NWA Today

The October guide

Things to do in Northwest Arkansas in October

Peak month, no contest. Bikes, Blues & BBQ season, Eureka Springs at its most gloriously strange leading into Halloween, foliage on every trail, and more festivals than free weekends.

The big ones in October

On the October calendar now

Already confirmed — the calendar adds more nightly from 250+ local sources.

Thursday8 events

Friday4 events

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