Fall In Love with Eureka Springs!
- John-Michael Scurio
- 12 minutes ago
- 3 min read
Autumn in Northwest Arkansas is utterly an overload of the senses. Cooler days and crisper nights. Pumpkin spice. Fire pits and hot tubs. Seasonal brew and live music. Vibrant natural colors. Wildlife. Art. Food. It's all here!
Start planning your Autumn getaway right now so that everything is booked for you at the height of fall colors!
Please note: historically, in Eureka Springs, the peak time for "leaf-peeping" occurs from mid-to-late October.
War Eagle Mill Fall Antique Craft Fair: 10/16 - 10/19 2025 Head on over to the Annual War Eagle Mill Fall Craft Fair. Here, visitors can choose from a wide variety of handcrafted products displayed in over 250 booths outside. This craft fair takes place along the banks of the War Eagle River.
Local tip: since this happens outside, bring boots that you could wear if it is muddy in the fields.
The Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festivals: 10/17 - 10/19 2025 The Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festivals is the premier craft show in Northwest Arkansas and has been recognized as one of the top 100 craft fairs in the United States. Held during the War Eagle Weekend, we are celebrating 35 years in 2025!
Voices from Eureka's Silent City
Did someone say MURDER?
Tickets are now on sale for this year's "Voices from Eureka's Silent City" evening cemetery tours. This lantern-guided after-hours experience is a family-friendly fundraiser for the non-profit Eureka Springs Historical Museum. Each year, the tour program features a different historical theme, with character actors portraying the lives and times of people buried in the 146-year-old Eureka Springs city cemetery. This year's theme is "Dastardly Deeds and Untimely Demise." This is a one-hour walking tour through the Eureka Springs' Cemetery and tours begin at 5:30pm lasting through 8:30pm. For more information call the Eureka Springs Historical Museum at 479-253-8417 or click the link above for information and tickets.
The Mad Hatter Ball: Friday, October 17, 2025
The magic of the Mad Hatter Ball returns to the 1886 Crescent Hotel on October 17th, 2025! This year’s Mad Hatter Ball theme is “2025 - A Space Oddity.
DJ TESTUBE will provide the beats as guests dance the night away in their finest flare. As always, a fabulous online and in-person auction will give attendees near and far the opportunity to take home magnificent works of art, craft, gift certificates, and more… all supporting the Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA.)
Taking place at the 1886 Crescent Hotel, this event is an annual sell-out experience, so get your tickets here.
Set in the 1960’s in Italy, the suave and handsome conman, Jacopo, compiles a team of status hungry criminals of varying stages of skill and experience, each bringing their own unique assets and motives to the heist at hand.
The show features fabulous lighting, an incredible soundscape and a story that captivates audiences inside the historic white walls of the Melonlight Ballroom in downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
The Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl: Saturday, October 25, 2025. Get your tickets and invite your friends, and be sure to book your hotel NOW because on the evening of Saturday, October 25, 2025 our mountain town turns downtown into a Zombie invasion. This parade draws of hundreds upon hundreds of visitors to Eureka Springs as hungry brain-eating zombies make their annual descent down Spring Street. It is really something to see and experience.
While events and festivals truly come alive during this thrilling time of year, Northwest Arkansas is also appealing in Autumn to nature enthusiasts, adventurers, and pumpkin spice mongers. As the leaves begin their breathtaking transformation into a vibrant tapestry of red, orange, and gold, there's no better time to immerse yourself in the heart of it all.
Picture yourself strolling through the charming streets of Eureka Springs lined with quaint boutiques, artisanal shops, and cozy cafes, all while being surrounded by the natural splendor that only the Ozark Mountains can offer.
Whether you're seeking a romantic escape, a family adventure, or simply a rejuvenating getaway, Eureka Springs and the surrounding areas beckon you to immerse yourself in the magic of fall in the Ozarks.
Book your unforgettable autumn experience now and let's make memories together.❤️
