The Community Creative Center’s 16th Annual Holiday Market brings Northwest Arkansas’ best together to sell their fine art and handmade craft for the Holiday season!
The CCC Holiday Market will be open from December 2nd to December 22nd.

Monday – Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Bring your holiday gift list, because you won’t want to miss the opportunity to get something amazing for a loved one.

For vendor list, please see link above. 

Join us for a special Holiday Open House with ALINK! Stop by any time between 12/11 & 12/14 to view the ALINK collection.

Wednesday Dec 11
ALINK JEWELRY SHOWCASE
+ Experience the beauty of ALINK at our Fayetteville store.
Join us for an exclusive look at their collection, meet the designer, and discover pieces that bring together modern elegance with enduring style.

Thursday Dec 12
THROWBACK THURSDAY
+Explore a stunning showcase of heirloom jewelry, each piece a testament to timeless craftsmanship and cherished memories. Bring your own treasures for on-site appraisals and learn about our expert restoration services to give your beloved pieces new life.
Whether you’re preserving family history or discovering your next heirloom, this event is a celebration of timeless elegance and enduring stories.

Friday Dec 13
TIMELESS FRIDAY
+ Celebrate the classics! Join us as we showcase elegant, enduring designs that never go out of style. From heirloom treasures to modern classics, it’s a tribute to jewelry that stands the test of time.

Saturday Dec 14

GRAND FINALE - OPEN HOUSE

+ Close out our celebration with an open house.
Drop by for live music, holiday treats, and special giveaways. As a thank-you for being part of our story, receive a complementary gift with every purchase.

Holiday Market at Fenix Arts
November 14 - December 31, 2024.

Featuring new small works by our member artists PLUS our own curated art market in the main gallery with tempting gift-able items for all your holiday shopping needs. Our artists have created an amazing variety of work - from ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, metal art, prints, cards, wearable art, home decor and more!

GALLERY HOURS
Thursday - Friday: 1pm-5pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 1pm - 4pm

NWA's largest holiday Pop-up bar returns for 2025!
Experience immersive holiday themed seating areas, themed menus and more fun treats from Nov 15th - Dec 31st.
21+ only

Six Twelve brings coffee/cocktails/live music to NWA every night (closed on Monday)!
We serve local coffee/tea/beer/food and support local music/art/comedy/dance.
We are local supporting local.

Every night of the week is different so check the link above to see what is in store for you tonight!

Daily Happy Hour 3:00-6:12pm.

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!

Woman Run and Downtown Fayetteville are partnering up for the return of HOLIDAY HAUL to highlight the many woman run businesses around the Downtown Fayetteville Square.
This shopping crawl and scavenger hunt will take place during Fayetteville Festivus, a holiday celebration that will take over the downtown square with Holiday Movies, a Silent Night Disco, Visits with Santa, and games and seasonal treats for the entire family.
Check in for Holiday Haul will be at the Town Center Plaza from 5-8pm. This event is free to participate and open to all. Participants will be entered to win a raffle for a fun night out in downtown Fayetteville!
Participating business include:

• Ozark Charcuterie
• Joon Bridal
• Muze Eye Bar
• Pearl's Books
• Urban Cellar Winery
• Fox Trot Boutique
• Experience Fayetteville Visitor Center
• City Supply
• RiffRaff
• Big Box Karaoke
• Bank of Fayetteville - hosting additional female vendors
• Jammin Java - hosting additional female vendors
• More added soon!

If you are interested in participating as a business owner, please let us know. For full details, head over to downtownfay.org .

Join us at The Light Show for a dazzling drive-through adventure, where spectacular light displays and festive music create unforgettable holiday moments for the whole family.

The Light Show NWA offers a dazzling drive-through experience, illuminating the Washington County Fair Grounds with spectacular light displays designed to celebrate and enhance festive seasons.

As a seasonal attraction, it provides a unique entertainment option for families, groups, and individuals looking to enjoy an immersive visual spectacle from the comfort of their vehicle. The show features themed displays, synchronized music lights, and innovative designs that change annually to keep the experience fresh and exciting for return visitors.

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.

The End of the 2024 Era Taylor Swift Dance Party on December 13th (happy birthday Taylor!!) at JJ’s Live! We’re having 2 parties that night, each requires its own ticket.

6pm-8pm will be ALL-AGES
9pm-Midnight will be 18+

We’re playing ALL TAYLOR and @omgdjzerocool will be taking Taylor requests ALL NIGHT!

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

Horror for the Holidays NWA is back for round 3!
As usual we have the strangest gift shopping around, music and performance acts.
Themed drink specials by Waystone pizza as well as Christmas horror movie kill scenes on all the tvs.
Multiple performances by professor galicos one man side show. Be amazed while he swallows swords and lays on beds of nails. With free entry into his wonderarium oddities museum.
Christmas acoustic set by chase
Spooky synthwave brought to you by Chambermaiden, DJ Death Mistress & Gnarlemayne.
Take your picture with Krampus and Black Metal Mrs Claus.
$7 presale tickets for purchase at: www.gloomcollective.com
$10 tickets at the door
music and performances start at 6pm.

Drop off your kiddos for a night full of Elf on the Shelf Bingo fun!

We have two date options. Friday, December 13th or Friday, December 20th - both from 6:30-8:30.

Each child will go home with their own Elf on the Shelf Bingo Game!

This is for school-aged kiddos (ages 5 & up). The kids will play Elf on the Shelf Bingo (with prizes for winners) and have pizza! Please let us know if your kiddos have any food allergies.

Please include in the notes section, your child's name, age & your phone #.

This is a DROP OFF event. Parents are welcome to stay and Christmas shop, or have the night off!

PRICE IS PER PERSON
$48.00

DEC 13, DEC 20

Friday Pottery Wheel Date Night Workshop
Learn a new skill together with your partner, friend, or family member! We will walk you through the wheel throwing process together. No clay experience necessary but dress for a mess! Clay, glazes, and firing fees are included. Ages 18 & up.

Instructors: ROSLYN, MADELAINE, MADI, MORGAN

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

Don’t miss our first-ever performance in Fayetteville!

Experience Ozark Ballet Theater's The Nutcracker, featuring world-renowned guest performers alongside 70 talented local students from Northwest Arkansas. This is your chance to enjoy a professional-quality production of this holiday classic, created right here in NWA!

We are thrilled to be performing at the Fayetteville Public Library! With limited seating—fewer seats than our total sales last year—this performance is expected to sell out quickly, so be sure to purchase your tickets today!

Proceeds from ticket sales support Ozark Ballet Theater’s Scholarship Fund and help expand our classes and performance opportunities for these exceptional young dancers.

Enjoy free live music on Thursday from 5-7 PM & from 8:30-11:30 PM on Friday & Saturday. Check out who is playing this week at JJ's Grill on Dickson.

At JJ's Grill Fayetteville we do free live music 6-8pm during the week and 8:30-11:30pm on Friday & Saturday!

DRINK - DANCE - REPEAT

Nights out at Tin Roof are the best in Fayetteville! Bands from Nashville & beyond playing your favorite songs live on our first floor stage, DJs spinning dance tunes on our 2nd floor, plus multiple patios & bars.

Check us out for live music & good times! Open late night!

Check out who's playing here!