See below 👇for Fall Fests, Trunk or Treats, Carnivals, Pumpkin Patches, Haunted Houses, list of events! Submit your listing for FREE! 👉 SUBMIT your event at THIS LINK.
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PUMPKIN CONTEST – BENTON, BRYANT, EAST END – Saline County Library to host annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest with free pumpkins and community voting. Read more at… https://www.mysaline.com/scl-pumpkin-decor/
COSTUMES – BENTON, BRYANT, EAST END – Saline County Library to host free costume closet at all locations throughout October. More info at https://www.mysaline.com/library-halloween/
PUMPKIN PATCH – MALVERN – Circle D Funny Farm Pumpkin Patch, Sep 19 to Nov 1, Saturdays 10:30-6, Sundays 2-7, $12 admission, 16+ attractions: petting zoo, hayride, mega slide, inflatables, corn pit, zip lines, mini golf, trike races, corn cannon, and Bigfoot search. 11384 Hwy 222, Malvern, 501-304-7330.
HAUNTED HOUSE – ALEXANDER – Natural State Nightmare Haunted Attraction 9987 Reed Rd Alexander, Ar – Haunted House 21+ are invited!, 18+ are invited!, 12+ are invited!, 8+ are invited! 501-454-0657. Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, Nov. 1.
HAUNTED HOUSE – EAST END – Haunted Hotel of Arkansas, Inc 10800 Arch St, East End – Haunted House 8+ are invited!, All ages are invited! We are having a family night-toy drive Oct 18, and a Trunk or Treat Oct 21, 2026. 5018048883. Dates are Friday Sept 25 – Oct 31, 2026.
HAUNTED HOUSE – BENTON – 7th Annual Royal Haunted House to return to historic downtown Benton, Oct 15-31. More info at… https://www.mysaline.com/royal-haunted-house-2026/
THU OCT 1
SPORTS – BENTON – Skully Invitational Glow Golf Tourney set for Oct 1st to support Civitan. Read more at… https://www.mysaline.com/civitan-skully-golf/
PUMPKINS – BENTON, BRYANT, EAST END – Saline County Library to host a Pumpkin Decorating Contest, beginning Oct 1st at all locations. More info at https://www.mysaline.com/library-halloween/
SAT OCT 3
FEST – ALEXANDER – Alexander Fall Fest Oct 3rd features free admission, food trucks and family activities https://www.mysaline.com/alexander-fall-fest/
FEST – BRYANT – Join Oktoberfest in Bryant Oct 3rd with food, hayride, cake walk and more https://www.mysaline.com/fic-oktoberfest/
SAT OCT 10
FEST – BENTON – Live music, 100 vendors, food, kid zone & more at 52nd annual Old Fashioned Day, Oct 10th https://www.mysaline.com/ofd/
THU OCT 15
CARNIVAL – BENTON – Ghost!Town Halloween street carnival in downtown Benton is Thu Oct 15 from 5:30-8pm. Saline County businesses, organizations, nonprofits, churches, political candidates and community leaders come together to hand out candy and make a Downtown Benton evening filled with treats, smiles, and plenty of spooky fun! More details coming. Potential vendors and sponsors can get info at https://www.bentonghosttown.com/.
FRI OCT 16
NOT HAUNTED HOUSE – BENTON – “Friendly Frights” at the Shoppach House, Oct 16, beginning at 6PM at 503 N Main Street, Benton. Halloween experience for little ones, families, and anyone who wants spooky fun without the scary! Sensory-friendly, child-centered. Colorful decor, playful characters, interactive activities, and gentle surprises. NO intense scares, total darkness, frightening characters, or overwhelming effects. Children can explore at their own pace, skip an area, take a break, or simply enjoy the experience. Kid tickets $10; parent cost is Free to assist their child. Tickets at: theshoppachhouse.com/friendlyfrights2026tickets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1UTPh7LAb1/ Email: [email protected]. FLYER AT THIS LINK.
SAT OCT 17
MOVIE – BRYANT – Saline County Library to host the movie “Halloweentown” October 17th at Mills Park. More info at https://www.mysaline.com/library-halloween/
NOT HAUNTED HOUSE – BENTON – “Friendly Frights” at the Shoppach House, Oct 16, beginning at 6PM at 503 N Main Street, Benton. Halloween experience for little ones, families, and anyone who wants spooky fun without the scary! Sensory-friendly, child-centered. Colorful decor, playful characters, interactive activities, and gentle surprises. NO intense scares, total darkness, frightening characters, or overwhelming effects. Children can explore at their own pace, skip an area, take a break, or simply enjoy the experience. Kid tickets $10; parent cost is Free to assist their child. Tickets at: theshoppachhouse.com/friendlyfrights2026tickets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1UTPh7LAb1/ Email: [email protected]. FLYER AT THIS LINK.
WED OCT 21
CARNIVAL – BENTON – Benton First United Methodist Church, Fall Festival, W Sevier St, Wed Oct 21, 5:30 pm. Games, trunk or treat, food and fun!
FRI OCT 23
TRUNKS – BENTON – Fri. Oct. 23 First Lutheran Church & School 18181 I-30 Frontage Road Benton AR 72015 Trunk or Treat Trunk or Treat All ages are invited! Trunk or Treat – First Lutheran Church & School Free event! Friday October 23, 5:30-7:30pm Cake walk & bake sale Concessions available for purchase (cash only) 501-317-1325.
