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Oct. 18 HUES OF THE HOLLOW
Meeting Place: Fossil Flats Trailhead 1:30 pm- 3:00 pm
Take a closer look at the colors hiding in plain sight. From mossy greens to fiery reds, Devil’ s Den State Park is full of vibrant surprises waiting to be discovered. Join a park interpreter for mildly strenuous 1 or 2-mile hike. Please wear sturdy shoes and take water. 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, Ark.
Oct. 18 FALL COLORS LAKE TOUR
Enjoy Lake Fort Smith State Park’ s history, fall scenery, geology, wildlife, and possible waterfalls on this pontoon boating adventure! Meet a park interpreter at the marina dock. Binoculars and life vests are provided. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Register and pay at the marina. This activity is dependent on weather and lake conditions. Meeting Place: Marina. Noon-2 p. m. Adults: $ 14.
Ages 6-12: $ 8; under 5: Free. 15458 Shepard Springs Road
Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-2469
Oct. 25 GOBLIN KIDS FUN RUN
Calling all ghosts, pirates, divas, ballerinas and all kinds of characters to join the Goblin Run in Downtown Bentonville! The annual 5k is a fun and festive race – perfect for the entire family. Kids Fun Run( approximately. 7 of a mile) immediately follows the final runner from the 5K at about 8:30 a. m. Prizes available for the best costume! Must be present to win! Registration closes Oct. 22. runbentonville. com
Oct. 26
MYSTERIOUS FOREST OBJECTS TABLETOP
Look at some mysterious objects found in the forest around Hobbs, see if you can identify them, then learn more about them. Enjoy the changes of color in the wooded park. A 15-minute program begins every half hour. Come and go as you please.
Meeting Place: Visitor Center. 11 a. m. – 1 p. m. Hobbs State Park, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers.
Oct. 31 ICA FALL FESTIVAL
The Institute of the Creative Arts invites everyone to a fall festival. Enjoy trunkor-treating, exciting games and activities for kids, teens, and adults, plus delicious food, prizes, and so much more. wear your best costumes, and celebrate the season in a safe and fun community atmosphere. Free. 5-9 p. m. Institute for the Creative Arts, 1101 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith.
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