Northwest Arkansas

Downtown Springdale Holiday Lights
2025-11-29 - 2026-01-01 | Downtown Springdale
This winter, find your cozy in Springdale. Stroll under the glow of a 45-foot Christmas tree and candy cane archway in Walter Turnbow Park, and discover downtown shops and eateries filled with holiday charm.

Shop Small Saturday
2025-11-29 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Eureka Springs, 67 Main St., Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
Experience the holiday magic in Basin Park and celebrate with festive fun! Be one of the first 100 lucky guests to receive a Shop Small Swag Bag packed with goodies, gift cards, and surprises—every bag is a winner! Plus, kids can grab their own special bag sponsored by CS Bank.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there for photos, games, and activities to keep everyone entertained while you wait for your bag.
Make it a day of holiday joy by exploring and shopping Eureka Springs’ amazing small businesses, which are filled with unique treasures and gifts for everyone on your list!
📅 Swag Bags available at 10:00 AM. Don’t miss out! 🎄

Christmas on the Creek
2025-11-29 12:00 - 21:00 | Shiloh Square, Downtown Springdale, Emma Avenue, Springdale, AR, 72762, United States
Downtown Springdale hosts Christmas on the Creek, a holiday tradition with good food, live music, The Emma Exchange featuring local makers and artisans, pictures with Santa, & the lighting of the Christmas tree.
All of the festivities culminate with a spectacular Christmas parade hosted by the Rodeo of the Ozarks.

Holiday Hangout
2025-11-29 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-30 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-01 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-02 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-03 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-04 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-05 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-06 16:00 - 20:00 and 2 more dates | AR
Discover the Top of the Crest Holiday Hangout, a festive pop-up holiday bar at the Crescent Hotel. Starting November 28th, the rooftop transforms into a cozy seasonal spot with holiday drinks, food, and desserts that bring a little extra cheer to your evening. Whether you’re stopping by for a cocktail, a sweet treat, or just the atmosphere, it’s a one-of-a-kind way to celebrate the season.
Open daily from 4pm to 8pm, you’ll find the Holiday Hangout on the 4th Floor across from SkyBar and next to the Ghost Parlor.

Eureka Springs Tree Lighting Ceremony
2025-11-29 17:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Eureka Springs, 67 Main St., Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
Experience the magic of Christmas with a small-town feel!
Join us in the Basin Spring Park for a good ole Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with a special visit from Fiddling Santa and his elves! All are welcome to this free, family-friendly event!

Drive-Through Light Display at the Great Passion Play
2025-11-29 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | The Great Passion Play, 935 Passion Play Road, 72632, United States
Experience Christmas from Thanksgiving night through January 1 with a by-donation drive-through light display with lights on from dark through 8:00 PM on Fridays through Sundays on the grounds of The Great Passion Play.
During the day, you can experience the Holy Land, Museums, and Backstage Tour! Advanced reservations are required. Purchase those tickets here.
Also, don’t miss the snow train village display in the Great Hall.
For more info visit www.greatpassionplay.org/christmas.

The Nutcracker Sweets
2025-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | The Auditorium, 36 S Main St, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
A holiday tradition for kids and family. Ignite Dance presents its annual Nutcracker performance to the community.
Tickets can be purchased online:
https://app.gostudiopro.com/tickets/index.php?sid=7cb983b1a1265e28ca54f2792f16c46e68c0851fc2460
The Eureka Springs Auditorium
Doors open at 5:00pm
Performance at 6:00pm

Holiday Island: Christmas Lighting & Social
2025-12-01 17:30 - 20:00 | AR
Experience the magic of caroling at the Holiday Island entrance. Stick around for hot cocoa, cookies, and a cozy serenade in the Ballroom by the Hi Singers.

