Trunk or Treat at Trinity United Methodist in Fayetteville
October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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Looking for a safe alternative to Halloween?
Visit Trinity United Methodist on the corner of Sycamore & Garland in Fayetteville, AR
Friday Oct. 31st 5-8 p.m.
For more information please call Tracy at 479-575-9500
Reader Tip: Halloween Carnival at the Pontiac Coffee House
October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
From Life+Kids reader Kimberly . . .
Pontiac Church along with Pontiac Coffee House and War Eagle Camp are hosting a FREE Halloween Carnival Friday night from 6-8pm at Pontiac Coffee House in Springdale. This is a family friendly event and everyone is welcome. There will be lots of activities for the entire family
Reader Recommendation: Dickey Farms Pumpkin Patch
October 28, 2008 | 1 Comment
From a savvy Life+Kids reader. Thanks for the tip!
I found a great pumpkin patch this weekend that is located on the 412 just west of Tontitown. It is called Dickey’s Farms & is much closer to the folks of Washington County than the one in Pea Ridge. My little ones had great fun picking their own pumpkin that was still growing on the vine.
Directions:
Take 412 west toward Siloam Springs. Just after Tontitown, the road divides into a divided highway. Just as it divides there is a road on the left called Musteen. Turn south (left) and follow the dirt road for about 1 mile until it dead ends. Turn right and there is the farm and pumpkin patch. Good prices & lots of fun. Plenty of photo opportunities too!
Dickey Farms
Oct 1-Nov 15
14306 Wildcat Creek Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
479-361-9975
ddickey@esagelink.com
Haunted Physics Lab at the University of Arkansas
October 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Sorry for the late notice, but this is one of those “it’s great to live in a University town” kind of events. My family attended last year and my boys had a blast!
The physics students create a haunted lab and show kids lots of cool experiments, including liquid nitrogen ice cream and lasers. It’s FREE, educational and lots of fun! Kids can wear their costumes. Download the hauntedlab.pdf flyer with more information here.
- What: Haunted Lab
- When: Saturday, October 25th and Sunday, October 26th from 6-9pm
- Where: University of Arkansas Physics Building (on Dickson Street at Duncan Avenue)
Note: the Razorbacks are playing at home at 6pm on Saturday, so Sunday may be an easier time traffic-wise to go.
Halloween Spooktacular at the Bella Vista Library
October 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
More Halloween Fun!
On Sunday, Oct 26th from 1-3pm there will be a Halloween Spooktacular, including
candy, stories, drawings and a costume contest at the Bella Vista Library.
Call 479-855-1753 for more information.
Trunk or Treat in Bella Vista
October 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Here’s another local Trunk or Treat event:
- What: Trunk or Treat
- When: Friday, October 31 from 6-8 pm
- Where: Church Parking Lot, First United Methodist Church, 20 Boyce Drive Bella Vista, 72715
- More info: call 479-855-1158
Haunted Battlefield Tour
October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
How’s this for a unique Halloween experience?
Take a Haunted Battlefield Tour at the Prairie Grove Battlefield from 7-10:30pm on Saturday, October 25, 2008. Tours depart every 20 minutes from the amphitheater. The last tour leaves at 10pm.
Tour groups will be guided from the amphitheater to the front of the historic Borden House along part of the park’s walking trail. You will also go down into the valley where the heaviest fighting occurred during the actual Battle of Prairie Grove. Chances are good that there will be a few scary surprises along the way.
Parking is available at the east Borden House entrance.
Admission: $2 adults, $1 kids
Halloween at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade
October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers will be hosting a Halloween Celebration on Friday, October 31, 2008 from 6-8pm.
Activities will include:
Costume Parade and Storytime at the Botanical Gardens
October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Preschool parents — don’t miss this!
The Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks is hosting a costume parade during its Little Sprouts Storytime on Wednesday, October 29th at 10:00 am.
