have a fun evening and support this great cause.
Event by Roving Gambler Band
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 6 PM
Premier Chef Northwest Arkansas 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Northwest Arkansas - Hotel, Spa & Convention Center
Join us on October 24, 2026, for our signature event! Tickets available: https://stubs.net/.../rogers-public-library-foundation
This is a memorable way to support the Rogers Public Library Foundation.
Four chefs will be vying for the title of 2026 Premier Chef Northwest Arkansas! This first-class culinary competition is sure to send your taste buds on a retreat! Chefs will prepare dishes with meticulous care, showcasing complex flavors, textures, and color combinations. The winner is determined by a panel of esteemed judges plus a crowd favorite will be voted upon by attendees. This is an interactive experience with chefs conversing and demonstrating their impressive culinary skills.
General Admission ticket holders will experience a minimum of four dishes prepared by our competing chefs. You will also enjoy grilling stations, pass dishes, signature cocktails, mouthwatering appetizers, decadent desserts, and an open bar.
VIP Ticket holders experience the everything that is included in General Admission along with specialty drink pairings, gifts, and giveaways.
Event by Rogers Public Library Foundation
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 FROM 6 PM - 10:30 PM
Ballet Arkansas Presents A Roaring Affair
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Step into the glamour, intrigue, and irresistible energy of the Jazz Age for A Roaring Affair, an unforgettable evening celebrating Ballet Arkansas and its highly anticipated production of Gatsby.
More than a night at the ballet, A Roaring Affair transforms one of Ballet Arkansas's Gatsby performances into a complete social experience, pairing world-class dance with cocktails, live jazz, exceptional hospitality, and a post-performance speakeasy inspired by the decadence of the 1920s.
The evening begins at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, where guests may attend Champagne & Consequence, a VIP experience that offers an intimate pre-performance reception with Ballet Arkansas leadership and Company Artists on stage. Guests will then take their seats for the full performance of Michael Fothergill's world-premiere production of Gatsby. Following the final curtain, the celebration continues as guests step into The Glass Box Speakeasy for two hours of live jazz, cocktails and libations, hors d'oeuvres, appearances by Ballet Arkansas Company Artists, and Gatsby-inspired experiences.
CHAMPAGNE & CONSEQUENCE | VIP EXPERIENCE - 6:00 - 6:45 pm
A limited Champagne & Consequence VIP Experience offers an intimate pre-performance reception with Ballet Arkansas leadership and Company Artists. Enjoy champagne and cocktails, light hors d'oeuvres, and special behind-the-scenes access before the artists prepare to take the stage. Following the performance, VIP guests join the full celebration at The Speakeasy. Availability for this experience is intentionally limited.
THE PERFORMANCE | GATSBY - 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Seduction. Ambition. Excess. Consequence. Ballet Arkansas brings the intoxicating world of Gatsby to the stage at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. The full performance serves as the centerpiece of A Roaring Affair, immersing audiences in a world where glamour conceals obsession and the pursuit of something greater always comes at a price.
THE GLASS BOX SPEAKEASY | AFTER THE CURTAIN - 8:30 - 10:30 pm
When the performance ends, the night is only beginning. A Roaring Affair guests will transition into an exclusive two-hour post-performance Speakeasy, where live jazz sets the mood for an evening of cocktails, wine, hors d'oeuvres, conversation, and appearances by Ballet Arkansas Company Artists and staff. Cocktail attire welcome - Gatsby-era glamour encouraged.
ONLINE AUCTION
Guests and supporters may also participate in Ballet Arkansas's 26|27 season kick-off auction. Participation in the auction is optional, and bidding will take place entirely online. Please note: Auction items are available for bid prior to, and post event, and items will not be distributed or available for pickup during A Roaring Affair. Winning bidders will receive information following the close of the auction regarding item pickup or fulfillment.
Admission
A Roaring Affair — One Gatsby performance ticket + admission to the two-hour post-show Speakeasy with live jazz, hors d’oeuvres, and themed libations provided by Colonial Wines & Spirits.
A Roaring Affair for Two — Two Gatsby performance tickets + admission for two to the two-hour post-show Speakeasy with live jazz, hors d’oeuvres, and themed libations provided by Colonial Wines & Spirits.
Champagne & Consequence VIP — One premium Gatsby performance ticket + exclusive pre-show reception with select Company Artists + stage and backstage experience + admission to the two-hour post-show Speakeasy with live jazz, hors d’oeuvres, and libations provided courtesy of Colonial Wines & Spirits.
