Haunted Battlefield Tours
October 24, 2009
Come to the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park for the annual Haunted Battlefield Tour.

Bronctober-Fest and Rodeo
October 23 & 24,2009
at the Benton County Fairgrounds

Halloween Cooking Class for Kids
October 24, 2009
Soul Restaurant and Lounge will host a Halloween Cooking Class for Kids on October 24th.

Haunted Hike and Hayride
October 24, 2009
The Devil's Den State Park will host the Haunted Hike and Hayride October 24th from 6:30 - 9:30 pm.

Movie Night - Zombies
October 25, 2009
The Smoke & Barrel Tavern will host a Movie Night on October 25th featuring Zombies!

NWA Christian Kids Halloween Party
October 25, 2009
Halloween fun for any and all NWA Christian Families! There will be food, fun, lots of games, lots of candy, and fun prizes to win. Bring your family, bring your friends and join us for some fun!
 

25th Annual Goblin Parade
October 30, 2009
The 25th Annual Goblin Parade will take place October 30th in Historic Downtown Rogers.
 

Another Fine Mess LIVE
October 30, 2009
Another Fine Mess will perform LIVE at Drifter's on October 30th.
 

The Poggs - Halloween Show
October 30, 2009
The Poggs will perform LIVE October 30th at George's Majestic Lounge for a Halloween Concert!

8th Annual Trick or Treat on the Square
October 30, 2009
The 8th Annual Trick or Treat on the Square will be held on October 30th on the Fayetteville Square.
 

Effron White LIVE!
October 30, 2009
Effron White will perform LIVE with Emily Kaitz at Qdoba on October 30th.
 

Mountain Sprout LIVE
October 30, 2009
Mountain Sprout will perform LIVE at the Squid and Whale on October 30th.

Ceramic Cow Halloween Show
October 23 - 30, 2009
Ceramic Cow Productions will present their Halloween Show October 22nd - 30th at the UARK Ballroom on Dickson Street in Fayetteville.

Halloween on the Hill - We Bleed Razorback Red
October 31, 2009
The 2009 Arkansas Razorback Homecoming Celebration will take place October 21st - 31st on the U of A Campus in Fayetteville. This year's theme is "A Red & White Affair: Celebrating 100 Years of Razorback Pride."

1st Annual Rogers Animal Services Howl-A-Ween
October 31, 2009
Noon - 2pm, Rogers Animal Shelter, 2935 W Oak St, Rogers, AR

14th Annual Howl-O-Ween Party
October 31, 2009
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge will host the 14th Annual Howl-O-Ween on October 31st.

PALS Haunted House
October 15 - 31, 2009
The Benton County Sheriff's Office will host the PAL Haunted House Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays October 15th - 31st.

Pumpkin Patch!
Through October 31, 2009
Hurry out to the Pumpkin Patch at McGarrah Farms and pick your own pumpkin.

George's 82nd Anniversary & Halloween Ball
October 29, 30 & 31, 2009
George's Majestic Lounge will celebrate their 82nd Anniversary October 29th, 30th & 31st.
 

NIGHTMARES Haunted House
Oct. 10,16,17,23,24,30,31

Haunted Hayrides
October 1 - 31, 2009
Bear Mountain Log Cabins in Eureka Springs will host Haunted Hayrides nightly October 1st - 31st.

Howl-O-Ween at Murphy Dog Park!
October 31, 2009
Murphy Dog Park in Rogers will host Howl-O-Ween from 1 to 4 pm on October 31st.

The Asylum Haunted House
October, 2009
Partial proceeds benefit the Beaver Lake FD

Halloween/Homecoming Ball!
October 31, 2009
George's Presents: Boom Kinetic LIVE at the Uark Ballroom for the Halloween/Homecoming Ball on October 31st.

Haunted Hayrides - Eureka Springs
October, 2009

Razorback Hockey vs. University of Alabama
October 30 & 31, 2009
The Razorback Hockey Team will host the University of Alabama in a two game series October 30th & 31st.