Chidlren will love exploring the BGO Children’s garden in costume. What fun!
As always, Children under 5 years of age are free as are members of the garden. Children ages 5-13 are $2.50 and adults are $5.00.
Halloween Storytime at the Fayetteville Public Library
October 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Fayetteville Public Library will host a Halloween Storytime on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the Walker Community Room.
The event is free and open to preschool age children and their families. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume.
For more information, call the Children’s Desk at 856.7170
Trick or Treat on the Fayetteville Square
October 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Don’t want to wait ’till dark to trick or treat? Head up to the Fayetteville Square on Friday, October 31 from 3-5pm for trick or treating and tons of not-too-scary fun.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Trick or Treating
- Costume contest
- Pet costume contest
- Games
See you there! For more information, contact (479) 521-5776 or info@experiencefayetteville.com.
Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet Event on the Bentonville Square
October 17, 2008 | 1 Comment
Downtown Merchants will be offering all kinds of trick-or-treat goodies around the Bentonville Square from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm on Friday, October 31st.
Pick up a map of locations at the Downtown Bentonville, Inc. table by the fountain in the middle of the Square on the evening of the event.
A costume contest will be held at 5:00 pm, with tickets to the upcoming Walton Arts Center (www.waltonartscenter.org) show The Hungry Caterpillar as prizes for best costume in age categories. Everyone that signs up for the contest will also receive 10% off of a Tricycle Theatre for Youth Theatre Conservatory class (www.trikepath.blogspot.com).
The Trick-or-Treat, Smell My Feet event is produced by Downtown Bentonville, Inc.
Trunk or Treat at the Calvary Baptist Church
October 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
From Life+Kids reader Heather:
There is a free “Trunk or Treat” going on Oct. 26 at 6:00 at Calvary Baptist Church in Fayetteville (on Porter Road, East of I-540). We will start with a short devotion at 6, then head out to the parking lot where there will be hot dogs, popcorn, and of course candy!!
Pumpkin Patches and More
October 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
In response to my question regarding fall activities, many of you have suggested local pumpkin patches and pick your own farms.
The three that have received the most recommendations are McGarrah Farms in Pea Ridge, Dickey Farms in Springdale, and Vanzant Farms, North of Springdale.
You can find out detailed information on McGarrah Farms and Dickey Farms on www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org. Vanzant is on Hwy 264 East (towards Hickory Creek), North of Springdale (756-3152).
Call before you go!
Fall Festival at the Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club
October 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
From Life+Kids reader, Gayla:
The New Heights Church is having a Fun Fall Festival at the Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club on Oct 31st from 7-9pm.
Free fun for all ages with games, popcorn, face painting, puppet shows, a blow up jumper, trunk or treat, and many other fun things!
3rd Annual Trick or Treat Open at the All Star Sports Arena
October 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The First Tee of Northwest Arkansas 3rd annual Trick or Treat Open, presented by Coca-Cola is October 31, 2008, from 4:30-7:30pm, at the All Star Sports Arena in Springdale.
This is a FREE event for the entire Northwest Arkansas community! Kids play miniature putt-putt holes and receive a treat at every hole.
Come and join the fun at this unique, indoor, safe putt-putt and Trick or Treat experience – And wear your costumes!
When: Friday, October 31, 2008
Where: All Star Sports Arena, Springdale ( Address: 2000 Robinson Road)
Time: 4:30-7:30pm (Volunteers are needed from 4-8pm)
Goblin Parade in Downtown Rogers
October 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The annual Goblin Parade storms the streets of Rogers Historic District once again this Halloween. Main Street Rogers invites parents to bring their ghosts, goblins, and assorted creatures to trick-or-treat the downtown merchants on Friday, October 31st.
