Looking for FREE Halloween fun in Northwest Arkansas? Power 105.7 has you covered!
From trunk-or-treats and costume parades to spooky movies, Halloween festivals, and family-friendly celebrations, there’s plenty of fun happening throughout Northwest Arkansas this October.
Check out our guide to free Halloween events in Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, Siloam Springs, and surrounding communities.
Most events are open to everyone with no admission charge. Some activities require advance registration or request a donation. Events are subject to change, so check with organizers before heading out.
Thursday, October 15 – Saturday, October 17
Pumpkin Patch and Arts & Crafts Festival – Bella Vista
United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista
October 15–17, beginning at 9 a.m.
Enjoy a seasonal pumpkin patch and arts and crafts festival featuring fall merchandise and activities. Admission is free, with pumpkins and other items available for purchase.
Saturday, October 17
Treat Street at Bella Vista Public Library
Bella Vista Public Library, 11 Dickens Place, Bella Vista
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Bring the kids and their candy buckets for a Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating, snacks, crafts, and other family activities. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.
Treat Street and Nightmare on Pleasant Street – Springdale
Springdale Public Library, 405 South Pleasant Street, Springdale
6–8 p.m.
The Springdale Public Library transforms into two Halloween experiences after hours! Younger visitors can enjoy the family-friendly Treat Street with candy and games, while those looking for something scarier can experience Nightmare on Pleasant Street. Both activities are free.
Sunday, October 18
Halloween Family Movies: The Nightmare Before Christmas – Fayetteville
Fayetteville Public Library, 401 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville
2–4 p.m.
Bring the family for a free screening of Tim Burton’s Halloween favorite, The Nightmare Before Christmas. Admission is free, and seating is first-come, first-served.
If Bats Could Speak – Hobbs State Park
Hobbs State Park–Conservation Area, near Rogers
1–3 p.m.
Discover the fascinating world of Arkansas bats! Meet park staff, learn about these misunderstood creatures, and create a bat mask to take home. Short programs begin every half-hour. This is a free park activity.
Thursday, October 22
Teen Halloween Escape Room – Rogers
Rogers Public Library, 711 South Dixieland Road, Rogers
6 p.m.
Teens can put their problem-solving skills to the test during a Halloween-themed escape-room challenge. This free library activity offers a spooky and interactive way to celebrate the season. Check with the library for registration requirements.
Macabre & Mourning: Victorian Death and Halloween Trivia – Bentonville
Peel Museum & Botanical Garden, 400 South Walton Boulevard, Bentonville
6 p.m.
Test your knowledge of Victorian mourning customs, unusual history, and Halloween traditions during a free themed trivia night. Contact the museum for reservation details.
Friday, October 23
Ghoul’s Night Out – Downtown Springdale
Downtown Springdale, Emma Avenue area
5:30–9:30 p.m.
Downtown Springdale celebrates Halloween with Ghoul’s Night Out! Enjoy costumes, a costume contest, local art, entertainment, shopping, and an outdoor movie on Holcomb Street. The public celebration is free to attend, with food and shopping available for purchase.
Phantasma in the Ramble – Fayetteville
Lower Ramble, Fayetteville
October 23–24
Experience a nighttime Halloween celebration featuring a laser-light experience and silent disco with three music channels. Headphones are provided for the free, hour-long experience. All ages are welcome, and advance reservations are preferred.
Saturday, October 24
Be(A)ware Allergy-Friendly Halloween Extravaganza – Fayetteville
Fayetteville Public Library, 401 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville
10 a.m.–noon
A special Halloween celebration designed for children with and without food allergies! Enjoy allergy-conscious treat stations, bounce houses, costumed characters, and family activities. Admission is free.
Living Forest: The Wizard of Hobbs – Rogers
Hobbs State Park–Conservation Area, near Rogers
10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Follow the yellow brick road through a magical forest adventure! Families can walk an accessible quarter-mile trail, meet costumed characters, and enjoy crafts, activities, hot chocolate, and s’mores. The last guided hike begins at 2:30 p.m. This is a free family activity.
MYS Sportsplex Trunk or Treat – Rogers
6361 South Oldridge Place, Suite 103, Rogers
2–4 p.m.
