Friday, Oct. 26

Beat Bach’s Halloween Dance Party / Courtesy
Mike Anderson’s new crop of hoop Hogs will face their first opponent of the year with an exhibition matchup versus Tusculum on Friday night at Bud Walton Arena. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.
There are some quality shows happening in town Friday night as well, with TheatreSquared’s “Skeleton Crew” playing at Nadine Baum Studios, and the hit musical “School of Rock” at Walton Arts Center on Friday and through the weekend.
How about a Halloween Party? DJ Beat Bachs’ annual Halloween Dance Party is happening at Pinpoint on Block Avenue. They go hard. For real.
Just down the street, Maxine’s Tap Room will host a Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory-themed Halloween Party. We can confirm that there will be Golden Tickets at the event, so, yeah. You gotta get one of those.
There’s a lot more below, and you can also check out our guide to local Halloween events for more information.
Full list:
6:00 pm |
Arts Center of the Ozarks’ Annual 5×5 Soiree & AuctionArts Center of the Ozarks – Springdale |
Fundraiser |
6:00 pm |
Brave Soul / The OddsGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Eric MillerSassafras Springs Vineyard |
Music |
6:00 pm |
Fall Fling BonfireRodeo of the Ozarks – Springdale |
Community |
6:00 pm |
Ruth Carter: Costume designer of The Black PantherUA campus |
Community |
7:00 pm |
Allie BSix Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar |
Music |
7:00 pm |
Razorback Men’s Basketball vs TusculumBud Walton Arena |
Sports |
7:30 pm |
Fulbright Chamber Music SeriesUA campus |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
Guest Artist Recital: Angelique Clay and Casey RobardStella Boyle Smith Concert Hall |
Music |
7:30 pm |
She Kills Monsters by Qui NguyenUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: Skeleton CrewNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Greenland StationMojo’s Pints & Pies |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Joey Williams Magic Spooktacular ShowStage 18 |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Ryan HutchensDickson Street Pub |
Music |
8:00 pm |
School of RockWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Southtown Comedy Night: Josh CocksNomads |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
Suite 25Black Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Got It CoveredJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Wes HartJJ’s on Steamboat |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Beat Bachs Halloween Dance PartyPinpoint |
Activity |
9:00 pm |
DJ ShorfuzeSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Fright Night PartyAxis Lounge |
Activity |
9:30 pm |
GooseGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
Saturday, Oct. 27

Halloween in the Hollow at Crystal Bridges / Courtesy
The Hog football team will try again to get their first SEC win of the year when the Vanderbilt Commodores come to town for a matchup at Razorback Stadium. Kickoff is at 11 a.m. It’s also on the SEC Network.
There are a ton of Halloween parties and costume contests happening on Saturday night, since Halloween falls in the middle of the week this year. Probably the largest on Saturday night is Halloween in the Hollow at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. This year’s party will include music by DJ Werewulf, a Haunted Trail Tour with ArkansasStaged, Live Mural Painting by Yatika Fields, Interactive Tarot Reading by Elisa Harkins, NWA Magic Mirror Photo booth, Pumpkin Patch – Carve and Decorate, Gallery performances by 1491s, Mystic Readings and more. Ticket info and more is here.
Here in Fayetteville, Maxine’s continues their weekend of Wonka-ness, and they’ll have DJ Clunk providing the soundtrack for the dance party on Saturday night. JBGB, JJ’s, Scarpino, C4 Lounge, and lots of others will be celebrating the holiday with parties and costume contests as well.
There’s a lot more below, and you can also check out our roundup of Halloween events for additional details.
Full list:
7:00 am |
Saturday Farmers’ MarketFayetteville Square |
Community |
9:00 am |
Lake Sequoyah CleanupLake Sequoyah |
Community |
9:00 am |
MONAH Halloween Costume ContestMuseum of Native American History – Bentonville |
Family |
10:00 am |
Pet Adoption EventWashington County Animal Shelter |
Sponsor |
10:30 am |
Halloween Story TimeFayetteville Public Library |
Family |
11:00 am |
Arkansas football vs. VanderbiltRazorback Stadium |
Sports |
1:00 pm |
Joey Williams Magic Spooktacular – All agesStage 18 |
Family |
2:00 pm |
School of RockWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
She Kills Monsters by Qui NguyenUA – University Theatre |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: Skeleton CrewNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
6:00 pm |
Rachel B and Table for ThreeSassafras Springs Vineyard |
Music |
7:00 pm |
JBGB Halloween PartyJBGB |
Activity |
7:00 pm |
JJ’s Halloween PartyJJ’s on Dickson |
Activity |
7:00 pm |
Last Saturday: Doctor Seuss, Elton John, and Professor GallicoAmerican Legion |
Performance |
7:00 pm |
Ryan HutchensCore Public House – Mission Boulevard |
Music |
7:30 pm |
TheatreSquared: Skeleton CrewNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Ciderday Night Comedy Show: Josh CocksBlack Apple Crossing – Springdale |
Comedy |
8:00 pm |
Halloween Black Light PartyOn the Mark Sports Bar & Grill |
Activity |
8:00 pm |
Joey Williams Magic Spooktacular ShowStage 18 |
Performance |
8:00 pm |
Michael Cooper TrioDickson Street Pub |
Music |
8:00 pm |
Recognizer / Mindless Souls / Natural State of MindNomads |
Music |
8:00 pm |
School of RockWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
8:30 pm |
412 WestJJ’s on Dickson |
Music |
8:30 pm |
Filthy HabitJJ’s on Steamboat |
Music |
9:00 pm |
C4 Halloween PartyC4 Nightclub & Lounge |
Activity |
9:00 pm |
GroovementGeorge’s Majestic Lounge |
Music |
9:00 pm |
Halloween in the HollowCrystal Bridges – Bentonville |
Community |
9:00 pm |
Lord Buffalo / Drawing BlanksSmoke & Barrel Tavern |
Music |
10:00 pm |
DJ ClunkMaxine’s Tap Room |
Music |
10:00 pm |
Scarpino Halloween PartyTeatro Scarpino |
Activity |
Sunday, Oct. 28
Full list:
12:00 pm |
Razorback softball vs. OklahomaBogle Park |
Sports |
1:00 pm |
Brews & TunesMagnolia Gardens – Springdale |
Music |
1:00 pm |
The BaskinsTerra Studios |
Music |
2:00 pm |
School of RockWalton Arts Center |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
TheatreSquared: Skeleton CrewNadine Baum Studios |
Performance |
2:00 pm |
True Lit Workshop: Crafting the Adventure SceneFayetteville Public Library |
Literary |
3:00 pm |
True Lit Book Signing: Gordon KormanFayetteville Public Library |
Literary |
6:00 pm |
Hog Haus Farewell PartyHog Haus |
Activity |
7:00 pm |
F@#k This HalloweenStage 18 |
Performance |
7:00 pm |
KeepsakesCore Public House – Mall Avenue |
Music |
7:30 pm |
Graduate Chamber Recital: Sara RemoyStella Boyle Smith Concert Hall |
Performance |
7:30 pm |
She Kills Monsters by Qui NguyenUA – University Theatre |
Performance |