A VICTORIAN FUNERAL
WHAT -- Learn Victorian funerary customs on a tour of the historic Hawkins House as a funeral is under way, then walk with the widow to her husband's gravesite.
WHEN -- 7-9 p.m. today & Saturday
WHERE -- Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second St. in Rogers
COST -- $5; preregistration is required.
INFO -- 621-1154 or rogershistoricalmuseum.com
INTRIGUE THEATER
HALLOWEEN TOUR
WHAT -- A traveling Halloween show featuring illusionist Sean-Paul and medium Juliana Fay. This year's new segments will involve secret societies and ancient obsession of the afterlife.
WHEN & WHERE -- 8 and 10 p.m. today at King Opera House, 427 Main St. in Van Buren, 474-2426, $24.95-$44.95; and 8:15 and 10:15 p.m. Oct. 29 at Eureka Springs City Auditorium, 32 S. Main St. in Eureka Springs, 855-446-8744
INFO -- intriguetheater.com or email [email protected]
VOICES FROM
EUREKA'S SILENT CITY
WHAT -- One-hour walking tour of the city cemetery featuring actors in period costumes sharing stories of their colorful pasts.
WHEN -- Tours begin at 5:30 p.m. and leave every 20 minutes until 8:30 p.m. Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 28-29
WHERE -- Tours begin at the former Victoria Inn, 4028 E. Van Buren St. in Eureka Springs with shuttle service to the city cemetery (there is no parking at the cemetery).
COST -- $10 adults, $5, 12 and younger
INFO -- 253-9417 or email [email protected]
THE DARK
WHAT -- A family friendly outside haunted walking trail attraction led by a ghoul to show you the way through The Dark.
WHEN -- 6 p.m. Oct. 22
WHERE -- Centerton Lake in Centerton
COST -- Non-perishable food item.
INFO -- facebook.com/CharityHauntTheDark2016
FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL
WHAT -- Games, face psinting, trunk or treat, train rides, hayride, chili, soups and the trimmings.
WHEN -- 4-7 p.m. Oct. 22
WHERE -- Bella Vista Church of the Nazarene, 760 W. Lancashire Blvd.
COST: Free
INFO -- (479) 876-6028 or bvfamilychurch.org
FRIENDS OF PRAIRIE GROVE POUND FUN RUN
WHAT -- Kids' games, face painting, dog Halloween costume contest, food, drink, live music by Southbound and 1- and 5-mile runs (with or without dogs).
WHEN -- 2 p.m. Oct. 23
WHERE -- Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park amphitheater
COST -- $10 for the first dog and $5 each following; humans running by themselves pay $10
INFO -- 713-0276
MONSTER DASH 5K & FUN RUN
WHAT -- It's a new way to trick or treat, enjoy a 5K or fun run and along the way, pick up lots of candy and treats. Candy stations, costume contest, bouncy houses, a carnival and more.
WHEN -- 1 p.m. registration begins, race begins at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23
WHERE -- The start/finish line is at the intersection of Church and Center streets in Fayetteville
COST -- $25 with a shirt, $15 without for individuals. Additional $5 if a pet will be running with you. Kids 6-12 get a $5 discount, 5 and under run free (shirt not included)
INFO -- halloweenmonsterdash.com
TREATS AT THE TRACKS
WHAT -- Family carnival benefiting House of Hope Rescue Mission
WHEN -- 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 28
WHERE -- Arkansas Missouri Railroad, 306 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale
COST -- $5
INFO -- 751-1281
ZOMBIE CRAWL PARADE
WHAT -- A creeping parade procession of hearses, doomsday vehicles, Halloween floats and post-mortem street performers will lead the hungry horde of the undead down historic Spring Street, from the Eureka Springs Public Library to Basin Park.
WHEN -- 6 p.m. Oct. 29
WHERE -- Starts at Eureka Springs Public Library, 194 Spring St.
COST -- Free to watch, but participants are asked to bring two or more cans of food to benefit the Flint Street Food Bank
INFO -- eurekazombies.com
HOWL-O-WEEN FUNDRAISER
WHAT -- It's the one time a year that you can see the animals after dark at this fun-filled event for the whole family with games, prizes, hay rides and scares.
WHEN -- 7-9 p.m. Oct. 29
WHERE -- Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane in Eureka Springs
COST -- Free-$20
INFO -- turpentinecreek.org
FAYETTEVILLE ZOMBIE CRAWL
WHAT -- Buy wristbands to get discounts at restaurants, pubs and retail stores
WHEN -- 6 p.m. Oct. 29
WHERE -- Fayetteville Business District
COST -- $10 per wristband
INFO -- facebook.com/magdaleneserenityhouse
KICK OR TREAT
and HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
WHAT -- Inagural Kick or Treat soccer tournament during the day and a free Halloween Carnival with candy, costume contests, bounce houses, games food and a haunted hayride at night.
