January 13
Secret Season Cinema (Foreign Film Festival) at the Carnegie Public Library at 7:00pm. Call 479-253-8754 for more information.

January 20
Secret Season Cinema (Foreign Film Festival) at the Carnegie Public Library at 7:00pm. Call 479-253-8754 for more information

January 28
Sponsors Appreciation Day – Float Christening at 3 pm — Join the Krewe of Krazo Happy Hour at the
Rowdy Beaver Restaurant and Tavern. Christening of the Floats – 2012 Theme “My-O-Mayan”

February
February
Murder Mystery Theater Weekends and/or Dinners. Call Bear Mountain Log Cabins for more information 479-253-6185.

February 10
Secret Season Cinema (Foreign Film Festival) at the Carnegie Public Library at 7:00pm. Call 479-253-8754 for more information

February 11
10th Annual Valentine Ball presented by Eureka Health Care Volunteer Guild at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Music by Jody Simrell. For more information contact Kay Halper at 479-253-7114 or 479-253-3756.

February 11
8th annual Chocolate Lovers Festival at the Inn of the Ozarks from 9an-3pm. For more information 479-253-9768 or 800-552-3785, email  info@eurekachocfest.com or visit www.eurekachocfest.com.

February 11
Freakin Eurekan 15K Trail race at 10:00 am. Race day registration will be held from 8:00 am until 9:30 am. The course follows trails around Lake Leatherwood. For more information contact Russ at Fleet Feet Sports (479-571-8786).

February 16
Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Hookers & Jokers Ball at the Inn of the Ozarks Best Western Convention Center
at 6pm – Cash Bar. Costume Themes: Hookers, Jokers, 2012 Theme “My-O-Mayan”
Tickets: 479-981-9551 – Seats are Limited. Music by "Cherry Brooks Jazz and Blues Ensemble". Costume Contests with prizes. Eureka Gras Buffet and Indoor Mini Parade. Admission: $20 Advance or $25 at the Door

February 17
Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Coronation Masquerade Ball from 6pm to 10pm at the Crescent Hotel Crystal Ballroom. New Orleans style Mardi Gras Tableau is awesome. Formal attire or costume. King and Queen and Royal Court Promenade and Grand March. Champagne supper buffet and entertainment featuring "TBA" By reservation only 479-253-9766 or 877-342-9766. Admission: $35

February 18
7th Annual Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Parade. Downtown Spring and Main Streets, Parade rolls at 2 p.m.
Krewe of Krazo will lead the Eureka Gras Parade. — 2012 Theme “My-O-Mayan”
Other walking groups include "Krewe of Kidz" — "Krewe of Barkus" canine parade
"ALL Eurekans and visitors" are asked to "Dress-out!" and join in the parade.

February 19
Mardi Gras Champagne Jazz Brunch. Crescent Hotel Crystal Dining Room 11am until 2pm
Meet and Greet the King and Queen — 2nd Line with decorated umbrellas. Entertainment by Crescent Jazz Ensemble. Reservations: 479-253-9766 or 877-342-9766

Feb 19-21
Arti Gras Artist's ShowCase – Tastefully Risque and Salaciously Devine Art. Artists Reception on Monday, Feb 20 – 6 -8 p.m. Location TBA – Open to Public. Special Silent Auction on Mardi Gras Masques by Artists

February 21
Eureka Gras 2nd Line Krazo Krawl – 4:30 pm — Rendezvous at Pied Piper Tavern.
Mardi Gras Day, Krazo"2nd Line" Krawl. — Downtown on Main and Spring streets
Costumes and/or masks a must! — Second Line Umbrellas make it mo' bettah!
Open to General Public – Admission: Free – 2012 Theme “My-O-Mayan”

February 21
Saint 'Lizbeth's King Cake Ball and Dinner on Fat Tuesday Night, 6:00 – 10:30pm at
Saint Elizabeth's Parish Center – 232 Passion Play Road. Cajun Dinner, Live Music by "Naturally Brass", Cash Bar. Tickets Sold in Advance $45-couple/$25-single – 479-636-8864
Featuring Eureka's Largest King Cake!

February 24
Secret Season Cinema (Foreign Film Festival) at the Carnegie Public Library at 7:00pm. Call 479-253-8754 for more information.

March
March 2
Opening night for the Pine Mountain Theater Music and Comedy Show. Call 479-253-9156 for reservations and information.

March 10
30th Annual Victorian Classic Road Race. 10K Run, 2-Mile Fun Run and 2-Mile Walk. Host hotel is the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks and will have parking for the races. For more information call or visit www.eurekarotary.org.

