Halloween season brings pumpkin patches, family activities, haunted tours and costume parties to Fayetteville throughout October. Whether you're planning a family outing or looking for Halloween plans with friends, here are events in Northwest Arkansas to put on your calendar for 2026.
Check the event links for the latest times, ticket information and details before heading out.
Pumpkin Patches
Need a pumpkin to decorate your porch or do you want to carve a jack-o'-lantern? Fayetteville-area pumpkin patches are a good place to start, with seasonal decorations and other fall favorites to browse.
SUMC Youth Pumpkin Patch
The SUMC Youth Pumpkin Patch brings out thousands of pumpkins and gourds each fall, from small porch decorations to big pumpkins ready for carving. Proceeds benefit the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, so your seasonal shopping supports a good cause, too.
Rivercrest Orchard
Pumpkins in all shapes, sizes and colors? Check. Sunflowers and fresh local apples? Check and check. This family-owned farm just outside town is a spot to pick out fall decorations and enjoy a little country air.
Halloween Crafts & Fall Activities
Add a little fall color to your home with a floral pumpkin workshop or spend the day browsing handmade goods and seasonal finds at the craft fair.
Heart of the Ozarks Craft Fair & Fall Festival
Browse hundreds of vendor booths, grab something to eat from food trucks and enjoy live music at the Heart of the Ozarks Craft Fair & Fall Festival. A petting zoo and family fun zone add more activities for those bringing the kids along.
October 15-17
Floral Pumpkin Workshop
Give a pumpkin a floral makeover at this hands-on workshop at Pink Fern. Combine fall colors and fresh blooms to create a seasonal decoration for your home.
Thursday, October 22
Halloween Workshops at Wild Brush Revival
Get creative this October at Wild Brush Revival, where the month’s lineup includes seasonal art classes and workshops. Try your hand at beaded insects, make a Halloween mask, or give a pumpkin a new look with Mod Podge. Grab a buddy and spend some time making something fun to take home.
Check Wild Brush Revival’s event listings for workshop dates, times and registration details.
Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Fayetteville
From allergy-friendly trick-or-treating to a costume parade and Halloween sing-along, Fayetteville has several ways for kids to celebrate this October.
Howling Halloween 5K & Dog Walk
Dress up with your family and your pup for the annual Howling Halloween, a festive morning of running, walking and Halloween fun. Hosted by Service Dogs of Distinction, the event features a 5K, a casual dog walk, costume contests for people and pets, games, music, food and prizes. It’s a fun way to celebrate the season with your four-legged family members while supporting an organization that provides rescue dogs to veterans with PTSD.
Saturday, October 17
A Night in the Museum
Head to the Arkansas Air & Military Museum for an indoor trunk-or-treat adventure. Kids can collect treats while exploring a setting filled with aircraft and local aviation history.
Friday, October 23
Be(A)ware Allergy-Friendly Halloween Extravaganza
This allergy-friendly celebration at the Fayetteville Public Library gives families a chance to enjoy Halloween activities with food allergies in mind. Bring the kids in costume for an outing designed to make the holiday more inclusive.
Saturday, October 24
Little Sprouts Costume Parade
Little witches, dinosaurs and pumpkins can show off their costumes at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. The Little Sprouts Costume Parade is a seasonal outing for young children and their families.
Wednesday, October 28
Trick or Treat on the Trail
Follow the paths through the Lower Ramble and stop at more than 25 candy stations along the way. Festive music and Halloween activities make this a fun option for families planning their trick-or-treating.
Friday, October 30
Super Saturday: Halloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy
Mr. Troy leads a Halloween sing-along at Fayetteville Public Library, giving little ones a chance to sing, dance and get moving before the day's festivities begin.
Saturday, October 31
Halloween Movies & Shows
From a family movie afternoon to a cult classic with audience participation, these screenings offer a chance to take a break from trick-or-treating and Halloween parties.
