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Your guide to exploring, eating, shopping, and adventuring in Batesville and Independence County.

10/30/2026

🎃 All that talk about being brave? It’s Halloween weekend. Time to prove it.

Finish October with a fright in Independence County!

Bethesda Community Center Haunted House • Friday & Saturday • 7–10 p.m. • $10
The River Haunt Hotel • Friday & Saturday • 6:30–10 p.m. • $15
The Haunted Highline Trail • Saturday Only • 7–10 p.m. • $10

Whether you’re returning for another round or finally following through on those group-chat plans, bring your friends and make this Halloween one to scream about.

LESS SCROLLING. MORE SCREAMING.

Find details and more Halloween happenings: https://batesvillearea.com/visit/upcoming-events/

10/30/2026

🎃 TOMORROW: Main Street Spooktacular!

Your Halloween schedule is looking pretty sweet:

🥞 9–11 a.m. — Spooky Stacks at Sarah-Dipity
🎨 10 a.m.–noon — Block-printed trick-or-treat bags at the Batesville Area Arts Council
🍬 3–8 p.m. — Trick or Treat Madness downtown
👻 9 p.m.–midnight — Boos & Brews at The Board on Third, ages 21+

Set out the costumes, grab your candy bags, and meet us in downtown Batesville!

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10/29/2026

Halloween week 🎃
Costumes, events, and things to do all around town.
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10/28/2026

From farms to storefronts — local matters here.

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10/28/2026

🎃 Costumes ready? Halloween weekend is almost here!

Spend Saturday, October 31, in downtown Batesville for Main Street Spooktacular! Start with Spooky Stacks at Sarah-Dipity at 9 a.m. and Block Printed at BAAC Work/Shop at 10 a.m., then bring the candy crew for Trick or Treat Madness from 3–8 p.m. The Boos & Brews Party at The Board on 3rd starts at 9 p.m.

Still looking for a scare? River Haunt Hotel and Bethesda Haunted House are on the lineup October 30–31, with Haunted Highline Trail joining the Halloween-night fun on October 31. 👻

Pick your stops, gather your crew, and celebrate Halloween in Batesville and Independence County!

📅 Find event details and plan your Halloween outing:
https://batesvillearea.com/visit/upcoming-events/

10/28/2026

🍬 Three days until candy time!

Get those costumes and trick-or-treat bags ready for Main Street Spooktacular THIS SATURDAY, October 31!

Trick-or-Treat Madness runs from 4-8 p.m. in downtown Batesville. Bring your little monsters, gather the family, and make some Halloween memories on Main Street.

Take time to browse local shops or grab a meal while you’re downtown.

What costumes will we see this year? 👻

10/26/2026

🥞 Start Halloween with a stack!

Main Street Spooktacular is THIS SATURDAY, October 31, and Sarah-Dipity is kicking things off with Spooky Stacks from 9–11 a.m.

Make a trick-or-treat bag at the Batesville Area Arts Council from 10 a.m.–noon, then return for downtown Trick or Treat Madness from 3–8 p.m.

Bring your appetite—and leave room for candy! 🎃

10/25/2026

One more day to celebrate—and a brand-new way to make memories! 🎣

ScotsFest wraps up TODAY at Lyon College, with the inaugural ScotsFest Fishing Derby at Bryan Lake at 1 p.m.!

This FREE event welcomes anglers of all experience levels. Meet Arkansas Game and Fish Commission officers and educators, explore hands-on activities, and cast a line with the family. Bring your fishing pole or borrow one. No fishing experience required!

You can also enjoy vendors, Scottish clans and sheepdog demonstrations, or attend the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans worship service at 11 a.m.

The festival closes at 4 p.m., so come enjoy the final day of Scottish traditions and family fun in Batesville!

🎟️ General festival admission is FREE; some special events are ticketed.
📅 Today’s schedule: www.arscottishfest.com

10/24/2026

The hunt for your next favorite card starts in Batesville TODAY! 🔎🃏

Join Oliver’s Card House for 870 Card-Con at the Batesville Community & Aquatics Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—admission is FREE!

Buy, sell, and trade Pokémon, sports cards, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, and more. Whether you’re building a collection or browsing for fun, come see what catches your eye.

Start your hunt for your next favorite card in Batesville TODAY! 🔎🃏

10/24/2026

Bagpipes, kilts, and a full day of Batesville fun — ScotsFest Saturday is here! 🎶🏈

Head to Lyon College today for Highland athletics, Scottish dancing, pipe bands, food and craft vendors, and family-friendly activities.

A few highlights to help plan your day:
🏋️ 9 a.m. — Highland athletics begin
🎶 Noon — Opening ceremonies and mass pipe band
🏈 4 p.m. — Lyon College takes on Texas Lutheran at Bad Boy Mowers Stadium
🍽️ 6 p.m. — Feast, Ceilidh and Dancing

Between events, explore the kids’ zone and petting zoo, catch the Kilties, and enjoy music from The Gravel Yard in the entertainment zone!

Bring your friends and family, and come celebrate Scottish heritage and Lyon College homecoming.

🎟️ General festival admission is FREE; some special events are ticketed.
📅 Full schedule and ticket information: www.arscottishfest.com

Address

409 Vine Street
Batesville, AR
72501

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

(870) 793-2378

Website

https://www.hopp.bio/expind, http://www.experienceindependence.com/

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