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Buy or lease a new Subaru during the Share the Love event and $250 goes to your chosen charity. Adventure Subaru will give an extra $250 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma and the NWA Women's Shelter. Routine service visits also earn $5 for local charities through Jan 2. 

Events

Bentonville Christmas Parade Set To March This Weekend

The 2024 Bentonville Christmas Parade will make its way through Downtown Bentonville this Saturday, Dec 14, starting at 6p.

• Festive Floats: Enjoy this classic Downtown tradition, which includes over 100 floats, live performances, and other attractions. Over 1,000 people are expected to participate in the festive march.

• Picture This: The parade's theme is Christmas on Canvas, highlighting an array of artistic takes on the holiday season. The parade will travel up Main St. to the Square, then turn at 2nd St towards SW A St., where it will end at the First Baptist parking lot.

Follow Downtown Bentonville Inc. for updates HERE.

Events

Celebrate The Season During The Fayetteville Festivus

A new event will add to the holiday magic of the Lights of the Ozarks at the Downtown Fayetteville Square with the inaugural Fayetteville Festivus this Friday, Dec 13, from 5-10p.

• Fun For All: Explore the Holiday Haul Shopping Crawl, featuring local, women-owned businesses with chances to win prizes while shopping for the perfect gifts. Grab festive snacks at Eats on East to warm up between activities. End the night grooving under the stars at the Silent (Night) Disco on Center Ave. with live music from DJ Dripfunk and Odeon Collective.

• Down Every Street: Catch screenings of holiday favorites at Movies on Mountain, hop through holiday-themed inflatables at Bounce on Block Ave., and be sure to stop by Santa's workshop on the Square for magical photo moments.

Find more details HERE.

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Experience The Corn-Tastic Musical, Shucked, At Walton Arts Center

The Tony Award-winning farm-to-fable musical comedy Shucked will be at Walton Arts Center for eight performances from Dec 17–22.

• Corn-Fed: Written by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie, Designing Women), directed by Tony winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), and featuring a score by Grammy-winning songwriters Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, Shucked is a witty, audacious story about small-town antics, community, and yes—corn.

• Corn-Tastic: Add on a $39 cocktail class before select performances, where you’ll enjoy appetizers and learn to mix two specialty cocktails crafted by local mixologists. Perfect for making memories and mingling before the show!

Reserve your seats before all the kernels have popped HERE.

Events

Explore The Charm Of Christmas Past At The Rogers Historical Museum

Step into the charm of Christmas past during the 24th Annual Holiday Open House at the Rogers Historical Museum this Saturday, Dec 14, from 10a-2p.

• Oh, Christmas Tree: Enjoy guided tours of the 1895 Hawkins House, transformed into a cozy Christmas cottage, showing how a turn-of-the-century Rogers family celebrated the season. Kids can make holiday crafts, write letters to Santa, and savor festive treats from the Friends of the Rogers Historical Museum.

• Seasonal Highlights: Don’t miss Santa Claus reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at 1p, followed by a spirited Christmas carol singalong. This free event promises holiday fun for the entire family!

Find more info HERE.

Events

Rock Out With The Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society

The Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society’s spring Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show is coming to Bentonville next year, Apr 12-13.

• Rock Collection: The two-day event will feature up to 30 vendors from across the U.S., offering everything from rough stones, crystals, and fossils to polished stones, cabochons, and handcrafted jewelry. Whether you’re looking for collectibles or budget-friendly décor, there’s something for everyone, with prices ranging from $1 to $2,000.

• Ready To Rock: Enjoy attractions like geode cracking, flintknapping, live demonstrations, and a variety of interactive activities perfect for rock enthusiasts of all ages. A $5 donation is suggested for entry.

Learn more about the event in Talk Business & Politics HERE.

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In other news…

• 🩰 Nutcracker Magic: World-famous ballerina Emily Bromberg joins Ozark Ballet Theater for The Nutcracker at the Fayetteville Public Library this weekend! Don’t miss Washington County’s only professional production—tickets are going fast! Proceeds support Ozark Ballet Theater's Scholarship Fund.*

• 🎅 Merry Must-Have: A memory is a gift that lasts. Make one with your family at TheatreSquared this Christmas! Plan the perfect, cozy outing with your loved ones to A Christmas Carol, on stage now through Dec 24. Audiences rave, "You must see!" Don't wait; limited seats remain.*

• ⛄️ Don’t Sweat It: Join Bike Rack Brewing Co. in Bentonville for an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party this Thursday, Dec 12, starting at 3p.

• 🎠 One Horse Open Sleigh: Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides around the Pea Ridge square this Saturday, Dec 14, from 6–9p. Tickets are cash-only, first come, first served, and available the day of at the Christmas Tree on the Square!

• 🎅 Jingle All The Way: The Centerton Christmas Parade will take off from the Harps on Commercial St this Friday, Dec 13, at 6p.

• 🦕 Holiday Cheers & Beers: Discover unique, handmade creations from 15 local artists during The Jolly Holiday Bazaar at Fossil Cove Brewing Co. in Fayetteville this Saturday, Dec 14, from 11a-4p.

• 🐘 Dumbo Dash: Go dashing through the cold during the White Elephant 5K & 1 Mile at the Fayetteville Square this Saturday, Dec 9.

• 🤠 Cowboy Christmas: Put on your boots for the Ho-Ho-Ho Down at The Platform NWA in Prairie Grove, featuring live music, square dancing, comfort food, holiday games, karaoke, trivia, and a hot chocolate bar this Saturday, Dec 14, at 6p.

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