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Downtown Rogers Filling the Streets With Christmas Magic

The Rogers Christmas Parade will make its way through the vibrant holiday atmosphere of historic Downtown Rogers this Friday, Dec 6, beginning at 6:30p.

• It Takes a Village: The 2nd Annual Rogers Christmas Village vendor market will feature 35 pop-up shops and food trucks at Railyard Park before and during the parade from 5-8p. The Village will also be open Saturday, Dec 7, from 9a-3p.

• Holiday Hoobie Whatty? Bring the whole family for a night of holiday fun! Santa and the Grinch will be available for photos Friday evening from 5-7p, and Ballet Westside will perform holiday dance routines from 5:15-6p.

Find more information HERE.

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Tour Festive Homes Across Northwest Arkansas For A Great Cause

Explore beautifully decorated homes across Northwest Arkansas during the Winter Dreams Tour of Homes this Sunday, Dec 8, from 11a-5p.

• Homes For The Holidays: This self-guided event lets you visit homes in Fayetteville, Cave Springs, Bentonville, and Rogers in any order, offering a unique way to get into the holiday spirit.

• Making A Difference: Tickets are $45, and proceeds benefit the Junior League of NWA. The League includes 300 trained volunteers who contribute over 35,000 hours and raise over $50,000 annually to raise awareness of domestic violence in NWA and support community partners like the Children's Safety Center, EOA Children's House, NWA Women's Shelter, and Peace at Home family shelter. 

Learn more and purchase tickets HERE.

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Arts & Culture Monthly Spotlight

Keep up with Northwest Arkansas’s vibrant arts & culture scene with the Arkansas Creative Calendar by CACHE. Here are a few events we’re excited about this December:

• 🎷 Jazz Vibes: Enjoy soulful melodies and impromptu performances during the next Jazz Jam at Music Depot in Downtown Rogers on Thursday, Dec 5, from 6:30-7:30p.

• 🩰 Sounds Suite: Experience Ozark Ballet Theater’s The Nutcracker, featuring world-renowned guest performers alongside 70 talented local students from Northwest Arkansas at the Fayetteville Public Library on Friday, Dec 13, at 6p.

• 🎹 Ben Folds Live: Genre-bending, Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds will perform at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7p!

• 🌽 Ah, Shucks: Tony Award–winning musical comedy Shucked will be on stage for eight performances at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville from Dec 17-22.

• 💡 Night Light: Time Loop by Klip Collective: A Forest Light Experience is in its last full month at Crystal Bridges. The immersive light and sound experience will be open for tours through Jan 5.

Find other events happening this month on the CACHE Creative Calendar.

Events

You Better Watch Out! SantaCon is Coming To Town

Put on your Santa hats, elf attire, or reindeer suits and join the 6th Annual SantaCon NWA this Saturday, Dec 7, from 1-7p.

• Christmas Cheer: SantaCon wristbands are just $10, with all proceeds supporting Sharing & Caring of Benton County, which helps families enjoy the fun of Christmas and provides scholarships and back-to-school assistance.

• Coming to Town: Enjoy food, drinks, and sale specials at dozens of participating bars, restaurants, and retail shops in Downtown Bentonville and Rogers starting at 1p. The day will culminate with a festive afterparty at 7p.

Tickets are $10. Register for SantaCon NWA HERE.

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Light Up the Holiday Season During the Siloam Springs Christmas Parade

The Light Up Siloam Springs Christmas Parade will illuminate the streets of Downtown Siloam Springs this Saturday, Dec 7, at 5:30p.

• Interest: The parade will begin on Tulsa St, near Siloam Springs Middle School, at 5:30p and make its way to Jefferson/Maxwell for the lighting of the Downtown Christmas Lights.

• Desire: Bring your blankets and hot cocoa and enjoy a fun evening with the community to cheer on local businesses, organizations, and groups as they pass by on elaborately decorated floats!

Find more information HERE.

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• ♥️ Local Impact: A listening ear. A passionate advocate. A place to heal. That is the Children & Family Advocacy Center. The Center builds resilient lives through holistic, comprehensive, and trauma-informed services. Please take a few minutes to learn more and see how you can make an impact this holiday season and beyond.*

• ❄️ Those Winter Nights: Get festive during Winter Nights at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6p-12a. Enjoy crafts, holiday movies, and story times from 6-8p, and stay late for karaoke Thursdays, trivia Fridays, and live music Saturdays featuring local artists! Find the full schedule HERE.*

• 🎁 Off To Market: Shop unique handmade creations by local artists at the Community Creative Center’s 16th Annual Holiday Market, open daily from Dec 2-22. The Open House is this Saturday, Dec 7, and there will be hot cocoa, apple cider, and snacks available!

• 🦃 Turkey Run: In 1958, 47 business owners raced live turkeys in Downtown Bentonville before they were given away in a drawing to residents. Read more in The Bentonville Bulletin.

• 🎄 Holiday Happy Hour: Sip seasonal cocktails, enjoy DJ Odeon Collective’s vinyl vibes, and celebrate the season during the Vault Pop-Up at Mount Sequoyah this Thursday, Dec 5, from 5-7p. Tickets include 2 drinks & light bites.

• 🏆 School Stats: The George W. Bush Institute ranked the University of Arkansas as No. 13 for innovation impact productivity among mid-sized universities in its latest “Engines of Opportunity” report.

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