The One Small Town In Arkansas That Transforms Into A Thrilling Halloween Wonderland

Unfortunately, Arkansas is not home of St. Helen’s (where most of “Halloweentown” was filmed for those of you not introduced to the Cromwell witches). But not to fret! We have our own cities eagerly getting into the spooky holiday spirit. One town in particular has exceeded the standard of measly haunted house and trunk-or-treat. If you’ve been disappointed in your town’s Halloween spirit, then a trip to Eureka Springs will ease your ghostly woes. We’ve selected the best events that show off the town’s haunting transformation.

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Haunt the Hills is a new tradition this year. It’s a Halloween decorating contest so residents and local businesses can add to the city’s motif. The winner has already been selected but that’s all the more reason to take a drive and see all the entries.

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This tour has a guided ghost hunt and a chance to see the hotel’s spirits. You’ll start from the rooftop and finish in the limestone cave below.

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Held at the Crescent Hotel, this event starts with Ozark Mountain ghost stories around a campfire, then escalates to a midnight visit to the morgue.

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This creepy parade brings together locals and visitors in search of fun and brains. The crawl will have makeup artists on site and a Thriller dance workshop.

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Lurk and learn as you tour the city’s most haunted sites. There’s a reason it has more mortuaries, funeral homes, and undertakers per each citizen than most other cities.

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Eureka Springs’ Intrigue Theatre will be hosting a dinner séance show. Paranormal experiments will take place as well as attempt to speak to the departed.

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Although the whole city is positively spooky, White Street is possibly the most festive. This will be The place to be on Halloween.

To get more details or purchase tickets, visit Eureka Spring’s Halloween Page.

For more creepy, check out the sinister story behind this Arkansas attraction.