Events under 'Holiday'
Lights of the Ozarks Parade
12/04/2025 6:30 pm
The Lights of the Ozarks Parade will wind through downtown Fayetteville on Thursday, December 4 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Around 50 floats and groups will progress along East Avenue, clockwise around the Square, and northward on Block Avenue.
After the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available to greet visitors at Santa’s Workshop near the corner of Center Street and East Avenue.
Lights of the Ozarks, the longstanding holiday light display presented by Experience Fayetteville and the City of Fayetteville’s Department of Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs will continue through January 1, 2025, with lights shining each night on the Historic Downtown Fayetteville Square from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Along with the dazzling display of twinkle lights, you'll find a festive selection of seasonal activities, holiday music, winter treats, hot cocoa, and vendors on the Downtown Square each night during Lights of the Ozarks.
Lights of the Ozarks
12/05/2025 5:00 pm
LIGHT NIGHT - NOVEMBER 21, 2025
The most treasured celebration of holiday lights in Northwest Arkansas, Lights of the Ozarks, will return to Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square for the 2025 season!
Make your plans now to celebrate with Experience Fayetteville under the amazing winter wonderland of lights at the Lights of the Ozarks! Beginning with this year's Light Night on Friday, November 21st, Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square will glow to life each night beginning at 5:00pm. The lights are free and open to the public every night of the week until 1:00am through the end of December.
Bundle up your people and bring them to Fayetteville for a little holiday magic -- we'll see you at Lights of the Ozarks!
Light Night:
Friday, November 21st, 6:00pm
Lights of the Ozarks Parade:
Thursday, December 4th, 6:30pm
Shining Brightly Nightly:
Daily from 5:00pm until 1:00am
Lights Out & Goodnight:
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 1:00am
Lights of the Ozarks
12/06/2025 5:00 pm
LIGHT NIGHT - NOVEMBER 21, 2025
The most treasured celebration of holiday lights in Northwest Arkansas, Lights of the Ozarks, will return to Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square for the 2025 season!
Make your plans now to celebrate with Experience Fayetteville under the amazing winter wonderland of lights at the Lights of the Ozarks! Beginning with this year's Light Night on Friday, November 21st, Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square will glow to life each night beginning at 5:00pm. The lights are free and open to the public every night of the week until 1:00am through the end of December.
Bundle up your people and bring them to Fayetteville for a little holiday magic -- we'll see you at Lights of the Ozarks!
Light Night:
Friday, November 21st, 6:00pm
Lights of the Ozarks Parade:
Thursday, December 4th, 6:30pm
Shining Brightly Nightly:
Daily from 5:00pm until 1:00am
Lights Out & Goodnight:
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 1:00am
Lights of the Ozarks
12/07/2025 5:00 pm
LIGHT NIGHT - NOVEMBER 21, 2025
The most treasured celebration of holiday lights in Northwest Arkansas, Lights of the Ozarks, will return to Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square for the 2025 season!
Make your plans now to celebrate with Experience Fayetteville under the amazing winter wonderland of lights at the Lights of the Ozarks! Beginning with this year's Light Night on Friday, November 21st, Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square will glow to life each night beginning at 5:00pm. The lights are free and open to the public every night of the week until 1:00am through the end of December.
Bundle up your people and bring them to Fayetteville for a little holiday magic -- we'll see you at Lights of the Ozarks!
Light Night:
Friday, November 21st, 6:00pm
Lights of the Ozarks Parade:
Thursday, December 4th, 6:30pm
Shining Brightly Nightly:
Daily from 5:00pm until 1:00am
Lights Out & Goodnight:
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 1:00am
Lights of the Ozarks
12/08/2025 5:00 pm
LIGHT NIGHT - NOVEMBER 21, 2025
The most treasured celebration of holiday lights in Northwest Arkansas, Lights of the Ozarks, will return to Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square for the 2025 season!
Make your plans now to celebrate with Experience Fayetteville under the amazing winter wonderland of lights at the Lights of the Ozarks! Beginning with this year's Light Night on Friday, November 21st, Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square will glow to life each night beginning at 5:00pm. The lights are free and open to the public every night of the week until 1:00am through the end of December.
Bundle up your people and bring them to Fayetteville for a little holiday magic -- we'll see you at Lights of the Ozarks!
