Steven graduated Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications, focusing on film studies, journalism and theatre arts. Dubbed a "prolific" writer by Hollywood icon Kenneth Johnson (The Incredible Hulk, V, The Bionic Woman, Alien Nation), Steven has been honored by the Arkansas College Media Association for his story writing prowess. He has also received recognition for his dramatic writing from the Eerie, Shriekfest and Screamfest horror film festivals. Publications include: Carroll County News, Saline Courier, Forum, Echo and Moroch.

Halloween happenings: pumpkin patches, mazes and hayrides galore

Posted Friday, October 12, 2012, at 1:06 AM

Check out some of the great pumpkin patches, hayrides and corn mazes Arkansas has to offer.

FARMLAND ADVENTURES: 5350 Parsons Road. Thursdays and Fridays 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Admission: Adults (13-years-old and up) $9, Seniors (65-years-old and up) $7, Kids (3 to 12-years-old) $8. Police and military discount (extends to immediate family): $2 off regular admission. Admission includes access to the Giant and Mini Corn mazes, Kid's Corner, petting zoo, pig races, pumpkin patch, pony and wagon rides. Pick a pumpkin for 50 cents a pound ($8 maximum). For more info call 479-799-5033. SPRINGDALE

MARY'S PLACE PUMPKIN PATCH: 3705 Highway 5 North. Open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission: Hayride with pick-a-pumpkin option is $7.50; $5 if you don't pick a pumpkin. Mary's Place also features train rides, fresh produce, gardening supplies, a gift shop, yard furniture, fountains and birdhouses. For more info call 501-847-3900. BRYANT

MOTLEY'S PUMPKIN PATCH: 13724 Sandy Ann Drive. Saturdays and Sundays only through Oct. 28. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. -- entrance closes at 5 p.m. Admission: $8 adults. Kids under 3-years old and seniors (55-years-old and up) get in for free. For more info call 501-888-1129. Tractor-pulled wagon will ride into field where you can pick your own pumpkins. There are also pig races and a holiday store. LITTLE ROCK

OZARK CORN MAZE: 12880 Highway 112 at Wagon Wheel Road. Open Fridays 4 p.m. - 11 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. through Oct. 31. Maze is open from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Halloween. Admission: $12 or $10 a person for groups with 20 or more members. Price includes one pass through the Haunted Maze, unlimited 6-acre maze, kids maze and petting zoo. Kids 3-years-old and under get in free, but that does NOT include the Haunted Maze. For more information call 479-366-6246. CAVE SPRINGS

PUMPKIN HILL HAYRIDES: Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road. Runs weekdays ONLY through Nov. 2. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This event is for kindergarten - 5th graders. For more info and reservations call Sheridan Posey at 501-821-7275 ext. 253. LITTLE ROCK