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Ozark Health Foundation Santa's Workshop
2024-12-14 09:00 UTC
The Ozark Health Foundation invites families to Santa’s Workshop on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Ozark Health Medical Center Cafeteria. For just $10, attendees can enjoy breakfast, participate in festive crafts, and take pictures with Santa. This family-friendly event promises holiday fun for all ages. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For more information, contact Lynda Hensley at (870) 688-0958 or via email at lynda.hensley@myozarkhealth.com. Don’t miss this festive celebration!

Santa and Mrs. Claus at Eagle Bank & Trust in Heber Springs on December 13th
2024-12-13 13:30 - 16:30
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at Eagle Bank & Trust in Heber Springs on December 13th from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. for an afternoon of holiday cheer. The Heber Springs Elementary Choir will perform from 2 to 3 p.m., adding to the festive atmosphere. Children will receive treat bags, and parents are encouraged to take photos with Santa. This free event at 122 W. Main Street is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with your family!

Van Buren County Community Band Concert
2024-12-10 08:00 - 17:00
The Van Buren County Community Band will perform a Christmas Concert at the Clinton Senior Center on Monday night, the 9th of December, at 5:30 pm. There will be a meal served at the cost of five dollars and donations for the Senior Center would be appreciated. There will also be desserts. Please come out and support our Senior Center and our VBC Community Band. All are Welcome to attend.

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Heber Springs is hosting a Community Revival from December 8th to 11th
2024-12-08 18:00 - 2024-12-11 20:00
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Heber Springs is hosting a Community Revival from December 8th to 11th, starting each night at 6 p.m.. The revival, open to all, will take place at 2054 Good Springs Road, Heber Springs, AR. Bro. Clint Vernon, the church’s pastor, invites everyone to join for a time of spiritual renewal and fellowship. For more information, contact Bro. Clint Vernon at (501) 592-2179. Don’t miss this opportunity for community worship and revival!

41st Annual Women Harding Tour of Homes
2024-12-08 13:00 - 17:00
The 41st annual Women Harding Tour of Homes will be held on Sunday, December 8, from 1-5 PM. The tour will showcase six beautifully decorated homes, including those of Josh and Jenny Turner, and the historic Benjamin Clayton Black House. All proceeds from this event benefit need-based scholarships at Harding University. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the tour. Purchase tickets online at hardingtickets.com, by calling 501-279-4276, or at local retailers like The Bees Knees and Doorframes. Don’t miss this holiday tradition!

Heber Springs Christmas Parade
2024-12-07 18:00
The Heber Springs Christmas Parade will be held December 7th 6pm.

Searcy Christmas Parade
2024-12-07 18:00
The 2024 Searcy Christmas Parade, presented by Unity Health, will take place on Saturday, December 7, in Downtown Searcy. The parade will travel north on Spring, west on Arch, north on Spruce, east on Race, and north on Davis, ending at Berryhill Park. A huge thank you to the parade sponsors: Unity Health (Presenting Sponsor), NorthStar Searcy (Santa/Grand Marshall Sponsor), and Friends of the Parade: AR Care and Pruitt Insurance. Join the community for this festive event to celebrate the holiday season!

Heber Springs Christmas Parade
2024-12-07 18:00
The Heber Springs Christmas Parade will be held December 7th at 6pm on Main Street.

The 18th Annual Community Santa Run is set for Saturday, December 7th
2024-12-07 11:00 - 14:00
The 18th Annual Community Santa Run is set for Saturday, December 7th, regardless of the weather. This event aims to gather food and toys for local military families and children to ensure they have a wonderful Christmas this year! To join, please bring one non-perishable food item and one unwrapped toy. Gather at 11:00 AM at Red River Dodge, located at the top of the mountain in Heber Springs, with the escorted ride departing at 12:00 noon. Donations will be dropped off at Drasco Trading Post in Drasco. The Arkansas National Guard will be present to collect the items. Lunch will be provided by Mt. Zion Lodge and PECO. For more details, contact DTP at 870-668-3040 or Red River Dodge at 501-362-5831.

Mayflower Chamber of Commerce
2024-12-07 11:00
Mayflower Christmas Parade will be held on December 7th at 11am.

Pioneer Village in Searcy will host its Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 7th
2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00
Pioneer Village in Searcy will host its Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 7th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The village will be decorated in a festive, old-fashioned style, with historic buildings open for tours. Enjoy live music, dancing, a bake sale, and watch craftsmen like the blacksmith and woodworker in action. Guests can also enjoy complimentary cookies and hot apple cider. Admission is free, though donations are appreciated. Visit Pioneer Village at 1200 Veterans Blvd (formerly Higginson Street) for a charming holiday experience.

