Things To Do
House of Burlesque Variety Show at the Quarter on Spring (Saturday 10/18, Doors 8:30pm; Show 9:30pm)
*** Lexie will be performing 2 acts at this show with a live band (under her stage name "Valencia Nix")! ***
Harvest Witch Festival (Friday 10/17, 10am-10pm)
"Join us for a full day of fall festivities and witchy fun! We’re fusing witches’ night with harvest festival vibes. There will be vendors on Center Street, Shops doing events and treats, a costume contest, dancing, a parade of witches, a themed drag show at Eureka Live, and more! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for the full schedule lineup!"
The Rocky Horror Picture Show/Pass The Ammo Double Feature (Friday 10/17, Doors 7pm)
"Presented by Escape Room 13...Step into a world of cinematic nostalgia and cult classic delight with our Double Feature event, hosted at the iconic Eureka Springs Auditorium......the thrill kicks off at 7:00 p.m. with doors wide open, primed for a memorable escapade into the realm of cinema with "Pass The Ammo" lighting up the screen at 7:30 p.m...join us from 9:15 p.m. for The Rocky Horror Picture Show festivities extravaganza featuring a costume contest and our notorious virgin ceremony—a rite of passage every true devotee must experience. The wait climaxes at 10:30 p.m. when "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" comes alive...prepare for an evening of R Rated revelry, where wine, beer, and quintessential concessions await you in The Aud lobby. For enhanced convenience and assured participation in all theatrical antics, delight in pre-purchasing goodie bags filled with all the approved participatory props you’ll need for an immersive experience."
Oktoberfest Beer Festival (Saturday 10/18, 11am-3pm)
"11am-3pm; Eureka Springs Oktoberfest Beer Festival is Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Eureka Springs. Join us for a taste of craft & seasonal beers. Fill up on bratwurst and listen to live music at the from Randall George. (Bratwurst available for purchase). The beer tasting event is a fundraiser to benefit local community projects including Educational Scholarships and the Rotary initiative to provide shoes for school age kids in Carroll County Arkansas. Visit www.eurekaspringsoktoberfest.com for more information"
Lantern Cemetery Tour Museum Fundraiser (All Weekend 10/16-18)
"Join us for this year’s “Voices from Eureka’s Silent City” lantern-guided cemetery tours in October! This popular annual museum fundraiser is a unique lantern-lit evening experience, where actors portray the colorful characters from our city’s past while guiding you through the historic city cemetery and sharing the stories of their lives and times."
Mad Hatter Ball at the Crescent Hotel (Friday 10/17, 5pm-9pm)
"The Party of the Year Has Landed in Eureka Springs! On Friday, October 17th, the historic 1886 Crescent Hotel transforms into mission control for the 23rd Annual Mad Hatter Ball, “2025: A Space Oddity,” the wildest costume party in the galaxy!"
NWA Ballet Theatre Presents Dracula. Here. Now. (Saturday 10/18, Doors 7pm)
"The story continues with Dracula. Here. Now. THE SEQUEL! Follow familiar characters through a brand new story, based on the postscript from Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula. The ballet begins in a graveyard where Dracula’s death awakens the Ancient Spirits, igniting a power struggle between the Queen of Ancient Spirits and the waning Countess Dracula for the vampire throne. Meanwhile, Jonathan and Mina Harker return to Transylvania with their daughter Quincey, only for her to be ensnared in the castle’s sinister games…You have two chances to see how the story ends!"
Eureka Springs Historic Tram Tours (Daily 1pm, 3pm; 10am available for groups of 15+)
"The tram tours are approximately 90 minutes in length and are fully narrated by well trained local guides. In fact all of our guides are either natives of the area or long-time residents...The tours depart from the Park and Ride / Visitors Center located at 137 West Van Buren Street (Highway 62 west)...Tours depart at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. ...You will see literally 100's of historic homes and buildings on the tour. As well as beautiful scenery, including a few of our historic springs that made Eureka Springs the famous health spa that it was in the 1800's. You will see the majestic 1886 Crescent Hotel and learn its interesting and diverse history. You will also have the opportunity to visit Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church, made famous by Ripley's Believe it or Not...Trams are ADA equipped."
Shopping, Dining, Outdoor Adventures, Etc.
Visit Travel Eureka Springs for more recommendations on where to shop and dine while in town!
Crescent Hotel Ghost Tours
"The haunted historic hotel where some guests checked out…but never left. You may have heard about Michael and Theodora…and “The Ghost in the Morgue.” But do you know about the Nurse…or the “Girl in the Mist”…or the Lady in the Victorian lingerie in room 3500. Hear all these tales of paranormal activity and more when you tour America’s Most Haunted Hotel. The Ghost Tour requires walking and steps. All areas are accessible however please request assistance in advance of the tour."
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Tours
"GO WILD FOR WILDLIFE! In the Ozark Mountains on 459 acres and home to a variety of exotic and native animals, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) is one of the nation’s most respected big cat sanctuaries. Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, this nonprofit, ethical animal tourism destination is also a “Top Ten” family-friendly Northwest Arkansas attraction and one of the most popular in Eureka Springs. Enjoy educational daily tours or experience Africa in the Ozarks in one of their comfortable lodging accommodations. And don’t miss popular annual events like their fun Art With An Altitude Kite Festival in March or unique Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular in October! Follow them on social media for regular updates, photos, videos and more!"
Escape Room 13
"Escape Room 13 is a 5 star rated attraction and the only business in the world to feature Family Friendly and Date night Escape Room Adventures based on local Eureka Springs history."
