Events under 'Outdoors'

The City of Fayetteville will host a historical marker dedication Thursday, Dec. 12, to commemorate Nelson Orr, a Cherokee man who was fatally stabbed near the Fayetteville Square in 1839.

Orr came to Fayetteville via the Trails of Tears, a forced displacement of approximately 60,000 Native Americans from their ancestral lands in the Southeast United States between 1830 and 1850.

The plaque memorializing Orr will be placed in a flowerbed in front of the Experience Fayetteville Visitors Center at the corner of S. Block Avenue and W. Mountain Street.

A ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Speakers will include Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan and Sean Teuton, director of Indigenous Studies at the University of Arkansas.

The magic of Christmas comes alive with these beautiful twinkling lights!

Immerse yourself in a spectacle of over 6,000,000 lights, accompanied by hundreds of inflatables. Discover your Holiday Dream Theme!

Meet Santa every night!
Meet the Grinch every weekend night!

Additional Attractions:
Train Rides
Pony Rides
Camel Rides
Food Trucks

Children aged 2 and under enter for free.

Wheelchair Accessible: Assistance may be required on walking paths.

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. Details below. 

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.

KARAOKE NIGHTS

Every Thursday, Nov. 14-Dec. 19 (excluding Thanksgiving Day)

Time: 8:30-10:30 pm

All we want for Christmas is YOU… to come sing with us! In partnership with Big Box Karaoke, we’re giving you five chances to be the star of the show at karaoke night. This is a judgment-free zone, so break out your tacky sweater and sequins, queue up your favorite song and grab the mic! We can’t wait to hear you jingle all the way.

TRIVIA NIGHTS

Date: Every Friday, Nov. 15-Dec. 20

Time: 8-10 pm

Grab all your “Whos” (who know all the “whats”) and join us every Friday for trivia at Winter Nights, hosted by Challenge Entertainment! First, second and third place will win prizes. See below for themes.

Nov. 15 – The Grinch

Nov. 22 – General Knowledge

Nov. 29 – Holiday Movies

Dec. 6 – General Knowledge

Dec. 13 – Millennial Night

Dec. 20 – General Knowledge

LIVE MUSIC

Date: Every Saturday, Nov. 16-Dec. 21

Time: 8-10 pm

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell ROCK! Join us for covers, original music and holiday songs by talented local musicians. See below for artist lineup.

Nov. 16 – Travis Kidd

Nov. 23 – TJ Scarlett

Nov. 30 – TBD

Dec. 7 – Who Shot JR

Dec. 14 – Dane Ervin

Dec. 21 – TJ Scarlett

FAMILY FUN NIGHTS

Date: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nov. 14-21 (excluding Thanksgiving)

Time: 6-8pm

Winter Nights isn’t just for adults this year. In fact, every evening we have something special to offer the kiddos in your life! Thursdays are craft nights, Fridays are full of board games and movies, and Saturdays are story times with celebrity guests. We’ll also have kid-friendly snacks for sale, like kettle corn, pretzel bites, hot chocolate, s’mores and ice cream. And while you’re here, parents – check out our delicious cocktail menu! Mocktails are also available.

Nov. 14 – Craft Night

Nov. 15 – Family Game Night

Nov. 16 – Story time with Jason Suel of Good Day NWA and Later with Jason Suel

Nov. 21 – Craft Night

Nov. 22 – Family Game Night with special guest Inspyral Circus “Elf”

Nov. 23 – Story time with Jasmine Hudson of Black Paper Party and BlackownedNWA

Nov. 29 – Family Game Night

Nov. 30 – Story time with Papa Rap

Dec. 5 – Craft Night

Dec. 6 – Holiday Movie Night: Frozen with special guests Inspyral Circus “Snow King & Queen”

Dec. 7 - Story time with Gwen Rockwood & Shannon Magsam of NWAMotherlode.com

Dec. 8 – Family Game Night

Dec. 12 – Craft Night

Dec. 13 – Holiday Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas with special guests Inspyral Circus “Jack & Sally”

Dec. 14 – Story time with 40/29 News Anchor Yuna Lee

Dec. 19 – Craft Night

Dec. 20 – Family Game Night

Dec. 21 – Story time with KFSM Channel 5 News Morning Anchors Jo Ellison & Tiffany Lee

The magic of Christmas comes alive with these beautiful twinkling lights!

Immerse yourself in a spectacle of over 6,000,000 lights, accompanied by hundreds of inflatables. Discover your Holiday Dream Theme!

Meet Santa every night!
Meet the Grinch every weekend night!

Additional Attractions:
Train Rides
Pony Rides
Camel Rides
Food Trucks

Children aged 2 and under enter for free.

Wheelchair Accessible: Assistance may be required on walking paths.

