Events under 'Outdoors'
2025 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
12/13/2025
Join us in Fayetteville, Arkansas for the 2025 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships on December 10-14, 2025.
The national championships feature competition for elite, collegiate, and amateur athletes vying for national titles. Non-championship races, open to participants with a USA Cycling license, will also be part of the schedule.
Come for the world-class cycling but stay for the welcoming experience you can only find in Fayetteville, Arkansas!
White Elephant 5K
12/13/2025 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Ho Ho Ho! The Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources, and Cultural Affairs will be hosting the 5th annual White Elephant 5K Race on Saturday, December 13, 8:00am!
Join us on the Fayetteville Square for this fun-filled holiday themed 5K race and 1 Mile fun run!
Registration is open online, with fees varying from $10-$30. Participants will receive a long-sleeve tee, finisher medals, and a chance to high-five Santa himself at the finish line!
For more info please contact Tiffany Hoover at thoover@fayetteville-ar,gov or (479) 444-3467.
When: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Where: The Square in Fayetteville
5K: Starts at 8 a.m.
1 Mile: Starts at 9 a.m.
Holiday themed attire is welcomed, the tackier and uglier the better!
Lights of the Ozarks, holiday music, hot cocoa and "White Elephant" gifts! These 5K and 1 Mile road races (run/walk) are sure to be jolly.
Lights of the Ozarks
12/13/2025 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
2025 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
12/14/2025
Join us in Fayetteville, Arkansas for the 2025 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships on December 10-14, 2025.
The national championships feature competition for elite, collegiate, and amateur athletes vying for national titles. Non-championship races, open to participants with a USA Cycling license, will also be part of the schedule.
Come for the world-class cycling but stay for the welcoming experience you can only find in Fayetteville, Arkansas!
Fayetteville Wheelmen Group Ride
12/14/2025 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!
12/14/2025 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
12/14/2025 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
12/15/2025 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
12/16/2025 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
12/17/2025 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
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