# NW Arkansas Littles: things to do with little kids in Northwest Arkansas, AR this weekend

> 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.

- Week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 10 outings at 5 places; 9 free; 9 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Costume Parade (Rogers Public Library)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 4–4:45pm) at Rogers Public Library, 711 S. Dixieland Rd., Rogers, AR 72758. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Meet in the children’s library in costume and parade through the building, stopping at each service desk to trick-or-treat. Source: https://rogerspubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/17502389 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/costume-parade-rogers-public-library/
- **Halloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy (Fayetteville)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10–11am) at Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Sing and dance to spooky songs with Mr. Troy. Source: https://www.faylib.org/event/17157067 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/halloween-sing-along-with-mr-troy-fayetteville-public-library/
- **Scott Family Amazeum** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · Fri–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm) at Scott Family Amazeum, 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712. Cost: $14 online or $17 at the door, ages 2 and up; under 2 free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Bentonville’s hands-on children’s museum. Buying online saves $3 a ticket. Source: https://www.amazeum.org/visit/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/scott-family-amazeum/
- **Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art** (Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 10am–6pm) at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712. Cost: Free general admission. Ages 0+. Indoor. Free art museum with trails and grounds open sunrise to sunset. Temporary exhibitions are ticketed. Source: https://crystalbridges.org/visit/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/crystal-bridges-museum-of-american-art/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 31)

1. **Morning**: Halloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy (Fayetteville), Fayetteville Public Library. 10–11am. Cost: Free. https://www.faylib.org/event/17157067
2. **After nap**: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, North Fayetteville, 4703 N Crossover Rd. Open 9am–5pm. (from the city guide) https://www.bgozarks.org/

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Friday, Oct 30**: Spooky Stroll (Bentonville Public Library) (free); Costume Parade (Rogers Public Library) (free); Fun Friday: Halloween Story Time (Fayetteville) (free); Calaveritas de Azúcar sugar skulls (Fayetteville) (free); Scott Family Amazeum
- **Saturday, Oct 31**: Ruff Ruff Read (Bentonville) (free); Family Storytime (Bentonville) (free); Halloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy (Fayetteville) (free); Scott Family Amazeum; Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (free)
- **Sunday, Nov 1**: Community Ofrenda (Fayetteville) (free); Scott Family Amazeum; Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (free)

## All outings this week

- **Spooky Stroll (Bentonville Public Library)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30am–12pm) at Bentonville Public Library, 405 S. Main St., Bentonville, AR 72712. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Trick-or-treating, Halloween activities and drop-in storytimes. Costumes encouraged, and bring a bag for treats. Source: https://bentonvillelibrary.libnet.info/event/16778923 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/spooky-stroll-bentonville-public-library/
- **Ruff Ruff Read (Bentonville)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10–11am) at Bentonville Public Library, 405 S. Main St., Bentonville, AR 72712. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Kids practice reading aloud to a patient dog. All ages welcome. Source: https://bentonvillelibrary.libnet.info/event/17496590 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/ruff-ruff-read-bentonville-public-library/
- **Family Storytime (Bentonville)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11:15–11:45am) at Bentonville Public Library, 405 S. Main St., Bentonville, AR 72712. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Books, songs and movement for the whole family. Source: https://bentonvillelibrary.libnet.info/event/17429100 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/family-storytime-bentonville-public-library/
- **Costume Parade (Rogers Public Library)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 4–4:45pm) at Rogers Public Library, 711 S. Dixieland Rd., Rogers, AR 72758. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Meet in the children’s library in costume and parade through the building, stopping at each service desk to trick-or-treat. Source: https://rogerspubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/17502389 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/costume-parade-rogers-public-library/
- **Fun Friday: Halloween Story Time (Fayetteville)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10–11am) at Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. A spooky-fun story time for ages 2 to 6 on Halloween Eve. Source: https://www.faylib.org/event/17377857 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/fun-friday-halloween-story-time-fayetteville-public-library/
- **Halloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy (Fayetteville)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10–11am) at Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Sing and dance to spooky songs with Mr. Troy. Source: https://www.faylib.org/event/17157067 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/halloween-sing-along-with-mr-troy-fayetteville-public-library/
- **Calaveritas de Azúcar sugar skulls (Fayetteville)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 1–2:30pm) at Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Drop in to see the community ofrenda, learn how sugar skulls are made, and decorate one to take home. Source: https://www.faylib.org/event/17377360 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/calaveritas-de-azucar-sugar-skulls-fayetteville-public-library/
- **Community Ofrenda (Fayetteville)** (Sun, Nov 1 · During library hours) at Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. View the library’s first community ofrenda for Día de Muertos. Source: https://www.faylib.org/event/17642866 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/community-ofrenda-fayetteville-public-library/
- **Scott Family Amazeum** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · Fri–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm) at Scott Family Amazeum, 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712. Cost: $14 online or $17 at the door, ages 2 and up; under 2 free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Bentonville’s hands-on children’s museum. Buying online saves $3 a ticket. Source: https://www.amazeum.org/visit/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/scott-family-amazeum/
- **Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art** (Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 10am–6pm) at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712. Cost: Free general admission. Ages 0+. Indoor. Free art museum with trails and grounds open sunrise to sunset. Temporary exhibitions are ticketed. Source: https://crystalbridges.org/visit/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/crystal-bridges-museum-of-american-art/

