October is Dwarfism Awareness Month! A special welcome to all of our readers and community members with dwarfism.

There are an estimated 30,000 people with dwarfism in the United States, and over 650,000 around the world.

Over 200 medical conditions can cause dwarfism, but 70% of cases are achondroplasia and 80% of people with achondroplasia are born to average-height parents.

What’s most important is that with proper medical care, people with dwarfism can lead full and successful lives.

Back in October 2025, we featured a story on Everett Stuckey, a local 10-year-old with dwarfism. You can read about Everett’s heroic battles with health complications and triumphs over adversity here.

After an unusually warm September, we’re finally seeing cooler temperatures just in time for pumpkin patch season. Whether you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin pick, corn mazes, hay rides, or carnival games, there’s a local spot for your family. 

Here are a few to consider checking out:

Emoji Key 😀

🌽 Corn Maze | 🎃 Pumpkins | 🌻 Sunflower Patch | 🚜 Hayride | 🛝 Kids Play Areas | 🐮 Animals | 🍎 Local Produce

Fayetteville:

Rivercrest Orchard 🌽 🎃 🌻 🚜 🛝

Sequoyah UMC Youth Pumpkin Patch 🎃

Springdale:

Farmland Adventures 🌽 🎃 🚜 🐮 🛝

Ranalli Farms 🎃 🍎

Pea Ridge:

McGarrah Farms 🎃 🚜 🌽 🛝

Bentonville:

Turnbuckle Farm 🎃 🍎

Lowell:

Vanzant Fruit Farm 🎃 🍎

Hindsville:

In the Pines Pumpkin 🎃 🍎

Exeter, MO:

Exeter Corn Maze 🌽

If your kid dreads the dentist, Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics built their entire office to change that.

Their waiting rooms are designed like a playground, complete with video games and activities, so the checkup that usually gets a groan turns into the part of the day kids look forward to.

With locations in Fayetteville and Bentonville, PDAO handles pediatric dentistry and orthodontics under one roof, so cleanings, X-rays and braces consults don't mean juggling two different offices. Their team has a big heart for scared kids and nervous parents, and it shows in the little things, from a play-based check-in to a prize at checkout. Every kid is welcome, including those with special needs, so no family gets left figuring it out alone.

Next time a cleaning's on the calendar, here's a dentist visit your kids might actually look forward to.

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Movie Night: The Lorax - Thursday, October 8 | Activities 5:30 PM; Movie 6 PM @ Bentonville Square | Outdoor family movie! Bring chairs, blankets and snacks. (Free)

Vintage Market Days of Northwest Arkansas - October 9-11 @ Benton County Fairgrounds | Vintage shopping, antiques, art, clothing, jewelry, handmade goods and decor. ($10)

Pumpkin Planters at Peel Museum - October 8, 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Hands-on seasonal planting experience. ($35)

Berryville Harvest Festival - October 10, 1 - 8 PM @ Berryville Square and Pioneer Park | Small-town harvest celebration with food, vendors and fall activities. (Free)

Pineville Fall Festival - October 10, 10 AM - 4 PM @ Pineville Square | Live music, food, family activities, kids scavenger hunt, carved-pumpkin contest and pie-baking contest. (Free)

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Thanks for reading! Can’t wait to share more with you next week.

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