March 10
Opening night for Ozark Mountain Hoedown Music and Comedy Theater. Call 479-253-7725 for reservations and information.

March 10
The Eureka Springs Historical Museum’s annual SOUPER SOUP following the Victorian Classic. Free Coffee from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Serving hours are 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. For more information contact Ginny at 479-253-9417.

March 15
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

March 16
Spring Antique Trail Show Wine & Cheese Preview Sale 5:30pm-7:00pm. at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, Hwy 62 W. For more information call 479-253-7551, email bakerdj@cox.net or visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com.

March 17-18
16th Annual Spring Antique Show & Sale at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Saturday hours ar 10am-6pm and Sunday hours are 10am-4pm. For more information call 479-253-7551, email bakerdj@cox.net or visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com..

March 17
19th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 2:00pm, following the usual parade route down Spring St. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551 or email at Dan@Ureeka.org.

March 24
Chili Feed-Benefit for Grassy Knob Fire Department begins at noon. For more information call Lynn Palmer at 479-253-9544.

March 24
22nd Annual Eureka Springs Kite Festival at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge 10am-4pm. Located 7 miles south on Scenic Hwy. 23 South. For more information call KaleidoKites at 479-253-6596 or 888-836-6251 or email zizirogers@gmail.com

March 25
The Vic Olson Memorial Show of Beer Can & Breweriana Collectors at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information visit www.bcca.com , www.arbeerclub.com or email erinjbrew1002@aol.com.

March 30
ReArt Fundraiser. Live auction of art chairs by local artists and students of Clear Spring School. Food, music and a silent auction of art, crafts and services. Costumes encouraged! Join the party! For more information contact ESSA at 479-253-5384 or visit www.esartschool.org.

April
April 6-8
Spring Diversity Weekend. For more information visit www.outineureka.com or call 479-253-7333.

April 8
Easter Brunch and Annual Egg Hunt at the Crescent Hotel.  Reservations are required for Sunday Brunch.  Please call 479-253-9652

April 8
36th Annual Easter Egg hunt at War Eagle Mill at 2:00pm. Call 479-789-5343 for more info.

April 13-15
24th Annual UFO Conference at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information visit www.ozarkufo.com or email ozarkufo@gmail.com.

April 14
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The city’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm For more information visit www.artofeureka.com

April 14
3rd Annual Carol Helmer Memorial Run/Walk for Ovarian Cancer on Holiday Island. For more information contact Joanie Kratzer at 479-253-5986 or email joaniekesa@gmail.com.

April 15
4th Annual Society Tea and Bonnet Contest. Twelve talented and creative designers decorate individual tables and prepare a dessert. Guests may show off their creative millinery skills by designing a hat to wear and enter the Bonnet contest. Visit online to see photos of this lovely event. Limited seating.

April 19
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

April 19-22
36th Annual Springtime in the Ozarks. AA Convention at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information visit www.nwarkaa.org/springtime.htm.

April 20-21
8th Annual Carving in the Ozarks Festival. Watch chain saw carvers in action! For more information contact David Blankenship at 479-253-2080, email sleepy@ipa.net or visit www.carvingintheozarks.com

April 26
Eureka Music Festival at the Auditorium. Local and regional school bands perform at the City Auditorium. For more information contact Ray Dilfield at 479-253-7333, email eurekaspringseventsoffice@gmail.com or visit www.theaud.org.

May
May 1- 31
25th annual Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts. We celebrate the art of Eureka Springs in all of its forms and will feature dozens of exhibits, artist’s receptions and demonstrations, Gallery Strolls, annual White Street Studio Walk, free concerts and much more. For more information email zeek.taylor@cox.net.

May 3-5
Africa in the Ozarks. Angelo Yao and his drumming and dance troupe, Ozakwaaba bring colorful, energetic African music and dance to town. This stunning performance will delight and entertain your entire family. For more information call 479253-7333 or visit www.theaud.org.

May 4
44th Annual Season of The Great Passion Play begins. For more information or reservations call 800-882-7529 or visit www.greatpassionplay.com

May 4
Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 9pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com.

May 4-6
War Eagle Mill Antique Craft Show. Wide variety of crafts and food concessions. For more information call 479-789-5343, visit www.wareaglemill.com or email info@wareaglemill.com

May 4-6
PT Cruiser Rally. Show and parade on Saturday. For more information call Tammie Runyan at 479-238-4979, email at t.runyan@cox.net or visit www.nwaptcruiserclub.com

May 5
The ARTrageous Parade, through historic downtown, kicks off the May Festival of Arts at 2pm.

