Downtown Fayetteville turns into a holiday playground this Friday with Festivus, a free celebration that spreads across the square under the glow of Lights of the Ozarks. From outdoor screenings to a young entrepreneurs market, the evening offers multiple ways...

Swap sitting in traffic for an actual workout when the 479 Run Club hosts a 1-mile run/walk through the NWA Light Show. You’ll experience the Washington County Fairgrounds light display from the road itself, with no windshield between you and...

Forget the big-box stores. Your holiday shopping gets a lot more interesting when kids are running the booths. The Children’s Entrepreneur Market brings young business owners to Fayetteville’s Downtown Square during Festivus, giving families a chance to shop handmade goods...

You’ve probably never seen a musical quite like Kimberly Akimbo. It’s funny, heartbreaking, and weird in the best way possible. The five-time Tony Award winner is stopping at Walton Arts Center this December with a story about a teenager navigating...

December on Dickson Street means holiday lights, end-of-year energy, and one more chance to expand your circle before 2026 hits. NWA Patio Social takes over Leroy Lounge this month for an evening of mingling that actually delivers on the promise...

You can catch stand-up comedy at KICK Vintage this Saturday as the downtown Fayetteville shop celebrates two years in business. The retail space turns into a venue for the night, with local comedians performing between the vintage racks. THE DEETS...

Christmas takes on a whole new vibe when you celebrate it island-style. The Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese invites you to their first Atoll Christmas in the Ozarks Gala, where traditional Marshallese holiday customs meet Northwest Arkansas for an evening that’ll...

Parade night in Downtown Fayetteville just got more interesting. This year’s Lights of the Ozarks comes with a side of local shopping and handmade holiday finds at Pinpoint. THE DEETS 📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 5:00 PM–9:00 PM📍 Pinpoint,...

Spend a Sunday afternoon shopping downtown Fayetteville with brunch included. This crawl takes you between local stores where you’ll enjoy food, drinks, and chances to win prizes while you work through your holiday gift list. The Deets 📅 Sunday, December...

Skip the mall chaos this holiday season and head to Fayetteville Public Library for their annual Friends’ Premium Book Sale. This one-day event brings together book lovers and bargain hunters for a curated selection that supports library programs throughout the...