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Halloween Themed Events
Magic Screams: Halloween at Magic Springs (Hot Springs)
Magic Springs and Crystal Falls
October 6 - October 23 (weekends)
Visit the spooky haunted houses, walk the scary trail and take a spin on the rides. For young goblins, enjoy a scare-free zone for pumpkin painting and more. 501-318-5309. Admission: $36.99 one-day admission.
Scary Spooky Science at the Library (LR)
Every Wednesday in October
Main Library, 100 Rock Street
Starts at 4 p.m.
Boo At the Zoo(LR)*
October 19-21 and 26-31; 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Little Rock Zoo
Bring your little goblins out and let them trick-or-treat, ride the Boo Express, tour the Haunted House, ride the carnival rides and enjoy the delicious food within the safety of the Zoo. 501-666-2406 ext. 103. Admission: $7 general admission, $15 for an armband.
The American Scream Screening (LR)
October 18, 7 p.m.
Laman Library in Argenta
A family film about Halloween obsesses residents of Massachusetts. Free.
Halloween Magic Lantern Show (LR)
October 18, 7 p.m.
The Old State House Museum
A Victorian magic lantern show. Family friendly (ages 6 and up) and free. Call for reservations.
Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (LR)
October 19 from 5:30-7:30
The Wonder Place
Goody bags and fun stories, $5 admission.
Howl-o-ween (NLR) *
October 20, 1 p.m.
Burns Park
This is trick or treating for dogs with lots of activities like hot dog bobbing, a costume contest and painting. Located at Burns Park.
Harvest Home Festival at Plantation Agriculture Museum and State Park (Scott)
October 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pumpkin decorating, local vendors, bobbing for apples and more fall activities. Free.
Barnes and Noble Halloween Storytime (LR)
October 24, 31
11500 Financial Centre Parkway
A reading of a fun Halloween themed story. Call 501-954-7646 for more info.
Monster Madness (Bryant)
October 25
Mills Park
Monster Madness is Bryant's big Halloween bash. Lots of activities for kids including a costume contest, trunk-or-treat and a haunted trail. It's from 6- 9 p.m. off Mill's Park Road.
October 25, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Little Rock Old State House
Eight museums have organized the 10th annual Big Booseum Bash, a safe trick-or-treating environment with Central Arkansas Transit buses moving participants from site to site. Each location will have candy available for young trick-or-treaters, as well as fun hands-on activities. 501-255-3300. Admission: Free Halloween Bash at the Main Library (LR)
October 25 at 6:30 p.m. Main Library
A fun, free party at the library.
Geyer Springs Fest (LR) *
October 26
12400 Interstate 30
This is a huge carnival type festival, on October 28th from 6 p.m. to midnight. It offers a great alternative to trick-or-treating. 501.455.3474.
Trunk-or-Treat at The Village at Hendrix (Conway)
October 26
1600 Washington Avenue
They're also showing Ghostbusters. The event starts at 5:30 p.m.
Haunted Hayride at Immaculate Heart of Mary School (NLR)
October 26-27
7006 Jasna Gora Drive
Haunted hayride by Knights of Columbus. The hayride last for 20 minutes and is rated "scary." It's not super-scary, though. Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for kids.
Parents' Night Out at the Little Rock Athletic Club (LR)
October 26, 6 to 10:30 p.m.
Little Rock Athletic Club
Drop your kids off for a Halloween carnival, games and supervision. Admission is $16-20 per child.
Fall Festival at Little Rock Montessori School (LR)
October 27
3704 North Rodney Parham
This event is designed for young kids, pre-school to second grade.
Boo-loon Festival (Maumelle)
October 27
Lake Willastein Park in Maumelle
On Saturday night, kids can trick-or-treat from 6:30 until 10 at this hot air balloon event.
Benton's Spook City (Benton) *
October 27
Saline County courthouse
Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat with more than 100 local community, church and businesses. Petting zoos, inflatable bouncy castles and more. 501-317-1696.
Halloween Carnival at Riverdale 10 (Little Rock)
October 27 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Trunk or treat, bounce house, carnival games, door prices and more.
Halloween at Pinnacle Mountain State Park (Roland)
Hayrides October 27-29
Pinnacle is having a pumpkin carving contest again this year. Carve your pumpkin entry into a scene, activity, land form, plant or animal found in the park. If enough pumpkins are entered by noon on October 26, they will be lit and featured on the hayride route. They are also having hayrides. The hayrides are from 5-7 p.m. and are $10 for adults, $5 for children. Advance reservations are required: 501-868-5806
Maumelle Halloween Carnival (Maumelle)
Jess Odom Community Center
October 27 & 31
@ 6:30pm-10:30pm
They'll have games, inflatable attractions and more. Admission: $5.00
Fall Festival at Woodland Heights Baptist Church (Conway)
October 27
4215 Prince Street
Bobbing for apples, hayrides and more. Lots of fun for kids!
McCain Mall, Fall Festival (North Little Rock)
On October 27 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., McCain Mall is having a Halloween themed fall festival.
Halloween Kid's Night Out (LR)
October 28
Unity Martial Arts
From 6-9 p.m. on October 28. Cost is $25 and includes games, activities and more. Call 501-868-9808.
Trunk-or-Treat at Christ Lutheran School (LR)
October 28
315 S. Hughes Street
Family activities and a hayride too.
Halloween on Ice (LR)
October 30
Arkansas Skatium
A Halloween show on the ice rink, from 5:30-7 p.m. Admission is $2. 501-227-4333.
Andys: Trick-Or-Treat Bags & Free Hamburgers (LR)
124 John Barrow Rd & 11521 W Markham St
Free reflective trick or treat bags for kids several days before Halloween. Free Jr. Burgers to all costumed kids 12 and under on Halloween night.
Trick-or-Treat at Park Plaza Mall
On October 31, from 5-6 p.m. in Little Rock's Park Plaza Mall.
Barnes and Noble Halloween Storytime (LR)
October 31
11500 Financial Centre Parkway
A reading of a fun Halloween themed story. Call 501-954-7646 for more info.
Fall Fest and Trunk-or-Treat at Chenal Valley Church
Chenal Valley Church
October 31
Starts at 6 p.m. and continues to 8 p.m. Includes a fall festival. Admission is one can of non-perishable food. 501-868-9808.
Kids Eat Free at Beef O'Bradys (Maumelle)
October 31
Beef O'Brady's 15 Audubon in Maumelle
From 4 p.m. until close, kids can get a free meal.
