10/01/26 - 10/01/26 - Wild Game Dinner & Auction Fundraiser - SOLD OUT - 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Update 9.29.29 - SOLD OUT. THANK YOU!!
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Hempstead County Economic Development Commission! Join us for our Wild Game Dinner & Auction Fundraiser, with all proceeds going to the HCEDC Site & Incentive Fund.
Enjoy chef-prepared wild game, culinary cocktails, live music and a silent auction. For tickets call 870-777-8485 or email edc@hopeusa.com.
Want to Volunteer or be a Sponsor - we need YOU!
10/03/26 - 10/03/26 - Taste of Hope - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
"Taste of Hope" is Hope Downtown Network's signature event. It takes place every year on the first Saturday in October. The event spotlights and showcases restaurants and eateries throughout Hope and Hempstead County. Activities include, Bingo, Mural Painting, Auction, and Voting for the next HDN project. The 4th Annual Taste of Hope theme and all theme-driven activities will be announced at a later date.
10/03/26 - 10/03/26 - Basic Tallow Soap Workshop - 9am-2pm
This workshop will teach the basics of making cold process soap using tallow and lye. Participants will make their own small batch of soap to take home. There will be a small class size to ensure personalized attention. $35 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.
10/07/26 - 10/07/26 - Hope Water & Light Power Week Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am
10/10/26 - 10/10/26 - Hope Evening Lions Food Pantry - 9:00am
10/10/26 - 10/10/26 - Cemetery Workshop - 9am--12pm
Our local cemeteries are important parts of our community history. Learn how to properly care for and clean tombstones with the park curator and research of cemeteries with the archival manager of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives. The workshop will cover the basics of tombstone care and demonstrate cleaning techniques on stones in the Pioneer Cemetery. $25 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.
10/12/26 - 10/12/26 - Pop Up Shop - 3:00pm-8:00pm
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Monday October 12th!. This is going to be one you don’t want to miss!
We will be at Uptown Glo in Hope, AR from 3-8!
stay tuned for giveaways, tag your shopping partner!
Casey Rogers with permanent jewelry!
Emmy Lou Barton with Discounted packages!
Fallon Harman Park with Teal Duck Boutique
Lindsey Barton with Uptown Glo!
Brandi Poindexter with LKS Closet!
Arianna Leeper with Saddle up Nutrition!
We will have all kinds of sweet treats
10/14/26 - 10/14/26 - Hope-Hempstead County Ambassadors Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am
10/19/26 - 11/20/26 - Art Supply Drive -
We’re collecting donations of new or lightly used art and craft supplies. We are looking for items like markers, pipe cleaners, buttons, beads, googly eyes, feathers, pom poms, construction paper, craft sticks, and more. You can drop off your donations at the Art Station (200 E Divisions, Hope AR) Monday - Wednesday, 9 AM – Noon. Out of town? Looking for a quicker options? You can also purchase items directly from our Amazon Wishlist! Donated supplies will be shared with local schools and used at the Art Station. Your donation helps kids explore new materials, try different types of art, and most importantly have fun! Every little bit helps us create more opportunities for our community’s kids!
Amazon Wish List : https://a.co/03V4vNgB
10/20/26 - 10/20/26 - Mommy & Me - 9:00am
Join us at the Arts Station (200 E Division, Hope AR) for Mommy & Me on September 15th at 9:00 am. This fun filled class will start with playful songs, followed by a short story time, and finish with a craft that’s designed especially for our littlest artists. Registration is required to save your seat, but there is no cost. Come meet other moms in our community and enjoy a morning of bonding with your little love. This month's theme is Halloween and we will learn about colors.Register Here: https://forms.gle/
10/20/26 - 10/20/26 - Homeschool Art Club - 11:00am & 2:00pm
Explore the imaginative world of Tim Burton, American artist, filmmaker, director, and illustrator known for his whimsical, quirky characters and distinctive dark style. Participants will learn about Burton’s artwork and explore how he uses simple shapes, exaggerated features, and shading to create unique characters. Then, they’ll create their own monochromatic cartoon self-portraits, experimenting with shading and contrast inspired by Burton’s artistic works. Open to all homeschoolers in our area, this program is best for students 5 years and up. Registration is required. The class is $2 per student for members of the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council and $5 per student for non-members. *The 11am and 2pm classes are identical, please only sign up for one session. Register Here: 11:00 AM Club https://forms.gle/
Register Here: 2:00 PM Club https://forms.gle/
10/21/26 - 10/21/26 - Red River Credit Union Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am
10/22/26 - 10/24/26 - Fall 2026 Chief Bonehead Class - Varies
Thursday, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Enjoy listening to Klipsch speakers with light snacksFriday, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Museum Curator Jim Hunter leads bus tours of the Klipsch Museum/Southwest Proving Ground/Hope Airport highlighting Paul W. Klipsch's work at each. Friday, 6 p.m. Dinner and Dave Almond concert.Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Klipsch Senior Engineer Roy Delgado, Jr., aka Chief Bonehead, presents the new Rebellion speaker and discusses proper stereo placement - toe in. Friday, 6 p.m. Bonehead fajita dinner and Hazy Jayne concert.Tickets at https://givebutter.com/Fall2026Bonehead
10/23/26 - 10/23/26 - Shakespeare in the Park “Student Matinee - 10:30am--Noon
Enjoy a performance of William Shakespeare's romantic comedy "Twelfth Night" performed by the Texas Shakespeare Festival of Kilgore, Texas. Performances begin at 10:30 a.m. in the 1940 WPA Gym. The performance is for local area junior and high school age students and classes. Admission is FREE. Reservations required. The event is sponsored by the Patterson/Troike Foundation and the Hempstead County Historical Society. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.
