Golftoberfest
2019-10-12 | Gator Golf, 2692 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States
Register your team for flights at Northwest Arkansas’ original miniature golf tournament at Gator Golf. For more details, visit www.spsfnwa.org.

Purple for a Purpose
2019-10-12 | Veterans Memorial Park, 4451 N. Vantage Dr., Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States
Purple for a Purpose features a 5K and fun run to raise awareness for domestic violence. For more details, visit www.juniorleaguenwa.org.

Hero Half Marathon
2019-10-13
This half marathon includes a fire safety fair and a firefighter challenge where firefighters run 13.1 miles while wearing full bunker gear. For more details, visit www.herohalfmarathon.com.

Signature Chefs
2019-10-15
Enjoy an evening of sampling fine cuisine created by local chefs paired with wine, live music and exciting custom-created auction packages. For more details, visit www.marchofdimes.org.

Fore the Kids Golf Tournament
2019-10-18 | Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club, 3024 N. 22nd St., Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
AAO will host the Fore the Kids Golf Tournament on Oct. 18 at Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club. Lunch and registration begin at noon, and the shot gun start is at 1 p.m. For more details, contact Tammy Thurow at 479.633.4781 or tammy@aaoteam.org.

Crimes of the Heart
2019-10-18 - 2019-10-20 | Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
At the core of this play are the Magrath sisters – Meg, Babe, and Lenny – who reunite at Old Granddaddy’s home in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, after Babe shoots her abusive husband. The trio was raised in a dysfunctional family with a penchant for ugly predicaments and each has endured her share of hardship and misery. Past resentments bubble to the surface as they’re forced to deal with assorted relatives and past relationships while coping with the latest incident that has disrupted their lives. Each sister is forced to face the consequences of the “crimes of the heart” she has committed. For more details and tickets, visit www.acozarks.org.

Open House & Chili Cookoff
2019-10-19
Enjoy this fun open house and chili cookoff to benefit Saving Grace. For more details, visit www.savinggracenwa.org.

Pink Ribbon Luncheon
2019-10-23 | Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, 1420 S. 48th St., Springdale, AR, United States
Pink Ribbon Luncheon is a celebration to honor and remember breast cancer survivors. Attendees will enjoy a delicious lunch, silent auction, survivor fashion show and BigWig presentation at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. and the luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. For more details, visit www.komenozark.org.

Ghouls Night Out
2019-10-24 | Meteor Guitar Gallery, 128 W Central Ave, Bentonville, AR, United States
Guests can dance the night away in their best Halloween costumes at this event at the Meteor Guitar Gallery, which includes a costume contest and prizes. For more details, visit www.openavenues.org.

Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular
2019-10-25 | Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
Enjoy hayrides, games, food, children’s costume contests and the chance to see the tigers at night at the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. For information, visit www.turpentinecreek.org.

Treats at the Train
2019-10-25 | Arkansas Missouri Railroad Springdale Depot, 306 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Trick or treat on the train at the Arkansas Missouri Railroad Springdale Depot and enjoy fun carnival games, live music, a hayride, food trucks, pony rides and more. For more details, visit www.nwahouseofhope.com.

5x5 Soiree & Auction
2019-10-25 | Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
The Arts Center of the Ozarks will auction original art by local artists, all 5″ by 5″ in size at 5:55 p.m. Oct. 25. This event takes place at the end of the month-long 5×5 Exhibit at the arts center. For details, visit www.acozarks.org.

Golf Tournament, Ultimate Tailgate & Auction
2019-10-25 - 2019-10-26
Join Pagnozzi Parker Charities for a golf tournament and the ultimate tailgate and auction, featuring food, entertainment, drinks and dancing. The golf tournament will be on Oct. 25 at Paradise Valley Golf Course, and the ultimate tailgate and auction will be on Oct. 26 at the Fayetteville Town Center. For more details, visit www.pagnozziparker.org.

Laughability 8
2019-10-26 | Simmons Great Hall at John Brown University
Laughability 8 benefiting Ability Tree consists of a live and silent auction, dinner, updates on the mission, and clean comedic entertainment. The event will be from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 26 at Simmons Great Hall on the campus of John Brown University in Siloam Springs. For more details, visit www.abilitytree.org/laughability8.

Fun Run
2019-10-27
Enjoy a run, children’s activities and more to benefit The New School. For more details, visit www.thenewschool.org.

Marjorie Marugg-Wolfe Sustainability Campaign Kickoff
2019-10-29 | Hunt Tower, Rogers, Arkansas
The Marjorie Marugg-Wolfe Sustainability Campaign Kickoff will be at 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at Hunt Tower in Rogers. RSVP to Frankie@spsfbc.org by Oct. 21 if possible.

***RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 1*** - Greening of the Garden
2020-10-01 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 1*** – Enjoy a safe, socially-distanced and fun evening for the Greening of the Garden, benefiting the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. This event helps sustain the garden for the coming seasons and your support is more important than ever. Enjoy an enchanting evening exploring the lush grounds, vibrant with fall colors, as you listen to live music from Bill Dollar & Loose Change. There will be beer and wine paired with a delicious dinner you can enjoy in the garden or take home with you. This year’s Honorary Chairs are Bob and Linda McMath.
The garden will be operating at a limited capacity in order to ensure the safety of our guests and maximum space to socially distance.
This year, there will also be a virtual option for guests who feel more comfortable supporting the garden from home. Virtual guests will be able to experience the gala via a live stream, and can choose to pick up their dinner from the garden or have it delivered to them.
The silent auction will take place entirely online, with guests able to bid easily on items using their cell phones or computers. For more details, visit www.bgozarks.org.

