Fort Smith’s Halloween Hot Spots: Local Businesses to Get You Spooky-Ready
Halloween is just around the corner, and Fort Smith is buzzing with spooky excitement! If you’re looking to get your ghoul on, look no further than these local businesses that are ready to help you celebrate in style:
Deck Out Your Haunted Haven:
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The Party Place: This one-stop shop for all things festive has everything you need to transform your home into a haunted haven. From spooky lights and eerie fog machines to creepy crawlies and ghoulish decorations, The Party Place has it all. They even have a fantastic selection of costumes for the whole family, so you can make this Halloween the most memorable one yet!
- Bookish
If you love reading, Bookishfs.com is the perfect spot to pick up a spooky read. Books clubs, storytime for kiddos, and so many more fun activties. Contact them via social media or on their website for more information.
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Fort Smith Regional Art Museum: Get crafty this Halloween with the RAM! Check their schedule for spooky-themed workshops and events. You might find pumpkin painting classes, mask-making tutorials, or even a creepy crafts night for adults.
- Kopper Kettle Candies
Fine Chocolates and confections have been a tradition for many years at the Kopper Kettle. They use only the finest, freshest ingredients available in their time-tested formulas (Since 1925). They have a wide variety of chocolate and non-chocolate candies and can ship nationwide. Visit them on their website or social media.
- Fort Smith Popcorn Company
It’s that time of year to get cozy and corny! If you love popcorn, you will love Fort Smith Popcorn Company. They have a wide variety of flavors, large tins or individual bag options to suit your needs. Check them out on social media or visit their website
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Belle Starr Antiques & Vintage Market: For even more vintage and antique Halloween finds, head to Belle Starr. This market has a wide variety of vendors, so you’re sure to find something unique to add a touch of vintage spookiness to your Halloween décor.
Festive Fall Flavors:
- Fort Smith Farmers Market: Find the perfect pumpkins for carving, gourds for eerie arrangements, and spooky squash for your Halloween feast.
Gifts Galore:
- Whimsically Wakely Women’s & Children’s Boutique: This online boutique offers a great selection of women’s and children’s clothing and accessories, perfect for putting together a unique Halloween look. They also have customizable gifts, so you can find something special for the ghoul in your life. Check them out online and on social media!
Don’t Miss These Spooktacular Events!
- Greenwood Fall Fest: Head to Bell Park in Greenwood for a day of fall fun! The City of Greenwood Parks and Recreation is hosting a Fall Fest with activities for kids, food vendors, craft vendors, and more. Boy Scout Troop 54 will even be there with a native tree giveaway.
- “The Price is Right Live”: Come on down! You could be a contestant on “The Price is Right Live” at the Fort Smith Convention Center.
- Baptist Health Trunk-or-Treat: Join Baptist Health for a free, family-friendly trunk-or-treat event in their Northwest Employee Parking Lot (corner of Towson and G Streets).
- East Side Baptist Church Fall Festival: Enjoy a fun-filled evening with trunk-or-treat, food, inflatables, games, prizes, and plenty of candy!
Halloween Light Shows:
Don’t miss the Halloween light shows that adorn the Arkansas River Valley, adding a touch of magic to the season’s festivities:
🎃Extreme Light Show 8005 Bridgewood Lane, Fort Smith, Arkansas
👻Dedmond Fright Lights 1680 Plumbark Dr., Greenwood, Arkansas
🕷️Dedmond Holiday 4375 Fawn Trail, Greenwood, Arkansas
🎃Lights on Locust 190 Locust, Greenwood, Arkansas
👻Whimsical Light Shows 2012 Yukon Drive, Barling, Arkansas
🕷️Bourne Bright Light Show 8804 Canopy Oaks Drive, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Bonus Tip: Keep an eye out for pop-up shops and Halloween events hosted by local businesses throughout October. You never know what spooky surprises you might find!
Fort Smith has everything you need for a spooktacular Halloween! Get out there, support local businesses, and make this Halloween one to remember.