Fellow Friends & Family,
Join us for a fresh and fabulous addition to this year’s Lights of the Ozarks—Fayetteville Festivus! This frosty new 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. 
From 5-10PM on Friday, December 13th you will find:
The return of the Holiday Haul Shopping Crawl highlighting our many women-owned businesses downtown. You’ll have a chance to shop local for your holiday gifts PLUS a chance to win prizes while you buy!

• Movies on Mountain

Festive screenings of two holiday movies on the street.

•  Bounce on Block

Holiday themed inflatable games and bounce houses for ALL ages.

• Silent (Night) Disco on Center

Headphones provided with djdripfunk and Odeon Collective playing a variety of music for you to choose from while you dance in the streets.

• Eats on East

Festive treats and snacks to warm you up on East Ave.

Also, visit with Santa at his workshop on the square and get a picture of Christmas magic in action. 

Can't wait to see you there!

Sip and stroll your way through lit paths of the Garden surrounded by the winter glow of 2,000 luminarias and artistic lighting installations designed to illuminate the Garden in an entirely new way. 

Each weekend, Winter Glow transforms the garden into a twinkling winter wonderland with thousands of luminarias lighting the pathways. Enjoy food trucks, a bar, and hot chocolate for sale each evening, adding to the cozy holiday spirit!

Timed tickets will allow up to 100 family units per hour to enjoy the Garden from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the three weeks before Christmas.

Weekend 1: Sounds of the Season
Enjoy delightful musical performances by local school children and talented area music groups, spreading joy through holiday classics and winter melodies.

Weekend 2: Holiday Market
Discover a curated selection of unique, handmade items from local artists and merchants—perfect for one-of-a-kind gifts that make the season special.

Weekend 3: Music in the Garden
Experience the serene beauty of winter with enchanting pop-up performances by area musicians, creating a magical atmosphere amidst the garden’s winter landscape.

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

-------------

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. Details below. 

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.

KARAOKE NIGHTS

Every Thursday, Nov. 14-Dec. 19 (excluding Thanksgiving Day)

Time: 8:30-10:30 pm

All we want for Christmas is YOU… to come sing with us! In partnership with Big Box Karaoke, we’re giving you five chances to be the star of the show at karaoke night. This is a judgment-free zone, so break out your tacky sweater and sequins, queue up your favorite song and grab the mic! We can’t wait to hear you jingle all the way.

TRIVIA NIGHTS

Date: Every Friday, Nov. 15-Dec. 20

Time: 8-10 pm

Grab all your “Whos” (who know all the “whats”) and join us every Friday for trivia at Winter Nights, hosted by Challenge Entertainment! First, second and third place will win prizes. See below for themes.

Nov. 15 – The Grinch

Nov. 22 – General Knowledge

Nov. 29 – Holiday Movies

Dec. 6 – General Knowledge

Dec. 13 – Millennial Night

Dec. 20 – General Knowledge

LIVE MUSIC

Date: Every Saturday, Nov. 16-Dec. 21

Time: 8-10 pm

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell ROCK! Join us for covers, original music and holiday songs by talented local musicians. See below for artist lineup.

Nov. 16 – Travis Kidd

Nov. 23 – TJ Scarlett

Nov. 30 – TBD

Dec. 7 – Who Shot JR

Dec. 14 – Dane Ervin

Dec. 21 – TJ Scarlett

FAMILY FUN NIGHTS

Date: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nov. 14-21 (excluding Thanksgiving)

Time: 6-8pm

Winter Nights isn’t just for adults this year. In fact, every evening we have something special to offer the kiddos in your life! Thursdays are craft nights, Fridays are full of board games and movies, and Saturdays are story times with celebrity guests. We’ll also have kid-friendly snacks for sale, like kettle corn, pretzel bites, hot chocolate, s’mores and ice cream. And while you’re here, parents – check out our delicious cocktail menu! Mocktails are also available.

Nov. 14 – Craft Night

Nov. 15 – Family Game Night

Nov. 16 – Story time with Jason Suel of Good Day NWA and Later with Jason Suel

Nov. 21 – Craft Night

Nov. 22 – Family Game Night with special guest Inspyral Circus “Elf”

Nov. 23 – Story time with Jasmine Hudson of Black Paper Party and BlackownedNWA

Nov. 29 – Family Game Night

Nov. 30 – Story time with Papa Rap

Dec. 5 – Craft Night

Dec. 6 – Holiday Movie Night: Frozen with special guests Inspyral Circus “Snow King & Queen”

Dec. 7 - Story time with Gwen Rockwood & Shannon Magsam of NWAMotherlode.com

Dec. 8 – Family Game Night

Dec. 12 – Craft Night

Dec. 13 – Holiday Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas with special guests Inspyral Circus “Jack & Sally”

Dec. 14 – Story time with 40/29 News Anchor Yuna Lee

Dec. 19 – Craft Night

Dec. 20 – Family Game Night

Dec. 21 – Story time with KFSM Channel 5 News Morning Anchors Jo Ellison & Tiffany Lee