• 21st Annual Wiener and Corgi Dog Race — “Hairy Paw-ter”

    "Barksdale" (former Berksdale South golf course) 60 Sugar Creek Cener, BELLA VISTA, AR, United States

    The Bella Vista Animal Shelter will host its 21st Annual Wiener and Corgi Dog Race on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the former Berksdale Golf Course on Hwy 71, north of Allen's Food Market. For the day, the site will be renamed "Barksdale." This year's theme is "Hairy Paw-ter," and the event includes a costume ...

    Free
  • Homegrown Festival

    Downtown Siloam Springs 311 South Mt. Olive St., Siloam Springs, AR, United States

    Located in historic downtown Siloam Springs, the Homegrown Festival showcases locally handmade goods, curated vintage, food trucks, and live music. Vendors offer an array of original, one-of-a-kind, and limited-run items including illustration, printmaking, music, jewelry and accessories, handmade goods, salvaged and repurposed goods, and hand-picked vintage.

    Free
  • Art Fair at Crystal Bridges

    Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

    This incredible celebration of craft and creativity will take place on Crystal Bridges Campus on October 3–4, 2026. See a vibrant showcase of artwork featuring talented artists from across the country, spanning different mediums. There will also be food trucks, live art demos, culinary experiences, and more. Support these amazing creators and find something special ...

    Free
  • Shire Post Mint Festival – 5th Annual

    Shire Post Mint 52 Main St., West Fork, United States

    Greetings from the Shire Post Mint Team! Shire Post Mint has been striking coins for 25 years, now! We are so excited to invite our community to come celebrate our 25th Anniversary with us. On October 3rd, please join us for gaming, costuming, and perusing fantastic crafts created by local artists. There will be live ...

    Free
  • International Festival

    Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United States

    This festival celebrates all of the cultures that make up the Northwest Arkansas community! Enjoy cultural and traditional performances, food, and goods. Visit booths throughout the Garden featuring arts and crafts, displays, and cultural items for sale. Talk to experts on resources for immigrants, refugees, other marginalized communities, and so much more!

    $2 – $10
  • Halloween With the Rosses

    Halloween With the Rosses
    The Melonlight Theater 2 Pine St, Eureka Springs, AR, United States

    The Melonlight Theater presents a delightful sitcom experience filled with the spirits of Halloween - both shaken and stirred. This episode of With The Rosses features classic Halloween icons: the costumes, the tricks, the treats, and it’s Sheila’s party, so there will be themed cocktails! Be a part of the live studio audience on the ...

    $22 – $65
  • Spooky Sprint – Fayetteville

    Orchards Park 1100 NE John Deshields Blvd, Bentonville, AR, United States

    Race Day Schedule 6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup 7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 8:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal ...

    $25.98
  • Bella Vista Farmers & Makers Market

    Bella Vista Farmers & Makers Market
    Sugar Creek Shopping Center 10 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista, AR, United States

    Spend your Sunday mornings at the Bella Vista Farmers Market—where fresh, local food meets handmade goods, and a welcoming community atmosphere in Bella Vista, Arkansas. Located in the heart of Northwest Arkansas, the market brings together local farmers, bakers, and makers each week for a relaxed, outdoor shopping experience in the Sugar Creek Shopping Center. ...

    Free
  • Regional Artist Showcase: Shabana Kauser

    Regional Artist Showcase: Shabana Kauser
    Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States

    This ongoing artist program invites local artists into the museum one weekend each month to engage visitors through live demonstrations, talks, and hands-on workshops hosted in the museum store. This month we're welcoming Shabana Kauser, a Northwest Arkansas portrait painter. Come watch her work on her current painting and chat about her art. This event ...

    Free
  • AudaTours Bentonville Audio Tour: Echoes of Heritage and Hidden Downtown Marvels

    Stroud House (Bentonville, Arkansas) 3 Marina Pl, Bella Vista, United States

    Beneath Bentonville’s postcard-perfect streets waits a hidden legacy: battles for justice, whispered legends, and tales that shaped a city long before bikes and art galleries. This self-guided audio tour unlocks downtown secrets at your own pace, blending big history with odd insider gossip. Discover the drama and meaning behind iconic landmarks and quiet corners most ...

    $4.49
  • The Sequoyah Ukulele Society

    The Sequoyah Ukulele Society
    Mount Sequoyah 150 N Skyline Dr, Fayettevile, AR, United States

    Enjoy an afternoon of music and community with the Sequoyah Ukulele Society. Adult players of all skill levels are welcome. Just bring your ukulele—no membership or RSVP required.

    Free