It’s heeeere. We know you’re busy carving pumpkins and putting together costumes, so we did the RIP research. There are a ton of fantastically spooky things happening this month that you need to know about, so you keep carving, and we’ll run through it all at headless horseman speed.
(And yes, we’ll be adding to the list all spooky season long, so check back often.)
Let’s get haunting!
First things first: Here’s your guide to local pumpkin patches.
FRIGHTFUL FUN
Family-Friendly Classics & Throwback Scary Movies
When: Throughout October
Where: Ron Robinson Theater
Why: Jack Skellington, Alfred Hitchcock and the Sanderson sisters are waiting for you. More here.
“Misery”
When: Oct. 14 – Nov. 1
Where: Argenta Contemporary Theatre
Why: Because who can resist everyone’s favorite bedside nurse? More here. Bonus: Come back to ACT for a round of Mahjong & Mystery on Oct. 29.
“The Toxic Avenger”
When: Oct. 16 – Nov. 1
Where: The Weekend Theater
Why: Something tells us the creature from the Black Lagoon would approve of this musical comedy based around a rather sludgy super hero. More here.
Ghost Hunting 101
When: Oct. 17, 6 p.m.
Where: Old State House Museum
Why: If you like your haunts with a little extra history, this paranormal program has your name all over it. More here.
“Halloween Spooktacular”
When: Oct. 17-18
Where: Robinson Center
Why: The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is bringing the bizarre in a full lineup of your favorite spooky season songs with help from Arkansas Circus Arts, the Mirana Dance Company, Ballet Folklórico and others. More here.
Tales of the Crypt
When: Oct. 18, 2-4p.m.
Where: Mount Holly Cemetery
Why: Forget the creepy, this annual event is all about the crypt’s history. Stroll the cemetery grounds and hear the tales of locals past from the Parkview Theatre department. More here.
Lost & Found Market: Halloween Edition
When: Oct. 18, noon – 5, p.m.
Where: 1319 Main St. (SoMa parking lot)
Why: Spooky shopping with 60+ vendors and Halloween treats. More here.
“Rocky Horror Picture Show” Spooktacular Tour + Screening With Nell Campbell
When: Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Robinson Center
Why: When Columbia herself is making an appearance, you have no choice but to come up to the lab. More here.
The Great Pumpkin Party
When: Oct. 23-24
Where: The Good Earth Garden Center
Why: Two gourd-geous days of costumes, crafts, classes and cookouts. More here.
“The Addams Family Musical”
When: Oct. 23-31
Where: Wildwood Park for the Arts
Why: Creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky? We’re there. More here.
Halloween Movie Nights
When: Tuesdays in October, 7 p.m.
Where: Southern Tail Brewing
Why: Local drinks, eats and a specter-tacular view await on Southern Tail’s big screen under the stars with a mystery lineup to match. More here.
Month-long Mayhem
When: Throughout October
Where: Birdie’s Cabaret Theater & Lounge
Why: Over the past year, this Argenta venue has made a name for itself with mysterious and mischievous entertainment. Now it’s going all in with costume contests, themed trivia nights, “a burlesque show most foul” and more, concluding with a wicked bash on All Hallows’ Eve. More here.
Hocus Pocus Bingo Night
When: Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Laman Library
Why: Bingo has run amok in this game night / watch party for all ages. More here.
Nightmare at the Museum
When: Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Museum of Discovery
Why: Eerie experiments, beer brewing, fire breathing — it’s all in a day’s work for a mad scientist’s 21+ party. More here.
Dead Man’s Disco
When: Oct. 24, 7 p.m.
Where: Pocket Dimension Bookshoppe
Why: Nobody parties like a sci-fi/fantasy bookstore. More here.
Thriller Night: ’80s Halloween Party
When: Oct. 24, 8:30 p.m.
Where: White Water Tavern
Why: The NWA retro band Boom Kinetic is back in town and bringing the dastardly dance moves. More here.
Halloween Fall Market at Chenal
When: Oct. 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Rahling Circle
Why: Get the trick-or-treating started early at this free community event (and don’t skimp on the vendors, games and food trucks). More here.
Arkansas Paranormal Expo
When: Oct. 24-25, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
Why: Bigfoot requests the honor of your presence. More here.
Farmer Trunk-or-Treat
When: Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m.
Where: The Root Cafe (SoMa)
Why: Going door to door is so 2016, especially when you can meet some of the folks behind your favorite fresh eats. More here.
Haunted Arkansas Ghost Tours
When: Throughout October
Where: Argenta
Why: Lace up the comfy shoes and get ready to meet the spooky side of Dogtown. More here.
Ghoulish Bingo
When: Oct. 28, time TBA
Where: Lost Forty Brewing
Why: Who hates bingo? No one, that’s who — especially when it’s spooky and benefits Women & Children First. More here.
Eerie Escape Rooms
When: Throughout October
Where: Intrigue Little Rock
Why: The rooms at Intrigue are always next level, but spooky season brings out the zombies, vampires and good ol’ murder. More here.
Big Boo!seum Bash
When: Oct. 29, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Clinton Presidential Center, Firehouse Museum, Historic Arkansas Museum, MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Museum of Discovery, Old State House Museum and Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center
Why: Check out the sights at some of your fave museums in costume with free family-friendly games, prizes and trick-or-treating. More here.
Candlelight Concert: Halloween Classics
When: Oct. 29, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Ron Robinson Theater
Why: Your favorite spooky songs only sound better when performed by a string quartet surrounded by candles. More here.
“Beetlejuice”
When: Oct. 30 – Nov. 1
Where: Robinson Center
Why: They don’t call him “the ghost with the most” for nothing, babe. The award-winning musical based on Tim Burton’s iconic film will take the stage for one weekend only. More here.
