21 Homes & Neighborhoods To See Christmas Lights This Year (2025)
Northwest Arkansas goes all out with holiday lights every year, and newer technology has turned simple decorations into full-blown productions. Homeowners are adding interactive elements and creating shows that rival professional installations. From massive drive-through experiences to neighborhood displays you can walk through, these 21 spots are lighting up the season across NWA.
Fayetteville
The Light Show NWA
📅 November 21–December 31
📍 Washington County Fair Grounds, 2537 N McConnell Ave, Fayetteville
⏰ Hours vary by date
🎟️ Tickets and details
This drive-through experience at the fairgrounds features themed displays that sync to festive music as you cruise through. The show gets refreshed annually with new designs and displays, giving you a reason to come back each season. Plus, you get to stay cozy in your car while taking it all in.
Mora Family Christmas
📅 Through New Years
📍 3509 W Country Mdws St, Fayetteville
⏰ 5:30 PM – 11:00PM
🎟️ Free
Come by and enjoy Christmas light show from the comfort of your vehicle and grab your self a candy cane from the candy cane box.
Stewart Family Christmas Light Display
📅 November 15–January 3, 2026
📍 4279 E Wyman Rd, Fayetteville
⏰ Sunday–Thursday: 5:00–10:00 PM | Friday–Saturday: 4:30–11:00 PM
🎟️ $10 | More info
What started as a family tradition has grown into one of the area’s most popular holiday attractions. The display now features over 7 million lights, hundreds of inflatables, and Santa appearances every night. Concessions are available to keep you fueled while you walk through the setup on foot.
Lights of the Ozarks Powered by SWEPCO
📅 November 21–January 1
📍 Historic Downtown Square, Fayetteville
⏰ 5 PM–1 AM nightly
🎟️ Free | More info
The downtown square lights up with Light Night on Friday, November 21 from 6–9pm featuring a ceremonial switch flip and live music. The lights stay on nightly until 1:00 AM through January 1st, so you can stroll the square after dinner or late-night shopping.
Lights on Waterstone
📅 Through season end
📍 3245 Waterstone Dr, Fayetteville
⏰ Sunset–10 PM nightly (hours may vary; check for updates)
🎟️ Free
A residential light display in the Waterstone neighborhood featuring music-synced lights. Check for FM station information when visiting.
Mora Family Light Show
📅 Through season end
📍 3509 W Country Meadows St, Fayetteville
⏰ Hours not specified (check for updates)
🎟️ Free
A family-run Christmas light show at a private home in west Fayetteville, listed in several NWA holiday light guides; check recent Facebook or neighborhood posts for current hours and any music or radio details before you go.
Rogers
Lights on Laurel
📅 Now through season end
📍 1750 W Laurel Ave, Rogers
⏰ 6:30 PM–9:30 PM nightly
🎟️ Free | More info
This interactive display lets you control the playlist. Head to this Remote Falcon link and vote for the next song to play, then watch the lights sync to your choice on 87.9 FM. You can walk up to get closer or stay in your car and tune in. The display accepts monetary donations for NWA Children’s Shelter via Venmo @LightsonLaurel, or drop off food donations for NWA food pantries at the red and white mailbox.
Dye Family Christmas – Cloverdale Lights
📅 November 17–January 7
📍 10537 Oak Tree Circle, Rogers
⏰ 5 PM–12 AM nightly
🎟️ Free | More info
This family display uses newer technology to sequence lights to music on 91.9 FM. You can walk through or drive through the setup, and past years have included candy canes, hot cocoa on weekends, and a sleigh photo backdrop. The show runs until early January, so you’ve got plenty of time to visit.
Christmas on Collins Circle
📅 November 21–December 31
📍 4421 W Collins Circle, Rogers
⏰ Sunday–Thursday: 5:30 PM–10 PM | Friday–Saturday: 5:30 PM–11 PM
🎟️ Free | More info
Watch the lights sync to music on 92.7 FM. You can control the next song by visiting this Remote Falcon link. The display runs nightly through New Year’s Eve.
Founders Plaza Christmas Tree
📅 Lighting ceremony: Friday, November 21 | 5:30 PM
📍 Founders Plaza, 5001 Founders Dr, Rogers
🎟️ Free | More info
The 50-foot Christmas tree at Founders Plaza lights up on November 21 with a ceremony that includes children’s activities, music, and community spirit. The tree raises awareness and funds for Saving Grace NWA, a local nonprofit. Stop by for the lighting ceremony to start off the season.
