Holiday events in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley


LIST: Holiday events, attractions in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley



TELL US WHAT WE CAN EXPECT THIS YEAR. EMMA? YUNA — THIS YEAR MARKS THE á29-TH YEARá THAT THE LIGHTS OF THE OZARKS HAVE LIT UP DOWNTOWN FAYETTEVILLE! THE LIGHTS WILL BE ON FROM THIS FRIDAY ALL THE WAY THROUGH NEW YEARS DAY. THEY WILL LIGHT UP ACROSS THE FAYETTEVILLE SQUARE EVERY NIGHT AT 5:00 AND STAY LIT UNTIL 1 AM. EVERYTHING GETS KICKED OFF THIS FRIDAY NIGHT WHICH MEANS THAT PARKING ON THE SQUARE WILL BE CLOSED FROM 2PM TO 10PM TO HELP CLEAR SPACE. ( “So this Friday, we are kicking it off with our annual lighting ceremony and Parade, which features Mayor Jordan flipping the switch, a big moment of crowd off followed by a bunch of community groups and organizations of bringing their holiday cheer on lit floats, and all sorts of other surprises.” ) THE FAYETTEVILLE RESTAURANT “CHEERS” IS LOCATED RIGHT ON THE SQUARE AND IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LIGHT DISPLAY. ( “It has a massive impact. Pretty much from this weekend on we’ll have a full house in here on Wednesday through Sunday.” ) YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE THE LIGHTS GO ON AT 6 FRIDAY NIGHT — AND AFTER THAT IS THE PARADE OF THE OZARKS… I’LL BE HERE FOR THE PARADE AND HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! LIVE IN FAYETTEVILLE

LIST: Holiday events, attractions in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley


FORT SMITH, Ark. —

Arkansans love their holiday traditions. Here are some in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley to add to your calendar.

1

Turkey Drive – Nov. 18

On Friday, 40/29 and The Arkansas CW encourage Northwest Arkansas and River Valley residents to help feed our neighbors in need by donating to our 10th annual Turkey Drive.

40/29, The Arkansas CW and our turkey drive partners will be collecting turkeys from at area Walmart Super Centers and Walmart Neighborhood Markets. Follow this link for a list of locations.

2

Lights of the Ozarks – Nov. 18

Fayetteville will switch on the holiday lights downtown Friday as the 29th Lights of the Ozarks begins.

The lights will be switched on at 6 p.m. Friday. A parade down Block Avenue and East Avenue will follow the lighting ceremony. Follow this link for more information.

3

Lighting of the Bentonville Square – Nov. 19

Bentonville turns on its lights at the historic square at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19. The Walton 5&10 on the square is closed for renovations, but Santa will be outside the shop to meet children 5-8 p.m. on Dec. 7, 15 and 21.

4

Rink at Lawrence Plaza – opens Nov. 19

Every winter, the plaza near the Bentonville Square transforms into an outdoor ice skating rink. It costs $7 to skate.

5

Holiday Express – starts Nov. 28

The Creekmore Holiday Express is a train ride through the park in Fort Smith and includes thousands of holiday lights and entertainment. Tens of thousands of people across the area typically go to Creekmore Park during the holiday season.

The event runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m. except for Sundays.

6

Rogers Christmas Parade – Dec. 2

7

Light Up Siloam Springs Christmas Parade – Dec. 3

Siloam Springs has been holding Christmas parades since 1969. This year’s parade follows the theme “A Storybook Christmas.” It will start at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3.

8

Prairie Grove Parade of Lights – Dec. 10

Santa and Mrs. Claus will join floats, horses and cars in the parade through downtown Prairie Grove, starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. This is the sixth year for the parade, which has become a staple of Prairie Grove culture.

9

Bentonville Christmas Parade – Dec. 10

10

North Forest Lights – Ongoing

Lights, sound and projections transform the forest just north of Crystal Bridges in Bentonville into a magical experience.

This year’s event is called “Listening Forest” and includes a snow globe experience.

The North Forest Lights isn’t holiday-themed, but the exhibit has become a winter tradition for people in Northwest Arkansas.

Tickets are required.

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