What happens when artists stop playing it safe?  Find out this December when INVERSE Festival returns to Bentonville for its tenth year. Four days of live performance art that asks hard questions, experiments with new forms, and invites you to...

Festival of Stars returns to Arkansas Children’s Northwest this Friday for its annual toy and donation drive. Drop off new toys between 7am and 7pm to support young patients navigating hospital stays during the holidays and throughout the year. THE...

Downtown Springdale turns into a winter wonderland of chocolate and marshmallows when the International Hot Cocoa Crawl returns this December. Spend an evening hopping between local spots, sampling creative hot drinks, and soaking up the holiday atmosphere along the Razorback...

Your Christmas shopping list meets happy hour this Friday in downtown Siloam Springs. More than a dozen local boutiques are staying open late for Sip & Shop, offering complimentary beverages and door prize entries while you browse for gifts. THE...

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...

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...

Your Friday night just opened up. Rivers Community Church is hosting a free screening of “The Star,” an animated film where a brave donkey and his animal friends take center stage in the story of the first Christmas. Bring the...

Pajamas, spiked hot cocoa, and a dance floor that stays open until 2am. Backroom Social Club in Springdale is throwing a Naughty or Nice DJ PJ Party this Friday with a stacked DJ lineup that includes Mr. and Mrs. Clause...

A crappie tournament on Beaver Lake combines competitive angling with a mission to help local kids through SCARS. THE DEETS 📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM📍 Hickory Creek, Beaver Lake (registration opens at 5:30 AM)🎟️ $40 toy/gift...

Renaissance lute music might not be the first thing you think of when planning your Santa visit, but the Bella Vista Public Library is mixing centuries-old acoustics with holiday classics for a Saturday morning that covers all the seasonal bases....

Prairie Grove is going all out with the 9th Annual 2nd Saturday’s Christmas Parade of Lights, featuring a full day of holiday festivities that bring the whole community together. Whether you’re looking for a cozy afternoon of historic home tours...

Your holiday shopping just got easier. The Cellar on B St is bringing together local makers, tastings, and coffee this Saturday afternoon, right before the parade downtown. THE DEETS 📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM📍 The Cellar...