Events in Northwest Arkansas | Fayetteville Calendar

Autumn Gala

10/09/2025 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This event does not repeat

Join us for a memorable evening under the stars in support of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks! We’re excited to bring back the Autumn Gala, a seasonal celebration that raises vital funds for the Garden’s mission, with a special focus this year on restoring our cherished Butterfly House. Guests will enjoy garden-inspired cocktails, live music, a delicious buffet dinner, and a thoughtfully curated silent auction, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Garden at dusk.

Ticket and event details found here.

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Fayetteville Wheelmen Group Ride

10/09/2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Every Week until 10/17/2025

Thursdays, 6pm – our Owl Creek ride (March-October) – We meet at Owl Creek Elementary and have 3 different groups, depending on participation.

Usually there is an “A” group/race (20+mph avg.) drop group,

a “B” group focused on group riding skills (16-19mph), no-drop group (meaning no one left behind),

and a “C group/ Beginner’s Group” – which is a more relaxed ride where newer cyclists learn about group riding basics and experienced riders enjoy a more social ride.

Join us!

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Phantasma in the Ramble

10/09/2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Every Day until 10/10/2025

Phantasma will create a world of wonder for all ages on THURSDAY and FRIDAY NIGHT, October 9th and 10th. This multi-sensory installation is free to join, but we ask that you reserve your spot at your preferred time.

During your dedicated hour-long experience, you'll enjoy a mesmerizing laser light show and dance along with a silent disco surrounded by the beauty of the Lower Ramble. Three DJs curated by Her Set Her Sound will be on three different channels for you to choose a variety of sounds to dance to while the lights move around you. Headphones are provided, but not necessary to enjoy the light show and music.

Food and drink will be available for purchase at the Lower Ramble entrance on West Ave. You can also utilize the City's Open Refreshment Area (ORA) and grab an adult beverage at a nearby business beforehand to take with you to enjoy. 

AND NEW THIS YEAR!! On Saturday, October 11th, the lasers and DJs will move to the newly completed Upper Ramble for a totally different Phantasmic experience. This Glow Party will be from 7 to 10pm and is also free for all ages to participate. A lineup of DJs will be playing during the evening with dance music for everyone to enjoy under the flashing laser light show. No reservations required, open to all!

Don't miss out on this FREE event in the heart of the city brought to you by Downtown Fayetteville Coalition and the City of Fayetteville Arts & Culture. The Ramble is fully accessible and all ages are invited to join!

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Freak Show Day Fest

10/10/2025
Every Day until 10/11/2025

Freak Show Day Fest: Master of All Elements

October 10–11 | 12 PM – 12 AM | Fayetteville, AR | 18+ All Day | Explicit Content After Dark

Overnight Primitive Camping Available

Step right up for an unforgettable weekend of art, music, and mystique in the heart of Northwest Arkansas! Hosted by NWA CAMP, the Freak Show Day Fest returns for its third act—Master of All Elements—bringing together the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully talented from among us.

This immersive two-day festival transforms the natural landscape at Metal Mountain into a living dreamscape filled with live music, interactive art, circus spectacles, and otherworldly attractions. With 12 hours of live performances each day and camping under the stars, this is more than a festival—it’s a gathering of creators, misfits, magic-makers, and of course- FREAKS. We welcome people from all walks of life, feature music from all genres, and seek to create a community, impact, and connection through this shared experience. At its heart, Freak Fest is a celebration of self-expression, collective creativity, and all things alternative or other and the beautiful chaos that happens when we bring these underground ideals to the mainstream. Come as you are—and leave transformed.

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Fall Festival - McGarrah Farms Rivercrest Orchard

10/10/2025 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Week until 10/31/2025

Join us for 'Fall at the Farm'! Enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin and sunflower patches, bounce pillows, low ropes course, barrel train, hayrides, zip-lines, trackless train, corn pool, fall ball zone, a 6-acre barnyard play area and more! Don't miss our best season yet - we can't wait to share it with you!

New this year at Rivercrest! Enjoy Cider Fest Weekends as part of our Fall Festival!
Cider Fest Weekends:
September 20–21 & September 27–28.

