Beta in Bentonville Prototyping Lab Open House
Monday, September 29 @ UofA Collaborative
The Collaborative will showcase its new product prototyping lab, highlighting design and fabrication resources for startups and students.

Bella Vista Business Event
Tuesday, September 30 @ Bella Vista Recreation Center
A conversation about Bella Vista’s growth, featuring leaders from OZ Trails Bike Park and Chamber CEO Brandom Gengelbach.

Thriller Dance Workshop with The Vibe
Wednesday, Oct. 1 @ The Momentary
Learn the choreography to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”

An Evening with Mark Archuleta
Thursday, Oct. 2 @ Bentonville Public Library
Author Mark Archuleta will discuss his new book on outlaw Henry Starr, who attempted a bank robbery in Bentonville and later tried to reinvent himself as a silent film star. 

Trivia: 90s Saturday Morning Cartoons
Thursday, Oct. 2 @ Danger Dave's
Test your knowledge of ‘90s favorites like Recess, Batman: The Animated Series, Pinky & the Brain, and more at this nostalgia-fueled trivia night.

Big Diamond Comedy Festival
Thursday, Oct. 2 – Saturday, Oct. 4 @ multiple venues
Three days of stand-up featuring comics from across the country.

Comedy Night: Roast of Arkansas
Thursday, Oct. 2 @ Meteor Guitar Gallery
As part of the Big Diamond Comedy Festival, comics take playful aim at the quirks of the Natural State in a one-night roast of Arkansas. 

Shelby Stone: Special House Show Concert
Thursday, Oct. 2 @ the Bloodbuzz House
Texas singer-songwriter Shelby Stone brings her rock-and-roll spirit to an intimate outdoor house show. 

Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear: Do the Reggae Tour
Friday, Oct. 3 @ The Momentary
An outdoor concert featuring reggae artists Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear.

First Friday: Haunted Holler
Friday, Oct. 3 @ Bentonville Square
Downtown Bentonville Inc.’s monthly block party has a Haunted Holler theme in October.

Tinkerfest
Saturday, Oct. 4 @ Scott Family Amazeum
A full day of hands-on activities celebrating creativity, curiosity, and the spirit of tinkering.

International Feast & Market
Saturday, Oct. 4 @ The Record 
A community event featuring international cuisines, handcrafted goods, live music, and cultural performances, highlighting small and diverse-owned businesses in Northwest Arkansas. 

Patio Social: The Barber
Saturday, Oct. 4 @ The Barber
Make new friends and connections. Upgrade your free registration to attend a comedy show afterward.

Craftober
Saturday, Oct. 4 @ Stoic Brews
An afternoon market featuring local vendors and live music. 

Crystal Bridges Art Fair
Saturday, Oct. 4 – Sunday, Oct. 5 @ Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
This annual art fair includes work from artists across the country in a variety of mediums, along with food trucks, art demonstrations, and workshops.

Make & Mingle: Arts and Crafts for 50+
Monday, Oct. 6 @ Bentonville Public Library
Adults 50+ are invited to a craft session in the library’s Makerspace. This month’s project is a decorative fall door hanger. Registration required.

Annual Bean Supper
Tuesday, Oct. 7 @ Benton County Historical Society
The Benton County Historical Society will host its annual bean supper with cornbread and cobbler inside the 1866 School House.

Fall Movie Night: Monsters Inc.
Thursday, Oct. 9 @ Bentonville Square
A free outdoor screening of Monsters Inc. in the heart of downtown. Bring a blanket or chair and settle in for an evening on the Square.

Meet a Firefighter!
Thursday, Oct. 9 @ Bentonville Public Library
Learn with books, songs, and fire safety tips from the Bentonville Fire Department.

Momentous Music & Arts Festival
Friday, Oct. 10 – Saturday, Oct. 11 @ The Momentary
Electronic music and arts festival with multiple stages and immersive art experiences.

Vintage Market Days of NWA
Friday, Oct. 10–Sunday, Oct. 12 @ Benton County Fairgrounds
Upscale vintage and vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market.

Nabholz Bike & Brew 2025
Friday, Oct. 10 @ Lawrence Plaza
Choose-your-own bike riding event with interactive stops, then wrap up with a post-ride after party. 

The Bentonville You Don’t Remember
Saturday, October 11 @ Old High
Hosted by Vintage Bentonville, this presentation offers a pictorial look at Bentonville from 100 to 150 years ago. Presentation begins at 11 a.m. and is open to all.

