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October 25, 2026 By Shelli Poole

MySaline’s list of Harvest & Halloween events • Trunks, Fests, Haunted Houses, more

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ONGOING 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 […]

October 16, 2026 By Bekka Wilkerson

Empire’s Annual Trunk or Treat Happens October 24th

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Empire Cheerleading will host their Annual Trunk or Treat  October 26th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Empire Cheerleading, 3524 Alcoa Road in Benton. Admission is free.  Wear your best costume. There will be games, contests, and prizes.  See the full list of events at www.mysaline.com/events, or browse the thumbnails below!

October 15, 2026 By Shelli Poole

2026 Royal Haunted House Oct 15-31 features animatronics, mazes, more!

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The historic Royal Theatre in downtown Benton will open its 7th annual Royal Haunted House on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, offering three weekends of Halloween scares, handmade animatronics, and immersive mazes. Sponsored by Arvest Bank in partnership with Lisowe Lights, the seasonal attraction will operate Thursday through Saturday nights through Halloween. Read more below. Located […]

October 5, 2026 By Shelli Poole

Saline County Library to host annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest with free pumpkins and community voting

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The Saline County Library has kicked off its annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest for 2026, offering free pumpkins to residents and inviting participants of all ages to submit spooky, fun, or silly creations. Submissions are open through Oct. 7 at all library branches. Read more below. Beginning Oct. 1, community members can pick up a free […]

September 30, 2026 By Shelli Poole

Library to host free Halloween programs: pumpkins, costumes, linocut, movie & more

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The Saline County Library has unveiled its schedule of Halloween events for October 2026, offering free family-friendly activities across its branches in Benton and Bryant, as well as a community movie night at Mills Park. Highlights of the seasonal lineup include the return of the popular Costume Closet, a pumpkin decorating contest, Trunk-or-Treat, folklore presentations, […]

September 2, 2026 By Shelli Poole

Skully Invitational Glow Golf Tourney set for Oct 1st to support Civitan

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Registration is now open for the 2026 Civitan Services Skully Invitational Glow Golf Tournament, a popular local fundraiser scheduled for Oct. 1 at Longhills Golf Course. Organizers are encouraging teams to register early for the Halloween-season scramble, which traditionally sells out. Read more below. The tournament is structured as a four-person, nine-hole scramble, allowing local […]

August 1, 2026 By Bekka Wilkerson

Mahj & Margs Brings Girls’ Night Fun to Benton for a Good Cause September 26th

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Mahjong, margaritas, good food and a girls’ night out — all while giving back to local kids? That sounds like a pretty good way to spend a Saturday evening. Empire Gymnastics is hosting Mahj & Margs on Saturday, September 26, from 5–7 p.m. at Empire Gymnastics Building 2, with proceeds benefiting both Empire Gymnastics and […]

October 19, 2025 By Bekka Wilkerson

Rain Pushes Empire’s Annual Trunk or Treat to Sunday October 26th

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Empire Cheerleading will host their Annual Trunk or Treat  Sunday October 26th from 5:00 – 7:0 pm at Empire Cheerleading, 3524 Alcoa Road in Benton. Get ready for a spooktacular evening of family fun at Empire Kids’ annual Trunk or Treat! They are turning their parking lot into a festive Halloween wonderland with: Trick-or-treating from decked-out […]

October 19, 2025 By Shelli Poole

Dog Costume Contest returns to Benton; Show up Oct 25th

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Get yourself and your dog ready for tails, treats, and plenty of Halloween fun. Local pet lovers are invited to dress up their four-legged friends in creative costumes for a chance to win prizes and show off their spooky (or silly) style. Read more below. The annual Dog Costume Contest will take place on Saturday, […]

October 17, 2025 By Bekka Wilkerson

Library reschedules Halloweentown Movie Night at park to Oct 25th

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  Saturday, October 25 is going to be the spookiest day of the season! The Library’s Movie Night in the Park has been RESCHEDULED due to weather concerns to happen after our Trunk or Treat Event… meaning you can attend both for a wonderfully witchy holiday weekend! The Saline County Library has several fun Halloween […]