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501ENTERTAINMENT

Sat, Sep 26 · 12:00 AM

Haunted Hotel of Arkansas 2026

Haunted Hotel of Arkansas, 10800 Arch Street · Little RockSee official ticket options

An intense indoor haunted-house experience with actors, dark rooms, loud effects, and frightening scenes. Opening night is September 25; the attraction operates Friday and Saturday nights. Confirm the selected date and hours before purchasing.

501FAMILY

Sat, Sep 26 · 2:00 PM

Motley’s Pumpkin Patch 2026

Motley’s Pumpkin Patch, 13724 Sandy Ann Drive · Little RockSee official admission and pumpkin pricing

A seasonal family outing with pick-your-own pumpkins and farm activities. Open Thursdays and Fridays from 1–5 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; entrance closes one hour before closing. No pets allowed.

501FAMILY

Sat, Sep 26 · 3:00 PM

Apple Blossom Ridge Fall Festival

Apple Blossom Ridge, 333 Graham Road · JudsoniaSee official ticket options

A nearby fall day trip with a pumpkin patch, hayride, zipline, mega slide, photo opportunities, and more than 15 activities. Open Fridays 3–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–6 p.m. No pets except service animals.

501ENTERTAINMENT

Sun, Sep 27 · 12:00 AM

The Reaper Haunted House 2026

The Reaper Haunted House, 15310 MacArthur Drive · North Little RockSee official ticket options; some sales may be cash only

An intense haunted attraction featuring indoor scenes and the outdoor Haunted Hollow. Opening dates are published beginning September 26, with select nights through Halloween. Confirm the selected 2026 date, hours, and age suitability before visiting.

501OUTDOORS

Sat, Oct 3 · 1:00 AM

Creepy Trail of Willow Creek 2026

Creepy Trail of Willow Creek, 2811 Willow Springs Road · Little RockOnline tickets from $25; door pricing may be higher

A scary outdoor trail and Creepy Cabin operating on select weekend nights in October. The attraction uses actors, darkness, outdoor terrain, and frightening scenes. Adult permission or supervision is advised for children age 10 and younger.

501SHOPPING

Sat, Oct 10 · 1:00 PM

Hillcrest Farmers Market — Fall and Winter Season

Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Boulevard · Little RockFree admission; vendor purchases vary

A Saturday morning neighborhood market offering produce, meat, cheese, baked goods, plants, flowers and pantry items. The October-through-April schedule runs from 8–11 a.m.; closures may occur for snow or ice. This listing covers dates within the next 45 days.

501ENTERTAINMENT

Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 AM

Royal Haunted House 2026

Royal Theatre, 111 South Market Street · BentonSee official ticket options

The historic Royal Theatre becomes a multi-level haunted attraction on October 16–18, 23–25, and 29–31. Expect stairs, darkness, loud effects, and intense scares; the attraction may not be accessible to guests unable to navigate stairs.

501MUSIC

Wed, Oct 28 · 11:00 PM

Under A Restless Sky: Art and Music

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Performing Arts Theater, 501 E. Ninth Street · Little RockFree; ticket required

A one-night live premiere blending classical music and experimental instrumentation. Composer D. Riley Nicholson performs with Arkansas Symphony Orchestra musicians, followed by a conversation with artist Nathalie Miebach and a reception.

501FAMILY

Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 PM

Big Boo!seum Bash at AMFA

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and MacArthur Park, 501 E. Ninth Street · Little RockFree

A free family Halloween evening with trick-or-treating, artmaking in MacArthur Park, a costume photo booth, and music throughout the museum.

501SPORTS

Fri, Oct 30 · 12:30 PM

Simmons Bank Championship presented by Stephens

Pleasant Valley Country Club, 1 Pleasant Valley Drive · Little Rock$30 daily; $35 any one day; $85 weekend; children 15 and under free with a paid adult

The PGA TOUR Champions playoffs bring the top 54 players in the Charles Schwab Cup standings to Little Rock. Public competition rounds run Friday through Sunday; practice rounds and Pro-Ams earlier in the week are not open to the public.

501ARTS

Fri, Oct 30 · 11:30 PM

Art on Film: Nosferatu

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Performing Arts Theater, 501 E. Ninth Street · Little RockFree

AMFA presents F. W. Murnau’s 1922 silent horror landmark with a brief introduction exploring the film’s artistic significance and lasting influence. Recommended for ages 10 and older; the film is not rated.