## Holiday season in NW Arkansas

- [Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/santa/index.md): Breakfasts, photos and trains
- [Christmas lights](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/christmas-lights/index.md): Drive-thru and walk-through
- [Thanksgiving weekend](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/thanksgiving/index.md): Parades, turkey trots, what’s open
- [Parades & tree lightings](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/christmas-parades/index.md): Dates and start times
- [The Nutcracker](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/nutcracker/index.md): Shows for kids, sensory-friendly flagged
- [Christmas markets](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/christmas-markets/index.md): Markets and winter wonderlands
- [December with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/december/index.md): Things to do all month

## Nearby towns

- [Things to do with kids in Bentonville, AR](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/bentonville/index.md): 14 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Fayetteville, AR](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/fayetteville/index.md): 12 things to do with kids

## Seasonal events and guides

- [Things to do with kids in Northwest Arkansas in November](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/november/index.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Northwest Arkansas in December](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/december/index.md)
- [Santa visits in Northwest Arkansas](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Northwest Arkansas](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/christmas-lights/index.md)
- [Thanksgiving weekend in Northwest Arkansas](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/thanksgiving/index.md)
- [Christmas parades and tree lightings in Northwest Arkansas](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/christmas-parades/index.md)
- [The Nutcracker for kids in Northwest Arkansas](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/nutcracker/index.md)
- [Christmas markets in Northwest Arkansas](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/christmas-markets/index.md)
- [Free things to do in Northwest Arkansas](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/free/index.md)
- [Library storytimes in Northwest Arkansas](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/storytime/index.md)

## About this list
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## 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)](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/costume-parade-rogers-public-library/) (Fri, Oct 30); [Halloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy (Fayetteville)](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/halloween-sing-along-with-mr-troy-fayetteville-public-library/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Scott Family Amazeum](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/scott-family-amazeum/) (all weekend); [Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/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](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/#all).

### 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)](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/costume-parade-rogers-public-library/), [Halloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy (Fayetteville)](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/halloween-sing-along-with-mr-troy-fayetteville-public-library/), [Spooky Stroll (Bentonville Public Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/spooky-stroll-bentonville-public-library/) and [Fun Friday: Halloween Story Time (Fayetteville)](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/fun-friday-halloween-story-time-fayetteville-public-library/). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Northwest Arkansas](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/guide/#free) in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on [free things to do with kids in NW Arkansas](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/free/).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/#all).

### Where is storytime for little kids in Northwest Arkansas this week?
2 storytimes are on this week’s list: [Family Storytime (Bentonville)](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/family-storytime-bentonville-public-library/) (Sat 11:15–11:45am) and [Fun Friday: Halloween Story Time (Fayetteville)](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/events/fun-friday-halloween-story-time-fayetteville-public-library/) (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](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/#all). For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see [library storytimes in NW Arkansas](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/storytime/).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/northwest-arkansas/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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