WHEN -- Soccer tourney all day and carnival from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29
WHERE -- C.L. "Charlie" and Willie George Park, 4023 Hylton Road in Springdale
COST -- Free
INFO -- (479) 750-8185 or facebook.com/springdaleparksandrec
BANSHEE MANOR
WHAT -- Haunted house for older children and adults and a scare-free Banshee Fun Tour for young children.
WHEN -- 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 28-31 (Banshee Manor), and 1-5 p.m. Oct. 29-30 and 3-6 p.m. Oct. 31 (Banshee Fun Tour)
WHERE -- Lokomotion Family Fun Center, 4520 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville
COST -- Banshee Manor: $10, Banshee Fun Tour: $5 (must be accompanied by an adult)
INFO -- bansheemanor.com
OCTOBER GHOST TOURS
WHAT -- Tours of the Cresent Hotel
WHEN -- Ongoing in October
WHERE -- The 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa, 75 Prospect Ave. in Eureka Springs
COST -- $8-$22.50
INFO -- 253-9766 or americasmosthauntedhotel.com
THE HAUNTED PRISON
WHAT -- Marking the 15th year, the Haunted Prison brings you the new and improved Trail of Terror and all the fear of what has made this haunt become a permanent part of the Fort Smith community.
WHEN -- 7 p.m.-?? every Friday and Saturday in October
WHERE -- 3138 Dora Road in Van Buren
COST -- $15-$25
INFO -- thehauntedprison.com
A HOUSE IN MOURNING
WHAT -- Step back to the day of a funeral service at the turn of the last century and explore the mourning customs of years past with this guided tour of the historic Hawkins House.
WHEN -- Through Nov. 6
WHERE -- Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second St. in Rogers
COST -- Free
INFO -- 621-1154 or rogershistoricalmuseum.com
HAUNTING ON CHERRY STREET
WHAT -- A high-tech, kid-friendly Halloween display
WHEN -- Dusk-10 p.m. through Nov. 1 (Monday through Thursday, lights only; Friday and Saturday, full effects)
WHERE -- 210 Cherry St. in Rogers
COST -- Free
INFO -- hauntingoncherrystreet.com
ANNA: A HAUNTING THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
WHAT -- A walk-through experience, much like a haunted house, blended with traditional theater, dance and special effects.
WHEN -- Begins each hour from 6-11 p.m. Oct. 21, 22, 25, 28, 30 and 31.
WHERE -- Melonlight Theatre, 2 Pine St., Eureka Springs
COST -- $20
INFO -- (720) 278-5672 or melonlight.com
THE EXPELLED
WHAT -- Haunted house in an abandoned slaughter house
WHEN -- 7-11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in October; family nights, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27; The Expelled Unleashed, 7-midnight Nov. 4-5 (must be 18 to enter without a signed waiver from legal guardian)
WHERE -- 29555 Arkansas 23 in Huntsville
COST -- $13 general admission, season passes and line skip passes available
INFO -- 466-8556 or theexpelled.com
CARPENTER'S MORTUARY
WHAT -- Haunted tour of an 86-year-old former mortuary
WHEN -- 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturdays throughout October and Oct. 31
WHERE -- 136 E. Main St. in Gentry
COST -- $13 (discounts available on website)
INFO -- mortuarystudios.com
MURDER AND MAYHEM
WHAT -- Haunted trolley tour of downtown Fort Smith, the Belle Grove Historic District and other areas of the city, where riders learn gruesome historic facts and eerie local legends.
WHEN -- 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29 and 31
WHERE -- Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Ave. in Fort Smith
COST -- $40 (21 and older)
INFO -- Reservations are required at 783-7841 or fortsmithmuseum.org.
BONUS -- Western Arkansas Ballet will perform "Thriller" on the street in front of the museum at 7 and 8 p.m. on Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 and again at 8 p.m. Oct. 31.
HAUNTED SPANISH TREASURE CAVE
WHAT -- The Haunted Treasure Cavern offers a self-guided tour through the haunted cavern, and the Trail of Terror is a self-guided walk on a terrifying trail through the haunted woods of Treasure Hollow, featuring the undead paintball shoot on Friday and Saturday nights. Shoot real paintballs at targets and the undead haunting you in the woods (10 years or older).
