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Lights of the Ozarks

12/12/2024 5:00 pm

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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16th Annual Holiday Market at CCC

12/12/2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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. 

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Holiday Open House at Romance Diamond

12/12/2024 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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.

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Holiday Market at Fenix Arts

12/12/2024 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

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Nelson Orr Historical Marker Dedication

12/12/2024 2:00 pm

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.

Christmas at Pinpoint

12/12/2024 4:00 pm

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

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Christmas at the Courthouse

12/12/2024 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for some festivities at the Historic Washington County Courthouse on December 12th! 

Bring an unwrapped toy or coat for Children's Safety Center of Washington County! 

Address: 4 S College Ave, Fayetteville

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Live Music at Six Twelve

12/12/2024 5:00 pm

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.

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Stewart Family Christmas Light Display

12/12/2024 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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.

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The Light Show NWA

12/12/2024 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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.

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NWA Equality’s Out & About Happy Hour

12/12/2024 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Celebrate the season with us at December’s Happy Hour! Join us at Maxine’s in downtown Fayetteville to wrap up the year with holiday cheer.

These monthly gatherings provide safe, affirming spaces to connect across NWA. We want to thank all of our sponsor venues who each generously donated part of the proceeds to support NWA Equality’s community programs!

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Winter Nights

12/12/2024 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm

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

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Live Trivia at Mellow Mushroom

12/12/2024 6:30 pm

That’s right folks… TRIVIA IS BACK! starting November 7th at 6:30 pm, join us every Thursday for fun prizes & delicious pizza!

@nwatrivia

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A Christmas Carol

12/12/2024 7:00 pm

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

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Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy

12/12/2024 7:00 pm

With his signature style and undeniable talent, Jim Brickman has become synonymous with the holiday season. Fans eagerly anticipate this annual tour, which has become a cherished tradition for families and friends alike.

Through his music, Brickman invites listeners to embrace the joy and warmth of the holiday season, reminding us of the importance of love, togetherness and gratitude. This year's tour promises to be a spectacular celebration of all-things festive. Audiences can expect a captivating blend of Brickman's original holiday classics, along with beloved seasonal favorites.

From enchanting instrumentals to heartwarming vocal performances, this concert is sure to be a unique and unforgettable experience.

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Christmas Trivia 2024

12/12/2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Gather your trivia buddies and join us for a fun festive night! Trivia will test your knowledge on all things Christmas and the holiday season! There will be special holiday beverages so feel free to bring your own dinner!

To participate, reserve your table! Reserve the appropriate table for the number of members on your team. All seats must be pre-purchased.

Each reserved table comes with 1 drink per seat (so if you reserve a table for 6 it will come with 6 drink tickets, a table for 2 will come with 2).

Outside food and costumes are highly encouraged! (just no outside alcoholic beverages). We will have beer (duh!), wine, hard cider, and mulled wine!

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The Comedy Zone: Joe Machi

12/12/2024 7:30 pm

Pennsylvania native Joe Machi did not always plan to enter comedy – it wasn’t until after a stint as a human resources assistant that he decided to try his hand at stand-up. Moving to New York in 2006, Machi quickly took the stage at famed comedy clubs like Caroline’s on Broadway and Stand Up NY, and in 2010, he won first place in the New York Underground Comedy Festival’s emerging comics contest and funniest person competition.

He has been featured in the New York Daily News, New York Comedy Contest and Boston Comedy Fest. Most recently, he has made his network television debut on NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.”

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Music at Tin Roof

12/12/2024 8:45 pm

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!

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