May 5
3rd Annual Run Eureka. A scavenger hunt fun run for the whole family benefiting Clear Spring School during May Festival of the Arts. Runners/walkers explore Eureka Springs while solving clues and completing challenges from point to point to win prizes. Teams are encouraged to wear costumes. For more information

May 6
Eureka Springs Middle and High School Bands/Ozarks Chorale at the Auditorium. For more information visit www.theaud.org.

May 12
Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 9pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com.

May 12
Conscious Evolution Retreat. A introductory immersion in the seven evolutionary accelerants we can all use to boost our personal evolution, transform the consciousness of our species and change the world. For more information visit www.28rites.com.

May 13
John Two Hawks’ Mothers Day Concert at the Auditorium. 2 p.m. Moms get in free to this concert which features selections from John-Two Hawks’ music from the last 10 years. The show, meant to honor mothers, is always a moving experience.

May 17
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

May 18
The 22nd annual White Street Walk from 4pm-10pm. 4 until 10 p.m. Historic White Street is the working address of several local artists who will welcome the public into homes and studios to view their latest works. They are joined by more than forty guest artists from the Eureka Springs area, who will show weaving, watercolors, jewelry, oils, pottery, stained glass and more.

May 19
Eureka springs Garden Club Spring Garden Tour on May from 10 a.m. until 4p.m. Cost is $15 per ticket For more information contact is Mary Hill at 479-253-7078.

May 19
Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 9pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com

May 20
Annual Books in Bloom Literary Festival. This is an annual event for adults and children featuring authors and book related professionals presented by the Carroll and Madison Public Library Foundation. For more information call 870-423-5300 or visit www.booksinbloom.org.

May 26
Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 9pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com

May 26
18th Annual Mustang Show. The Eureka Springs Mustang Show is the only car show in the Ozarks dedicated exclusively to America's favorite pony car, the Ford Mustang. Several Midwest Mustang clubs make this yearly Spring event a "must do" annual get-together and stay several days. For more information email eurekamustangs@arkansas.net or visit www.eurekaspringsmustangshow.com.

May 26
Rhythm House at the Auditorium. For more information about this Dance Recital visit www.theaud.org or call 479-253-7333.

May 31-June 3
Eureka Springs Blues Weekend. Local, regional, national, and international blues acts in the Aud, Basin Park, The Barefoot Ballroom, and all around Eureka Springs. This is a fundraiser for the Blues Foundation’s HART Fund—100% goes to help artists in need of medical or funeral assistance, and also Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

June
Movies in the Park every Sunday in June beginning at dusk. Fun activities in the Basin Springs Park before the movie. Great Family Fun!

June 1-3
Kustom Kemps modified street cars at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For information call (417) 847-2940, Fax: (417) 847-3647 or visit www.kustomkempsofamerica.com.

June 7-10
War Birds over Arkansas. Fly any scale remote control, WWI, WWII, Golden Era & Vintage Aircraft to 1945. WWI will do Dawn Patrol each morning from dawn until 8 a.m. Pilots and spectators welcome. For more information call 479-253-7273 or visit www.dawnpatrolsquadron.com.

June 8-10
11th annual “Miatas at Eureka”. Participants from around the country come and join us is the enjoyment of the wonderful driving that is abundant in the Ozark mountains around Eureka Springs. For more information visit www.miatasateureka.com or www.nwamiataclub.com .

June 8-10
 Come to the Quiet
A world-famous musician and traveler who has touched millions with his hauntingly beautiful, meditative music, John Michael Talbot brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to this important subject. You are invited to join him in the deeper places where one finds peace and becomes a source of peace for others.

June 9
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com.

June 11-July 17
CICA Eureka Springs 2012 Summer Music Festival and School. Beautiful environment, wonderful concerts, great teachers and students, great performance and learning experiences. Inspiring, loving, involving, fun, families and friends from all over the world. For more information visit www.cicamusicfestival.org.

June 15-17
14th Annual Native American Festival & Pow-Wow. Located at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 7 miles south on Scenic Hwy. 23 S. For more information call Clif Jackson at 479-253-3790, visit www.turpentinecreek.org or email tigers@turpentinecreek.org.

