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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.