10/23/26 - 10/23/26 - Shakespeare in the Park - 7:30pm--9:00pm
Enjoy a performance of William Shakespeare's romantic comedy "Twelfth Night" performed by the Texas Shakespeare Festival of Kilgore, Texas. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the 1940 WPA Gym. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Reservations required. The event is sponsored by the Patterson/Troike Foundation and the Hempstead County Historical Society. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.The Texas Shakespeare Festival’s Roadshow Tour brings abridged productions of Shakespeare into schools and communities throughout Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The Texas Shakespeare Festival’s Roadshow Tour performs with a Globe Theatre aesthetic, using acoustic instruments to create live music and sound effects from a seven-member acting company that plays all parts in the show. The Texas Shakespeare Festival’s Roadshow Tour has been one of 40 companies in the nation selected for the Shakespeare in American Communities program since 2019, bringing Shakespeare to some of the hardest-to-reach areas of the country.
10/23/26 - 10/23/26 - Barktober - 5:00pm-7:00pm
10/24/26 - 10/24/26 - Trial by Jury Dinner “1856” - 6pm--9pm
Experience 19th century justice in Washington as you take part in our "Trial by Jury" series. The evening will begin with a meal at Williams' Tavern Restaurant and then you will proceed to the trial drama. Join us for a unique re-enactment of a Washington, Arkansas, court case from 1856: Illness and Influence: The Battle Over Joseph Crosby's Estate. Reservations are required. Guests will be seated family style with other guests. $35 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.
10/28/26 - 10/28/26 - Little Kings & Queens Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am
10/29/26 - 10/29/26 - October Create & Unwind - 5:30pm
Slow down, get creative, and leave the day behind at Create and Unwind! Enjoy light snacks and the dirty soda bar while you create a custom Halloween paver for your porch or garden. This event is $8 for members of the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council and $10 for Non-Members. Registration is required. Everyone is welcome, so come as you are, enjoy some creative time, and give yourself permission to unwind.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/9LY5xnr7ky4Dtv5V7
10/31/26 - 10/31/26 - Washington After Dark - 6pm--9pm
An evening at Historic Washington State Park gives you a chance to indulge your imagination. The evening will begin with a meal at Williams' Tavern Restaurant and then accompany an interpretive guide through selected sites in Washington that have some “unexplained” happenings in their history. You can believe or not, but you’ll have a wonderful evening walk in which to ponder the possibilities! Guests will be seated family style with other guests. $35 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.
10/31/26 - 11/01/26 - Introduction to Forging Workshop - 9am--4pm
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only hand forging can give iron and steel! Materials and tools are supplied. The minimum age is 16 (accompanied by an adult). $200 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.
10/31/26 - 11/01/26 - Introduction to Forging Workshop - 9am--4pm
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only hand forging can give iron and steel! Materials and tools are supplied. The minimum age is 16 (accompanied by an adult). Admission is $200 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.
11/04/26 - 11/04/26 - Hope Physical Therapy Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am
11/06/26 - 11/06/26 - Civil War School Days at Historic Washington - 9am--2pm
Participate in "Civil War School Days" at Historic Washington State Park with your school group on Friday, November 6 from 9am – 2pm. Turn back the clock to the years of the war and see a town engulfed in a war that put brother against brother. Washington and Hempstead County alone raised eighteen companies to serve in the war. Tour various stations that discuss the many aspects of life affected by the Civil War. Learn how to drill like a soldier, see how a cannon is fired, learn about local hospitals and why they were needed.Reservations are required. Admission is $5.50 per person plus tax. For more information, contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684. Call to register your school group (i.e. public, private, or homeschool) today. Programming will continue on Saturday, November 7 for the general public in partnership with the Nevada County Depot Museum and Historic Washington State Park. A reenactment of the Skirmish at Prairie D’Ane will take place in Prescott followed by many Civil War Home Front activities at Historic Washington State Park.