Light Night:
Friday, November 21st, 6:00pm
Lights of the Ozarks Parade:
Thursday, December 4th, 6:30pm
Shining Brightly Nightly:
Daily from 5:00pm until 1:00am
Lights Out & Goodnight:
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 1:00am
Lights of the Ozarks
12/09/2025 5:00 pm
LIGHT NIGHT - NOVEMBER 21, 2025
The most treasured celebration of holiday lights in Northwest Arkansas, Lights of the Ozarks, will return to Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square for the 2025 season!
Make your plans now to celebrate with Experience Fayetteville under the amazing winter wonderland of lights at the Lights of the Ozarks! Beginning with this year's Light Night on Friday, November 21st, Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square will glow to life each night beginning at 5:00pm. The lights are free and open to the public every night of the week until 1:00am through the end of December.
Bundle up your people and bring them to Fayetteville for a little holiday magic -- we'll see you at Lights of the Ozarks!
Light Night:
Friday, November 21st, 6:00pm
Lights of the Ozarks Parade:
Thursday, December 4th, 6:30pm
Shining Brightly Nightly:
Daily from 5:00pm until 1:00am
Lights Out & Goodnight:
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 1:00am
Lights of the Ozarks
12/10/2025 5:00 pm
LIGHT NIGHT - NOVEMBER 21, 2025
The most treasured celebration of holiday lights in Northwest Arkansas, Lights of the Ozarks, will return to Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square for the 2025 season!
Make your plans now to celebrate with Experience Fayetteville under the amazing winter wonderland of lights at the Lights of the Ozarks! Beginning with this year's Light Night on Friday, November 21st, Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square will glow to life each night beginning at 5:00pm. The lights are free and open to the public every night of the week until 1:00am through the end of December.
Bundle up your people and bring them to Fayetteville for a little holiday magic -- we'll see you at Lights of the Ozarks!
Light Night:
Friday, November 21st, 6:00pm
Lights of the Ozarks Parade:
Thursday, December 4th, 6:30pm
Shining Brightly Nightly:
Daily from 5:00pm until 1:00am
Lights Out & Goodnight:
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 1:00am
Lights of the Ozarks
12/11/2025 5:00 pm
LIGHT NIGHT - NOVEMBER 21, 2025
The most treasured celebration of holiday lights in Northwest Arkansas, Lights of the Ozarks, will return to Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square for the 2025 season!
Make your plans now to celebrate with Experience Fayetteville under the amazing winter wonderland of lights at the Lights of the Ozarks! Beginning with this year's Light Night on Friday, November 21st, Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square will glow to life each night beginning at 5:00pm. The lights are free and open to the public every night of the week until 1:00am through the end of December.
Bundle up your people and bring them to Fayetteville for a little holiday magic -- we'll see you at Lights of the Ozarks!
Light Night:
Friday, November 21st, 6:00pm
Lights of the Ozarks Parade:
Thursday, December 4th, 6:30pm
Shining Brightly Nightly:
Daily from 5:00pm until 1:00am
Lights Out & Goodnight:
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 1:00am
Lights of the Ozarks
12/12/2025 5:00 pm
LIGHT NIGHT - NOVEMBER 21, 2025
The most treasured celebration of holiday lights in Northwest Arkansas, Lights of the Ozarks, will return to Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square for the 2025 season!
Make your plans now to celebrate with Experience Fayetteville under the amazing winter wonderland of lights at the Lights of the Ozarks! Beginning with this year's Light Night on Friday, November 21st, Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square will glow to life each night beginning at 5:00pm. The lights are free and open to the public every night of the week until 1:00am through the end of December.
Bundle up your people and bring them to Fayetteville for a little holiday magic -- we'll see you at Lights of the Ozarks!
Light Night:
Friday, November 21st, 6:00pm
Lights of the Ozarks Parade:
Thursday, December 4th, 6:30pm
Shining Brightly Nightly:
Daily from 5:00pm until 1:00am
Lights Out & Goodnight:
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 1:00am
Fayetteville Festivus
12/12/2025 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fellow Friends & Family,
Join us for a fabulous addition to Lights of the Ozarks—the second annual Fayetteville Festivus! This frosty festival invites you to frolic in the heart of downtown Fayetteville as the square sparkles with plenty of winter magic, but this will NOT be your traditional holiday celebration!
Fayetteville Festivus is four events in one that will fill the streets with films, feasts, favours, and all the festive felicity your heart desires.
Also, visit with Santa at his workshop on the square and get a picture of Christmas magic in action.
Many more details to come!
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