OCT 26 – NOV 1 Northwest Arkansas · The Ozarks

Things to do with kids in Northwest Arkansas this weekend, found and checked for you.

Halloween weekend across Northwest Arkansas brings a costume parade at the Rogers library on Friday and a Halloween sing-along with Mr. Troy in Fayetteville on Saturday. On Sunday, the Amazeum and Crystal Bridges are open, and the Fayetteville library has a community ofrenda up for Día de los Muertos. This week has 10 outings, 9 of them free and 9 indoors.

What’s on today, Friday, Oct 30: Costume Parade (Rogers Public Library), Scott Family Amazeum and Calaveritas de Azúcar sugar skulls (Fayetteville), plus 2 more.

Last checked · 10 kids events and outings at 5 places · 9 free · 9 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose

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Saturday, sorted

Our plan for Saturday

Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 31. One thing from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.

  1. MORNINGHalloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy (Fayetteville)10–11am · Fayetteville Public Library · Free
  2. NAPHome by 1:30 for nap.
  3. AFTER NAPAround townBotanical Garden of the OzarksOpen 9am–5pm · North Fayetteville, 4703 N Crossover Rd (opens their site)

Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Times can change, so check before you head out. Print this plan

Every outing this week

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Holiday season in NW Arkansas

Around town

NW Arkansas favorites

A few of the places we keep going back to. The full list, with prices, hours and kid-friendly restaurants, lives in the guide.

BENTONVILLE, 1009 MUSEUM WAY
Scott Family Amazeum
Hands-on children’s museum.
$14 online, $17 in person eachUnder 2Indoor
This week: Scott Family Amazeum
BENTONVILLE, 600 MUSEUM WAY
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Free art museum with trails.
FreeIndoor
This week: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
NORTH FAYETTEVILLE, 4703 N CROSSOVER RD
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Themed gardens in Fayetteville.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SQUARE, FAYETTEVILLE
Lights of the Ozarks
Free light display on the square.
Free
See the full Northwest Arkansas guide →Visiting with little kids
On the horizon

Coming up

NOV 26Thanksgiving weekend3 outings for Thanksgiving weekend so far, including Turkey Trot-n-Trek 1K and SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes 1-mile fun run. Plus what’s open on Thanksgiving Day.See the list → FROM NOV 19Christmas lights3 light displays on our list so far. Winter Lights at Crystal Bridges opens first, on Nov 19.See the list → NOV – DECSanta visits3 places to see Santa so far, with dates, times and prices.See the list →
Good questions

What to do with kids this weekend in Northwest Arkansas: the FAQ

What can we do with kids this weekend in Northwest Arkansas?

This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are Costume Parade (Rogers Public Library) (Fri, Oct 30); Halloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy (Fayetteville) (Sat, Oct 31); Scott Family Amazeum (all weekend); Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Sat, Oct 31 and Sun, Nov 1). That’s four of 10 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. See the full list.

What are kid-friendly things to do in Northwest Arkansas this weekend?

This week we found 10 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, all of them this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Costume Parade (Rogers Public Library), Halloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy (Fayetteville), Scott Family Amazeum. See the full list.

Where are the Halloween events for kids in Northwest Arkansas this week?

4 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including Costume Parade (Rogers Public Library), Halloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy (Fayetteville), Spooky Stroll (Bentonville Public Library) and Fun Friday: Halloween Story Time (Fayetteville). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. See them in the list.

Are there free things to do with little ones in NW Arkansas this week?

Yes, 9 of this week’s 10 picks are free, including library storytimes and Spooky Stroll (Bentonville Public Library). Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Northwest Arkansas in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on free things to do with kids in NW Arkansas.

What are good indoor activities for kids in Northwest Arkansas when it rains?

9 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.

Where is storytime for little kids in Northwest Arkansas this week?

2 storytimes are on this week’s list: Family Storytime (Bentonville) (Sat 11:15–11:45am) and Fun Friday: Halloween Story Time (Fayetteville) (Fri 10–11am). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. See them in the list. For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see library storytimes in NW Arkansas.

What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Northwest Arkansas this week?

There’s no baby-only program on this week’s list, but 7 picks welcome kids from birth, including Costume Parade (Rogers Public Library), Halloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy (Fayetteville) and Scott Family Amazeum. See the full list.

How do you pick what goes on the Northwest Arkansas list?

We go through NW Arkansas’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we choose and check listings.

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