June 21
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

Jun 22-24
Blessings of St. Benedict
A devotional that brings the Rule of St Benedict to all people of every state of life. In these brief and accessible reflections on this ancient monastic rule, John Michael offers simple timeless monastic wisdom for everyone. Dipping into the well of spirituality that is both practical and mystical, this retreat is designed for both monastics and monastics at heart.
$225 donation/person included 3 days of sessions, 2 nights lodging, and 6 meals.

June 22
Opera in the Ozarks begins its 62nd Season at Inspiration Point. For more information visit www.opera.org or call 479-253-8595.

June 29 – July 1
Master Musician
John Michael will be using the analogy of music to apply to the entire Christen life, with applications from every major musical style and use.  The retreat is suitable for the liturgical, devotional or evangelistic musician or those who really love music and deeper spirituality.
$225 donation/person included 3 days of sessions, 2 nights lodging, and 6 meals.

July
Movies in the Park every Sunday in July beginning at dusk. Fun activities in the Basin Springs Park before the movie. Great Family Fun!

July 3
11th Annual Fireworks display at Ventris Trails End Resort. These fireworks are choreographed to music and are best seen by boat as they are projected toward Beaver Lake for an incredible effect as they reflect off the water of Beaver Lake.

July 4
15th Annual Independence Day Fireworks celebration at Turpentine Creek. For more information call Clif Jackson at 479-253-3790, visit www.turpentinecreek.org or email tigers@turpentinecreek.org

July 4
Fireworks celebration at the Holiday Island Recreation Center by The Barn. For more information contact Pam Hinson at 479-253-7700.

July 4
Hometown 4th of July. Celebrate 4th of July with us in Eureka Springs! A full day of games, contests, food, music, and family fun in downtown Eureka Springs. Email info@eurekaspringsdowntown.com for more information.

July 12-15
Fleur Delicious Weekend. A weekend celebration of all the five senses! French-themed, with a street fair atmosphere and many local businesses participating throughout the event. Starts at the Farmers Market at Pine Mountain Village on Thursday morning. Free events in Basin Spring Park and events all around town. French wine flight at DeVito's. For more information call 479-253-6807 or email fleurdeliciousweekend@yahoo.com.

July 14
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com.

July 13-15
The World is My Cloister - the Journey of the Hermit Within
This retreat is based on a recent book of the same name by John Michael.  We need not live in a monastery to know the peace of God and be a blessing to the world.  Learn how to cultivate solitude, silence and sacred stillness on the spot where you are standing.
$225 donation/person included 3 days of sessions, 2 nights lodging, and 6 meals.

July 13-15
14th Annual Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival
Competitive and non-competitive mountain bike events. For more information contact David Renko at 479-422-7654, renkosweettrails@gmail.com or visit www.fattirefestival.com. Event is run by Progressive Trail Design; www.progressivetraildesign.com.

July 19
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

July 27-30
The Universal Monk - The Way of the New Monastics
"The Universal Monk" is about the monk in all of us. In today's fast paced, and often fractured culture we all seek inner peace and unity. $225 donation/person included 3 days of sessions, 2 nights lodging, and 6 meals.

August
August
FREE Music in Basin Spring Park Friday, Saturday, Sundays and Holiday Mondays.
Join us in Basin Spring Park for local and regional talent, weather permitting.  For more information visit www.eurekasprings.org.

August 3-4
18th Annual Yards & Yards of Yard Sales. Yard sale bargains all around town. Maps will be available so you can find them all! For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com

August 3-5
Summer Diversity Weekend. The GLBT community celebrates in Eureka Springs. For more information visit www.outineureka.com or email info@outineureka.com.

August 12-14
The Eurekan. Multi-Sport Event. Second year of this very popular swimming-biking-foot racing event. Complete the challenge to earn the title of The Eurekan. Athletes-- bring your families to enjoy our attractions while you take home the glory.

August 11
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com.

August 16
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs

August 16-19
Annual Eureka Springs Family Bluegrass Weekend. Join us for our Annual Bluegrass Celebration!  Thursday night Watermelon Social, free music in Basin Spring Park (weather permitting) and performances in the Auditorium.  For more information visit www.eurekasprings.org. – as per Ray 10/18/11

August 18
Texaco/KTHS Country Showdown National Talent Contest at the Pine Mountain Theater. Local country musicians seek fame and fortune competing in this local part of the contest. Winners can compete their way to national recognition. Call KTHS radio for entry forms. Hear country music at its roots...you may hear the next big Nashville star. Come and listen to the competition.

August 24-26
20th Annual VW Weekend at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information call Dave Heilmann at 479-253-9768 or visit www.nwavwa.com.

