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Halloween events in Eureka Springs

Eureka Springs does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl & Parade - Halloween City

Dates TBA (Annual late-October Saturday; confirmed Sat Oct 24, 2026 - downtown activities from 12pm, Zombie Crawl Parade at 6pm) · Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl More info

Haunted Basin Park Hotel - Spirits of the Basin Ghost Tour

Dates TBA (Tue-Sun evenings at 8pm per the hotels' Ghostly Attractions listing; paranormal investigation sessions also offered) · Basin Park Hotel - Spirits of the Basin Tour More info

Haunted Crescent Hotel Ghost Tour

Dates TBA (Nightly tours, main departure 8pm, extra slots in October; advance booking strongly advised as tours sell out) · Crescent Hotel Ghost Tours More info

Haunted Eureka Springs Downtown Walking Ghost Tour

Dates TBA (Evening 90-minute downtown walking tours, nightly in season; busiest in October) · Haunted Eureka Springs More info

Nightmare in the Ozarks Halloween Horror Film Festival

Dates TBA (Four nights in late October; confirmed Oct 21-24, 2026 at the historic City Auditorium (The Aud)) · Nightmare in the Ozarks Film Festival More info

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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