COME HALLOWEEN - EUREKA SPRINGS STYLE!

Something for Everyone to Enjoy 

The friendly little Ozark village of Eureka Springs, Arkansas loves to get a little spooky around Halloween.  Every year more events are brewed up to suit most tastes, from nighttime hayrides, viewing Big ‘Kitty’ Cats in the dark, haunted tours & tales, Halloween plays, a classic cult film party and many Costume Contests and dances all over town.  Just to mention a few events: 

13TH ANNUAL HOWL-O-WEEN SPOOKTACULAR & FUNDRAISER AT TURPENTINE CREEK! Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is only open one night out of every year and the only time you can view the cats in the dark of night. On Saturday October 25, 2008 at 7 PM, prepare for scary personal encounters with the Big Cats and other exotics. Enter the main compound and see the glowing eyes of the Big Cats staring at you. Enjoy a hay ride past the animals in their large natural enclosures to a huge open field. Be prepared to be scared on our haunted “Trail of Terror”.( Not recommended for the young or faint at heart) There will be a Costume Contest, games, prizes and a concession stand for food & drinks. Visitors to the Refuge during the day are allowed free entry to the party in the evening. Regular admission fees apply. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a nonprofit organization and all donations go to help support the Big Cats. We are located 7 miles south of Eureka Springs, Arkansas on scenic Highway 23.  For details, 479-253-5841 http://www.turpentinecreek.org/events.html  

HALLOWEEN PLAY BY TEEN THEATER GROUP

Main Stage’s Teen Theater Group in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, will present a special Halloween play "I Can't Believe It's Not Brains!" featuring a condensed version of Romeo & Juliet (and other scary stuff). It will be held in the Gavioli Chapel on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7:00 PM. Price is $7.00 at the door. This play is rated PG-13 due to language and vampires! For info call 479-253-8060.   http://www.mainstagecenter.com  

1^ST ANNUAL ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW PARTY & CONTEST

Presented by Deblins Events in historic downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas on Saturday, Nov 1, 2008 in the ‘GEM’ (under the Auditorium) starts at 6:30pm and over 9:30pmish.   ALL are welcome to this General Audience event.  (must be over 18 with valid ID).  This cult classic ‘B’ movie was released in 1975 and is still pleasuring fun loving audiences all over the world.  If you are a RHPS ‘newbie’, don’t think you’re coming to just watch a movie.  The film is more a background for the real entertainment – watching all the RHPS fans being a part of the movie!  Many will be dressed up as their favorite RHPS character, with their bag of props acting out all their favorite parts.  Some actually know ALL the lines!  There will be a Costume Contest before the film. Winners chosen by the audience and judges. Prop bags will be sold at the Inn Convenience Store at 50 N. Main St.  Cash Bar, serving beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. General Admission is $10 to $12.  For VERY important details, props, guidelines and online tickets http://deblinsevents.com  POOKY HOTEL AND HAUNTED TOURS

Historic Hotels of America

It is said that after the skeleton frame of the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa had been erected in the 1880’s, one of the Irish stone masons plunged to his death in what is now Room 218. This may be the reason why this room proves to be the most spiritually active in the hotel. Throughout the history of the hotel, employees have referred to the entity as "Michael," classified a poltergeist due to the nature of the unexplained activity. For decades television and film crews have been attracted to the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa for the quantity, and quality, of reported sightings. Guests have witnessed hands coming out of the bathroom mirror, cries of a falling man in the ceiling, the door opening then slamming shut, unable to be opened again. The intrigue of this activity had drawn guests to specifically request Room 218 for the sheer chance of experiencing a visit from “Michael.”  http://crescent-hotel.com/ghosts/index.html  

HAUNTED HAYRIDES

Bear Mountain Log Cabins will offer haunted hayrides every night during the month of October. Wagons will leave the stables beginning at dark and will make trips every hour and 15 minutes.  Reservations are required as space is limited. $10 for adults and $7.50 for children. This ride is suitable for all ages. Couples, singles, families, groups! Last year's event sold out so make your reservations early!  479-253-6185 http://www.bearmountainlogcabins.com  

THE EVERYONE-IS-WELCOME DIVERSITY BIKERS HALLOWEEN SHOW N' SHINE & “HELL N' BACK” POKER RUN

On Saturday Nov 1, 2008 at 10am.  A great southern route ride is planned.  Bring your cameras!  And come with plenty of Halloween spirit, because there will be prizes for the best bike and costume. You’re encouraged to wear costumes and dress up your bike in a Halloween theme.  The Poker Run will again have a $10 entry fee, half going to charity and the other half going to the rider with the best hand.  Meet at Planner's Hill Parking lot on the corner of 62 and 23 (Main Street) at 10 AM for the Show N’ Shine and contest. Then the poker run will start around 10:30, depending on how many bikes are entered.  For more details, maps, etc   http://diversitypride.com/diversitybikers.htm  

For more events around town, also check these websites CALENDARS:

http://www.eurekasprings.org

http://www.eurekaspringswest.com/

http://diversitypride.com/events.htm