Square 2 Square Bike Ride
Saturday, Oct. 11 @ Razorback Greenway
This fall’s 30-mile ride starts in Fayetteville and follows the Razorback Greenway to Bentonville, with pit stops along the way.

Best Friends Super Adoption
Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 11–12 @ Crystal Bridges
Meet hundreds of adoptable dogs and cats from shelters and rescues across the region at this large-scale adoption event. Alongside pets ready for new homes, the festival will feature food trucks, vendor booths, giveaways, and kid-friendly activities.

Patio Social
Tuesday, Oct. 14 @ The Bend
Make new friends and connections. 

Lucius: The Gold Rush Tour
Tuesday, Oct. 14 @ The Momentary
Indie-pop band Lucius, known for their “magnetic live shows and otherworldly harmonies” performs in the RØDE House. Opening the show is singer-songwriter Jobi Riccio.

Family Game Day
Tuesday, Oct. 14 @ Bentonville Public Library
An afternoon of board games for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

Halloween Spell Books
Wednesday, Oct. 15 @ Bentonville Public Library
Adults can design and create decorative Halloween spell books in this arts and crafts workshop. All materials provided. Registration required.

It’s Fall Y’all Craft Fair
Thursday Oct. 16–Sunday, Oct. 19 @ Benton County Fairgrounds
An annual fair featuring more than 100 makers, artists, crafters, and food vendors.

Adult Night: Neon Noir
Thursday, Oct. 16 @ Scott Family Amazeum
Explore the museum after hours in a technicolor Halloween-themed evening with blacklight experiments, colorful chemistry, and hands-on activities, plus drinks and light bites. Adults 21+ only.

Bird Habitat Show-and-Tell
Thursday, Oct. 16 @ Bentonville Public Library
Kids in preschool through 3rd grade can learn about nests, eggs, feathers, and forest preservation in this interactive session. Registration required.

Autumn Joy Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 18 @ Crystal Bridges
Celebrate fall with free plants, advice from local garden clubs, outdoor watercolor painting, and a seasonal scavenger hunt through the North Forest.

Blues Traveler with Spin Doctors
Sunday, Oct. 19 @ The Momentary 
Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors perform chart-topping anthems from the ’90s.

Teen Movie & Make: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Tuesday, Oct. 21 @ Bentonville Public Library
Teens are invited to a screening of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (2024) paired with a themed art activity.

Mourning Tour: How the Victorians Grieved
Thursday, Oct. 23 @ Peel Museum & Botanical Garden
A guided tour exploring Victorian mourning practices, their cultural significance, and how they shaped traditions in America, with insights into the Peel family’s history. 

Kickstart Entrepreneurship: Youth Maker Market Intro Session
Thursday, Oct. 23 @ Bentonville Public Library
A workshop for students in grades 6–12 to learn about the Amazeum’s Youth Maker Program and how to sell their creations at the Youth Maker Market.

Goblin Run 5K & Kids Fun Run
Saturday, Oct. 25 @ Downtown Bentonville
This family-friendly race invites participants in costumes to run a 5K through downtown, followed by a kids fun run of about three-quarters of a mile.

Halloween-Themed Archery Date Night
Saturday, Oct. 25 @ The Quiver Archery Range
A Halloween-themed archery night for couples with games and challenges. Costumes encouraged.

HallowZING
Saturday, Oct. 25 @ Amazeum
An annual sensory-friendly night full of gentle STEAM play.

Rentopia Renaissance Faire
Saturday–Sunday, October 25–26 @ Benton County Fairgrounds
A two-day festival with jousting, combat shows, live music, circus acts, storytelling, artisan vendors, and food ranging from turkey legs to Caribbean and Cajun dishes.

Trick Art Treat
Sunday, Oct. 26 @ Crystal Bridges (North Forest)
A day of family-friendly, Halloween-themed celebrations including trick-or-treating, performances, and artmaking activities for everyone

The Mayor’s Book Club
Monday, Oct. 27 @ Bentonville Public Library
Mayor Stephanie Orman leads a community discussion of The Mountain is You by Brianna West. Free copies are available while supplies last.

Fright at the Meteor
Friday, Oct. 31 @ Meteor Guitar Gallery
A Halloween party with live music, giveaways, and a costume contest.

Costumes, Candy and Cops Carnival
Friday, October 31 @ Benton County Fairgrounds
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office hosts its annual Halloween carnival with trunk-or-treating, games, food, and community activities. Admission is one non-perishable food item.