Weaving NWA Presents: Recipes for Connection- A Holiday Gathering
2025-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Mano’s on Emma, 132 West Emma Avenue, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Recipes for Connection is a holiday gathering devoted to the ways we connect through food—our cultures, our memories, and one another.
A traditional holiday spread will be provided, and we warmly invite guests to contribute a dish from their own heritage to share. Whether it’s a recipe inspired by childhood, a meal that brings you comfort, or a flavor that tells a story, we’d love to experience it with you. In partnership with the Ozark Story Project, we invite you to upload a picture, story, or recipe in advance here.
Bring your appetite and your heart for community as we celebrate belonging around our collective table of the universal language of food. A live five-piece jazz ensemble—featuring bass, trumpet, drums, and piano—will be performing holiday classics throughout the event, creating a warm, festive ambiance.
Guests can enjoy a curated selection of Rendition mocktails and cocktails available for purchase. Complimentary water and other non-alcoholic options will also be provided.
*Festive and holiday themed attire encouraged. Bring a friend! Please register by 11/28.
*This gathering is hosted by Weaving NWA. We’re here to connect and uplift, cultivate relationships, share inspiring stories, and encourage more people to weave community wherever they live.

Christmas Meet the Makers Arts and Craft Show
2025-12-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Main Stage Creative Community, 67 N Main St, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
Meet the Makers at Main Stage Community Center on December 5th and 6th, from 11:00 to 5:00. This is an Arts and Crafts Show Benefiting Main Stage Community Center. This will be a perfect place to start your holiday shopping with a one-of-a-kind gift.

Meet the Makers Craft Show
2025-12-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Main Stage Eureka Springs, 67 N Main St, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
Meet the Makers at Main Stage Community Center on December 5th and 6th, from 11:00 to 5:00. This is an Arts and Crafts Show Benefiting Main Stage Community Center. This will be a perfect place to start your holiday shopping with a one-of-a-kind gift.
Reception Dec. 5th 3-5pm.

Eureka Springs Christmas Parade
2025-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Eureka Springs, 67 Main St., Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
One of Eureka’s favorite parades. This year’s Parade of Lights rolls at 6:00PM through the beautifully decorated downtown streets with floats, walkers, bands and thousands of lights. This year’s theme is: Scrooge. If you would like to be judged, you must register to receive a number.
We have gotten confirmation from the North Pole that Santa will definitely be here for the parade, so please no other Santa Claus’

Santa in the Basin Park
2025-12-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Basin Spring Park, 4 Spring St., Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
That’s right…Ol’ Saint Nick returns to the Basin Spring Park in the center of Eureka Springs’ Historic Downtown Shopping & Entertainment District every Saturday in December through Christmas!
Santa will be ready to meet you, your kids, and the entire family, plus take a commemorative photo with you and hear your wish list from 12 – 5pm.

Christmas at the Inns Tour
2025-12-06 13:00 - 17:00 | Eureka Springs, 1303 CR 204, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
Step inside the warmth and wonder of the season during Christmas at the Inns – a Hearth & Hospitality Tour of Eureka Springs.
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, guests are invited to tour some of Eureka’s most beautifully decorated lodgings. Enjoy historic bed & breakfasts, charming boutique inns, and grand historic hotels. Each property will open its doors to showcase holiday magic, offering hot cider, cocoa, cookies, and festive cheer along the way.
Each stop is a celebration of holiday décor and hospitality. Guests will also have the chance to cast their vote for “Fan Favorite,” and one outstanding inn will be recognized for its creativity and spirit.
This enchanting tour is set to become a cherished tradition, complementing Eureka Springs’ Christmas season and offering visitors a unique way to experience the town’s holiday charm.
Grab tickets today at https://www.eurekaspringschamber.com/events/details/christmas-at-the-inns-a-hearth-hospitality-tour-of-eureka-springs-10750

Iconic Holiday Inns Tour
2025-12-06 13:00 - 17:00 | AR

Arkansas Highlands Brass Band Christmas Concert
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | The Auditorium, 36 S Main St, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
Join us at The Auditorium on December 7th at 2pm for a Holiday Concert like no other! Arkansas Highlands Brass Band is a British style brass band playing all around NWA.

Teddy Bear Tea- Crescent Hotel
2025-12-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Crescent Hotel, 75 Prospect Ave, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
Make a lifetime memory when you join us for our 5th Annual Teddy Bear Tea. Guests are invited to savor a child-friendly tea menu and hot cocoa. Designed for young guests and their families. We encourage guests to bring their favorite Teddy Bear or doll to share tea with. Each paid adult admission includes one child admission.