August 29
FREE Banjo Rally at Bear Mountain Log Cabins. Bring your own banjo and join in the fun, or just come and listen. For more information call 800-805-8005 or 479-253-6185.

August 31-September 2
Annual Holiday Art Show at the Barn. For more information call 479-253-7700

August 31-September 3
Banjo Rally International at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Info and Tickets: Banjo Rally International, PO Box 328, Morton, IL 61550, Banjo Rally Hotline: 309-263-2518, e-mail: info@banjorally.org, website: www.banjorally.org.

August 31-September 2
Annual Holiday Island Art Show at The Barn. For more information contact Pam Hinson at 479-253-7700.

September
September 7-8
42nd Annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival. Hundreds of vintage classics compete for prizes and trophies. Includes show with parade. For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com.

September 8
The 1922 Bank Robbery Re-enactment after the antique car parade; the first time an automobile was used as getaway vehicle in a bank robbery.

September 8-9
Wood Carvers Jamboree. Show hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm at Pine Mountain Village. Demonstrations of woodworking craft, items for sale, and people’s choice voting for best of show. For more info call Bill at 918-251-8734.

September 8
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com.

September 12-15
Scooting the Ozarks. Self-guided, guided rides and Poker Run rides. This event is open to all Scooter riders, From Mopeds to Maxi's and two strokes to four strokes. We welcome owners of all type scooters from A-Z. For more information visit http://scoottheozarks.proboards.com/index.cgi?

September 13
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

Sept 15-18
Jazz Eureka. Jazz fans, dig this: Hot, cool FREE jazz in Basin Spring Park. Local and regional jazz artists swing it in the park all weekend. For full line-up and times see the events calendar at www.eurekasprings.org.

September 21-23
7th Annual ADVENTURE INTO ART Eureka Springs Artists Studio Tour. Artists Studios open to the public. This is a free self-guided tour. For tour maps & artist info visit our web site www.eurekaspringsstudiotour.com.

October
October 1-31
Haunted Hay Ride at Bear Mountain Log Cabins . For more information call 479-253-6185 or 800-805-8005.

October 1-31
Eagle Watch and Fall Foliage Tours on Beaver Lake. Expert guides with 23 years’ experience inform passengers about the Bald Eagle's features, habitat and help sight the eagles on 1hour & 15 minute cruises.  For more information contact Belle of the Ozarks at 800-552-3803, by email at viator@ipa.net, or visit www.estc.net/belle.

October 4-7
22nd Annual Corvette Weekend. For more information call 417-862-7232 or visit www.eurekaspringscorvette.org

Oct. 11-14
44th Annual Ozark Creative Writers Conference. For more information visit
www.ozarkcreativewriters.org

October 12 & 13
“Voices from the Silent City” – Costumed guided Historical tours at the Eureka Springs Municipal Cemetery located on Highway 62 East. For more information call the Eureka Springs Historical Museum at 479-253-9417 or visit www.eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org.

October 13
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com.

October 18-21
Fall War Eagle Mill Antique Craft Show. Wide variety of food concessions. For more information call 479-789-5343, visit www.wareaglemill.com or email info@wareaglemill.com

October 18
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

October 18-20
Annual Fall Carnegie Library Fall Book Sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information call 479-253-8754 or email info@eurekalibrary.org.

October 19-21
Eagle Watch Weekend on the Belle of the Ozarks. Expert guides with 23 years’ experience inform passengers about the Bald Eagle's features, habitat and help sight the eagles on 1hour & 15 minute cruises.  For more information contact Belle of the Ozarks at 800-552-3803, by email at viator@ipa.net, or visit www.estc.net/belle.

October 25-28
MINIs IN THE OZARKS (MITO2012)
Every Autumn, the Arkansas MINI Owners Klub (AMOK!) hosts the region’s largest MINI event in Beautiful Ozarks. Now in its fifth year, MINIs In The Ozarks (MITO) draws MINIs from all over the U.S. to experience the awesome fall scenery and wonderful curvy roads of the region..
Registration Opens May 1, 2011. For more information: 501-539-0388, www.ozarkmini.com or info@ozarkmini.com

October 26 & 27
“Voices from the Silent City” – Costumed guided Historical tours at the Eureka Springs Municipal Cemetery located on Highway 62 East. For more information call the Eureka Springs Historical Museum at 479-253-8417 or visit www.eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org.

October 26
10th Annual Mad Hatter’s Ball fundraiser sponsored by The Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA). This event includes good food, auctions and dancing. Call ESSA @ 479-253-5384 for more information.