Champagne & Consequence VIP for Two — Two premium Gatsby performance tickets + exclusive pre-show reception with select Company Artists + stage and backstage experience + admission for two to the two-hour post-show Speakeasy with live jazz, hors d’oeuvres, and libations provided courtesy of Colonial Wines & Spirits.
Speakeasy Upgrade — Post-show Speakeasy admission for one. A ticket to the selected Gatsby performance is required and is not included.
Speakeasy Upgrade for Two — Post-show Speakeasy admission for two. Two tickets to the selected Gatsby performance are required and are not included.
Patrons not keen to attend A Roaring Affair are welcome to purchase tickets to Gatsby at the above ticket link.
Event by Ballet Arkansas
Saturday, October 24, 2026 / 8:30am - 10:00am
Morning Bird Walk
Lake Dardanelle State Park
100 State Park Drive, Russellville, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Cost: FREE
Join a park interpreter in front of the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new way.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 / 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Hawk Walk
Mount Magazine State Park
16878 AR-309, Paris, AR
Meeting Place: Brown Springs Picnic Area
Cost: FREE
Guests on this beautiful hike along Dripping Springs will try to encounter the broad-winged hawk, a crow-sized raptor that migrates over Mount Magazine State Park in the autumn months. They will also witness some of the most scenic views in Arkansas. Expect some uneven terrain and slight inclines. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, and comfortable hiking shoes are all highly recommended for this easy hike.
Caution– This hike visits very high cliffs, so children and pets must be highly supervised by legal guardians at all times.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 / 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Old Town Lake Sunset Kayak Adventure
Delta Heritage Trail State Park
5539 Hwy 49, Helena-West Helena, AR
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
Cost: Adults: $18.00 | Children: $12.00
Old Town Lake is a well-known landmark on the Delta Heritage Trail. Experience its unique beauty at sunset on this easy guided flat-water kayak adventure. Paddle through a maze of bald cypress trees as we discover the secrets of the lake's natural world while getting a sense of the ways different people through time have viewed the lake. No kayak experience is necessary, but you must be comfortable being on the water in a boat. Kayaks, paddles, and life vests are included with the registration fee. Registration is required by calling the park at (870) 572-2352.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 / 8:00pm-9:30pm
Spirit Walk
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
506 East Douglas Street, Prairie Grove, AR
Meeting Place: Hindman Hall
Cost: $5.00
Ozark folklore says that we can use our senses to experience the phenomenon that brought many legends to life hundreds of years ago. Join us as we embark on a twilight “Spirit Walk,” relying on our senses as we explore the stories that Prairie Grove Battlefield still holds today.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
Sunday, October 25, 2026
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 FROM 10 AM - 7 PM
Edible, Poisonous, and Medicinal Fall Mushrooms of Arkansas
Ozark Folkways
Fall Fungi of Arkansas: The Good, the Bad & the Medicinal
Sunday, October 25 @ 10am-7pm
Master Mycologist Jay Justice will join us once again for a fun and informative fall fungi foray focusing on native Arkansas edible, poisonous, and medicinal fall mushrooms. After a morning PowerPoint, we will break for brown bag lunch and then carpool down to the beautiful Winfrey Valley to forage. An afternoon identification and Q&A session will be followed by one of our ever popular tastings.
Jay Justice is a retired epidemiologist who formerly worked at the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. He is a co-founder and scientific advisor for the Arkansas Mycological Society (1982) and a scientific advisor to the Cumberland Mycological Society as well as a chief mycologist for the Missouri Mycological Society.
$65 fee includes presentation, foraging, ID session, and tasting experience. Tickets are non-refundable.
Wear appropriate clothing for an outdoor hike and bring drinking water, insect repellent, a walking stick, and a brown paper bag for fungal finds.
Register at www.ozarkfolkways.org
Event by Ozark Folkways
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 11 AM
Praise in the Park
We're taking our praise to the Park! the weather is supposed to be GREAT! We invite everyone to come worship with us!
We will also have some delicious donuts from 10:30 - 11
We can't wait to see you!!
Event by First Apostolic Church
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 1 PM
Breakthrough T1D AR Walk
Razorback Gardens
Join us for a family friendly day of fun as we walk together to celebrate the T1D community and raise funds for a cure!!
Event by BT1D Northwest Arkansas
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 FROM 3 PM - 5 PM
Cabot Theatre Presents: “Oliver Jr.”
401 North Lincoln Street, Cabot, AR
CABOT THEATRE IS EXCITED TO PRESENT "OLIVER! JR."