Dates & Hours

September 13th - November 1st

September:

Sat: 10am - 7pm | Sun: 10am - 6pm

October:​

Fri: 12pm - 8pm | Sat: 10am - 8pm | Sun: 10am - 6pm

Oct. 13, 14, 15, 16, 20: 12pm - 6pm

Oct. 23, 30: 12pm - 7pm

For more detailed info, please see link. 

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Weekend Starts Series

10/10/2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This event does not repeat

An art-infused series of Friday evening “compact creativity festivals” that will take place in the Ramble. Kick off the weekend with a burst of creativity and fun! The WEST series is being held in conjunction with the University of Arkansas Department of Music.

Music performers will celebrate the musical diversity found at the university. Concerts will feature jazz trios, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music, Ozark ballads, classical ensembles, rock songs, medieval music and more!

Attendees can expect a lively atmosphere where they can unwind after a busy work week, enjoy strolling through the beautiful natural area and engage with their local arts community.

Weekend Starts is free and open to the public; all ages are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs. Arriving via the Razorback Greenway is encouraged. Parking for Upper Ramble events is available at the West Avenue Parking Deck and on-street parking along Dickson Street; parking for Lower Ramble events is available in the Fayetteville Public Library’s south surface lot and on-street parking along S. West Avenue.

The Ramble is within Fayetteville’s Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA), allowing attendees to enjoy beverages from participating establishments within the designated zone, provided ORA guidelines are followed.

In the event of inclement weather, updates regarding cancellations or rescheduling will be provided on the City’s website. Attendees are encouraged to check for updates before heading to the event.

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Phantasma in the Ramble

10/10/2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Every Day until 10/10/2025

Phantasma will create a world of wonder for all ages on THURSDAY and FRIDAY NIGHT, October 9th and 10th. This multi-sensory installation is free to join, but we ask that you reserve your spot at your preferred time.

During your dedicated hour-long experience, you'll enjoy a mesmerizing laser light show and dance along with a silent disco surrounded by the beauty of the Lower Ramble. Three DJs curated by Her Set Her Sound will be on three different channels for you to choose a variety of sounds to dance to while the lights move around you. Headphones are provided, but not necessary to enjoy the light show and music.

Food and drink will be available for purchase at the Lower Ramble entrance on West Ave. You can also utilize the City's Open Refreshment Area (ORA) and grab an adult beverage at a nearby business beforehand to take with you to enjoy. 

AND NEW THIS YEAR!! On Saturday, October 11th, the lasers and DJs will move to the newly completed Upper Ramble for a totally different Phantasmic experience. This Glow Party will be from 7 to 10pm and is also free for all ages to participate. A lineup of DJs will be playing during the evening with dance music for everyone to enjoy under the flashing laser light show. No reservations required, open to all!

Don't miss out on this FREE event in the heart of the city brought to you by Downtown Fayetteville Coalition and the City of Fayetteville Arts & Culture. The Ramble is fully accessible and all ages are invited to join!

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Fayetteville Farmers Market

10/11/2025 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Every Week until 11/23/2025

Welcome to the Fayetteville Farmers Market, where our commitment to fresh, locally grown produce and goods has helped Northwest Arkansas grow into a healthier and greener community.

Since 1973, the market has offered the finest in locally produced vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, meats, baked goods, honey, eggs, jams, juried crafts, and fine art from the four-county area. All producers at our market grow and make their products within 60 miles of Fayetteville, AR. This is why we are hyper local and ALL Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made. 100% Local and Loved!

The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market operates year round making locally grown and locally made items available during every season.

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Fayetteville Wheelmen Group Ride

10/11/2025 8:00 am
Every Week until 11/30/2025

The “Meteoride”

Ride is a no-drop 30 – 45 miles ride, followed by delicious treats and visiting at the Cafe.

  • The Rapha ride also meets at this location, so be sure you’re with the right group!

Cancelled when temperature is 40 degrees or below.

Yoga in the Garden

10/11/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Every Week until 10/25/2025

Kickstart your weekend with Yoga in the Garden at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks! Join us every Saturday in October, as expert instructors from Fayetteville Athletic Club lead energizing sessions in the beauty of the Garden.

A full-season package includes access to every Yoga in the Garden session from May through July, plus October! At just $119 for members and $149 for non-members, a season pass is the perfect way to save while committing to your wellness.

Reserve your spot and make yoga your new weekend ritual! 

To register for individual sessions, select "Show Event Times" in link above.

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