Can you believe it’s already October? We’re definitely a little spooked by the fact that there are less than 100 days before Christmas. Here’s what’s going on in Northwest Arkansas this month. You can also find our big list of Halloween events here and check out our 2025 Fall Fun Guide for our curated list of the top 10 things to do in NWA this season.
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Join the Scott Family Amazeum for Tinkerfest, a one-day event that brings together tinkerers, makers, DIYers, and creatives of all ages for hands-on activities that celebrate curiosity. Try, Play, and Make. Tinkerfest features activations to promote tinkering and making created by local tinkerers, the Amazeum team, and regional and national museums and science centers. This year’s Tinkerfest will feature more than 25 hands-on activities designed to spark creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration for all ages. Price included with Amazeum general admission tickets.
Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 10am- 5pm
Location: Amazeum, Bentonville
Get ready to break out your lederhosen and spice your pumpkins. Downtown Fayetteville Coalition (DFC) presents Falltoberfest, a celebration of all things Fall in Fayetteville.
Date: Sunday, Oct. 5
Time: Noon to 6 p.m.
Location: Dickson Street, Fayetteville
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 to take home. Free, no tickets required. Drop by anytime.
Dates: Oct. 4-5
Times: Museum hours
Location: Crystal Bridges Museum, Bentonville
Vintage Market Days® is a vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and more.
Dates: Oct. 10-12
Times: 10-5 the first two days and 10-4 on the 12th
Location: Benton County Fairgrounds
Sugar Skull: A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure
FamJam is a Jones Center program for families who want to kickstart their weekend in a fun and active way. Kids and parents are invited to an ultimate afternoon or evening of playtime and learning. FamJam offers a combined ticket for your family to enjoy a delightful performance and participate in our indoor recreation activities. The Oct. 11 show is about twelve-year-old Vita Flores, who thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de Muertos. Join Vita, Sugar Skull and a cast of characters for a heartwarming experience the whole family will love. This bilingual/bicultural musical adventure arrives just in time to remind us all that family and community are at the heart of every celebration. Tickets are $10 for public/$8 for members and include access to all of the day’s FamJam events. Each FamJam Saturday includes: Featured family entertainment performance (11am or 2pm); indoor ice skating (12:30-2:30 pm and 7-9 pm) and swimming (12-6 pm); a themed craft activity (after the show).
Date: Saturday, Oct. 11
Time: 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Location: The Jones Center, Springdale
Terra Studios 50th Birthday Party
Help celebrate Terra Studios’ 50th birthday with live music, food trucks, demonstrating artists, vendors, silent auction, history lessons, special scavenger hunt, art activities, and so much more to come.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 11
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Terra Studios, Elkins
Special Storytime at Amazing Land Playground
Join local author Tasia C. Taylor for a fun-filled morning at Amazing Land Playground in Rogers. Enjoy a lively read-aloud of Ice Cream Disaster—a laugh-out-loud children’s book about the sweetest kind of chaos. Stick around after the story for an ice cream party.
Date: Oct. 11
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Amazing Land Playground, Rogers
The Friendly Bookstore’s 40th Birthday Party
The Friendly Bookstore will celebrate its 40th birthday with a party on Oct. 12 at the Rogers Public Library. There will be fire truck tours, animals, face painting, a magician, food and more. The bookstore is an all-volunteer non-profit operated by the Friends of the Rogers Public Library, and 100% of our proceeds go to benefit the Rogers Public Library. The Bookstore is stocked with donations from individuals and the library, and the community loves us because we are able to offer books, games, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, VHS, and more at bargain prices.
Date: Oct. 11
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Rogers Public Library
True Lit at Fayetteville Public Library
Join Fayetteville Public Library for a week-long literary festival featuring playwriting and poetry workshops, author talks, story times and literary-themed crafts for all ages.
Date: Oct. 11-17
Times: See library hours
Location: Fayetteville Public Library