Field of Screams

September 19 – November 1, 2025 | 7 PM – Midnight
2142 N Sports Complex Ln Suite A, Nixa, MO | (417) 319-4555 | www.thescarefactor.com
A half-mile haunted forest trail and a terrifying clown maze. Each season features new characters, handcrafted scares, and fresh nightmares.

Campbell’s Maze Daze & Pumpkin Patch

September 27 – November 1, 2025 | Hours vary
Campbell’s Farm, Clever, MO | campbellsmazedaze.com
Pumpkin picking, corn mazes, hayrides, bonfires, pumpkin decorating, karaoke, scavenger hunts, and fright nights in the Haunted Maze.

Ozark Origins: Legends & Lore

October 2, 2025 | 6 PM | finleyfarms.com
Finley Farms, 802 Finley Farms Lane, Ozark, MO
Kick off spooky season with a storytelling evening hosted by Ozark Historic River District. Hear the tale of the Baldknobbers and their lasting legacy in Ozark.

The Great Bourbon Carve Off

October 5, 2025 | 3 PM – 7 PM
14 Mill Market, Nixa, MO | 14millmarket.com

Sponsored by Maker’s Mark and Maker’s 46, this afternoon blends hospitality specials, bourbon cocktails, and fall fun. Compete in a pumpkin carving contest, sample chili from local favorites, sip cider cocktails, grab a spooky flash tattoo, and warm up with s’mores by the fire—all set to music by DJ Miguel.

🎃 Pick a Pumpkin with the Alpacas

Oct 12, 19 & 26 • 10:30 AM – 5:00PM
Copper Penny Farm • Sparta, MO | Facebook Updates

Step into the charm of Copper Penny Farm, where pumpkins and alpacas make the perfect fall combo. Guests can pick pumpkins alongside the friendly alpacas, shop the Copper Penny Farm Store for holiday goodies, and enjoy snacks and beverages on-site. Admission goes toward the purchase of your holiday pumpkins, making it a fun and practical way to celebrate spooky season. 

Sparta Persimmon Days

October 17–18, 2025 | 9 AM – 6 PM
Downtown Sparta, MO | spartapersimmondays.com
Celebrate fall with persimmon treats, food vendors, crafts, entertainment, and shopping. Includes Trunk or Treat hosted by First Baptist Sparta.

Historic Haunted Walking Tour

October 18, 2025 | Tours 4:30–8 PM (every 30 minutes) | ozarkhistoricriverdistrict.com
Downtown Ozark VFW, 104 S 1st St, Ozark, MO
A two-hour guided walk through eight historic sites. Hear stories of Alf Bolin, the Bald Knobbers, and more. Ends at the Christian County History Museum with refreshments.

Cassidy Station Halloween Bash

October 23, 2025 | 4 PM – 8 PM 
Cassidy Station at Estes Farms, Nixa, MO
Costume contest, trunk-or-treat, games, scavenger hunt, themed drinks at the bar, and plenty of candy.

Halloween Spooktacular

October 24, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
McCauley Park, Nixa, MO | Free Event
Presented by Nixa Parks & Recreation and sponsored by Mac Dental. Trick-or-treating, carnival games, laser tag, mini golf, inflatables, live music by No Static, and costume contests.

Festival of Frights

October 25, 2025 | Evening
Ozark Community Center, Ozark, MO
Trick-or-treating and an outdoor movie are free. $15 wristbands for inflatables, pumpkin chunkin’, laser tag, face painting, photo booth, and more.

Sparta Heritage Day

October 25, 2025 | 11 AM – 7 PM
Downtown Sparta, MO
Celebrate local heritage with artisans, demonstrators, food trucks, music, and a walking history tour. Stay after dark for the Lantern Tour to the Baldknobbers Grave.

Waldoween (21+)

October 25, 2025 | Evening | Facebook Updates
The Clever Barn, Clever, MO | $5 Admission
A haunted barn party with karaoke, bonfires, dancing, and a cash bar. Costume contest winner earns a discounted rental for a future party. Bring a scary doll to donate for two free drinks.

Nixa Pumpkin Haunt

October | Dates & Times Vary
Private residence, Nixa, MO | Facebook Updates
A beloved local tradition, where one house goes all-out with haunted jack-o’-lanterns and over-the-top Halloween décor. This year’s feature photo for our blog comes from the Nixa Pumpkin Haunt’s Facebook page.