10 Must-Do Activities in Northwest Arkansas During the Holidays

If you’re hungry for social interaction this season, there’s plenty to do with a date or a group of besties.

1. Christmas concerts for adults – Capture “The Heart of Christmas: Songs and Stories of the Season” at TheatreSquared from December 11 to 26 and “A Very SoNA Christmas” December 11 at the Walton Arts Center.
2. And a Christmas concert for children – Get tickets to “The Snowman: A Family Concert” on December 12 at the Walton Arts Center here.
3. Be naughty or nice at Holidaze — This contextual event has a “naughty” location for ages 21 and older open through New Years at 101 N. Block St. in Fayetteville and a “nice”, child-friendly location at the Walton Arts Center open until December 23. Check social media for special events.
4. Miracle on 2nd Street — Undercroft Bar in Bentonville has transformed into a festive holiday bar with seasonal cocktails. Reservations are strongly recommended.
5. “The Polar Express” – Take the kids to see the film screening at the Walton Arts Center two days before Christmas. Get tickets here.
6. “A Christmas Carol” – The classic kicks off today at TheatreSquared and will run until December 26 with live performances and digital streaming. Get tickets here.
7. Bentonville Christmas Parade – 6 p.m. December 11 in the town center square.
8. Northern Forest Lights – OK, so it’s not a party, but it’s a whimsical, wintry night of lights and music in the forest and it’s only available until January 2 at Crystal Bridges. Get tickets here.
9. To ice skate — The seasonal Ice rink at Lawrence Plaza in downtown Bentonville is open until February.
10. “The Best Christmas Show Ever” — It’s a comedy about the casting of unruly children in a Christmas pageant. Showtimes are December 10, 11, 17, and 18 at the Trike Theater in Bentonville. Get tickets here.

Bonus: essential light effects

1. Fayetteville’s Lights of the Ozarks is awesome, but don’t forget to check out some of NWA’s other great light displays.
2. The city center Bentonville Square has 35 miles of lights, on display through Jan. 2.
3. Downtown Rogers has lots of historic charm mixed in with the new Railyard Park for a pleasant stroll.
4. Springdale spear Christmas on the creek in November, but Emma Avenue stays all dressed up for the season.
5. And the Fayetteville one Stewart Family is back in action this year, showing lights from 5-10 p.m. until January 3.

Want more? Check Christmas Lights Trail site by the Arkansas Department of Tourism.