REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
On December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Fayetteville National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking this "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click this “Volunteer” button at link above, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you.
Parking will be a the University of Arkansas Baum Field. Thank you so much for supporting Fayetteville National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
LIGHT NIGHT - NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The most treasured celebration of holiday lights in Northwest Arkansas, Lights of the Ozarks, will return to Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square for the 2024 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 22nd, 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 22nd, 6:00pm
Lights of the Ozarks Parade:
Thursday, December 5th, 6:30pm
Shining Brightly Nightly:
Daily from 5:00pm until 1:00am
Lights Out & Goodnight:
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 1:00am
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.
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.
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 in his workshop!
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
LIGHT NIGHT - NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The most treasured celebration of holiday lights in Northwest Arkansas, Lights of the Ozarks, will return to Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square for the 2024 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 22nd, 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 22nd, 6:00pm
Lights of the Ozarks Parade:
Thursday, December 5th, 6:30pm
Shining Brightly Nightly:
Daily from 5:00pm until 1:00am
Lights Out & Goodnight:
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 1:00am
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.
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.
LIGHT NIGHT - NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The most treasured celebration of holiday lights in Northwest Arkansas, Lights of the Ozarks, will return to Fayetteville's Historic Downtown Square for the 2024 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 22nd, 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 22nd, 6:00pm
Lights of the Ozarks Parade:
Thursday, December 5th, 6:30pm
Shining Brightly Nightly:
Daily from 5:00pm until 1:00am
Lights Out & Goodnight:
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 1:00am
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