'Tis The Season

Holiday fun warms up Northwest Arkansas nights

Santa Claus waves during last year's Christmas Parade of the Ozarks on Emma Avenue in Springdale. This year's parade is Saturday.
Santa Claus waves during last year's Christmas Parade of the Ozarks on Emma Avenue in Springdale. This year's parade is Saturday.

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NWA Democrat-Gazette file photo

T.J. Ramsey and Wesley Fitzgerald look at a lighted display while waiting for the start of last year’s Christmas Parade of the Ozarks.

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NWA Democrat-Gazette file photo

Santa Claus waves to fans from Rogers Fire Department Ladder 1 during last year’s Rogers Christmas Parade.

Holiday Gift Market -- Fine quality arts and crafts, Nov. 25-Dec. 23, Walton Art Center's McBride Studio during all WAC holiday season performances. 571-2706 or communitycreativecenter.org.

Snow Village and Train Exhibit -- Display of more than 600 pieces and accessories including the Polar Express and other Lionel trains, Nov. 25-Dec. 24. 253-9417 or eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org/train.

Saturday

Eureka Springs Art Bazaar -- 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center in Eureka Springs. Search on Facebook.

Bost Toy Run for Kids -- The Black Widows and other bikers will distribute toys and good will to children with disabilities, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Bost's Sally Baum Frick Hand-in-Hand Child Development Center, 1801 S. 74th St., Fort Smith. Sandy Chamberlain at 478-5555, Ferba O'Kelley at 478-5559 or Jeanne Montgomery at 478-5556.

Christmas on the Creek -- Christmas parade, photos with Santa, lighting of the state's largest live Christmas tree, music, caroling, food and holiday displays, 2-8 p.m., Shiloh Square in downtown Springdale. facebook.com/DowntownSpringdale.

Springdale Fantasy Tree Farm -- A weeklong silent auction of more than 30 decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and holiday decor donated by area businesses, organizations and individuals, through Dec. 3 at Watson's Furniture Building, 111 S. Main St. Proceeds will benefit Springdale Public Schools special clubs and activities and the Downtown Springdale Alliance. facebook.com/Springdale-Fantasy-Tree-Farm-1300318556665860/

Christmas Parade of the Ozarks -- Themed "Springdale Family Christmas," 6 p.m., beginning at Parsons Stadium and concluding at Harris Street where the parade will turn right (north) and disperse along Johnson Avenue. Rain date is M0nday. 756-0464.

Sunday

Christmas Open House -- Guided tours through the Hawkins House, which will be decorated to reflect the traditions of the Christmas tree; Mrs. Clause will be visit from 2 to 4 p.m., there will be candle dipping, flower pot ornaments and refreshments, 12:30-4 p.m., Rogers Historical Museum. This year's theme is "O Christmas Tree." 621-1154 or rogershistoricalmuseum.org.

Tuesday

Giving Tuesday -- Join hosts Shelley McMillon and the Walmart Museum for a special evening honoring the Early Childhood Initiatives Center, 4-6 p.m., The Walmart Museum, 105 N. Main St. in Bentonville. 273-1329 or walmartmuseum.com.

Season's Greetings Concert -- Classical holiday music performed by students from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's Brass Ensemble, UAFS Chorale and Women's Chorus, Jazz Band, Jazz Catz and Symphonic Band, 7 p.m., Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center at the Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St. Tickets are required. 788-7300.

Thursday

Golden Silver Tea -- Hosted by the St. James Episcopal Church Women of Eureka Springs, this is the 50th Silver Tea, a fundraising event for the Jeremiah House, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Crystal Dining Room of the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. Admission is by donation. 253-8610.

Dec. 2

Christmas Parade of Lights -- With the theme "Welcome to Toyland, 6 p.m., downtown Eureka Springs. 253-8737 or www.eurekaspringschamber.com.

Rogers Christmas Parade -- Tree lighting at Frisco Park followed by the Christmas parade -- this time with a woodland theme, 7 p.m., downtown Rogers. 936-5487 or www.mainstreetrogers.com.