*Performances will be held in the Cabot High School Auditorium on:
* Saturday, October 24 at 2:00 PM
* Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 PM
* Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM
*Synopsis:*
Based on the classic novel by Charles Dickens, Oliver! JR. follows young Oliver Twist, an orphan who escapes a harsh life in a workhouse and finds himself among a group of young pickpockets led by the clever and charismatic Fagin. As Oliver navigates the streets of London, he encounters both danger and kindness while searching for a place to call home.
Join Cabot Theatre for this unforgettable production of "Oliver! JR." and experience the adventure, laughter, and heart of this timeless story!
Tickets are $15 each. There are no refunds for purchased tickets. However, exchanges are available by emailing courtney.shepard@cps.k12.ar.us
Location
Cabot School District - Auditorium
Across the street from:
602 North Lincoln Street, Cabot, Arkansas 72023
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DWHH
Event by Cabot Theatre
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 FROM 3 PM - 4 PM
Healthy Running Kids Series - Little Rock, AR
War Memorial Park, Little Rock, AR
Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 FROM 4 PM - 5:30 PM
Songbirds On The Road Again
On The Roads To
Anniversary Of The Gospel Writers
From Jonesboro, Arkansas
Anniversary In
Forrester City, Arkansas
Cash App
$JEW46
Call Now : 334- 405- 5252
Event by James Earl Williams
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 6 PM
Jason Crabb Live in Concert - Fort Smith, AR
The Fort Smith Convention Center
Jason Crabb is coming to Fort Smith!
GRAMMY® Award winner and 21-time Dove Award winner Jason Crabb will take the stage at the Fort Smith Convention Center on Sunday, October 25!
Known for his powerhouse vocals, electrifying stage presence and unmistakable sound, Jason Crabb has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. Now, Fort Smith has the chance to experience him LIVE!
Sunday, October 25
Fort Smith Convention Center
VIP Doors: 4:30 PM
VIP Meet & Greet: 4:45 PM
General Admission: 5:20 PM
Event Begins: 6:00 PM
Gather your friends and family and join us for an unforgettable evening with one of gospel music’s most celebrated voices!
Get your tickets and make plans to join us!
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B006532CE2F6259
Event by Jason Crabb and The Fort Smith Convention Center
Sunday, October 25, 2026 / 6:00am - 7:00am
Kayak Tour of Lake Fort Smith
Lake Fort Smith State Park
15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR
Meeting Place: Marina
Cost: Ages 13 and up: $18.00 | Children ages 6-12: $12.00
Enjoy the beauty of Lake Fort Smith from a kayak. Take the opportunity to observe quiet coves, waterfalls, and wildlife available from the unique perspective of a kayak. Flatwater kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are provided. No previous paddling experience is necessary. A park interpreter will demonstrate the basics of kayaking and answer questions along the way. Participants must be at least 14 years old to paddle solo. Children under 6 are not permitted. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Contact the marina for reservations and payment. Wear clothes/shoes that can get wet. Sunscreen, insect repellent, and water are highly recommended. This activity is dependent on weather and lake conditions.
Sunday, October 25, 2026 / 10:00am - 10:45am
Pearling and Shelling on the White River
Jacksonport State Park
111 Avenue St., Newport, AR
Meeting Place: 1872 Courthouse Museum
Cost: FREE
Discover the fascinating world of White River pearling as the residents of Jacksonport experienced it at the turn of the 20th century. See the equipment used by divers and learn about the multitude of uses for the mussel shells. Most especially, learn about the most coveted prize of all – the perfect fresh water pearl.
Sunday, October 25, 2026 / 2:00pm-2:30pm
Shaped by Water: Watercolor Painting
Village Creek State Park
201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR
Meeting Place: Outside the Visitor Center
Cost: FREE
Water is powerful. From shaping the landscape to shaping the activities we enjoy here, water has the power to shape life at Village Creek State Park. Join a park interpreter to discover the powers of water while creating your own watercolor painting at sunset. All materials will be provided.
Sunday, October 25, 2026 / 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sunset Stroll
Mount Magazine State Park
16878 AR-309, Paris, AR
Meeting Place: Brown Springs Picnic Area
Cost: FREE
Watch the day fade into night at Mount Magazine State Park on a peaceful guided sunset stroll. As the light changes, we’ll explore how wildlife, colors, and sounds shift with the setting sun. Slow down, breathe in the evening air, and experience nature’s golden hour.
CAUTION- this hiking trail visits very high cliffs with no railing, so children and pets must be highly supervised by legal guardians at all times.
Events by Arkansas State Parks
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