Participants are asked to begin gathering at Frisco Park on First Street at 3:15 p.m. Rogers Mayor Womack will address the spooky gathering at 3:30 p.m. and send them on their downtown march. The parade of goblins will then follow costumed characters from various local businesses along a treat-filled route. The Downtown Businesses have been warned they’re coming, but anybody can be surprised on Halloween! Give them your scariest “Boo!”
Goblins can expect to collect all of their loot by 5:00 p.m. This family-friendly Main Street Rogers event is safe and free for kids and creatures of all kinds! For more information call Main Street Rogers at 936-5487 or visit www.mainstreetrogers.com.
What are Your Favorite Halloween and other Fall Activities?
October 15, 2008 | 1 Comment
Halloween has snuck up on me, and I am looking to you, Life+Kids readers, for assistance.
I have posts scheduled about the trick or treats around Main Street Rogers and the Fayetteville square. What other organized trick or treating events do you know of?
Have any of you tried out any of the pick your own pumpkin patches such as found at www.pickyourown.org? Where can you find the best pumpkins in NWA?
What about haunted houses? Other Halloween activities?
While we are at it, where are the other places Northwest Arkansas families should go to get a true fall in the Ozarks experience?
Leave your recommendations in the comments or email me directly at terri@lifepluskids.com.
Thanks so much for your help!
Halloween Activities at Pinnacle Hills Promenade
October 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Happy Halloween! Pinnacle Hills Promenade will be hosting family fun Halloween activities on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.
Activities in the Food Pavilion include: ghost stories by the fireplace, with snacks for the children, face painting, magic tricks, juggling, and balloon twisting. Don’t forget to pick up your FREE Trick-or-Treat bags.
Mall-O-Ween at the Northwest Arkansas Mall
October 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Bring your little ghouls and golins to the Northwest Arkansas Mall this Halloween for store to store trick-or-treating and costume contest. The contest is open to ages 0-12 and prizes will be awarded. Bedford Camera and Video will also be on hand taking pictures of kids in their costumes. Stop by and capture the memories.
- What: Mall-o-ween
- When: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 from 6-8 pm
- Where: Northwest Arkansas Mall, Fayetteville
Thanks, Go Pickle!
Trick or Treat with the Greeks Halloween Carnival
October 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The University of Arkansas Office of Greek Life will host the annual Trick or Treat with the Greeks Halloween Carnival Tuesday, Oct. 30, in the Arkansas Union Ballroom. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Free parking is available in the Union parking deck on Stadium Drive.
Each Greek organization will host a table with games including Mummy Bowling, Witch’s Ring Toss and Go Fish. There will also be face painting, miniature pumpkin painting and snacks. In addition, members of the University of Arkansas football and basketball team will host a football toss and basketball toss table, respectively. Razorback mascots and cheerleaders will also be in attendance.
- What: Halloween Carnival
- When: Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
- Where: Arkansas Union Ballroom, University of Arkansas campus
- Cost: adults $5, children $3
10th Annual Hay Day
October 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The United Way of Northwest Arkansas is sponsoring its 10th Annual Hay Day on Thursday, October 25, 2007. Activities include
- hay rides
- games
- pumpkin alley & auction
- autumm photos
- costume parade
Live music will be provided by Ultra Suede and Crossfire. Events also include a Razorback pep rally featuring the cheer squad and hog mascots.
- What: Hay Day
- When: Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 6-9pm
- Where: 4055 South Old Missouri Road, Springdale (access parking via Ivey Road)
Halloween Fun Day at the Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club
October 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Fayetteville Public Schools are out on Friday, October 26, 2007 for parent teacher conferences. If you are looking for a fun childcare option on that day, consider the Halloween Fun Day at the Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club. Here’s the schedule –
- 12:00 arrival
- 12-1:30 lunch and free play (send lunch with your child)
- 1:30-3:15 carnival fun
- 3:15 costume contest
- 4:00 Halloween movie
- 5:30 child pick up
Children should dress in costume. The carnival fun includes musical chairs, mummy wrap, spooky bingo, haunted tent, face painting, and pin the nose on the pumpkin.
