December 5 – December 18
Central Arkansas
(NWA is below)
December 5. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Arkansas Welding Expo, Simmons Bank Arena, NLR
Featuring all major welding vendors along with hands-on demos at all of the booths!
Welding Expo
December 5-6, Holidays in Hillcrest, Little Rock
A festive two-night event where cheer is in the air and holiday fun awaits.
Hillcrest
December 6, 7:30 p.m., The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays, Robinson Center, Little Rock
Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing spectacle featuring the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.
The Illusionists
December 6-8, Arkansas Crafts Guild 46th Annual Christmas Showcase, Arkansas State Fairgrounds
Shop the finest arts and crafts by Guild members and their juried guests.
Crafts Guild
December 7, The Big Little Rock Holiday Parade, Downtown Little Rock
Experience the magic of our downtown holiday parade, culminating in the dazzling Christmas tree lighting at the Arkansas State Capitol, where twinkling lights and joyous music create a winter wonderland.
Little Rock Parade
December 7, 9:00 a.m., Embossed Metal Ornament Workshop, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Little Rock
Design an ornament or another dangling work of art to brighten the season during this one-day workshop. Using silver-colored tooling metal, emboss your design using hand tools.
Ornament Workshop
December 7, 10:00 a.m., Holiday Card Making Extravaganza, AR Regional Innovation Hub, NLR
There’s no need to purchase those holiday cards when you can make them yourself and wow your friends with a truly special keepsake! Join us for a fun and engaging card-making workshop where creativity meets craftsmanship!
Holiday Cards
December 7, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Guided Tour with Lunch at Moss Mountain Farm, Roland
Bring the family, grab a complimentary cup of hot chocolate, and enjoy spectacular views, gardens, a farm-to-table lunch, and Christmas decorations. After the tour, warm up by our cozy campfire!
Moss Mountain Tour
December 7, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Traditional Christmas Brunch at Marlsgate Plantation, Scott
Join us for our Marlsgate annual tradition for families and friends. Our classic brunch will feature all the favorite holiday foods, and fires in all the fireplaces will set the tone with Christmas music along with the most elegant holiday decor.
Marlsgate
December 7, 12:00 p.m., Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Arkansas Maritime Museum, Little Rock
The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum invites you to our Pearl Harbor Ceremony on December 7, 2024.
Pearl Harbor
December 10, 7:30 p.m., Justin Timberlake – The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, Simmons Bank Arena, NLR
Justin Timberlake is a multi-talented entertainer, recording artist, record producer, songwriter and actor.
Justin Timberlake
December 12, Sensory Night at GloWild, Little Rock Zoo
This night, GloWild will feature a smaller crowd, a quieter atmosphere, limited flashing lights, and designated quiet areas.
GloWild
December 13, 20th Ever Nog-Off: Tournament of Champions, Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock
It will be a battle of the best at everyone’s favorite holiday event, where the eggnog is stiff but the competition is stiffer! Featuring music by the Jellies.
Nog-Off
December 13-15, Ballet Arkansas Nutcracker Spectacular w/ ASO, Robinson Auditorium, Little Rock
“The Nutcracker Spectacular” is Arkansas’s largest and longest-running holiday production, presented with live music by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and supported by the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Nutcracker
December 13-15, Showcase of the South, Burns Park Soccer Complex, NLR
The only college showcase in Arkansas!
Soccer
December 13-15, Christmas Bells are Ringing Concert Series, Old State House Museum, Little Rock
Join the Arkansas Chamber Singers as they perform the sounds of the season with their annual holiday concert series, set at the historic Old State House Museum. Admission is free, but seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Chamber Singers
December 13-15, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., A Ferncliff Christmas, Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center, Little Rock
Walk the nativity trail — a 45-minute interactive experience, then warm up inside with cocoa and holiday treats and visit the local craft fair. Fun for the whole family!
Ferncliff
December 14, 8:00 a.m., Wreaths Across America at Little Rock National Cemetery
The mission of Wreaths Across America is to Remember the Fallen, Honor those who served, and teach our children the value of freedom and is carried out in part by coordinating wreath laying ceremonies a specified Saturday in December at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.
Wreaths
December 14, 3:00 p.m., NCAA Basketball: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. UCA Bears, Simmons Bank Arena, NLR
NCAA Basketball
December 14, 4:00 p.m, Pettaway Square Holiday Market, Little Rock
Join the businesses at Pettaway Square for a special holiday market. Pettaway Coffee will have hot drinks and Moody Brews has a special drink up their sleeve. Daisy Pastry will have some special holiday cookies.
Pettaway Square
December 17, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., How The Grinch Stole Beer’mas, Lost Forty Brewing,
A holiday celebration featuring the release of limited-edition holiday beers, WhoVille-inspired food specials, giveaways, holiday merchandise shopping, a screening of The Grinch, a Grinch-themed performance by Arkansas Circus Arts, and more!
Beer’mas
Northwest Arkansas
December 6, 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., Liquid Light Spectacular III, Meteor Guitar Gallery, Bentonville
A light and sound experience — presented by local artist TJ Engler (of Mad Alchemy) and DJ Todd of North America. $20 at the door; helps fund Bentonville’s non-profit community radio station (103.3 Bentonville Radio).
Liquid Light Spectacular III
December 7, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., A Very SoNa Christmas, Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
A pops concert showcasing holiday classics with the SoNA Singers and special guest soloists.
SoNa
December 8, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Holiday Tour of Homes, Fayetteville
The self-guided tour highlights a range of homes, including historic residences, modern designs, and unique interiors, with each stop offering a glimpse of how homeowners incorporate festive decor into their spaces.
Holiday Homes
December 8, 2:00 p.m., The Snowman: A Family Concert, Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
Join us for a special screening of The Snowman, based on Raymond Brigg’s classic children’s book with the original score performed live by SoNA. Following the screening, acclaimed music director Paul Haas will lead the audience in a sing-a-long of other holiday favorites.
The Snowman
December 8, 4:00 p.m., Ozark Bronze Handbell Ensemble, Rolling Hills Baptist Church, Fayetteville
Come join us for mashups and unique renditions of some Christmas classics!
Ozark Bronze
December 13, 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Fayetteville Festivus, Downtown Fayetteville Square
Fayetteville Festivus is four events in one that will fill the streets with films, feasts, favours, and all the festive felicity your heart desires.
Festivus
Dec. 13, 7:00 p.m., Ozark Ballet Theater’s The Nutcracker, Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville
Experience Ozark Ballet Theater’s The Nutcracker, featuring world-renowned guest performers alongside 70 talented local students from Northwest Arkansas.
Nutcracker
December 14, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Andrew Kilgore – The 70s Through the Andrews Lens, Fayetteville Public Library
Take a step back in time with us to 1970s Fayetteville! Join photographer Andrew Kilgore for a presentation of his most recently curated work from his 1970s archives.
Andrew Kilgore
December 14, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., NWAAT Presents The Bishop’s Wife, Fayetteville Public Library
The Northwest Arkansas Audio Theater returns with the supernatural romantic comedy “The Bishop’s Wife” as performed by Lux Radio Theater.
The Bishop’s Wife
December 14, Ben Folds, Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.
Ben Folds
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