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Fayetteville Holiday Market On the Square

12/07/2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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The Holiday Market is hosted by the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market and takes place over several weekends.

This annual event features unique handcrafted holiday wreaths, artisan crafts, and baked goods in addition to seasonal vegetables, fruit, meats, eggs, and cheeses.

There will also be local vendors, live music, and food trucks on the square to get you in the holiday spirit while you shop!

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Santa Drop 2024

12/07/2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
This event does not repeat

Join Arkansas Air and Military Museum for the 5th year of Santa Drop! This unique Santa event allows you to see Santa Claus SKYDIVE into Drake Field.
This event is 100% free and after Santa is safely on the ground, you can join him in the back of the C-130 Hercules for a group photo.

Gates open at 10 AM, Santa will jump at 11 AM. Guests can take pictures with Santa until 1 PM or until the line ends.

Weather back-up date is December 14th.

Please keep in mind that the Arkansas Air and Military Museum does not control the weather and for the skydivers to jump safely they need at least 10,000 feet of altitude.

This event may be canceled day of, pending the weather.

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FayetteVINTAGE Winter Market Block Party

12/07/2024 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
This event does not repeat

Winter Wonderland Vintage: Unwrap Joyful Finds for the Holidays!
Embrace the enchanting spirit of the holiday season in downtown Fayetteville! Join us during this magical time, perfect for finding unique gifts and spreading cheer.
Indulge in an assortment of over 50 local vintage, thrift vendors, and artisans, presenting their finest creations – ideal for thoughtful holiday gifting. This indoor market is your haven for:
• Captivating vintage treasures and handcrafted delights
• Delectable bites from festive food trucks
• Live entertainment and festive tunes to uplift your spirits
• Escape to our Exclusive VIP Lounge
• Engage in hourly raffles, giveaways, and heartwarming surprises!
This merry market is an essential part of your holiday season! Bring along your loved ones and experience the joy of discovering unique gifts in this winter-inspired vintage wonderland.

Check link for confirmation on location! 

A Christmas Carol

12/07/2024 1:00 pm
Every Week until 12/23/2024

The inventive, magic-filled T2 original—a new Northwest Arkansas family tradition. Three spirits come to visit the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and take him on a fantastic journey through past, present, and future. But will it be enough to save him? For all ages.

"A smart and meaningfully heartfelt celebration of our common humanity." - The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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SoNA - A Very SoNA Christmas

12/07/2024 2:00 pm
This event does not repeat

A pops concert showcasing holiday classics with the SoNA Singers and special guest soloists.

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Santa on the Fayetteville Square

12/07/2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Every Week until 12/14/2024

Have you made your list for Santa yet?
If you’re spending any time in Northwest Arkansas this holiday season, a trip to see Lights of the Ozarks is practically mandatory. So make your list and head out to see the Square come to life with more than 500,000 lights, dedicated food truck vendors, hot cocoa vendors, drinks in the ORA, and a special visit with SANTA!

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Winter Nights

12/07/2024 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Every Week until 12/22/2024

DATE: Nov. 14-Dec. 21, 6pm-midnight (Thursday, Friday & Saturday only)

LOCATION: Bradberry Amphitheater & Rose Garden and Joy Pratt Markham Gallery at Walton Arts Center

ADMISSION: Reservations for Snow Globe with Fire Pit are $200 for an hour and a half and include exclusive access to a dedicated cocktail server, three blankets, a loaded s’mores kit and three holiday kettle corn samplers; General Admission is Free & Open to the Public

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This festive, family-friendly holiday bar will offer both indoor and outdoor seating options. Reserve your outdoor snow globe with fire pit now! Walk-ins are also welcome.

The popular snow globes will be available for groups of up to eight (8) to reserve. Perfect for a holiday outing with friends and family! Snow globe reservations will have exclusive access to a dedicated cocktail server, a cozy fire pit and tasty food add-ons including pizza, charcuterie and s’mores. 

After reserving a snow globe, you will be able to pre-purchase additional festive concessions to make your night merry, including beer and cocktail flights, bottles of wine or Prosecco and pizza from Marley’s Pizzeria.

No reservation? No problem! Walk-ins are always welcome. There are fire pits for roasting and toasting outside, and inside Joy Pratt Markham Gallery is additional seating and festive space for gathering. This year we are planning family-fun activities each night 6-8 pm and catering to our adult crowd from 8-11 pm. More details will be announced soon.

As part of the Fayetteville Outdoor Refreshment Area, Winter Nights will offer to-go alcoholic beverages until 10pm nightly. So, grab a drink on your way to or from Lights of the Ozarks.

All ages welcome.

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A Christmas Carol

12/07/2024 7:00 pm
Every Week until 12/23/2024

The inventive, magic-filled T2 original—a new Northwest Arkansas family tradition. Three spirits come to visit the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and take him on a fantastic journey through past, present, and future. But will it be enough to save him? For all ages.

"A smart and meaningfully heartfelt celebration of our common humanity." - The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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SoNA - A Very SoNA Christmas

12/07/2024 7:30 pm
This event does not repeat

A pops concert showcasing holiday classics with the SoNA Singers and special guest soloists.

SoNA 24 25 Splash Page A Very SoNA Christmas

A Christmas Carol

12/08/2024 1:00 pm
Every Week until 12/23/2024

The inventive, magic-filled T2 original—a new Northwest Arkansas family tradition. Three spirits come to visit the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and take him on a fantastic journey through past, present, and future. But will it be enough to save him? For all ages.

"A smart and meaningfully heartfelt celebration of our common humanity." - The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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