Argenta Trick-or-Treat
When: Oct. 30, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Argenta Public Library
Why: Kick off your candy hunt with the North Little Rock Public Library System, and don’t skip the games and spooky surprises. More here.
“Nosferatu”
When: Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Why: Just because it’s a silent film doesn’t mean you won’t want to scream. More here.
Spooky Soirée
Where: Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
When: Oct. 30, 7 p.m.
Why: The Greater Little Rock Chapter of Jack and Jill of America is hosting this annual bash with music, cocktails and costumes for charity, and they’re ready to get ghoulish at the “Midnight Masquerade.” More here.
Masquerade Witches’ Ball
When: Oct. 30, 8 p.m.
Where: The Hall
Why: If your All Hallow’s Eve needs an extra shot of witchiness, AlchemyXXII’s second annual bash goes beyond the veil for a night of “glamour, mystery and magick.” More here.
Mutants Ball
When: Oct. 30, 8 p.m.
Where: White Water Tavern
Why: This Halloween cover show is back with Coachlight taking the stage as Foreigner and Stephanie Smittle and The Easy’s as Blondie. More here. Bonus: Come back for spooky karaoke on Oct. 31.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Annual Screenings
When: Oct. 30-31, 7 & 9:20 p.m.
Where: Riverdale 10 VIP Cinema
Why: Who’s bringing the newspapers? More here.
Halloween Party & Costume Contest
When: Oct. 31, open all day, party 5-8 p.m.
Where: Caverns & Forests
Why: Because the costumes at a board game cafe are bound to be incredible. More here.
Monster Mash
When: Oct. 31, 10 a.m. – noon
Where: CALS Children’s Library
Why: Yes, October is full of creeptastic activities across all 14 of its branches, but this midtown branch is taking it to another (family-friendly) level. More here.
Fall Market Spookfest
Where: The Promenade at Chenal
When: Oct. 31, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Why: Costumes, activities, seasonal treats and some scary good fun for the fam. More here.
Munchkin Masquerade
When: Oct. 31, noon – 2 p.m.
Where: Park Plaza
Why: The mall is the place to be for spooky mischief with indoor trick-or-treating, giveaways, crafts and a science show by the Museum of Discovery. More here.
Halloween Party
When: Oct. 31, 4 p.m.
Where: The Hillcrest Fountain
Why: A night of costumed fun at your favorite neighborhood bar? Say less. More here.
Nightmare on Main Street
When: Oct. 31, 7 p.m.
Where: GiGi’s Lounge
Why: Get the groove going, ghouls. Details are still coming, but you can expect GiGi’s signature three — good times, good food and good music — and all with a thrilling twist. More here.
The Rocky Horror Pickin’ Show
When: Oct. 31, 8 p.m.
Where: Four Quarter Bar
Why: Bluegrass meets Transylvania in this annual show. More here.
Halloween Dance Party
When: Oct. 31, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Twenty Seven
Why: Bachata has never been so spooky. More here.
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EERIE EATS
Boo-zy Cocktails
When: Throughout October
Where: Sauce(d) Bar & Oven
Why: The only witch’s brew we’re interested in sipping. More here.
Murder Most Foul! A Halloween Murder Mystery Supper Club
When: Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Baker
Why: Ease Supper Club is serving up a lavish feast with a side of murder in this Agatha Christie-inspired evening. More here. Bonus: Come back and get a wicked taste of weird wines on Oct. 30.
Halloween Pop-Up
When: Throughout October
Where: Brood & Barley
Why: From the “Sinister Sips” menu to the floor-to-ceiling decor, no one does Halloween quite like this Argenta spot. More here.
20th Annual Halloween Chili Cook-off
When: Oct. 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Rock City Harley-Davidson
Spooky Scoops + Shakes
When: Throughout October
Where: Loblolly Creamery
Why: Pumpkin cheesecake, murderously-good macarons, chocolate as dark as night… We’ll take one of everything. More here.
Halloween Scaraoke
When: Oct. 31, 6 p.m.
Where: Southern Tail Brewing
Why: If your costume matches your karaoke playlist, you’re at the right party, especially this one that’s led by Reba impersonator Robyn Gallo. More here.
Beetlejuice Halloween Dinner
When: Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Petit & Keet
Why: Fueled by sandworms and the afterlife, this immersive multi-course meal is enough to make your head spin. More here.
Spooky Cocktail Classes
When: Throughout October
Where: Rock Town Distillery
Why: This SoMa haunt’s recurring class lineup comes with extra spirits this month. More here.
Halloween Bar Crawl
When: Oct. 31
Where: Downtown Little Rock
Why: Why choose just one place to do your spooky sipping? More here.
Halloween Menu
When: Throughout October
Where: Scoops Homemade Ice Cream
Why: We’ll take a double scoop of Sudden Death by Chocolate, please. More here.
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SPINE-CHILLING SWEATS
Trek Halloween Trick-or-Treat Ride
When: Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Two Rivers Park
Pedal Party Halloween
When: Oct. 26, 6 p.m.
Where: TBA
Creep ‘N’ Crawl Half Marathon/10K/5K/Lil’ Monsters Dash
When: Oct. 31, 8 a.m.
Where: Two Rivers Park + virtual
Spooky Sessions
When: Throughout October
Where: ZenStudio
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HAUNTED HOUSES
Creepy Trail of Willow Creek
When: Weekends through Oct. 31
Where: 2811 Willow Springs Road
Fear Factory 501
When: Weekends through Oct. 31
Where: 25120 Hwy. 107, Jacksonville
The Haunted Hotel of Arkansas
When: Weekends through Oct. 17, every day Oct. 22-31
Where: 10800 Arch St.
The Reaper Haunted House
When: Weekends through Nov. 1
Where: 15310 MacArthur Drive, North Little Rock
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