Holiday Art Sale -- Leather goods, pottery, photography, fine art, jewelry, hand-made paper goods and more, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3 and 12-4 p.m. Dec. 4 at Studio 545, 545 W. Center St. in Fayetteville. www.facebook.com/events/1573795556260714/.

"Ghosts of Christmas" -- With illusionist Sean-Paul and "ghost talker" Juliana Fay, 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 8 p.m. Dec. 3, 8 p.m. Dec. 10 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17, Intrigue Theater, 80 Mountain St. in Eureka Springs. $24.95-$79.95. 855-446-8744 or intriguetheater.com.

Dec. 3

Jingle Bell Jog 5K -- And Reindeer Fun Run, 9 a.m. Jingle Bell Jog 5K and 10 a.m. Reindeer Fun Run, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville. First 200 participants in the 5K will receive a BGO goody bag; Fun Run participants will receive a BGO goody bag and finisher medal. 5K $20 before Dec. 3 or $25 the day of race beginning at 8 a.m. or Sleep-In $20; Fun Run $10 (kids 12 and under) before Dec. 3 or $15 the day of race beginning at 8 a.m. For more information on events, or to register, go by the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks, Fleet Feet Sports in Fayetteville or online at www.register-wizard.com/register/?ID=1459.

Holiday Open House -- With weaver Debra DuBois, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hands on Fiber Arts, 16193 Pin Oak Road, Fayetteville. Free. 466-8721.

Christmas Open House -- Meet the firefighters, take a Fire Safety House tour, check out the fire station, fire truck and ambulance, and take part in many more activities for adults and kids, including photos with Santa with proceeds benefiting the SFD Benevolent Fund, 1-3 p.m., Springdale Fire Station 1, 417 Holcomb St. in Springdale. 751-4501.

Candlelight Tour of Homes -- Self-guided walking tour of Eureka Springs' most beautifully restored homes, 3-8 p.m., Eureka Springs. $20 ticket includes use of Eureka Springs trolley between tour homes. eurekaspringspreservationsociety.org.

A Very SoNA Christmas -- Featuring the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas under the baton of director Paul Haas, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Walton Arts Center, 495 Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Tickets start at $10. 521-4166 or sonamusic.org.

Figure Skating Show -- With the Arkansas Figure Skating Association, 8:30 p.m., The Rink at Lawrence Plaza in Bentonville. Free. 464-7275.

Dec. 4

"The Snowman" -- A special screening of the award-winning holiday film "The Snowman," complete with live orchestral soundtrack performed by the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, 2 p.m., Walton Arts Center, 495 Dickson St. in Fayetteville. $8. 521-4166 or sonamusic.org.

Dec. 10

Wampus Wonderland -- A holiday craft show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville. cattywampuscoop.com.

Holiday Open House -- Music, food, drink and art for sale, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 10 & 11, Heartwood Gallery, 428 S. Government Ave. in Fayetteville.

Christmas at the North Pole -- Featuring members of the Ozark Figure Skating Club, 1 & 5 p.m., The Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. $5-$8. Erin Spandorf at 562-714-2309 or [email protected].

Dec. 11

Christmas at the Clayton House -- With the Fort Smith Chorale, Santa, crafts, holiday refreshments and more, 1-3:30 p.m., Clayton House museum, 514 N. Sixth St. in Fort Smith. 783-3000 or claytonhouse.org.

Dec. 13

Christmas Concert -- With Mannheim Steamroller, 3 p.m., ArcBest Performing Arts Center in the Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. Seventh St. $50-$53. 788-7300 or tickets.uafs.edu.

Dec. 17

Figure Skating Show -- With the Arkansas Figure Skating Association, 6 p.m., The Rink at Lawrence Plaza in Bentonville. Free. 464-7275.

Through Dec. 22

Polar Express Train Ride -- Departs the historic 1906 depot in downtown Branson, Mo. For dates and departure times, visit bransontrain.com or call 800-287-2462.

This calendar will continue through Christmas Eve. Send submissions to Deb Harvell at [email protected] or Jenn O'Bryan at [email protected].

NAN What's Up on 11/25/2016

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