"ALL ABOARD! The Polar Express" Fundraiser Searcy
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:00
“ALL ABOARD! The Polar Express” fundraiser will take place at the Rialto in Downtown Searcy on December 7, 2024, starting at 10 AM. This holiday classic movie will be followed by a Santa Story Time at the courthouse. Tickets are $8 and include hot cocoa and a treat for each child. PJs are encouraged (adults exempt), and there will be plenty of photo opportunities with Santa. Limited capacity, so be sure to purchase your tickets early for this festive, family-friendly event!

Sherwood Christmas Parade
2024-12-07 10:00
The Sherwood Christmas Parade will begin at 10am on December 7th.

Batesville Fire Department Training Event
2024-12-07 09:00
Many have asked, so here it is! Instructors from Batesville FD will be hosting a training event on Saturday, December 7th at 9am at the White River Firefighter Training Center on UACCB Campus. This event is open to all local departments in the area. Training topics will include forcible entry, search and rescues, variations of VES, and live fire evolutions (and possibly more). A minimum of Intro/PPE is required and you will need full turnouts, SCBA, and spare cylinder. If interested in attending, contact Captain Logan Gleghorn at 870-613-3955 or Lieutenant Chris Seat at 870-834-2522 with your name and department. Text messages are preferred to keep an accurate head count.

Cabot's Celebrate the Season
2024-12-07 08:30 - 16:00
Cabot’s Celebrate the Season is back and bigger than ever! This popular holiday shopping event, which began in 2017, has become a beloved tradition, growing each year. Hosted by Cabot Parks & Recreation, the event is free, with attendees encouraged to donate three non-perishable food items to benefit Cabot Public Schools. The donations, totaling around $40,000 since 2017, help families in need during the holiday season. The event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at two locations, featuring over 100 vendors, holiday shopping, live music, and free photos with Santa.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2330 in Searcy will conduct a Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony
2024-12-07 08:00 - 20:30
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2330 in Searcy will conduct a Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony at 8 a.m. on December 7th. The flags will be lowered to half-staff, followed by a prayer, then a short speech, and a wreath placed in the river by the son of a Pearl Harbor survivor. Everyone who participates in the program proudly served in the United States Navy. The entire community is encouraged to attend.

The Christmas Market at Harding University Student Center
2024-12-06 12:00 - 17:00
The Christmas Market will be held at Harding University Student Center on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Shop local vendors, enjoy holiday treats, and participate in festive activities perfect for the whole family. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get into the holiday spirit with your community! This event promises to be a great way to kick off your holiday shopping while supporting local businesses. Join in the seasonal fun and make your holidays even brighter!

The Living Nativity
2024-12-06 08:00 - 2024-12-15 17:00
Searcy First Assembly of God puts on an incredibly realistic free drive through Living Nativity event that is great for any family, church group, or individual that wants to celebrate the true meaning of the Christmas season. The Christmas Story comes alive as we transform the outside of the church to reflect the hustle and bustle of Bethlehem as it would have appeared in biblical times. Church members, exotic animals, handmade costumes and crafts set the scene for the Nativity. Visitors come face-to-face with the Roman guards at the city gates before being swept into an authentic looking and multidimensional experience of the first Christmas. There are 7 opportunities to see this incredible production! The dates and gate opening times are listed below! If you are in the parking lot by closing, you will get to see the Nativity!
Friday, Dec. 6~ 6:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday, Dec 7~5:30pm-9:30pm
Sunday, Dec 8~5:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, Dec 11~ 6:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, Dec 13~6:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday, Dec 14~5:30pm-9:30pm
Sunday, Dec 15~5:30-8:30

The Saint Mary Altar Society will host its Annual Christmas Craft, Decor, and Bake Sale
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-07
The Saint Mary Altar Society will host its Annual Christmas Craft, Decor, and Bake Sale on Friday, December 6th, and Saturday, December 7th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 17068 Hwy 66, Mountain View, AR. Proceeds benefit local charities.

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s 'The Sounds of Christmas'
2024-12-05 19:30 - 22:00
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will perform The Sounds of Christmas at Harding University’s Benson Auditorium on December 5, 2024, from 7:30 to 10:00 PM. The concert features Irish tenor Emmet Cahill and the Harding University Grand Chorus, offering a magical evening filled with festive music. Experience timeless holiday classics in an unforgettable performance. Tickets are available online at hardingtickets.com. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season with beautiful music in a special setting!

The Conway Men's Chorus will present its 2024 Christmas Holiday Concert
2024-12-03 19:00 - 21:00
The Conway Men’s Chorus will present its 2024 Christmas Holiday Concert on Tuesday, December 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. at the Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and admission and parking are free. The concert will feature a mix of traditional, contemporary, and pop songs, including “O Holy Night”, “The First Noel”, and “Believe” from The Polar Express. The performance will also include an audience carol sing-along and a guest appearance by the Conway High School Camerata Singers.

Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Mountain View
2024-12-03 11:30 - 16:00
Stone Bank will sponsor a blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 802 E. Main St. in Mountain View. The Arkansas Blood Institute’s mobile unit will be on-site. Appointments can be scheduled online or by calling 870-819-4743.

Beebe Christmas Parade! Saturday, November 30th, at 6 p.m
2024-11-30 17:00 - 19:30
It’s time for a “Small Town Christmas” at the Beebe Christmas Parade! Saturday, November 30th, at 6 p.m., as the Beebe Chamber of Commerce hosts Central Arkansas’s largest holiday parade, featuring over 100 floats, ATVs, horses, animals, and vendors from across the state. The parade starts at Farm Road and ends at ASU-Beebe line the streets at West DeWitt Henry, and Center Street to Pecan, for the best view! Line-up 5 p.m., Register for the parade at BeebeChamberofCommerce.com/christmasparade. Beebe Christmas Parade! Saturday, November 30th, at 6 p.m

Ozark Holidays Craft Show at the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village
2024-11-30 10:00 - 16:00
Get away from the fuss and flurry of the modern city and come to where holidays are about people and craftsmanship is done by hand. Shop the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village during the Ozark Holidays Craft Show on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Admission is free! Explore a wide variety of handmade items, including Stained Glass, Print Shop, Flame Painted Copper, Heirloom Kitchen Cafe, Knives, Wood Carving, Rustic Furniture and Home Decor, Candles, Wire wrapped Jewelry, Paper Crafts, Corn Shuck Dolls, Apothecary Shop, Blacksmith, Wooden Toys, Fiber Arts, Quilts, Pottery, Leather, Caricatures and Painting, Brooms, and will also feature vendors from the Stone County Farmers Market, offering local produce and goods. Set the date! Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM. the Ozark Holidays Craft Show at the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village Admission is free!
Entrance to the Village is through the gates below the visitor center or below the Ozark Highlands Theater. Parking is available next to the gates.
It’s challenging in today’s world to find unique, high quality, handcrafted items for gifts or for your own household. The Ozark Folk Center State Park is home to more than 20 resident master crafts people in a variety of fine and functional crafts. Located in Mountain View, Arkansas, the park was founded and continues to perpetuate craftsmanship through workshops, classes, and providing studio space for master crafts people, apprentices, and students.

Sherwood Trail of Lights
2024-11-29 - 2024-12-30
Sherwood’s Trail of Lights is ready to shine bright once again this holiday season! This year the Trail of Lights will open on the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 29, and the last operating day will be Monday, December 30.

10th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K
2024-11-28 08:30
Join us for the 10th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble Kids Mile on November 28, 2024, benefiting the United Way of Central Arkansas. The event returns to UCA’s Estes Stadium in Conway, starting at 8 a.m. for the Kids Mile and 8:30 a.m. for the 5K.

10th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K
2024-11-28 08:00
Join us for the 10th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble Kids Mile on November 28, 2024, benefiting the United Way of Central Arkansas. The event returns to UCA’s Estes Stadium in Conway, starting at 8 a.m. for the Kids Mile and 8:30 a.m. for the 5K.
Participants will enjoy a scenic route through the UCA campus and Stone Dam Creek Trail. Strollers are welcome, but bikes and pets are not permitted. All registered racers receive a t-shirt and medal. A virtual option is available from November 20 to December 3. Don’t miss this festive tradition!

White River Wonderland 2024 Light Display
2024-11-27 - 2025-01-02
Batesville’s renowned White River Wonderland will kick off its 2024 holiday light display on November 27 at 5 p.m., lighting up Riverside Park nightly until January 2, 2025. Last year, the event attracted 99,000 visitors from 50 states and 105 countries, earning accolades like “Festival of the Year.” This year promises expanded displays and interactive attractions, including horse-drawn carriage rides and a custom train. Admission is free, with donations accepted. “We invite families to create lasting memories,” said City Landscape Supervisor Johnathan Abbott. For details, visit whiteriverwonderland.com.

Heber Springs Annual Thanksgiving Community Service on Sunday, November 24th
2024-11-24 18:00 - 20:00
The Ministerial Alliance of Heber Springs is sponsoring the annual Thanksgiving Community Service on Sunday, November 24th, at 6:00 PM, at Heber Springs Baptist Church located at 1710 Heber Springs Rd. North. The Hallelujah Harmony Quartet will be featured. A love offering will be taken.

Ozark Health Foundation Ladied Luncheon
2024-11-23 11:00 - 14:00
Join the Ozark Health Foundation for a Ladies Luncheon on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Ozark Health Medical Center Cafeteria. Hosted by Lisa Stagg, the event will feature holiday party tips, a delicious meal, and door prizes. Attendees can also enjoy holiday decor tips and participate in a tree auction. Tickets are available for $45. For more information, contact Lynda Hensley at (870) 688-0958 or via email at lynda.hensley@myozarkhealth.com.
