The Undead Are Taking Over! Why You Can't Miss the Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl 2025

Hey, Northwest Arkansas!

This is The NWA Life, your go-to guide for the best local happenings, amazing communities, and all the reasons why NWA is the best place to live. If you thought our corner of the state was just beautiful trails and booming business, you are missing out on our wonderfully weird side—and nobody does "wonderfully weird" better than Eureka Springs!

Mark your calendars (perhaps in blood?) for Saturday, October 25, 2025, because the undead are rising from those famous healing springs for the annual Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl 2025!

This is the Halloween event you don't want to miss. It’s a frighteningly fun time for the whole family, so grab your kids (and your brains) and head to historic downtown Eureka Springs.

The main event—the official Zombie Crawl parade—starts shambling at 6:00 PM, but the spooky fun starts way earlier. You’ll want to get downtown starting at 12:00 PM (noon) to soak in the whole eerie atmosphere.

What's there to do before the crawl?

• Shop for ghoulish goodies at the Macabre Market.

• Hunt for clues in the zombie scavenger hunt.

• Learn the moves to the "Thriller" dance to get ready for the horde.

• Witness the spectacle of the "Brain Buffet".

• Just enjoy the spooky music and the amazing costumes all around town.

  
  

This is one of those signature events that truly captures the spirit of NWA. It’s quirky, it’s community-focused, and it’s an absolute blast. It’s just one more reason why people are falling in love with this area and deciding to call it home.

So, get that zombie makeup perfected and join the horde! We’ll see you (or your undead alter-ego) there!