Enjoy decorated trunks, Halloween candy, music from a live DJ, and a fun art project for kids. Registration is free, although families are asked to contribute one bag of candy.
Goldfish Swim School and The Little Gym Trunk or Treat – Rogers
4319 South Pleasant Crossing Boulevard, Suite 105, Rogers
4–5:30 p.m.
Bring the kids for a free Halloween celebration featuring decorated trunks, candy, an inflatable obstacle course, and family photo opportunities. Advance reservations are requested.
Grace Chapel UMC Trunk or Treat – Rogers
1801 South Dixieland Road, Rogers
4–6 p.m.
Families can enjoy decorated trunks, Halloween candy, games, crafts, and other activities. This celebration is free and open to children of all ages.
Springdale Halloween Fest
Luther George Park, 300 Park Street, Springdale
4–7 p.m.
One of Springdale’s biggest free Halloween celebrations! Bring the kids for candy giveaways, carnival games, costumes, police vehicles, a costume contest, and a pumpkin drop hosted by the fire department.
The fun continues with a free outdoor showing of Hocus Pocus at approximately 7:15 p.m.
Bella Vista Trunk or Treat
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1 Lambeth Drive, Bella Vista
6–7:30 p.m.
Families can enjoy decorated vehicles, Halloween candy, costumes, and a fun evening of trick-or-treating. Admission is free, and the community is welcome.
Caudle Avenue Baptist Church Drive-Through Trunk or Treat – Springdale
402 Caudle Avenue, Springdale
5–7 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween without leaving your vehicle! Families can drive through and receive candy and take-home meals during this free community event.
La Torchia Brick Oven Trunk or Treat – Siloam Springs
3505 US Highway 412, Siloam Springs
4–8 p.m.
La Torchia Brick Oven hosts its fourth annual trunk-or-treat with Halloween candy, games, and family activities. Participation is free, with restaurant food and specials available for purchase.
Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl
Historic Downtown Eureka Springs and Basin Spring Park
Activities beginning at noon; parade at 6 p.m.
Downtown Eureka Springs transforms into a zombie-filled Halloween celebration! Watch hundreds of costumed zombies take over the streets during the annual Zombie Crawl parade. The day also includes a free Thriller dance lesson and downtown festivities.
Watching the parade is free. Parade participants are encouraged to bring canned food to support local hunger relief.
Sunday, October 25
Haunted Harmonies: A Spooktacular Family Concert – Rogers
Arkansas Arts Academy Performing Arts Center, 506 West Poplar Street, Rogers
3 p.m.
Enjoy spooky Halloween music performed by the Ozark Mountains British Brass Band! Families are encouraged to wear costumes, and the event includes a costume contest, prizes, and glow sticks for kids. Admission is free, with optional donations accepted.
Flagstone Church of Christ Trunk or Treat – Bentonville
3801 SW Eden Brooke Street, Bentonville
4:30 p.m. until candy runs out
Bring the kids for Halloween trick-or-treating, games, and free pizza during this community celebration.
Center Street Church of Christ Trunk or Treat – Fayetteville
310 West Center Street, Fayetteville
3:30–5 p.m.
Enjoy Halloween candy, games, prizes, food, and activities for the whole family during this community trunk-or-treat celebration.
Farmington United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat
355 Southwinds Road, Farmington
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Bring the kids in costume for an evening of Halloween fun featuring decorated vehicles, candy, games, and family-friendly activities.
Bella Vista Witch Paddle
Bella Vista
4–6 p.m.
Watch or join a Halloween paddle featuring witches, wizards, and warlocks on the water! Participants are encouraged to dress in costume, and children and dogs are welcome. Participation is free, but paddlers need their own kayak or paddleboard. Check with the organizer for the launch location.
Wednesday, October 28
Cornerstone Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat – Bentonville
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2900 SW 28th Street, Bentonville
6:30–8 p.m.
A free family Halloween celebration featuring games, costumes, decorated trunks, and plenty of candy. Everyone is welcome.
The Neighborhood Church Trunk or Treat – Bentonville
2702 SW I Street, Bentonville
6–8 p.m.
Bring the kids for decorated trunks, Halloween candy, and a fun night of community trick-or-treating. Friday, October 30, has been identified as a possible alternative date in case of bad weather.