501FAMILY

Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM

39th Annual Bryant Parks Fall Fest

Bishop Park, 6401 Boone Road · BryantFree admission

A free Halloween-morning festival with local vendors, food, live entertainment, Kidsland games and inflatables, a car show, and booth-to-booth trick-or-treating. Costumes are encouraged; pets are asked to stay home.

501FAMILY

Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM

Creative Saturdays: Shadow Puppets

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Windgate Art School, 501 E. Ninth Street · Little RockFree; no registration required

A free, family-friendly drop-in art activity. Design a fall-inspired silhouette puppet and decorate a miniature stage for imaginative storytelling.

501SPORTS

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 AM

Micro Wrestling

The Hall, 721 W. Ninth Street · Little RockTicket prices vary

Micro Wrestling comes to The Hall for an all-ages live entertainment event. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.

501COMMUNITY

Thu, Nov 5 · 11:30 PM

Glitz & Garland 2026

Benton Event Center · Benton$10 general admission; $17 private shopping; $45 Girls Night Out

A three-day holiday shopping event with more than 85 vendors. Thursday is the ticketed Girls Night Out; Friday and Saturday offer private-shopping sessions followed by general admission. Review the official schedule before choosing tickets.

501FOOD

Fri, Nov 6 · 12:00 AM

An Evening of Rare Whiskeys

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Cultural Living Room, 501 E. Ninth Street · Little Rock$175; $150 for AMFA members

A 21-and-older tasting featuring six rare whiskey pours, a whiskey cocktail, and paired appetizers in AMFA’s Cultural Living Room.

501FAMILY

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM

Jurassic Quest

Statehouse Convention Center · Little RockTicket prices vary; children under 2 are free

A family dinosaur experience featuring life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, fossil digging, baby dinosaur encounters, rides and hands-on activities. Hours: Friday 1–6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday includes a sensory- and mobility-friendly session from 8–9 a.m.

501FAMILY

Sat, Nov 7 · 5:30 PM

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire

Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive · North Little RockPrice not listed; ages 2 and older require a ticket

Hot Wheels monster trucks, FMX riders and a fire-breathing robot dinosaur bring a family arena show to North Little Rock. Performances are Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.; optional pre-show and VIP experiences are sold separately.

501FOOD

Sun, Nov 8 · 12:00 AM

Candlelight Gala 2026

Historic Arkansas Museum, 200 E. Third Street · Little Rock$200; reserved table of 10 $2,000

Historic Arkansas Museum hosts an evening under the stars with cocktails, gallery appetizers, a locally focused dinner and charitable auctions. Proceeds support the museum’s mission.

501MUSIC

Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 AM

Monsters of Todd 12

Revolution Music Room, 300 President Clinton Avenue · Little Rock$15 advance; $18 day of show; reserved tables vary

The twelfth Monsters of Todd event comes to Revolution Music Room. The all-ages show offers general admission and reserved-table options; review the official venue page for the current lineup and ticket availability.

501MUSIC

Tue, Nov 10 · 1:00 AM

GWAR

The Hall, 721 W. Ninth Street · Little RockTicket prices vary

GWAR performs at The Hall with Midnight, Mac Sabbath and X-Cops. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m.; the venue lists the event as all ages.

501HISTORY

Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 PM

A Soldier’s Story Opening Event

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. Ninth Street · Little RockFree

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center opens an exhibition exploring African American military service with an evening of refreshments and entertainment. The event is free and open to the public, with no registration required.

501COMMUNITY

Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM

Salty Mahjong Boot Camp

Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library · BentonNot listed; registration required

An adults-only, hands-on Mahjong boot camp covering suits, tiles, basic gameplay, and beginner skills from 9 a.m. to noon. Optional open play follows from 1–3 p.m. Ages 18+; advance registration is required.

501MUSIC

Mon, Nov 23 · 1:00 AM

Third Day, Chris Tomlin and TobyMac

Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive · North Little RockTicket prices vary

Third Day, Chris Tomlin and TobyMac share the Simmons Bank Arena stage for a three-headliner concert. The show begins at 7 p.m.; tickets are sold through the arena box office and its authorized ticketing provider.

501FAMILY

Sat, Dec 12 · 12:30 AM

Daniel in the Lions' Den Tour

Simmons Bank Arena, 1 Simmons Bank Arena Drive · North Little RockTicket prices vary

A family-oriented live stage production presents the stories of Daniel in the Lions' Den and Esther with music, humor and theatrical action. The arena lists a 6:30 p.m. show time and notes flashing lights, haze and confetti.