FLYER GUIDE: Halloween events for grown-ups in and around Fayetteville

Halloween-themed cocktail from Pinpoint / Courtesy

Yesterday, the Flyer published a list of trick or treat opportunities, costume parades, and events for children and families to enjoy to celebrate the Halloween season this year.

But Halloween fun isn’t just for kids.

Below is a list of events, Halloween parties, costume contests, a pub crawl, and other spooky fun happening in and around Fayetteville geared toward adults.

We’ll certainly add to this list between now and Halloween, and feel free to drop us a line and let us know about anything we’ve missed.

Happy Halloween, everyone.


Halloween Events for Grown Ups

Nightmare on Block Street
When: Month of October
Where: Pinpoint
What: DJ Beatbachs, AKA Pinpoint owner Bo Counts is known for his annual Halloween bash. Due to the pandemic the past couple years, he’s said screw it, and just run it for an entire month at his own bar on Block Avenue. There are Halloween-themed craft cocktails and beverages, and the bar is decked with all the crazy decor Bo has accumulated over the years.
Cost: N/A

Maxine’s Barbie Dream House
When: Through Oct. 31
Where: Maxine’s Tap Room
What: Maxine’s is dressing up the bar with an a Barbie theme theme this year. Those who know, know they go all out. You can see a few photos of the decor on their Facebook page, and they’ll be celebrating with dance parties all weekend long.
Cost: N/A

Banshee Manor
When: Through Oct. 31
Where: Lokomotion
What: A haunted house inside Lokomotion.
Cost: Admission is $15 per person.

Scary Street Live
When: Through Oct. 31
Where: Prairie Street Live
What: Haunted House at Prairie Street Live.
Cost: $20

Halloween at Big Box Karaoke
When: Through Oct. 31
Where: Big Box Karaoke
What: Costume party and private-suite karaoke
Cost: N/A

Singo Halloween
When: Wednesday, Oct. 25
Where: Smokin’ Oak Wood Fired Pizza
What: Halloween-themed musical bingo
Cost: N/A

Beer and Bones Spooky Jam Session
When: Wednesday, Oct. 25
Where: Boston Mountain Brewing Co.
What: Halloween sing along featuring beer, food and music
Cost: N/A

Halloween Trivia Night
When: Friday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m.
Where: Smokin’ Oak Wood Fired Pizza
What: A Halloween-themed trivia night featuring Geeks Who Drink
Cost: N/A

Party after Dark – Dia Los Muertos
When: Friday, Oct. 27, 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
What: Presented in partnership with Latin Arts Organization, the night features community performances, artmaking, food, drinks, gallery tours, and more
Cost: $25

Boo Beer Bash
When: Friday, Oct. 27
Where: Boston Mountain Brewing Co.
What: Halloween Party with costume contest, pumpkin carving contest, live music featuring local bands Welles and Sleep Clinic
Cost: N/A

HallowScream Halloween Parties at JJ’s
When: Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: JJ’s Grill locations
What: Live music, costume contests
Cost: N/A

Buster Belly’s Costume Contest
When: Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Buster Belly’s
What: Costume contest with cash prize

SoNA’s Haunted Harmonies: A Halloween Concert
When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Walton Arts Center
What: Halloween concert by Symphony of Northwest Arkansas
Cost: $36-$61

Back to the 80s Halloween Party
When: Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: West & Watson
What: Halloween party with costume contest, DJ’s spinning 80s and Halloween tunes. Featuring Trippy Hippy (Dubstep), P for Parker (House), StillWill (House), Oh Losha!!! (Trap/Dubstep), SICKBOY (UK Garage)

Halloween Pub Crawl
When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 2-10 p.m.
Where: Ryleigh’s
What: A pub crawl visiting around a dozen Dickson Street bars
Cost: $25

90s versus 2000s Halloween
When: Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: JJ’s Live
What: Live music, costume party
Cost: $15-$20

Halloween at Tin Roof
When: Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Tin Roof
What: Halloween party, costume contest with cash prize
Cost: N/A

Halloween music from Project 1268
When: Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Six Twelve Coffee House & Bar
What: Halloween music
Cost: N/A

Halloween Spooktacular
When: Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Nomad’s Trailside
What: Costume party and live music with Alien Abstraction, The Big Sad, Dissonant Possession, and PTN
Cost: $10

White Star Halloween Party
When: Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: White Star Tavern
What: Costume party, food, and karaoke
Cost: N/A

Rocky Horror Picture Show at Walton Arts Center
When: Monday, Oct. 30
Where: Walton Arts Center
What: Walton Arts Center will host film screenings for Rocky Horror Picture Show on Oct. 30 featuring music by Ultra Suede, and costume contest
Cost: $20

In2 the Woods Pop-up Bar Halloween Celebration
When: Tuesday, Oct. 31
Where: TheatreSquared
What: Walk a winding forest path to fall fun with TheatreSquared’s latest and greatest pop-up bar, Enchanted Forest: In2 the Woods!
Cost: N/A