Halloween Family Movies at Fayetteville Public Library
Fayetteville Public Library is screening two free, family-friendly favorites this October.
Sunday, October 18: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Sunday, October 25: Frankenweenie
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
It's just a jump to the left! This Halloween season screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at George’s Majestic is for fans who like their movie nights weird and wonderfully campy. Costumes and audience participation are part of the fun, so brush up on your Time Warp.
Wednesday, October 28
Spooky Fayetteville: Haunted History & Halloween Experiences
Explore Fayetteville's ghost stories on a downtown walking tour or head to a Halloween-themed pop-up bar.
Madstone Maze
Ozarks folklore takes over Likewise in downtown Fayetteville for Madstone Maze, a four-night Halloween event featuring a walk-through maze built around local legends. Along the way, look for art installations inspired by creatures and stories like the Ozark Howler and the Gowrow. Outside the maze, you’ll find tarot readings, live performances, local films, handmade goods, oddities, and themed mocktails. Costumes are encouraged, but this isn’t a haunted house — no jump scares here.
October 26-29
Fayetteville After Dark: Haunted History & Paranormal Walking Tour
Hear local ghost stories, learn about Fayetteville's history and explore reports of paranormal activity around downtown's historic spots on this after-dark walking tour.
October 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30
Nightmare on Block Street
Nightmare on Block Street turns Pinpoint into a Halloween pop-up bar, complete with themed décor, immersive spaces, seasonal pinball and spooky cocktails. The experience is for guests 21 and older.
The pop-up runs September 25 through November 1, 2026
Adult Halloween Parties & Nightlife
Halloween weekend brings costume parties, drag performances, DJ sets and themed drinks to Fayetteville. Check event details for age restrictions, tickets and times before heading out.
Big Gay Halloween
Big Gay Halloween at Ozark Music Hall features DJ Raquel, whose sets mix house, techno and ambient sounds. Come ready to dance and show off your Halloween look.
Friday, October 30
STAGEFRIGHT | Immersive Party
STAGEFRIGHT at TheatreSquared brings an immersive, theatrical feel to Halloween weekend. It's an option for anyone looking for a party with more atmosphere than the usual costume gathering.
Friday, October 30
Night of the Living Drag
Night of the Living Drag at the Walton Arts Center brings Halloween looks, big performances and campy horror flair to the stage. Expect bold costumes and plenty of theatrical drama.
Friday, October 30
Halloween Bar Crawl
Dress up and head to Dickson Street for a Halloween bar crawl with multiple stops and seasonal drinks. Plan your route ahead of time and arrange a safe ride for the end of the night.
Saturday, October 31
Halloween at Sidecar with Her Set, Her Sound
Grab a costume and your friends for a Halloween dance party at Sidecar Cocktail Lounge. Her Set, Her Sound brings DJ N8TIV to the decks from 8 p.m. to midnight, with drink specials, dancing and plenty of spooky vibes. Come ready to hit the dance floor and get a little weird.
Saturday, October 31
The Big Ed Halloween Spooktacular
The Big Ed Halloween Spooktacular combines comedy and a costume contest for a Halloween night with plenty of laughs. Bring your best costume and get ready for a little friendly competition at Nomads Trailside.
Saturday, October 31
Halloween Music & Candlelight
For a different take on Halloween, enjoy a night of seasonal music by candlelight at TheatreSquared.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
This candlelit concert features Halloween-inspired music in an atmospheric setting. It's a quieter alternative to a haunted tour or costume party.
October 23 & 25
Make a Halloween Weekend of It
Pair a daytime pumpkin patch or craft fair with an evening ghost tour, movie or Halloween party. If you're visiting Fayetteville from out of town, find a place to stay and turn one event into a full weekend of fall fun.
Explore places to stay in Fayetteville, browse the Experience Fayetteville events calendar, and check each event listing for current dates, hours, tickets and age restrictions before heading out.
Grab your costume and start planning your spooky season in Fayetteville!
