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Arkansas events

See what's happening across Arkansas this weekend and upcoming, with dates, official pages, tickets, parking, and maps.

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Arkansas State Fair

Ten days of rides, food, animals, competitions, exhibits, and live entertainment at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds.

Little Rock · Arkansas State Fairgrounds
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American Truckers Jubilee

American Truckers Jubilee takes place at White County Fairgrounds. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Searcy · White County Fairgrounds
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City of Colleges Half, 10K & 5K

Half marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run running festival. The half marathon distance will take runners through the city and into the countryside on the streets of Conway, Arkansas.

Conway
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Arkansas 20K

The Arkansas 20K starts and ends at the Boys and Girls club at the River Center complex in Benton. All turns are marked with large signs with arrows. The race will be chip timed. Humidity can sometimes be high.

Benton · Boys and Girls Club
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Fort Smith Hell On the Border Car Show

The Fort Smith Hell On the Border Car Show is held in downtown Fort Smith, featuring a wide variety of classic and custom cars. Organized by the Downtown Fort Smith Business Association.

Fort Smith · Downtown Fort Smith
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Beetlejuice - The Musical

Arts and culture at Robinson Center Performance Hall in Little Rock. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

Little Rock · Robinson Center Performance Hall
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Downtown Fall Festival Car & Truck Show

Annual car and truck show held as part of Russellville's Downtown Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff, running since 1992.

Russellville · Downtown Russellville
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Beast of Burden Race (AR)

Ozark Off-Road Cyclist and the Ozark Trail Runners unite to create the most epic 24 25-hour party you’ve ever experienced. Profits from this “race” will go to continued preservation and trail development on Mt. Kessler.

Fayetteville · Mt. Kessler
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Creep 'N Crawl Half Marathon & 5K

The Creep ‘N Crawl Half Marathon & 5K is a family oriented event offering some Halloween fun with a healthy dose of physical fitness.

Little Rock · Two Rivers Park
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Methodist Women's Christmas Bazaar

Annual Methodist Women's Christmas Bazaar in Fordyce, set for the first Thursday-Friday of November 2026.

Fordyce · First United Methodist
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Momentous

MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL. Momentous takes place at The Momentary. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Bentonville · The Momentary
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Jim Rowland River Valley Run

The start and finish of the Jim Rowland River Valley Run will be at The Bakery District in downtown Fort Smith, AR with a staggered start.

Fort Smith · The Bakery District
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Squatch Till You Drop

Local folklore speaks of Sasquatch sightings during the early history of Little Rock AR.

Little Rock · Allsopp Park
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Veterans Ceremony in Peace Park

Ceremony in Peace Park honoring veterans in Fordyce, scheduled for the Sunday before Veterans Day 2026.

Fordyce · Peace Park
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Spa Running Festival (Summit 2 Summit Half)

Come run through beautiful Hot Springs National Park! The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone .... kids, walkers, beginners to elite runners and those that like a challenge!

Hot Springs · Hot Springs National Park
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Back 40 Trail Race

The Back 40 Run will be held on the second weekend in November. Come experience some of the best trail systems in northwest Arkansas.

Bella Vista · Blowing Springs Park
OutdoorsOutdoor
$30

Mountie Bowling 5K

Come out to the 2nd Annual Mountie Bowling 5K race on the famous Rogers Mounties Cross Country Course next to the campus of Rogers High School on Saturday November 14th!

Rogers
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Kizunacon Little Rock

Kizunacon is a vibrant one-day anime convention featuring panels, cosplay, artists, performances, and fan-run programming.

Little Rock · Little Rock Marriott
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Heights Holiday Market

The Heights neighborhood's annual holiday shopping event brings local makers, boutiques, and food vendors to Kavanaugh Blvd the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Little Rock · Kavanaugh Blvd - The Heights
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Arkansas Grand Prix

The Arkansas Grand Prix is a year long series of road and cross country races administered by the Arkansas chapter of the Road Runners Club of America.

Little Rock
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Camden Christmas Parade

Annual Camden Christmas Parade through historic downtown Camden with floats, bands and holiday lights. Date set to the first Monday of December 2026, following the 2024 pattern.

Camden · Downtown Camden Shopping District
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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (50)

Race details for Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (50): date, distances, course information, finisher medal, registration and race-day details.

Little Rock · Two Rivers Park
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TCG-Kon - Rogers, AR

TCG-Kon is a national road tour convention dedicated to the world of trading card game collecting. We bring together passionate collectors, vendors, local artists, voice actors and fans of all ages for an unforgettable experience.

Rogers · Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas - Hotel, Spa & Convention Center
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Mid-South Races for Hope

Mid-South Races for Hope, formerly known as the Mid-South Marathon is back! The people of Cross County have always offered runners and walkers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of corporate America.

Wynne · Wynne Baptist Church
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