Bentonville Ward Trunk or Treat
1101 NE McCollum Drive, Bentonville
7–8:30 p.m.
Families are invited to dress in costume and enjoy free trunk-or-treating and Halloween fun. Free tickets are listed for participating families.
Friday, October 30
Boo Bash at Compton Gardens – Bentonville
Compton Gardens, 312 North Main Street, Bentonville
9:30–11:30 a.m.
A Halloween celebration especially for little ones ages five and younger! Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, nature activities, crafts, and seasonal fun throughout the gardens. Admission is free.
Spooky Stroll at Bentonville Public Library
405 South Main Street, Bentonville
10:30 a.m.–noon
Bring the kids in costume for trick-or-treating throughout the library, Halloween activities, and special drop-in storytimes. Admission is free.
Halloween Story Time – Fayetteville
Fayetteville Public Library, 401 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville
10–11 a.m.
Preschoolers ages two through six can enjoy Halloween-themed stories and activities during this free library program.
Sugar Skull Decorating for Día de los Muertos – Fayetteville
Fayetteville Public Library, 401 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville
1–2:30 p.m.
Learn about the traditions of Día de los Muertos and decorate a sugar skull to take home. This free drop-in program welcomes participants to explore the holiday through a creative activity.
First Bentonville Church Fall Carnival
200 SW A Street, Bentonville
4–8 p.m.
Enjoy a huge Halloween celebration in downtown Bentonville featuring carnival games, pony rides, food, and plenty of candy! Family-friendly costumes are encouraged, and organizers say all activities are completely free.
Trick or Treat on the Trail – Fayetteville
Lower Ramble, 255 South West Avenue, Fayetteville
4–6:30 p.m.
The City of Fayetteville hosts one of the area’s biggest free Halloween events! Families can explore more than 25 candy stations along the trail while meeting costumed characters and enjoying music. All ages are welcome.
Downtown Siloam Springs Trick-or-Treat
Historic Downtown Siloam Springs
4–6 p.m.
Bring the kids in costume and visit participating downtown businesses for free Halloween candy. It’s a fun way for families to celebrate Halloween while exploring downtown Siloam Springs.
Rogers Public Library Halloween Costume Parade
711 South Dixieland Road, Rogers
4–4:45 p.m.
Kids can show off their Halloween costumes during a special parade through the library, collecting treats along the way. Participation is free.
Highfill City Park Trunk or Treat
Highfill City Park, Highfill
5–7 p.m.
The community is invited to enjoy decorated vehicles, Halloween costumes, candy, and family trick-or-treating during this free city-supported celebration.
Halloween in Centerton
Kinyon Sports Complex, 1698 Gamble Road, Centerton
5–9 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween with the City of Centerton! Enjoy trunk-or-treating, a costume contest, and an outdoor showing of The Addams Family. Admission is free.
Free Kid-Friendly Halloween Party – Bentonville
3105 NE 11th Street, Suite 5, Bentonville
6–8 p.m.
Local businesses host a free family Halloween party and trunk-or-treat featuring candy, costumes, and activities for kids.
Doggo-Ween – Bella Vista
Gear Garden, 948 Blowing Springs Road, Bella Vista
4–6 p.m.
Halloween isn’t just for kids! Bring your dog for a pet-friendly Halloween outing with doggie trick-or-treating and treat bags. The event is free to attend, with food and drinks available for purchase.
Freaky Film: Halloween (1978) – Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library
6 p.m.
Horror movie fans can enjoy a free screening of John Carpenter’s classic film Halloween. This event features an R-rated movie and is intended for mature audiences.
Saturday, October 31 – Halloween!
Bentonville Farmers Market Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Downtown Bentonville Square
7:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Bring the kids in costume to collect Halloween candy from participating market vendors. Trick-or-treating is free, and shopping is optional.
Siloam Springs Public Library Fall Festival
205 East Jefferson Street, Siloam Springs
10 a.m.–noon
Enjoy Halloween activities, carnival games, crafts, and a special bilingual Día de los Muertos storytime beginning at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free.
Halloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy – Fayetteville
Fayetteville Public Library, 401 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville
10–11 a.m.