WHEN -- 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturdays through Oct. 29
WHERE -- 14290 N. Arkansas 59 in Sulphur Springs
COST -- $13-$25
INFO -- 787-6508 or Spanish-treasure-cave.com
ZOMBIE BATTLEGROUND
WHAT -- The evil arena master will bring you another level of terror this year by introducing carnival themed missions and of course, clown zombies.
WHEN -- 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 20-21 and 28-29
WHERE -- Modern Mission, 3484 E. Joyce Blvd. in Fayetteville
COST -- $25; reservations required; 12 and older
INFO -- 595-0055 or modernmission.com
OZARK CORN MAZE
WHAT -- Three separate corn mazes, a hay maze, corn cannon, pumpkin sling shot, animal train, petting zoo, pony rides, children's play area, corn box and a four acre pumpkin patch
WHEN -- 5-8 p.m. Fridays, noon-10 p.m. Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30
WHERE -- 12880 Arkansas 112 in Cave Springs
COST -- $9 per person, $8 per person for groups more than 20, 3 years and younger free
INFO -- 644-1036 or ozarkcornmaze.com
RIGHT CHOICES CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH
WHAT -- Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, cow train, corn cannon, corn jump, roller slide and many more family friendly activities.
WHEN -- 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays and noon-8 p.m. Sundays through October 30
WHERE -- 1161 Manning Road in Southwest City, Mo.
COST -- $2-$12
INFO -- rightchoicescornmaze.com
NIGHTMARES HAUNTED HOUSE
WHAT -- An intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available. This crew of volunteers have been making the nightmares of the citizens in Northwest Arkansas. Experience dark prison cells filled with demented clowns, executions and terrifying zombies.
WHEN -- Dusk today & Saturday, Oct. 14-15, 21-22 and 28-31
WHERE -- 3706 N.W. Frontage Road in Bentonville
COST -- $20-$35
INFO -- 270-1313 or nightmareshauntedhouse.org
MAIN STREET SILOAM SPRINGS TRICK OR TREAT
WHAT -- Downtown businesses hand out candy to kids
WHEN -- 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31
WHERE -- Downtown Siloam Springs
COST -- Free
INFO -- 524-4556, facebook.com/MainStreetSiloamSprings, or email [email protected]
GOBLIN PARADE
WHAT -- A family friendly, safe, fun chance for children to trick or treat at Rogers' downtown businesses.
WHEN -- 3 p.m. Oct. 31
WHERE -- Line up in Frisco Park at the corner of Poplar and First streets in Rogers
COST -- Free
INFO -- mainstreetrogers.com
TRICK OR TREAT ON THE SQUARE
WHAT -- Features carnival games, face painting, costume contests and candy for all participating children
WHEN -- 3-5 p.m. Oct. 31
WHERE -- Downtown Fayetteville square
COST -- Free
INFO -- experiencefayetteville.com
EXETER CORN MAZE & HARVEST OF TERROR
WHAT -- Enjoy seven acres of twists and turns, over scenic bridges, check out our observation tower and make sure to find the clues to help navigate your way through. Other activities include pumpkin jumps, zip line, pumpkin cannon, the cow train and more. The Harvest of Terror uncovers all the horrific secrets and haunts that are lurking in the corn every Friday and Saturday night.
WHEN -- 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays (haunted maze and barnyard activities only); 5-10 p.m. Fridays; 1-10 p.m. Saturdays and 1-6 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 6.
WHERE -- Four miles south of Exeter, Mo., on Missouri MM
COST -- $5-$20
INFO -- (417) 846-3959 or exetercornmaze.com
FARMLAND ADVENTURES
WHAT -- Giant and mini corn mazes, pedal karts, pony rides, petting farm, pig races, kids' corner, wagon rides, pumpkin patch and more.
WHEN -- 3-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, 1-9:30 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Saturdays through Oct. 29
WHERE -- 5355 Parsons Road in Springdale
COST -- $10-$12
INFO -- farmlandadventures.com
BULLWICK FARMS
WHAT -- Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, bounce houses, corn pit and hilltop hayrides.
WHEN -- 3-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 31
WHERE -- 14810 S. Arkansas 170 in West Fork
COST -- Free-$8
INFO -- bullwickfarms.com
MCGARRAH FARMS
WHAT -- Pumpkin patch, children's mule train ride, tall grass maze, hay rides, picnic area and more.
WHEN -- 1-6 p.m. Monday-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, noon-6 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 31
WHERE -- DZNR Studio, 148136 Miser Road in Pea Ridge
COST -- Free-$6
INFO -- mcgarrahfarms.com
This list will be published each week throughout the month. To have your corn maze, pumpkin patch or other fall- or Halloween-related events listed, email Deb Harvell at [email protected].
NAN What's Up on 10/14/2016