October 27
17th Annual Howl-O-Ween Party from 7pm-9pm at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge located 7 miles south of Eureka Springs on Scenic Highway 23. For more information call 479-253-5841, visit www.turpentinecreek.org, or email tigers@turpentinecreek.org.

October 31-Nov 3
64th Annual Original Ozark Folk Festival. Join us for the longest running Folk Festival in one location in the United States.  Free music in Basin Spring Park (weather permitting), Parade, Contests, and performances in the Auditorium.  For more information visit www.ozarkfolkfestival.com – moving …Ray will call with date.

November
November 2-4
Fall Diversity Weekend. The GLBT community celebrates in Eureka Springs. For more information visit www.outineureka.com or call 479-253-2555.

November 8-December 8
"A Season of Celebration" Christmas show at the Pine Mountain Theater. Shows are Thursday-Saturday at 8:00pm/7:30 Gospel Pre-Show.

November 8-11
Porsche Palooza. For more information visit http://pca.org/Activities/Escape.aspx

November 10
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com.

November 15
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, January-November at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

November 16
Wine and Cheese Preview Sale for the Fall Antique Show & Sale from 5:30pm-7:00pm. For more information call 479-253-7551, email bakerdj@cox.net or visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com.

November 17-18
24th Annual Fall Antique Show & Sale at the Inn of the Ozarks. Hours are Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 479-253-7551, email bakerdj@cox.net or visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com.

November 23
Santa in the Park. Visit with Santa Claus in Basin Park beginning at 5:00pm. For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com

November 23
ESSA Shameless Sequin Soiree. Museum Quality Original Art Work by Artists exhibiting at the show for sale will be offered to invited guests. For more information call 479-253-5384

November 23
Hidden Elves Downtown. For more information visit www.eurekaspringsdowntown.com

November 23-24
ESSA Winterfest Event-Fine Art and Craft Show and Sale. For more information call 479-2536-5384.

November 24
Photos with Santa in Basin Spring Park. For more information visit www.eurekaspringsdowntown.com,

November 30
Eureka Springs Christmas Parade. This evening parade features floats, walkers, bands, and thousands of lights as it makes its way through downtown Eureka Springs. For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com

December
December 1
Living Windows Contest. For more information visit www.eurekaspringsdowntown.com.

December 1
Santa’s on Spring Fun Run. For more information visit www.eurekaspringsdowntown.com

December 1
Candlelight Tour of Homes. Tour Eureka’s Victorian homes presented by the Preservation Society.

December 1
John Two Hawks Christmas Concert at the Auditorium. For more information call 479-253-5826 or visit www.johntwohawks.com .

December 1-7
13th Annual Christmas at The Crescent. Arriving at the doorstep of this delightfully decorated Historic Hotel of America, guests are swept in by the jubilant breeze of Christmas. A time to look and listen…a time to share with your fellow travelers memories anew and it all starts on Saturday, with the “Christmas Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony”. For more information visit www.crescent-hotel.com/christmas.htm.

December 1-15
Christmas Festival. For more information visit www.eurekaspringsdowntown.com

December 1-31
Eureka Springs’ Christmas Forest. The formal garden area atop Crescent Mountain will be illuminated with more than two-dozen Christmas trees decorated by local charities as a fund-raiser for each. Visitors can stroll throughout the grounds and choose which one they think is best! Admission is free. For more information go to www.crescenthotel.com.

December 6
41st Annual St. James Episcopal Church Silver Tea at the Crescent Hotel’s Crystal Dining Room from 2pm to 4pm. For more information call 479-253-8610.

December 7
10th Annual “Candlelight” Christmas Ball hosted by 1905 Basin Park Hotel Ballroom, for the Eureka Springs Historical Museum at 7:00 p.m. Wine and Hors d’oeuvres begin at 7:30 with dancing from 8:00-10:30. For more information call 479-253-9417.

December 8
Photos with Santa in Basin Spring Park. For more information visit www.eurekaspringsdowntown.com.

December 8
6th Annual Sweet Treats Cookie Tour. A self guided tour of 12 B&B’s serving yummy sweet treats, each with recipes to add to your collection. Sponsored by the Alliance of Better Bed and Breakfasts. For more information visit www.allianceofbetterbandbs.com and click on the link for Sweet Treats 2012.

December 8
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com.

December 14
Home for the Holidays concert at the Auditorium. Local musicians entertain for the holidays.

December 15
Photos with Santa in Basin Spring Park. For more information visit www.eurekaspringsdowntown.com.