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Living Forest -- Join Mother Nature as she introduces her many forest friends (costumed humans) to tell each animal's story. Perfect for young children, and strollers and wagons are welcome. A fun, non-scary Halloween treat for the whole family. Saturday 1-4 p.m. at Hobbs State Park visitor center on Arkansas 12 near Rogers. Free. 789-5000.
Halloween Story Time -- Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy not-so-scary stories and songs with Fayetteville Public Library librarians. 10:30 a.m. Saturday at 401 W. Mountain St. in Fayetteville. Free. 856-7000 or faylib.com.
McGarrah Farms -- Fun for the whole family. One of the largest pumpkin patches in the area, this farm has it all from hay rides and a corn maze. Open through Nov. 1 at McGarrah Farms, 14816 Miser Road in Pea Ridge. $6. 451-8164 or mcgarrahfarms.com.
Farmland Adventures -- A great place for outdoor family fun on the farm with a giant corn maze, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, pig races and pony rides. Open today through Nov. 1, Fridays 1-9 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at 5355 Parsons Road in Springdale. $6-$9. 799-5033 or [email protected].
Halloween Minecraft Tournament -- Get out your zombie-killing gear and prepare to be the last one standing in Fayetteville Public Library's teen tournament. This special player versus player tournament will be held in the Teen Mac Lab and prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers. Sign up online. Open to grades 6-12. 401 W. Mountain St. in Fayetteville. Free. 856-7000 or faylib.com.
The Haunting on Cherry Street -- Visit historic downtown Rogers where charming homes line Cherry Street and every family has secrets to keep. A high-tech, kid-friendly Halloween show is viewed from the sidewalk and street featuring video projections, automated characters, synchronized lighting and an original musical score. 7-10 p.m. today through Nov. 1 at 210 W. Cherry St. in Rogers. Free. 721-2605 or hauntingoncherrystreet.com.
Hallowscream: Sharknado! -- Don't miss out on Northwest Arkansas Roller Derby's last bout of the season! There will be a halftime performance by Elite Dance Studio, a Halloween costume contest and face painting. 6 p.m. Sunday at Starlight Skatium at 612 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. Doors and beer garden open at 5 p.m. $10. 444-7827 or starlightskatium.com
VFW Post 3031 Halloween Party -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars is having a party, and you are invited. Music will be provided by DMZ Norm, and finger food will be served. Wear a costume for the costume contest. Donations benefit VFW programs. 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday at VFW Post 3031 at 11160 Old Wire Road in Rogers. Free. 636-7042 or [email protected].
Banshee Manor -- Banshee Manor may be home to a safe scare environment for trick-or-treaters, but after dark, the ghouls and goblins come alive to frighten or worse! Monetary donations benefit Boxer Rescue of NWA and NWA Share. 5-10 p.m. Halloween night only at 2893 N. Sunny Lane in Fayetteville. Free. 879-3368 or [email protected].
Halloween on Main Street -- Come bring all your little ones to historic downtown Van Buren for Halloween. There will be five full blocks of candy and fun treats for all ages. Free events include a children's train ride and dance contest. Pony rides will be available for a charge. 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Free. 410-3026 or vanburenchamber.org.
13th Annual Trick or Treat on the Square -- This year's festivities will include carnival games, face painting and candy for all participating children. The streets around the square will be closed to vehicular traffic during the event for the safety of the trick-or-treaters. A Monster Dash 5K, costume contest and carnival will follow. Trick or Treat: 3-5 p.m. Dash: 6 p.m. Oct. 31 on the square in downtown Fayetteville. Free. 521-5776 or experiencefayetteville.com.
Mad Hatter Ball -- Fun and frivolity abound when guests show up with wild hats and costumes. Food, hat contests and a whole lot of dancing make it the perfect party. Hats required. Proceeds benefit the Eureka Springs School of the Arts. 6:30-11:30 p.m. today at the Historic Crescent Hotel at 75 Prospect Ave. in Eureka Springs. $50. 253-5384 or essa-art.org/madhatter.html.
Creepies and Crawlies -- Wear a costume to view this family-friendly spooky movie, then create a Halloween craft and enjoy an ooey-gooey snack! 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Springdale Public Library at 405 S. Pleasant St. in Springdale. Free. 750-8180 or springdalelibrary.org.
Haunted Battlefield Tour -- Tour groups will be guided through the valley where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Battle of Prairie Grove. Visitors will find stations that focus on different aspects of the history of the battle, some folklore and findings we've uncovered during our research, as well as local paranormal investigator booths. Chances are good that there will be a few scary surprises along the way! 7-10:45 p.m. Saturday at the amphitheater at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park on U.S. 62 in Prairie Grove. $1-$2. 846-2990 or [email protected].
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Spooktacular -- Lions, tigers and a bear named Bam Bam! A fun-filled family event and the only opportunity for night wildlife viewing. Games, food and a children's costume contest provide a fun experience for all ages. 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the refuge at 239 Turpentine Creek Lane in Eureka Springs. $10-$20. 253-5841 or turpentinecreek.org.
Eureka Springs Cemetery Tours Voices -- The living history tours feature live actors in period costumes telling the stories of early citizens of Eureka Springs focusing on the 1930s and 1940s and the music of the era. Free parking, shuttle service and refreshments. 5:30-8:30 p.m. today and Saturday at Eureka Springs Municipal Cemetery on U.S. 62 East in Eureka Springs. $5-$10. 253-9417 or eurekasprings.com.
Fall Carnival -- Looking for a way to support your local school? The whole community is invited to take part in Trunk or Treating, inflatables, a hayride, DJ, face painting, games, food and more. 6-8 p.m. today at Centerton Gamble PTO at 1550 Gamble Road in Centerton. $8. 795-2750.
-- Allison Carter
NAN What's Up on 10/24/2014