Bring the little ones for a free Halloween musical celebration featuring songs, dancing, and family fun.
Springdale Public Library Halloween Family Fun
405 South Pleasant Street, Springdale
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Celebrate Halloween with costumes, candy, crafts, a scavenger hunt, sensory mystery boxes, and a costume parade. Admission is free, and no advance registration is required.
Pea Ridge Community Library Halloween Party
801 North Curtis Avenue, Pea Ridge
11 a.m.–noon
Families can enjoy Halloween storytime and activities for children at this free community library celebration.
Trick Art Treat at Crystal Bridges – Bentonville
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
One of Northwest Arkansas’s biggest free Halloween celebrations! Families can explore the North Forest Trail while enjoying trick-or-treating, costumed characters, artmaking activities, live performances, and music.
Admission is free, and no tickets are required.
HalloWings at Legends Air Center – Bentonville
2205 SW I Street, Bentonville
1–4 p.m.
Trick-or-treat among decorated airplanes inside an aviation hangar! Families can collect Halloween candy, see aircraft up close, and enjoy a unique Halloween experience. Admission is free, with refreshments available for purchase.
Trek & Treat at Devil’s Den State Park – West Fork
11333 West Highway 74, West Fork
1–1:45 p.m.
Take a Halloween-themed nature hike through beautiful Devil’s Den State Park, followed by treats. The park also offers campfire folklore at 6:30 p.m. These are free public park activities.
The Owls of Hobbwarts – Hobbs State Park
Hobbs State Park–Conservation Area, near Rogers
1–2 p.m.
Calling all young witches and wizards! Learn about Arkansas owls during a special Halloween program inspired by a fictional school of magic. Costumes and wizard robes are encouraged. Admission is free.
Great Bentonville Craft Off: Family Halloween Edition
Bentonville Public Library, 405 South Main Street, Bentonville
1–3 p.m.
Families can compete in a Halloween crafting challenge using surprise supplies to create something spooky. Participation is free, but advance registration is required and limited to six family teams.
Legacy Ministries Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat – Springdale
3749 South Powell Street, Springdale
2–5 p.m.
Enjoy free Halloween candy, decorated trunks, face painting, games, and other family-friendly fall festival activities. Admission is free and open to the public.
Spooky Creatures at Hobbs – Rogers
Hobbs State Park–Conservation Area, near Rogers
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Learn about bats, spiders, owls, and other creatures often associated with Halloween! Short educational presentations begin every half-hour. This is a free park program.
Goblin Candy Crawl – Downtown Rogers
Downtown Rogers, beginning at Railyard Park
3:30–5:30 p.m.
Bring the kids in costume for an afternoon of downtown trick-or-treating! Pick up a free candy bag and map at the Rogers Historical Museum’s booth, then visit participating downtown businesses for Halloween treats. Participation is free.
Downtown Eureka Springs Trick-or-Treat
Historic Downtown Eureka Springs
4–6 p.m.
Downtown shops welcome costumed children and families for an afternoon of free Halloween trick-or-treating.
Tontitown Halloween in the Park
Sbanotto Park, behind City Hall at 235 East Henri De Tonti Boulevard, Tontitown
5:30–7:30 p.m.
The City of Tontitown invites families to its annual Halloween in the Park celebration, featuring community trick-or-treating and Halloween fun. Admission is free.
Prairie Grove Battlefield Trunk or Treat
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, Prairie Grove
5 p.m.
Bring the kids in costume for a community trunk-or-treat celebration at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Enjoy Halloween candy and family-friendly trick-or-treating.
Halloween Karaoke Party – Rogers
Pub on the Bricks, Rogers
8 p.m.
Adults looking for Halloween night entertainment can join a free Halloween-themed karaoke party. Costumes and singing are part of the fun!
Celebrate Halloween with Power 105.7!
Whether you’re looking for trunk-or-treats, costume contests, spooky movies, or a fun family outing, Northwest Arkansas has plenty of free ways to celebrate Halloween in 2026!
Check back for additional events and updates, and make Power 105.7 part of your Halloween soundtrack!
Event dates, times, locations, and activities may change. Some events have limited capacity or require advance registration. Contact organizers directly to confirm details before attending.
