Winter Market of NWA
Make plans for the Winter Market of NWA, Friday and Saturday, November 28th and 29th at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Over a hundred local makers, food, and photos with Santa. Free admission, free parking–shop local at the Winter Market of NWA in Bentonville.
Photos with Santa
Stop by Crystal Bridges in Bentonville on Friday, November 28th, from 11 to 3 for free Photos with Santa. No tickets needed–just drop in at the Great Hall for a picture with Santa Chris, plus kids can write letters to Santa, make gift boxes, and enjoy a holiday scavenger hunt.
Holly Jolly Pony Extravaganza
Bring the kids out for Holly Jolly Pony Extravaganza Days at Wonderland Tree Farm in Pea Ridge, happening Saturday, November 29th and Sunday, November 30th during regular farm hours. Enjoy Partytime Ponies, a stick-pony parade, prizes, and plenty of photo ops while you pick out your holiday tree. It’s free to attend–just drop in for some festive farm fun!
Eureka Springs Tree Lighting
Kick off the holidays in downtown Eureka Springs! The annual Tree Lighting happens Saturday, November twenty-ninth from five to five-thirty at Basin Spring Park. It’s free, family-friendly, and features Fiddling Santa and his elves–just follow the lights and holiday music downtown.
Village on the Creeks
Head to Village on the Creeks in Rogers for Christmas on the Creeks, Saturday, November 29. It’s a free, come-and-go celebration with chapel music, a scavenger hunt for the kids, and photos with St. Nicholas–perfect for an afternoon or evening stroll by the water.
Christmas on the Creek
Downtown Springdale lights up for Christmas on the Creek on Saturday, November 29th at Shiloh Square and Turnbow Park. It’s an all-day holiday celebration with a market, food trucks, Santa photos, live music, and kids’ activities — plus the big tree lighting and the Christmas Parade of the Ozarks that evening. Free and open to everyone.
*** RESCHEDULED Rodeo of the Ozarks Christmas Parade
The Rodeo of the Ozarks Christmas Parade rolls through downtown Springdale on Monday, December 1st at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “A Cartoon Christmas.” You’ll see more than 30 lighted floats, marching bands, and local groups making their way down Emma Avenue. It’s free, family-friendly, and the perfect way to wrap up Christmas on the Creek.
Rogers Christmas Parade
The Rogers Christmas Parade lights up downtown on Friday, December 5th at 6:30. It’s a free family event with glowing floats, local groups, and holiday music along the classic route near Frisco Plaza–great spot to watch from.
Rogers Christmas Village
The Rogers Christmas Village returns to Frisco Plaza Friday-Saturday, December 5th-6th. Shop 35+ local makers, enjoy food trucks, lights, and free Santa photos. It kicks off during the 6:30 p.m. Christmas Parade Friday night and continues Saturday–free and festive for all ages.
Light Up Siloam Springs
Light Up Siloam Springs happens Saturday, December 6th at 5:30 p.m. The parade rolls from Tulsa Street into downtown, ending with the big lighting ceremony around 6 by Twin Springs Park. It’s free, festive, and family-friendly–with a Quiet Zone for sensory-sensitive guests.
NWA Saxophone Christmas
NWA Saxophone Christmas hits Saturday, December 6th with two free shows–2 p.m. at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers and 5 p.m. at the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville. It’s a huge sax choir playing holiday favorites, festive and family-friendly.
Hot Cocoa with Santa
Hot Cocoa with Santa at TheatreSquared is Saturday, December 6th from 10 to noon. Bring the kids for a big cocoa bar, crafts, story time with Mrs. Claus, reindeer games, and Santa photos. It’s free, and walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
Christmas in Cave
Christmas in Cave takes over Main Street in Cave Springs on Saturday, December 6th from 10 to 3. It’s a free, family festival with local craft vendors, food trucks, kids’ games and crafts, and photos with Santa. Bring a canned-good donation if you can, and watch the city page for parade details.
Pea Ridge Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
Celebrate the Pea Ridge Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 6th! The parade steps off around 5:30 p.m. and leads into downtown festivities and the big tree lighting at 1451 N Curtis Ave. It’s free, festive, and perfect for families
Santa Drop
Watch Santa parachute into Fayetteville at the Arkansas Air & Military Museum on Saturday, December 6th! Gates open at 10, and he drops in around 11. Enjoy free photos in the C-130 and fun family activities–free to attend, weather backup December 13th.
Decatur’s “Country Christmas”
Decatur’s “Country Christmas” Parade rolls through downtown on Friday, December 12th at 6 p.m. It’s a small-town night parade with lighted floats, tractors, and school groups, and everyone heads to the Decatur Community Building afterward for free hot chocolate and a visit with Santa.
Lincoln’s “Christmas on the Square”
Lincoln’s “Christmas on the Square” is Saturday, December 13th on Lincoln Square. It’s free and family-friendly, with free chicken, kettle corn, pony rides, and Santa fun.
Storybook Christmas
Downtown Gravette lights up for a “Storybook Christmas” on Saturday, December 13th! The parade starts at 6 p.m. on Main Street and flows into Hometown Christmas at Kindley Park with food, music, vendors, a chili cookoff, and the tree lighting. Free and family-friendly fun all evening.
Bentonville Christmas Parade
The Bentonville Christmas Parade rolls through downtown on Saturday, December 13th at 6 p.m. Find a spot around the Square for glowing floats, marching bands, and holiday cheer. It’s free, festive, and family-friendly.
Fireside with Santa
Fireside with Santa at the Bella Vista Public Library is Saturday, December 13th at 10:30 a.m. Bring the kids for crafts, cocoa, storytime, and free Santa photos. It’s free and cozy–arrive early, parking fills fast.
Rogers Historical Museum
Celebrate the season at the Rogers Historical Museum’s Holiday Open House — A Rogers Christmas — on Saturday, December 13th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour the 1895 Hawkins House decked for the holidays, make crafts, and hear Santa read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at 1 p.m. Free and family-friendly.
Whobilation Christmas Parade
Get ready for some Grinchy fun at Elm Springs’ Whobilation Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 14th at 6 p.m.! Enjoy a Who-themed parade, music, food, and a costume contest downtown near City Hall. It’s free, festive, and fun for the whole family.
