This month, go ahead and shop 'til you drop. Then, take a cue from the zombies (hey, it's Halloween!) and rise again to keep shopping. Why? Because frugal families are going to find so many fantastic deals at consignment sales, the grand opening of the Outlets of Little Rock, and the annual Holiday House shopping event.

Oct. 15-17

Duck Duck Goose Fall Sale at Crossgate Church Gymnasium in Hot Springs: Fill your kids' closets with gently-used clothing. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 15; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16; and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 17. For info: DuckDuckGooseSale.com.

Oct. 15-18

Grand Opening of Outlets of Little Rock: The 325,000 square-foot, open-air lifestyle destination, located at the intersection of I-30 and I-430, opens its doors! General shopping hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 16 & 17, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 18. Special opening weekend activities include:

• Open Doors. Open Hearts. Charity Preview Night—This preview night doubles as a charity event for 20 local nonprofits. Attendees will be the first to shop the stores, and will enjoy savings, prizes, entertainment and more. 5-9 p.m. Oct. 15. $20.
• Ribbon Cutting and Official Grand Opening—Celebrate the ribbon cutting (9:30) and be the first to shop when the doors open at 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Oct. 16.
• Looks for Less Fashion Show—Hosted by Carson Kressley—celebrity stylist and Emmy award-winning TV personality, this free fashion show will be a fabulous and frugal introduction to all of the fall styles the Outlets have to offer. 3 p.m. Oct. 17.
• Kids Day—Kids can meet their favorite princess and super heroes, have their faces painted, request a balloon animal, marvel at a stilt walker and more. Little Rock Family is a proud media sponsor of the Kids Day; stop by our booth and enter to win awesome prizes. Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 18.

Read our full blog post about the opening here. For more info: (501) 455-9100, OutletsOfLittleRock.com.

Oct. 16-17

Fall Plant Sale at ACCESS School Stella Boyle Smith Campus: Visit ACCESS Gardens for beautiful plants and flowers! Proceeds benefit programs for individuals with language and learning disabilities. Sale hours: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17. For info: (501) 217-8600, ACCESSGroupInc.org.

Oct. 18-24

Rhea Lana's of West Little Rock at Camp Aldersgate: Score deals on high quality children's clothes from infant to junior sizes, toys, baby equipment, maternity clothes and more. Sale hours: noon-7 p.m. Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 19-21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 22. Half-Price Sale Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24. For info: RheaLana.com.

Oct. 29-31

Duck Duck Goose Fall Sale at Apostolic Church Activity Center in North Little Rock: Shop for gently-used children's clothing, baby equipment, furniture, toys, and more at bargain prices. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 30-31. For info: DuckDuckGooseSale.com.

Oct. 29-Nov. 1

25th Annual Holiday House General Shopping at Statehouse Convention Center: Start your holiday shopping season with a five-day shopping extravaganza that has more than 180 specialty merchants from across the United States. Shopping hours: Noon- 9 p.m. Oct. 29; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 30; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 31; and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1. $10; four day pass is $40; children 5 and under are free. Special Holiday House Events include:

• Cookies and Milk With Santa—Photos with Santa, holiday entertainment, crafts, games, and of course, cookies and milk! Tickets are required for adults and children and are good for entry for general shopping on Nov. 1. Noon-3 p.m. Nov. 1. $10.
• Holiday House Ladies Night Out—Gather your girlfriends and feast on Mexican food, drinks and shopping with your friends! 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29. $30.
• Holiday House Preview Party—Beat the crowds and shop with hors d'oeuvres, drinks and live music! 6-10 p.m. Oct. 28. $45.

For info on all Holiday House events: (501) 375-5557, JLLR.org.