Community Events
Fall Festival
Fall fest is all about enjoying the fall season with hayrides, games for the kids, bounce houses, and plenty of room to run and play. All proceeds from our Fall Fest go back to our general fund to help support the children who call the Ranch home. Open to
Kiwanis Chubby Menard Pancake Day
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
🥞✨ A Batesville tradition since 1972! Join us for Chubby Menard Pancake Day hosted by Kiwanis Batesville AR. 📅 Thursday, October 16 ⏰ 7 AM – 2 PM 📍 First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 🎟️ Tickets are only $6 and include pancakes, ...
Book Club
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
📚 Book Club at the Library Join us for Book Club on Thursday, August 21 at 10:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.—choose the time that works best for you! We’ll dive into a thoughtful discussion and pick up next month’s read. This book club is free, open to adults ...
Peco Foods' New Training Center & Memorial Ribbon Cutting
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 16, at 10:30 p.m. celebrating the grand opening of Peco’s New Training Center and the Peco Memorial located at 625 Allen Street in Batesville.
ScotsFest 2025: 45th Annual Scottish Festival and Homecoming
ScotsFest, the largest annual festival in Independence County, returns to the Lyon College campus in Batesville the weekend of Oct. 17-19. The campus will come alive with the sound of bagpipes, the intensity of Highland games and the energy of ...
Littles in the Library
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
🎉 Littles in the Library is the place to be on Friday mornings at 10 AM! 🧸📚 Bring your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for a joyful time of community, play, and connection at the Independence County Library—because playtime isn’t just fun, it’s ...
Bethesda Haunted House
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Haunted House is open every weekend in October. The hours are 7pm to 10pm. Admission is $10 per person