Oct. 25 (Friday)
Preschool Story Time — Halloween, 10 a.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.
Gathering of the Groups — With Chessy Prout, Author of “I Have the Right To,” 11:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Open to all members of Northwest Arkansas book groups. Register at faylib.org.
Noah Grimmett Abstract Art — New from Los Angeles, 3-9 p.m. Oct. 25-26, Stage 18 in Fayetteville. A portion of proceeds benefit Peace at Home Family Shelter. Email cpcgrim@gmail.com.
Used Book Sale — Hosted by Friends of the Library, 3:30-7 p.m. Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 28, Fort Smith Main Library. 783-0229.
Voices from Eureka’s Silent City — Walking tours at 5:30 p.m. and every 20 minutes thereafter, with the last tour at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 25-26, Eureka Springs Municipal Cemetery. $5-$15. 253-9417.
“Life in Motion” — A series of puppet vignettes by the Cashore Marionettes, 7 p.m., King Opera House in Van Buren. A fundraiser for the Center for Art & Education. $10-$20. 474-7767.
A House in Mourning — The 1890s Hawkins House dressed for a funeral, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, through Nov. 2; special tours at 7, 7:15, 7:30, 7:45 and 8 p.m. on Oct. 25-26, Rogers Historical Museum. Free. 621-1154.
“Native Gardens” — What happens when two families fight over their backyard border, 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, through Nov. 10, TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St. in Fayetteville. $10-$49. 777-7477.
Paranormal Cirque — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25; 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. Oct. 26; 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers. $10-$50. paranormalcirque.com.
“Tartuffe” — Set in modern Los Angeles, Moliere’s 1664 comedy feels very timely, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25-26; 2 p.m. Oct. 26-27, University Theatre at the Global Campus Theater, 2 E. Center St., Fayetteville. $20. 575-4752.
“Escape to Margaritaville” — All of your favorite Jimmy Buffett tunes, and a few brand new ones, are part of the musical USA Today calls “a little slice of paradise,” 8 p.m. Oct. 25; 2 & 8 p.m. Oct. 26; 2 p.m. Oct. 27, Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $32-$69. 443-5600.
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Oct. 26 (Saturday)
SewCozy — Join expert instructors to learn foundational quilting skills, 10 a.m.-noon, Springdale Public Library. Free. Register at 750-8180.
True Lit Super Saturday — “The Wizard of Oz,” 10:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. truelitfest.com.
Creative Constructors — Building with blocks, 10:30 a.m., Rogers Public Library. Free for ages birth to 12. 621-1152.
Fall Watercolors Workshop — 1 p.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. $35 includes all materials and instruction. 634-3791.
Living Forest — With Mother Nature and her woodland friends, 1-5 p.m., Hobbs State Park near Rogers. Free. 789-5000.
Spook Movie Saturday — “Hocus Pocus,” 2 p.m., Fort Smith Windsor Branch Library. Free. 785-0405.
True Lit — Dan and Claudia Zanes Family Music Workshop, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
True Lit — Comics for Teens With Cole Closser, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
“Three Billy Goats Gruff” — 3 & 4:30 p.m., Trike Theatre, 902 SW Second St. in Bentonville. $6. 464-5084.
“Memories of You” Exhibition — Organized by Raices de Mexico in conjunction with the Bentonville Public Library, the Museum of Native American History & the Arkansas Arts Academy as part of Dia de los Muertos, through Nov. 9, Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-3192.
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Oct. 27 ( Sunday)
True Lit — Special Collections Presents Extra-Illustrated Books, 1-4 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
True Lit — Have You Seen This Man? Poetry Reading with Bryan Borland, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
Settler’s Cabin Grand Opening — With apple bobbing for the kids, chili and jonny cakes cooked outdoors, several new exhibits inside the museum and the newly furnished Settler’s Cabin, 2 p.m., Bella Vista Historical Museum. Free. Email jxlucas@cox.net.
Jam With the Squirrels — 5 p.m., Ozark Folkways in Winslow. Free; donations welcome. Email info@ozarkfolkways.org.
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Oct. 28 (Monday)
B’Creative Stitchers — For any and all handwork such as cross stitching, embroidery, quilting, knitting, weaving, and crocheting, 10 a.m.-noon, Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.
Artists’ Reception — For “Arte Contemporáneo en la Diáspora II,” featuring artists Jaasiel Barientos, Ana Sofia Camargo, Jeffry Cantu, Juliana Duque, Eloa Jane, Octavio Logo, Martin Morales, Adriana Patrucco & Lourdes Valverde, 5:30-7 p.m., Faulkner Performing Arts Center on the UA campus in Fayetteville. Exhibition through Nov. 3. Email contact@artventuresnwa.org.
A Night of Hypnotism — With local hypnotist Zachary Gibson, 6 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.
Teen DIY — Movable Mummies, 6 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free for ages 10-18. 621-1152.
Yoga at FPL — 6 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
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Oct. 29 (Tuesday)
Knitters & Crocheters — Open to all ages and levels of expertise, 1-3 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.
Teen Día de los Muertos — Calaveras Craft, 4:30 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free for grades 5–12. faylib.org.
Teen Movie Night — Halloween Special Showing, 4:30 p.m., Springdale Public Library. Free. 750-8180.
“Frozen Jr.” — Presented by the Community School of the Arts, 4:30 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229.
Elementary Story Time — Halloween, 5 p.m., Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753.
Family Movie — “The Addams Family,” 7 p.m., Miller Branch Library in Fort Smith. Free. 646-3945.
Halloween Concert Spooktacular — With area organists and friends performing scary seasonal favorites, 7 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 805 W. Olrich St. in Rogers. Free; donations welcome. Costumes encouraged. 549-8247.
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Oct. 30 (Wednesday)
Cookbook Club — Pick a cookbook, choose a foreign dish to cook, and bring it to share, 5:30 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free. 621-1152.
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Oct. 31 (Thursday)
Adult Crafty Corner — Use a pour paint technique to paint pumpkins, 2 p.m., Miller Branch Library in Fort Smith. Free. 646-3945.
Halloween Matinee — “Carnival of Souls,” 2 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229.
Trick Or Treat — 3:30-6 p.m., Dallas Branch Library in Fort Smith. Free. 484-5650.
Afterschool Movies — “The Book of Life,” 4 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. Free. 271-3192.
Fabulous Fiction Book Club — 6 p.m., Rogers Public Library. Free for adults. 621-1152.
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Nov. 1 (Friday)
Stuffed Animal Lock-In — Drop off your stuffed animals for a library lock-in and receive photo updates of their adventures throughout the evening via text message, Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
“A Comedy of Tenors” — In this hilarious sequel to ‘Lend Me a Tenor,’ this APT comedy offers one hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans — so what could possibly go wrong?, 8 p.m. Nov. 1-2, 2 p.m. Nov. 3, Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory in Rogers. $24-$31. 631-8988.
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Nov. 2 (Saturday)
Walk and Talk — Historical Tour of Evergreen Cemetery, 9 a.m., meet at the cemetery. Hosted by the Fayetteville Public Library. Free. Register at faylib.org.
Super Saturday — Music With Shannon Wurst, 10:30 a.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
Mountain Street Stage — Billy Kemp, 2 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library. Free. faylib.org.
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Nov. 3 (Sunday)
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Nov. 4 (Monday)
Auditions — For “A Tuna Christmas,” 7 p.m., Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory. Show dates are Dec. 13-22. Audition packet at arkansaspublictheatre.org.
— Becca Martin-Brown
bmartin@nwadg.com
