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Cosmic Christmas
Christmas Lights, Space Nights, Holiday Markets, and More!
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Events
Snap Your Christmas Pic Passport in Downtown Rogers
The City of Rogers is hosting its 4th Annual Christmas Pic Passport event, inviting everyone to enjoy the magic of Downtown Rogers.
Pics Or It Didn’t Happen: Explore the dazzling Christmas lights adorning the brick streets of Downtown Rogers as you visit seven holiday-themed locations to snap photos with friends and family.
That’s a Wrap: Those who visit all seven locations will be rewarded with a limited-edition Rogers blanket, which can be picked up at Rogers City Hall or the Rogers Historical Museum.
The event started this weekend and will last through Dec 30. Find more details HERE.
Community
Fayetteville Farmers Market Launches Holiday Market at the Square
Get your holiday shopping lists started. Two exciting holiday markets are kicking off this weekend in Fayetteville, just a few blocks from one another.
Farmers Market: Pick up a natural wreath, browse handcrafted items, and find plenty of delicious treats for sale during the Fayetteville Farmers’ Holiday Market on the Downtown Square on Dec 2, 9, and 16 from 9a-1p.
Holiday Market: Shop unique handmade creations by local artists at the Community Creative Center’s Annual Holiday Market, open daily from Dec 2-17. The Open House is this Saturday, Dec 2, and there will be hot cocoa, apple cider, and snacks available!
See a full list of vendors participating in the CCC Holiday Market HERE.
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Events
Launch Into Learning During the University of Arkansas Museum’s Space Night
Get an up-close look at amazing space artifacts, including a meteorite that fell right here in Northwest Arkansas, during the U of A Museum’s Space Night this Friday, Dec 1, from 2-4:45p.
Space Out: The museum is partnering with the UARK Space Hogs for an evening of cosmic fun and exploration, giving visitors the chance to learn more about space exploration and research in a fun and interactive way and witness rare and fascinating space artifacts up close.
Ready for Take Off: Journey through the cosmos in a mobile planetarium and see space-related artifacts up close, including meteorites, a campus computer that used to control a telescope, and more.
RSVPs for the free event are encouraged but not necessary. Learn more HERE.
Events
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 2, at 5:30p.
Interest: The parade will begin on Tulsa St, near Siloam Springs Middle School, then make its way to Jefferson/Maxwell for the lighting of the Downtown Christmas Lights around 6p.
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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In other news…
🐗 Duking it Out: We’re giving away two tickets to the Arkansas vs. Duke game this Wednesday, Nov 29. Head over to our Instagram to enter. We’ll draw a winner at 5p!*
🎄Seasons Greetings: Join Samantha’s Garden at Hail Fellow Well Met in Johnson for a Wine and Design Workshop featuring Winter Wreaths. Join the 90-minute workshop this Sunday, Dec 3, at 4:30p. We’re giving away two tickets! Enter below.*
😆 Mr. Subliminal: Former SNL cast member, comedian, and author Kevin Nealon is bringing the laughs to the Grove Comedy Club this weekend, with five showtimes available Thursday through Saturday, Nov 30 - Dec 2.
📚 A Real Page Turner: Find first-rate coffee-table books, historical volumes, top-shelf cookbooks, new popular fiction, children’s, and Christmas-themed books during the Friend of Fayetteville Public Library’s Premium Book Holiday Sale this Saturday, Dec 2, from 10a-2p.
🦃 Pass the Turkey: About one of every eight turkeys to fill the Thanksgiving table last week were grown in Arkansas, which ranks third in the nation for turkey production.
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🎄 Giveaway! 🎄
Enter to win two tickets to the Winter Wreaths Wine & Design Workshop hosted by Samantha’s Garden at Hail Fellow Well Met in Johnson this Sunday, Dec 3, at 4:30p.
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