These events are organized in “weeks” that run Monday through Sunday.
Why? Because our newsletter goes out every Monday, and we repurpose these listings for that.
October 20-October 26
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.
Crawl-O-Ween Bar Crawl
Saturday, Oct 25 @ Downtown Bentonville
Downtown Bentonville’s annual Crawl-O-Ween invites adults to dress up and explore bars around the Square with themed drinks, music, and Halloween festivities
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
October 27-November 2
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.
Chess Fest
Saturday, Nov. 1 @ Bentonville Public Library
A free community chess event with a tournament, beginner lessons, casual play, crafts, and puzzles to celebrate the end of the outdoor chess season.
Plant Wave: Hear Plants “Sing”
Saturday–Sunday, Nov. 1–2 @ Crystal Bridges (Foundations of American Art Gallery)
A free drop-in meditation experience using plant sonification technology to create calming soundscapes from live plants, available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.