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 through Dec. 24

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. Monday through Saturday through December

Where — Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second, Rogers

Information — 621-1154 or rogershistoricalmuseum.org

“The Miracle of Christmas”

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

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

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

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

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Dec. 22-23

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. 22-23 & 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. 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