The Arkansas State Fair attracts over 400,000 patrons every year in October. It features a livestock show, bull riding, Midway with rides for all ages, and many live musical acts. Box Office Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM. Tickets available for purchase Day of Show at the Barton Coliseum.
Make a pair of cups that fit snuggly together and brighten up any table space or countertop. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn simple hand building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab construction to create your set. You will also explore pattern, texture, and surface design in soft clay while making functional, one-of-a-kind ceramic […]
Join the Capital Hotel for the 4th Annual Tour the Vines wine festival, now expanded into a two-day celebration of wine, food, and community. Join them for one evening or experience both with an all-inclusive ticket. Tour the Vines is a yearly one-of-a-kind celebration of excellence, presented through the special partnership between the Capital Hotel […]
Grand Ole Opry member and Big Loud Records powerhouse Lauren Alaina is unveiling a new musical chapter with the 2025 releases of “Those Kind of Women,” “Household” and “All MyExes (feat. Chase Matthew)”– out now. Signaling more new music on the horizon, these releases are the first tastes of new music since her six-song 2023 […]
HarvestFest in Hillcrest returns on October 17, 2026! Now in its 32nd year, this iconic neighborhood festival draws tens of thousands from across Arkansas for a full day of live music on the main stage, the beloved Dog Show, a local beer garden, the engaging kids' zone, and so much more. As one of Little […]
Run, walk, or cheer at the 2026 Run the Park 5K & Kids Fun Run on Oct. 17 at Two Rivers Park, benefiting Special Olympics Arkansas.
Performance Dates/Times: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. Get ready for a hauntingly fun night with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra! From the dark drama of Night on Bald Mountain and the eerie elegance of Danse Macabre to iconic selections from The Phantom of the Opera, Beetlejuice, Young […]
The 14th annual 2026 Arkansas PRIDE Fest & Parade is scheduled for the weekend of October 17th and 18th! An inclusive community cultural event that highlights the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. Celebrating "United in Pride " emphasizes and instills hope, joy, inclusivity, and resilience across Arkansas's LGBTQIA+ spectrum and allies, while acknowledging our shared […]
The NPR Tiny Desk Contest: Arkansas Showcase celebrates the incredible musical talent found across Arkansas. Inspired by NPR Music’s nationally recognized Tiny Desk Contest, the showcase brings three standout Arkansas artists, selected from more than 50 entries submitted from across the state, to the stage for an evening of live music and original performances. Join […]
Although the Old State House Museum is officially NOT haunted, our young professionals friends group, the Arkansas State House Society, is delighted to host a unique, after-hours class on paranormal investigation techniques! Ghost Hunting 101 will be presented Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old State House Museum, 300 W. […]