Plenty of lights and events remain to bring cheer
Santa at NWA Mall
What — Santa is on hand to visit and take photos with boys and girls
When — 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sundays
Where — Center Court at the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville
Information — northwestarkansasmall.com
Santa at Pinnacle Hills Promenade
What — Santa is on hand to visit and take photos with boys and girls
When — Noon-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 24
Where — Next to Yum Yos Frozen Yogurt at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers
Information — pinnaclehillspromenade.com
Lights of the Ozarks
What — It takes city works more than 3,300 hours to put up almost half a million lights on the square for “Lights of the Ozarks,” now in its 24th year.
When — Through Jan. 1
Where — Downtown Fayetteville square
Information — thelightsoftheozarks.com
Carriage Rides
What — Ozark Mountain Carriages provide nightly carriage rides around the square.
When — 6-9 p.m. daily, weather permitting
Where — On the Fayetteville square
Cost — $25 minimum for 1-2 people; $10 per additional adult, $5 additional child ages 3-10
Information — experiencefayetteville.com/lights-of-the-ozarks
Camel Rides
When — Beginning at 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting
Where — On the Fayetteville square
Cost — $5 per person
Information — experiencefayetteville.com/lights-of-the-ozarks
A Rogers Christmas
What — The Christmas traditions of early Rogers will be the focus of a special exhibition. Stepping into the Hawkins House you will learn that much of the holiday season was focused on helping those less fortunate. With baked goods, canned foods, and clothing gathered for the local charity drive. You’ll see that the family enjoyed winter fun with ice skating on a local pond or going sledding. The house will also be decorated in traditional pine boughs and holly; with a small tabletop tree decorated in tinsel, gilded nuts, homemade ornaments and candles.
When — 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. throughout December.
Where — Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second, Rogers
Information — 621-1154 or rogershistoricalmuseum.org
“The Miracle of Christmas”
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Joseph and Mary hold Jesus in the manger during “The Miracle of Christmas” at Sight & Sound Theatre in Branson.
What — Mary’s story — her back-story with her family, the community in Nazareth, the journey to Bethlehem.
When — Through Dec. 30
Where — Sight & Sound Theatre in Branson
Cost — $19-$45
Information — 800-377-1277
“It’s a Wonderful Life”
What — A live radio play
When — Wednesday-Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. through Dec. 31
Where — TheatreSquared at the Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville
Cost — $10-$47
Information — 443-5600
Dixie Stampede Christmas Show
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Performer Lezlie Young soars above the toys in a Nutcracker scene during Christmas at Dixie Stampede in Branson.
What — A skating sequence set to “We Need a Little Christmas” — with world renowned ice skaters Kassandra Hazard and Luke Munana appearing exclusively at Christmas At Dixie Stampede in Branson; Santa’s toy shop — during which the toys dance to the music of “The Nutcracker”; and finally the Nativity.
When — Through Dec. 31
Where — 1525 W. 76 Country Blvd. in Branson
Cost — $29.99-$54.99
Information — 417-336-3000, dixiestampede.com
Stewart Family Light Display
What — Somewhere in the neighborhood of 750,000 Christmas lights and more than 300 holiday-themed inflatables.
When — 5:30-9:30 p.m. through Jan. 1
Where — 4423 Wyman Road in Fayetteville
Cost — $3 parking
Information — 427-6205
An Old Time Christmas
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An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City also includes a parade, holiday shows, music and more.
What — With the new “Christmas in Midtown” and some 6.5 million lights.
When — Through Jan. 1
Where — Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo.
Cost — $45 & up
Information — silverdollarcity.com
Celebrate Christmas
What — Christmas music and more.
When — 4 p.m. cruises most days through Jan. 1, with noon and 8 p.m. cruises on select days
Where — Aboard the Showboat Branson Belle in Branson, Mo.
Cost — $28-$55
Information — 800-775-2628
Christmas Lights
What — A drive-through light display.
When — Dusk through 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday through Jan. 1
Where — The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs
Cost — By donation
Information — eurekasprings.com
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Dec. 17
Santa’s Pancakes & PJs Cruises
What — A special morning for children.
When — Saturday & Sunday mornings through Dec. 23 plus noon cruises on select Sundays
Where — Aboard the Showboat Branson Belle in Branson, Mo.
Cost — $27-$35
Information — showboatbransonbelle.com
Clayton Family Christmas
What — Crafts and Santa for the kids, Christmas music and treats for adults.