Bentonville
Lighting of the Square
📅 Saturday, November 22 | 4 PM–8 PM
📍 Bentonville Square, 100 N Main St, Bentonville
🎟️ Free | Event details
Downtown Bentonville lights up for the season as 30 miles of twinkling lights flip on at 6:00 PM sharp. Before the main event, Santa’s Workshop opens at 4:00 PM featuring seasonal brands and festive cheer (supplies last until 8 PM or they run out). Catch the Broadway-style Christmas show from 5:00–6:00 PM, then stick around for the ice skating performance right after the lighting. The square stays lit through the season.
Pea Ridge
Morrison Manor
📅 Through season end
📍 1965 Collins Drive, Pea Ridge
⏰ Monday–Thursday: 5 PM–9 PM | Friday–Sunday: 5 PM–10 PM
🎟️ Free | More info
Classic warm white lights create a traditional holiday atmosphere featuring over 10,000 lights, deer decorations, 8-foot nutcrackers, and a special surprise where Santa is projected in one of the windows so kids can spot him. Tune your radio to 91.7 FM to sync with the music. The display runs every night through early January with extended weekend hours.
Lowell
Lumos Light Show
📅 November 28 through season end
📍 319 Driftwood St, Lowell
⏰ 7 PM–10 PM nightly
🎟️ Free | More info
Lights sync to music on 89.7 FM, and you can request your favorite songs through their Remote Falcon link. The show kicks off November 28 and runs nightly through the season.
Springdale
McKim Family Christmas Lights
📅 Now through January 2
📍 3506 Hamm Ln, Springdale
⏰ 6 PM–10 PM nightly
🎟️ Free | More info
This lighting display syncs to music on 91.1 FM and runs nightly through early January.
Miller’s Christmas Light Show
📅 Through season end
📍 1508 W Emma Ave, Springdale
⏰ Sunday–Thursday: 5:30 PM–10 PM | Friday–Saturday: 5:30 PM–11 PM
🎟️ Free | More info
Lights sync to seasonal favorites on 100.5 FM. The show runs nightly through the season with over 130 channels with thousands and thousands of lights..
Centerton
Graves Manor
📅 Through season end
📍 197 Callie Ln, Centerton
⏰ Starts at dark
🎟️ Free
🔗 More info
This projection-mapped show runs about 25 minutes and includes the Grinch, Nightmare Before Christmas, Griswold, and more on rotation. Tune to 89.5 FM to catch the music as shows run from 7 PM to 10 PM nightly.
Hammock Family Lights
📅 Through season end
📍 1241 Quailridge Way, Centerton
⏰ Hours subject to change (check their page for updates)
🎟️ Free
🔗 More info
Lights sync to music on 104.3 FM. Check their page for current hours before heading out.
640 Hawthorn Way
📅 Through season end
📍 640 Hawthorn Way, Centerton
⏰ Hours not specified (check for neighborhood posts or trail-of-lights maps)
🎟️ Free
A residential display in Centerton’s Hawthorn neighborhood that appears on local “must-see” and neighborhood Christmas light lists; check current Centerton AR Christmas lights groups or trail-of-lights maps for any posted hours or recent photos before you head out.
199 Monroe St
📅 Through season end
📍 199 Monroe St, Centerton
⏰ Hours not specified (check for updates)
🎟️ Free
A holiday light display worth adding to your Centerton tour. Check for current hours before visiting.
Prairie Grove
9th Annual 2nd Saturday’s Christmas Parade of Lights
📅 Saturday, December 14, 2024
📍 Downtown Prairie Grove
⏰ Tour of Homes: 12:00–4:00 PM | Cocoa Crawl: 4:00–6:00 PM | Parade: 6:00 PM
🎟️ Free | Event details
The day starts with a Tour of Homes from 12–4pm, followed by the Cocoa Crawl from 4–6pm where downtown merchants serve hot cocoa along the route. The parade kicks off at 6pm with floats, classic cars, and horses competing for trophies. After the parade, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at The American Legion (120 S Neal Street) for refreshments and photos.
Lights on Squire Landing
📅 Through season end
📍 15730 Bill Campbell Rd, Prairie Grove
⏰ Hours not specified (check for updates)
🎟️ Free | More info
A music-synced residential light show on Bill Campbell Road where visitors tune their radios to 91.9 FM to watch the lights dance to the soundtrack; local posts recommend adding it to any Prairie Grove holiday driving tour and checking the Lights on Squire Landing Facebook page for the latest info.
Planning Your Route
Start in Rogers with Lights on Laurel and Christmas on Collins Circle, then head south to Fayetteville for The Light Show NWA or Lights of the Ozarks. Cap off the night at Stewart Family Christmas Light Display. If you’re on the east side of NWA, loop through Lowell, Springdale, and Centerton to hit multiple displays in one evening. Most shows run nightly, so you’ve got plenty of time to see them all before the season ends.