NOT HAUNTED HOUSE – BENTON – “Friendly Frights” at the Shoppach House, Oct 16, beginning at 6PM at 503 N Main Street, Benton. Halloween experience for little ones, families, and anyone who wants spooky fun without the scary! Sensory-friendly, child-centered. Colorful decor, playful characters, interactive activities, and gentle surprises. NO intense scares, total darkness, frightening characters, or overwhelming effects. Children can explore at their own pace, skip an area, take a break, or simply enjoy the experience. Kid tickets $10; parent cost is Free to assist their child. Tickets at: theshoppachhouse.com/friendlyfrights2026tickets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1UTPh7LAb1/ Email: [email protected]. FLYER AT THIS LINK.
SAT OCT 24
FEST – AVILLA – Sat, Oct 24th, Avilla Baptist Church 10582 Avilla W., Alexander AR. Fall Festival All ages are invited! Trunk or Treat, hayride, free food, bouncy house, games and activities.
TRUNKS – BENTON – Saline County Library to host a Trunk or Treat on Oct. 24 in the Benton branch parking lot. More info at https://www.mysaline.com/library-halloween/
NOT HAUNTED HOUSE – BENTON – “Friendly Frights” at the Shoppach House, Oct 16, beginning at 6PM at 503 N Main Street, Benton. Halloween experience for little ones, families, and anyone who wants spooky fun without the scary! Sensory-friendly, child-centered. Colorful decor, playful characters, interactive activities, and gentle surprises. NO intense scares, total darkness, frightening characters, or overwhelming effects. Children can explore at their own pace, skip an area, take a break, or simply enjoy the experience. Kid tickets $10; parent cost is Free to assist their child. Tickets at: theshoppachhouse.com/friendlyfrights2026tickets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1UTPh7LAb1/ Email: [email protected]. FLYER AT THIS LINK.
WED OCT 28
PRESENTATION – BENTON – Saline County Library to host Legends of the Arkansas Backwoods about Arkansas cryptids and folklore on Oct. 28th. More info at https://www.mysaline.com/library-halloween/
FRI OCT 30
STORYTIME – BENTON – Saline County Library to host (Not So) Spooky Storytime for ages 5 and under, Oct. 30 in Benton. More info at https://www.mysaline.com/library-halloween/
SAT OCT 31
TRUNKS – BRYANT – Saturday October 31 Bryant First United Methodist Church 508 N Reynolds Road Trunk or Treat Trunk or Treat All ages are invited! 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm 501-847-0226 FLYER
TRICK OR TREAT INSIDE – BRYANT – Sat Oct 31 The Cotton Shed Vintage Market 22460 I-30 N, Bryant, All ages are invited! Bring the kids in costume for Trick or Treating, 4–6 PM Oct 31, with treats throughout the store from participating vendors. Plus, stop by our Candy Apple Bar all day long for a sweet Halloween treat!! 501-653-2777. FLYER
ARTS – BRYANT – Saline County Library to host Spooky Linocut Workshop, Oct. 31, in Bryant branch. More info at https://www.mysaline.com/library-halloween/
TRUNKS – BRYANT – Harvest Fest, Oct 31 beginning at 5pm. New Beginnings Apostolic of Bryant 407 Prickett Rd Bryant Harvest Festival. Concessions, games for kids, trunk or treating.
SPORTS – BRYANT – 3rd Annual HalloWiffle Tournament Joins Bryant Fall Fest for Halloween Day Fun https://www.mysaline.com/empact-hallowiffle-10312026/
FEST – BRYANT – Bryant Fall Fest set for Halloween day – Food trucks, car show, entertainment, kid zone https://www.mysaline.com/bryant-fall-fest/
TRUNKS – BENTON – Parkview United Methodist Church, trunk or treat, Sat Oct 31, 5-7 PM, FREE! Church parking lot.Lots of trunks with games and goodies! Hot dogs and popcorn. All ages. 514 N. Border St. Benton.
TRUNKS – TRASKWOOD – Traskwood Trunk or Treat, Saturday Oct 31st from 4-6pm All ages! Located at City of Traskwood Community Center, 212 Main Street, Traskwood AR 72167.
FEST – SALEM – Sat Oct 31 New Life Baptist 10765 Samples Rd in Salem – Family Fall Fest Trunk or Treat All ages are invited! Join us for a night of fun for your whole family! We’ll have trunk or treats, bounce houses, food trucks, and so much more! 6pm-8pm 501-316-1985
FEST – SARDIS – Faith Church hosting free Fall Fest Oct. 31 in Mabelvale/Sardis with games, food, and family. 2-4pm at 22357 N Sardis Road in Mabelvale. If it rains, it will be inside.
SUN NOV 1
SPORTS – BENTON – Harvest Toss Fall Festival Nov 1st bringing cornhole tournament and family fun to Benton https://www.mysaline.com/harvest-toss/
🍂 FREE!!! List your Trunk-or-Treat, Trick-or-Treat house, Halloween Display, Haunted House, Carnival, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Ride, Halloween event or Harvest event for free! Fill out the form at www.mysaline.com/submit-october.
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