When — 1-3 p.m. Dec. 17
Where — Clayton House museum in Fort Smith
Cost — Free
Information — 783-3000
“A Christmas Story”
What — The classic 1983 film adapted to the stage
When — 2 p.m. Dec. 17
Where — Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory in downtown Rogers
Cost — $20-$32
Information — 631-8988
The Snowman: A Family Concert
What — Presented by Walton Arts Center and the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, experience a special screening of the award-winning film “The Snowman” as SoNA musicians bring to life the extraordinary score.
When — 2 p.m. Dec. 17
Where — Baum Walker Hall, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville
Cost — $9
Information — 443-5600, waltonartscenter.org
“The Nutcracker”
What — A performance by Western Arkansas Ballet
When — 2:30 p.m. Dec. 17
Where — ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center at 55 South 7th Street, Fort Smith.
Cost — $15-$25
Information — 785-0152 or waballet.org
La Gran Posada
What — A bilingual telling of the traditional Las Posadas story of Joseph and Mary on their search for lodging in Bethlehem.
When — 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17
Where — Shiloh Square, then the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale
Cost — Free
Information — 751-5441
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Dec. 19-23
Holiday Art Market
What — Pottery, glass and wood, textiles and two-dimensional art and jewelry by the artisans from the Community Creative Center.
When — 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 19-23 & surrounding Walton Arts Center productions through Dec. 23
Where — McBride Studio at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
Cost — Admission is free; artwork is for sale
Information — waltonartscenter.org, communitycreativecenter.org
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Dec. 21
First Ornaments of Christmas
What — A live multimedia project from Bryce Napier and surrounding group of artists; a Christmas-Indie classical multimedia rock opera. The 11-piece band performs with narrative breaks.
When — 7 p.m. Dec. 21
Where — Arkansas Public Theatre, Rogers
Cost — $5
Information — 631-8988
Winter Break Wonders
What — Artmaking, music, puppets, dance and more.
When — 1-4 p.m. most days through Jan. 5
Where — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville
Cost — Free
Information — 657-2335
Holiday Movies
What — A screening of “Elf”
When — 2 p.m. Dec. 21
Where — Fayetteville Public Library
Cost — Free
Information — faylib.org
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Dec. 22
The Rink at Lawrence Plaza
What — Ice skating.
When — Noon-9:30 p.m. Dec. 22-23; 2-4:45 p.m. Dec. 24; noon-9:30 p.m. Dec. 26-30; 2-4:45 p.m. Dec. 31; noon-9:30 p.m. Jan. 1
Where — 214 NE “A” St. in Bentonville
Cost — $2 skate rental, $3 per skating session
Information — 464-7275
Holiday Movies
What — A screening of “Home Alone”
When — 2 p.m. Dec. 22
Where — Fayetteville Public Library
Cost — Free
Information — faylib.org
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Dec. 22 & 23
Holiday Movies at the Victory Theatre
What — Classic holiday movies, hosted by Main Street Rogers
When — “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 7 p.m. Dec. 22; “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” 10 a.m. Dec. 23; and “Elf,” 1 p.m. Dec. 23
Where — Victory Theatre in downtown Rogers
Cost — $10 on Dec. 22; $5 on Dec. 23
Information — 936-5487
“A Classically Classical Christmas”
What — A reunion of Young Actors Guild Alumni.
When — 7 p.m. Dec. 22-23
Where — The New Theatre, 9 N. 10th St., Fort Smith
Cost — $5
Information — 522-7015
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Dec. 24 & 25
‘Ozarks at Large’
What — The annual “Ozarks at Large” Christmas show with music by Bernice and Bergen Hembree, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” read by Jason Suel, a disastrous family Christmas story by Ben Manatt of comedy troupe That’s What She Said, 18 things to look forward to in 2018 with Becca Martin-Brown and music by the Squarshers
When — 9 a.m. Dec. 24 & noon & 7 p.m. Dec. 25
Where — KUAF, 91.3 FM, National Public Radio
Cost — Free
Information — kuaf.com
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Dec. 26
Holiday Movies
What — A screening of “Cars 3”
When — 2 p.m. Dec. 26
Where — Fayetteville Public Library
Cost — Free
Information — faylib.org
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Dec. 27
Holiday Movies
What — A screening of “Captain Underpants”
When — 2 p.m. Dec. 27
Where — Fayetteville Public Library
Cost — Free
Information — faylib.org
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Dec. 28
Holiday Movies
What — A screening of “The Lego Ninjago Movie”
When — 2 p.m. Dec. 28
Where — Fayetteville Public Library
Cost — Free
Information — faylib.org
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Dec. 29
Holiday Movies
What — A screening of “Despicable Me 3”
When — 2 p.m. Dec. 29
Where — Fayetteville Public Library
Cost — Free
Information — faylib.org
— Deb Harvell
dharvell@nwadg.com