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- What: Halloween Fun Day
- When: Friday, October 26, from noon to 5:30
- Where: Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club
- More information: www.fayettevillekids.org or 479.442.9242
Trick or Treating and Pet Costume Contest
October 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Fayetteville Square is perfect for trick or treating. There will be candy, games, pictures, a costume contest and even a pet costume contest!
- What: 6th Annual Trick-or-Treat On the Square
- When: Wednesday, October 31st, 2007; 3:00-5:00 pm
- Where: On the Fayetteville Square
- Info: Kelly at the Convention and Visitors Bureau: 521-5776
Halloween Storytime at the Fayetteville Public Library
October 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Fayetteville Public Library will host a Halloween Storytime on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Walker Community Room.
Youth librarians will read stories, and the North Arkansas Flute Choir will play spooky music during the program before leading a parade through the library.
The event is free and open to preschool age children and their families. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume.
Reading Rally (and Halloween Costume Contest!) at the Fayetteville Public Library
October 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Fayetteville Public Library will host a Reading Rally on Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 2-4pm.
Activities will include story-telling, entertainment, prizes, and a Halloween costume contest!
- What: Reading Rally
- When: Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 2-4pm
- Where: Fayetteville Public Library, Walmart Storytime Room and Children’s Library
Find a Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch Near You
October 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I found a really cool website called Pumpkin Patches and More that lists pick-your-own pumpkin patches and corn mazes throughout the US.
Here’s the Arkansas page. No patches are listed for Benton County, but two are listed for Washington County. Don’t go without calling first to be sure the patch is open!
UofA Pumpkin Patch Fall Carnival: Oct. 29-30, 2007
October 10, 2007 | 1 Comment
Looking to get in the Halloween spirit? You might try the Pumpkin Patch Fall Carnival on the University of Arkansas campus.
The Carnival will be held on the Union lawn from 5-7pm on October 29th and 30th, 2007. It looks like fun!
Children will be able to pick a pumpkin to paint There will also be face painting, games and more. Great for all ages!
All proceeds benefit the University of Arkansas’s Infant Development Center.
Halloween Activities in Northwest Arkansas
October 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment
What other events have I missed? Add them in the comments, or email me directly at allsidesoflife@gmail.com
Haunted Battlefield Tour, Oct. 27, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, Prairie Grove. From 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., tour groups will be guided in front of the historic Borden House along part of the park’s walking trail and into the valley where the heaviest fighting occurred during the Battle of Prairie Grove. Chances are good that there will be a few surprises along the way. Tours depart every 20 to 30 minutes. The last tour will start around 10 p.m. Parking is available at the east entrance of the Borden House. Admission is free, but passes will be required for specific tour departure times and are available the day of the tour. (479) 846-2990; www.ArkansasStateParks.com.
Haunted Hayride, Oct. 27, Devil’s Den State Park, West Fork. This scary hayride is open to campers, cabin guests and anyone visiting the park for the day. (479) 761-3325; www.ArkansasStateParks.com.
12th annual Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular, Oct. 27, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Eureka Springs. See lions, tigers, cougars and other animals at nighttime. Activities will include a haunted hayride, trail of terror, children�s costume parade and contest, and storytelling. Concessions available. If you visit the refuge during the day, admission to the party is free. Admission $15 for adults, $10 for children. (479) 253-5841; www.tigers.tc.
23rd annual Goblin Parade, Oct. 31, historic downtown district, Rogers. Children in costume follow a planned route through downtown Rogers and “trick-or-treat” businesses along the way. Free. (479) 936-5487; www.mainstreetrogers.com.
Trick or Treat on the Square, Oct. 31, downtown square, Fayetteville. Children, dressed in costume, trick-or-treat the merchants on the historic square from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a new pet costume contest. Free. (479) 521-5776; www.experiencefayetteville.com.
Event listings from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.
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