***CANCELED*** - Power of Inclusion Luncheon
2020-10-01
***CANCELED*** – Enjoy a luncheon focusing on disability inclusion in the workforce. The luncheon will be moderated by Steve Bratspies, Chief Merchandising Officer, Walmart U.S. For more details, visit www.nwasunshineschool.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 1, 2020-FEB. 28, 2021*** - CF Outdoor Invitational
2020-10-01 | Spring Valley Anglers Rod and Gun Club, 23525 Lin Z Way, Gravette, AR, 72736, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 1, 2020-FEB. 28, 2021*** – Enjoy guided fly fishing and clay shooting competition all rolled into one unforgettable event at Spring Valley Anglers Rod & Gun Club. Proceeds support Mercy Northwest Arkansas’ Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic. For more information, visit www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/nwa.

***POSTPONED*** - 50th Anniversary Celebration
2020-10-01 | Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
***POSTPONED*** – The 50th anniversary celebration of Ozark Guidance will be held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. For more details, visit www.ozarkguidance.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT*** - The Big Event
2020-10-01
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT*** – Join Big Brothers Big Sisters NWA for a fall tradition, The Big Event, on Oct. 1. For the first time ever, this year’s Big Event is going virtual! The nonprofit will live stream a virtual cocktail class from The Hive at 21c Museum Hotel with a master mixologist walking guests through the steps to make a few signature cocktails. Hosted by Laura Rush, this is sure to be a fun event for a great cause. After your ticket is purchased, you will be sent a link to our event that will be streamed through Zoom. The nonprofit will also send you a list of ingredients to make the two signature cocktails from the comfort of your home. For more details, visit www.bbbsnwa.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT ON OCT. 1*** - Winetopia
2020-10-01
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT ON OCT. 1*** – Winetopia features an evening of wine tasting with delicious cuisine, a silent auction, wine toss, live entertainment and more. For more details, visit www.restorehumanity.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT WITH ONLINE AUCTION OCT. 1-3*** - Cupcakes & Cocktails
2020-10-01 - 2020-10-03 | John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT WITH ONLINE AUCTION OCT. 1-3*** – The annual Cupcakes & Cocktails is going virtual. Presented by McLarty Daniel, to help raise awareness and fund research of Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Miller McNeil Woodruff Foundation invites you to celebrate the 9th birthday of Miller McNeil Woodruff a little late, a little differently but with no less love and support from our amazing community.
Three days of virtual fundraising for The Miller McNeil Woodruff Foundation will begin Oct. 1 with an all-day telethon on KNWA FOX24 and KXNW. The foundation also is will be hosting an online auction, which will open for bidding at 10 a.m. Oct. 1 and close at 9 p.m. Oct. 3. For more details, visit www.imwithmiller.com.

***RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 22, 2021*** - Wall of Distinction Banquet
2020-10-02 | John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 22, 2021*** – This annual banquet at the John Q. Hammons Center pays tribute to the special accomplishments of Rogers School District teachers, administrators, parents and supportive community members. Proceeds go toward providing educational programs to Rogers School District teachers. For details, visit www.rogerspef.com.

***CANCELED*** - Men's Night
2020-10-02 | Stone Chapel at MattLane Farm, 2228 W Bowen Blvd, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States
***CANCELED*** – The largest “guys only” night in Northwest Arkansas features a steak dinner, live and silent auctions, top shelf drinks and cigars at Stone Chapel at MattLane Farm. For tickets and additional information, visit www.sjfay.com.

Live United Day
2020-10-02
Live United Day is one of the largest one-day volunteer efforts of the year. Northwest Arkansas unites to serve Benton and Washington counties. Local volunteers are paired with non-profits to complete much needed projects. For more details, visit unitedwaynwa.org/liveunited/.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT ON OCT. 3*** - Kiss a Pig Gala
2020-10-03
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT ON OCT. 3*** – Kiss a Pig Gala features fine cuisine, live and silent auctions, and entertainment as community leaders vie for the chance to kiss a pig to recognize it for producing the first source of insulin for people with diabetes. For details, visit diabetes.org/arkissapig2020.

The Golf Event
2020-10-05 | Springdale Country Club, 608 W. Lakeview Dr., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Hit the links at Springdale Country Club for The Jones Center’s annual golf tournament, which also features a luncheon and panel discussion. For details, please visit www.thejonescenter.net.

Mobil 1 Fall Classic
2020-10-09 | Topgolf, 3919 S. JB Hunt Drive, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Join the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County for a day of golf, food and fun! All skill levels will have a blast at this new facility that features top safety protocols, while supporting the club and kiddos! For more details, visit www.bgcbentoncounty.org.

SVdP Golf Classic
2020-10-09
This golf tournament in Bella Vista features food, drinks and giveaways. For details, email office@svdpschool.net.