11/06/26 - 11/06/26 - Hope Holiday Pageant - 6:00pm
11/07/26 - 11/07/26 - Hope Holiday Market -
11/07/26 - 11/07/26 - Civil War Weekend: Remembering the Struggles that Made a Nation - 11am--9pm
The Civil War was one of the most trying times in our nation’s history. As we commemorate America 250, come learn about the impact of the American Civil War in southwest Arkansas.On Saturday, November 7, Historic Washington State Park, in partnership with the Nevada County Depot Museum, will host “Civil War Weekend: Remembering the Struggles that Made a Nation." A look at the many aspects of life during the bloody, costly years of the Civil War.The day will begin with a reenactment of the Skirmish at Prairie D’Ane Battlefield at 11am. This was the closest battle to Washington, Arkansas, that took place in 1864. The reenactment will take place on a portion of the original battlefield located at 2243 Hwy 19 North in Prescott off Interstate 30 at Exit 46. There will be an admission fee of $10 per vehicle to view the battle. Military encampments will be available for visitors to view. For more information visit https://www.thedepotmuseum.org/2026civilwarweekend.Following the morning battle, “Town in Conflict” will begin at 1pm at Historic Washington State Park about life on the home front in southwest Arkansas. Visitors will experience life for civilian refugees, 19th century burial and mourning customs, military camps and drills, Civil War Era medicine, community hospital, and 19th century political issues. The day will conclude with a Civil War Period Ball at 7pm. Admission for Historic Washington State Park events is $10 per adult and $6 per child (ages 6-12).Williams Tavern, located at Historic Washington State Park, will be open for lunch from 11am—3pm.For more information, contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684 or visit www.HistoricWashingtonStatePark.com.
11/11/26 - 11/11/26 - International Student Exchange Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am
11/14/26 - 11/14/26 - Hope Evening Lions Food Pantry - 9:00am
11/14/26 - 11/14/26 - Hope Evening Lions Food Pantry - 9:30am-11:00am
11/14/26 - 11/14/26 - Cozy Threads: A Mug Rug Weaving Experience Workshop - 9am--2pm
Join us for a hands-on weaving workshop perfect for beginners and craft enthusiasts alike. In this class, participants will learn the fundamentals of weaving using a simple frame loom. They will explore basic weaving structures, experiment with color, and walk step-by-step through the process of warping the loom, creating patterns, and finishing a woven piece. Admission is $25 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.
11/18/26 - 11/18/26 - Hope Public Schools Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am
11/19/26 - 11/21/26 - Klipsch Museum Work Weekend - 9 a.m.
Museum Facilities Committee has a long to-do list and could use your help! Lunch provided each day. Contact Executive Director Ginny Sanders for more information - info@klipschmuseum.org.
11/21/26 - 11/22/26 - Introduction to Forging Workshop - 9am--4pm
Join the park smiths at the forge for a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make simple art objects and more functional objects with the beauty that only hand forging can give iron and steel! Materials and tools are supplied. The minimum age is 16 (accompanied by an adult). $200 per person. Reservations required. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.
12/02/26 - 12/02/26 - Hempstead County Courthouse Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am
12/07/26 - 12/07/26 - Christmas Parade - 6:00pm
12/09/26 - 12/09/26 - Farmers Bank & Trust Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am
12/11/26 - 12/12/26 - 40th Annual Christmas and Candlelight - 3pm--8pm
Historic Washington State Park will host its 40th Annual Christmas and Candlelight: Your Own Christmas Village event on Friday, Dec. 11, and Saturday, Dec. 12. Tour venues will open at 3 p.m. and luminary lighting and music programs will begin at 5 p.m.You and your family will be in awe of the natural beauty that candlelit streets provide as you stroll through our historic village. Decorations, music, and more set the mood for your historic holiday experience. The homes of yesterday are adorned with historic period decorations and thousands of luminaries will light the streets throughout the town. A horse-drawn surrey will be available for rides, weather permitting and Williams’ Tavern Restaurant will be open for lunch beginning at 11am and later be open for dinner to 8 p.m. with their holiday buffet. A Holiday Gift Bazaar will be available in the WPA Gym where you can purchase locally hand-made gifts beginning at 3 p.m.Event admission to all activities will be charged $20 per vehicle for 2-10 individuals. If the vehicle is carrying more than 10 people, admission is $10 per person. CASH ONLY.Event is sponsored by Historic Washington State Park, the Historic Washington Foundation, and the townspeople of Washington and Hempstead County.For more information about the event, contact the park at 870-983-2684.
12/16/26 - 12/16/26 - Lance & Associates Real Estate Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am
12/18/26 - 12/18/26 - Josh Wilson NOEL Christmas Tour - 7-8:30
🎁 The most wonderful time of the year is almost here!We're thrilled to welcome the Josh Wilson Noel Tour to FBC Hope on December 18th. Join us for a joyful night of Christmas music, heartfelt stories, and encouragement as we celebrate the true meaning of the season.Gather your family, invite a neighbor, and make plans to be part of this special holiday event. It's going to be a night full of Christmas cheer and memories you'll treasure long after the last song is sung.Tickets are available in the church office or at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/josh-wilson-noel-tour-tickets-1998381493843?aff=oddtdtcreator$15 Priority Seating, $10 General AdmissionCome celebrate the season with us and experience the joy of Christmas together! ✨🎶🎁
12/19/26 - 12/19/26 - Kids Craft Day - 10am--3pm
On Saturday, December 19, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., guests are invited to join park staff for a pre-Christmas craft day, where kids can try some 19th century-inspired projects to take home before Christmas. This will be a come-and-go experience.. Parents / guardians must stay with their children as they participate. Reservations are required. Admission is FREE. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.