Events under 'Outdoors'
Lights of the Ozarks
12/18/2025 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
12/19/2025 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
Lake Fayetteville Exploration: Winter Solstice Wonderland
12/20/2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Winter Solstice Wonderland Hike!
Step into the magic of winter and celebrate the shortest day of the year on this guided solstice adventure!
As the world quiets and nature settles in for the season, we’ll explore the frosty forest, learning to identify trees without their leaves, spot animal tracks and scat, and uncover the secrets of winter survival in the wild.
Feel the crisp air, listen to the hush of the season, and reflect on the Winter Solstice—a time of renewal, rest, and the promise of longer days ahead.
Join us for a magical, family-friendly hike as we embrace the beauty of the season and prepare to move back toward the light.
Schedule
8:45am-8:55am - Check-in
8:55am - Orientation with ONSC staff
9am-11am - Hike
Important Information
Parking: Parking is available on site. The gate will be opened before 8:45 and will close once all participants have arrived. ONSC staff open the gate at the end of the hike and will close it once all participants have left. Please do not plan to leave you vehicle in the parking lot after the hike.
Please bring water bottle, long pants, close-toed shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Ticket Information
Ticket prices are by donation.
Suggested donation is $10/adult, $5/child 17 and under
Registration is required to help with staffing needs.
All proceeds go to support research, community science, and education at Ozark Natural Science Center.
Lights of the Ozarks
12/20/2025 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 Wheelmen Group Ride
12/21/2025 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Sundays 1:30 at Columbus House Brewery is our “Sunday Social” ride (Year-round except Easter Sunday, and weather permitting.)
The no-drop ride is typically around 30 miles sometimes with 2 pace groups. Ride concludes with post ride banter and refreshments at Columbus House Brewery.
Ride CANCELLED when temperature is 40 degrees or below.
Small Dog Sundays! Small Dog Paw-ty!
12/21/2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Good Dog Cafe is now staring SMALL DOG SUNDAYS!
Every Sunday from 3:00-4:00! We will only allow small dogs into the park during this time frame! You are welcome to come a little early to maximize play time!
Get out and make some new friends for both you and your small doggos!
Regular admission for these events. $6 per dog with any purchase or $8 for just one dog and no other purchases. A waiver must be on file for each dog. Waivers can be signed at the register.
No set size limit, just any dogs considered to be smaller size. Dogs that would do best with other small dogs.
We do not allow children under 12 years old in the dog park, but they are welcome in the leashed area.
We will have kiddie pools out during the summer months.
Lights of the Ozarks
12/21/2025 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
12/22/2025 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
12/23/2025 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
12/24/2025 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