There are many community events going on in Northwest Arkansas this October! Bring your family and friends to one of the numerous fun events below and enjoy the cooler temperatures and festivities.
Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes
Farmland Adventures- 5355 Parsons Rd, Springdale
Farmland Adventures offers a 9-acre Giant Corn Maze, a pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting zoo, pig races, a kids play area and more. They are open September 7 to November 3 on Thursdays from 3 PM – 9:30 PM (October ONLY), Fridays from 1 PM – 9:30 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM – 9:30 PM.
http://farmlandadventures.com/
McGarrah Farms- 14816 Miser Rd, Pea Ridge
The pumpkin patch opens September 29 and will be open through October 31. Closed Tuesdays. They have pick-your-own pumpkins in the field or pumpkins to choose from already gathered from the field. Pumpkin prices range from $1 to $75. $8 per person that entitles you to $6 worth of tickets to be used towards your pumpkin purchases and/or rides. Children under 2 years of age get in free! There is a children’s mule train ride for $2 or 1 ticket. The grass maze entrance fee is $2 or 1 ticket. They have tractor-pulled hay rides, a picnic area, and a hay stack to play on. They also schedule group functions. For more information and to make reservations call 479-208-2692.
https://www.mcgarrahfarms.com/pumpkin-patch
Ozark Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch-12880 Hwy 112, Cave Springs
Get lost in an 8-acre corn maze, find the perfect pumpkins in a 3.5 acre pumpkin patch, feed and pet the animals at the petting zoo, shoot the Corn Cannon, ride the Cow Train, play in the Hay Maze, and play in the Corn Kernel Box. With all these things and more, you are sure to find something for everyone! Take your time and explore the website, then come on out and experience the fun for yourself! Open September 22 – October 28. Friday 12 until dark, Saturday 10 until dark, and Sunday 12 until dark.
http://www.ozarkcornmaze.com/
Haunted Houses
Nightmares Haunted House- 13080 North Hwy 71, Bentonville
The Bentonville Breakfast Lions Club presents Nightmares Halloween Bus Ride and Haunted Tours. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fri-Sat September 28 – October 31.
https://www.facebook.com/NightmaresHauntedHouseNWA
The Asylum – 221 S Main St., Cave Springs
The Asylum Haunted House will be located at 221 S Main St., October 6, 12-13, 19-20, 25-26,27, 29-31. Ticket Office opens at 7:00 p.m. and closes at Midnight. The Asylum Haunted House Ticket Prices are: $15 for general admission and $25 for a fast pass. VIP Combo Tickets for Haunted House/Escape Room $40.00 each (limited supply).
http://www.theasylumhauntedhouse.net/
Modern Mission’s Zombie Battleground – 3484 E Joyce Blvd, Fayetteville
Experience all-new action-packed missions never before played at Modern Mission! Get your best survivors and discover the secret serum that may hold the key to mankind’s future. They will have three new missions this year! Each mission won or lost will have untold consequences for each team. Are you a team player? Or will you end up as a zombie meal? Each mission is scored. Every participant will be given a complimentary Modern Mission membership card. You can see how well you do compared to your friends by checking your stats online. Space is extremely limited, so reserve your tickets in advance. You must be at Modern Mission and sign-in 30-45 minutes before your event. Every player will receive FREE membership to Modern Mission Indoor Battlefield (includes Modern Mission membership card).
Must be at least 12 years old.
Price: $25.00 per person
Zombie Battleground will be held, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm on:
October 12th/13th
October 19th/20th
October 26th/27th
https://modernmission.com/zombie/
Ghost Walks – Rogers Historical Museum
Join Rogers Historical Museum for these special walking history tours on certain evenings in October from 7 to 8 p.m. Participants will hear five stories about mystery, death and mayhem as told by costumed interpreters as they are led around Downtown Rogers. Reservations are required. Tours will start every 15 minutes, last 45 minutes, and are limited to 16 people per tour. Admission: $5. (479) 621-1154 www.rogershistoricalmuseum.org
Fall Festivals & Trick or Treats
Grace Baptist Church Fall Festival – October 28
Costume Contest @ 5:00 – All Ages
Pumpkin Contest @ 5:00 – Painted or Carved
Free Hot Dogs
Free Candy Bucket for the first 50 Kids
Games, Games, Games
http://www.gbcrogers.com/
DTR Candy Crawl- Downtown Rogers – October 31
We all have memories of dressing up in a favorite costume, going door to door…asking for candy. What was your favorite? The chocolate pieces or caramels? Were you a superhero? A princess? A ghost or goblin? The Candy Crawl provides a safe, fun chance for children to trick o’ treat with downtown businesses. A parade of ghosts, princesses, chefs, firefighters, cowboys, etc. parade through downtown and are greeted by downtown shop owners. It’s safe fun for the whole family! The Candy Crawl runs from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Oct. 31 It will line up in Frisco Park, at the corner of Poplar and First Streets.
Trunk or Treat – First Baptist Church – October 31
Trunk or Treat is just around the corner! Trunk or Treat is a free event for the community. There will be inflatables, food, live music, and lots of candy. Come dressed in your best costume and participate in the costume contest! Trunk or Treat is October 31, from 6-8 p.m. at First Baptist Rogers. Registration is required to attend Trunk or Treat.
http://www.fbcrogers.org/