Halloween Kids Day III
October 31, 2009
The Fayetteville Farmers Market Halloween Kids Day III will be held on October 31st.

Smoke on the Mountain: Homecoming
October 23 - 31, 2009
The Arts Center of the Ozarks will present Smoke on the Mountain: Homecoming, October 23rd - 31st.

Rebuilding Together NWA Halloween 5k
October 31, 2009
Rebuilding Together NWA will host its 1st Annual Halloween 5k, Kids 1/2K, and Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, October 31st.

Flipoff Pirates Halloween Bash
October 31, 2009
The Flipoff Pirates Halloween Bash will be held on Saturday, October 31st at The Smoke & Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville.

Mall-O-Ween
October 31, 2009
The Northwest Arkansas Mall will host Mall-O-Ween on Saturday, October 31st from 6 - 8 pm.

Haunting History for Halloween
October 30 - 31, 2009
The Rogers Historical Museum will host Haunting History for Halloween. These special programs will be held in conjunction with the exhibit "Final Respects: Dealing With Death in the Victorian Era."

Octoberfest!
October 31, 2009
The Eureka Springs Motorcylce Club will host Octoberfest on October 31st from 2 until 10 pm.

Free Music in Basin Park
October 30 - November 1, 2009
There will be free performances in Basin Spring Park located in Historic Downtown Eureka Springs October 30th - November 1st.

Did we forget something? Let us know at contact@gomommanwa.com.
For details on all of these events, visit nwaeventsonline.com.

Cascades, Caves, Camping, and even Cars!

Petit Jean State Park, outside of Morrilton, is a great getaway. The first time my family visited the park, we went just for the day, which ended way too soon. There is so much to do here. There are numerous hikes, of varying difficulty, and gorgeous scenery. If your family is a bit older or experienced at hiking, you’ll definitely want to take on the Cedar Falls Trail. This two mile, 2 hour, hike is well worth the time if the water is running. You’ll see a 90 foot waterfall up close. If you don’t have the time or aren’t up for this moderate to difficult hike, there are numerous easy options that provide similar scenic views. To see the fall without the hike, look for the XX trail. A wooden walkway will lead you to a deck that provides a view down the canyon and overlooking the waterfall. One of my family’s new favorite trails is the Bear Cave trail. It’s just a ¼ of a mile and includes incredible rock formations that the kids can walk through, go in, and even climb over. This is a great place to stop and play a while.    

On top of the mountain you’ll also find a car museum (worth stopping to see, really), a visitor’s center, a lake, a petting zoo, camp sites, cabins, and a lodge.  If you would like to camp but don’t have the equipment, they offer rent-a-camp and rent-a-tepee, so no more excuses.

Visit their website at petitjeanstatepark.com.

Crater of Diamonds State Park offers a one-of-a-kind adventure. I took my kids here this summer. Boy, it was hot. Fall is a perfect time to go. At this park you can search a 35-acre field for diamonds, and if you find one, it’s yours! Diamonds are found most every day. Over 80,000 have been found including the 40.23-carat “Uncle Sam”. You might also find jasper, agate, and quartz. Go for the day or camp. There are campsites with water and electricity, a gift shop, and restaurant. Other accommodations are available in Murfreesboro, just 2 miles southeast of the park. Take some buckets and hand shovels. You can rent a sifter at the park, if you’d like. Caution: If you are a clean freak, or “Monkish”, you will definitely get DIRTY! Take an extra pair of clothes, socks, shoes, everything! You’ll need it!  More details available here.

The Ozark Folk Center provides a perfect family weekend get-away.  There's a lot of fun to be had there.  Tap your toes to mountain music. See blacksmithing, pottery-making and over 18 other pioneer skills and crafts. Learn to play the dulcimer or autoharp, to jig dance or to grow an organic herb garden. Browse the gift shop. Sample great cooking at the Skillet Restaurant.  The Ozark Folk Center works to preserve and share the Ozark heritage in a fun way.  It is located near the town of Mt. View, an equally quaint place.  Click here to begin your travel plans.