Happy Holiday Season River Valley Family!

Get ready to enjoy fun, festive events this weekend. With pictures📸, fireworks🎆, and the hopes of snow❄ we hope you are ready for the first weekend in December! Take a look at what’s happening This Weekend in the Arkansas River Valley!

NOTE: We do our best to bring you accurate information… however, we encourage you to reach out to event venues to confirm before you head out to an advertised event.


Friday, December 4th

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Russellville Downtown Holiday Glow

Friday, December 4th from 6-8pm
Main Street Russellville, along with Russellville Tourism & Visitor’s Center will host an outdoor Holiday Glow event on Friday, December 4th from 6-8pm. This event will feature holiday décor and lights, Christmas tree lighting, a Cocoa Sip & Stroll, as well as a living nativity at Depot Park and a jolly special guest at the Russellville Train Depot. Santa will be present on the East Depot porch for kids to wave to and drop off their letters for Santa (don’t forget to include your address so Santa’s elves can reply). Concessions will be available for purchase. The evening will conclude with a fireworks finale. Event organizers ask that attendees wear masks, maintain the recommended social distance from others, and adhere to marked boundaries and safety protocols.

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Christmas Mini-Sessions in the Alley

5:30 PM and 7:30 PM on Friday, December 4, 2020

CHRISTMAS MINI-SESSIONS IN THE ALLEY - These will be 5-minute sessions between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM on Friday, December 4, 2020 in the Alley located at 310 West B Street in downtown Russellville, Arkansas. The session fee will include 3 poses and 3 high resolution digital images. Cost is $30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. These will be by reservation only, and we will not accept walk-ins during the event. Attendance will be limited to 24 groups. Your specific time will be assigned prior to the event, and we ask that you show up no more than 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time. No refunds. If the event is cancelled due to rain, it will be rescheduled.

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UCA Downtown Winter Art Showcase

Friday at 12 PM– 5 PM

The Conway League of Artists is a local art organization that enriches, promotes, and supports artists within the community. Founded in 1973, their purpose is to bring together individuals within the community who have an active interest in the arts.

The Winter Art Showcase features 10 local artists selling their artistic creations. UCA Downtown and CLA are excited to offer this showcase as we welcome the winter and holiday season.

Participating artists include Don Byram, Leslie Collier, Chantal Danyluk, Virginia Miller, Susan Peterson, Charlotte Rierson, Karen Samuhel, Virginia Potter Vredeveld, Suzanne de Shazo Waggoner, and Logan Weaver.

Come by and find a unique Christmas gift!


Saturday, December 5th

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Holiday in the Hollow

Saturday at 10 AM – 7 PM

A Handmade Gift, Unique Art & Local Small Business & Vendors Holiday Shopping Extravaganza! Live Music, Hayrides, Light Displays, Food, Hot Cocoa, visit with Santa in pure Family Holiday Fun. Masks Required. Hidden Acres Farm, 411 Sims Hollow, Russellville, AR 72802

Dardanelle Stationary Drive Thru "Country Christmas" Parade

SATURDAY AT 6 PM – 8 PM

Dardanelle Stationary Drive Thru "Country Christmas" Parade at Merritt Park

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Cruis'n with Claus

Come Cruis'n with Claus at one of your City of Benton Parks presented by the Jeff Mattingly Foundation. Have your photo take (socially distanced of course) with Santa using your own camera! This is a FREE community event, so come enjoy holiday music, hot cocoa, and receive a holiday gift box from Santa and his elves. **Free registration required**

**Weather Permitting**

Cruis'n Schedule:
Riverside Park 10:00am-11:30am
Tyndall Park 1:00pm-2:30pm
Ralph Bunche Park 3:00pm-4:30pm

Sunday, December 6th

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Luncheria Mexicana Alicia at Stone's Throw Stifft Station

2-7pm
No Sunday Funday is complete without tacos! Luncheria Mexicana Alicia is at Stone's Throw Stifft Station every Sunday with tacos, burritos, & more, and we've got the beer & cider covered!

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WON Group Ride

Sunday at 3 PM – 5 PM

Meeting at Sunset Point. If you plan on coming send us a message so we can set you up with the right group! We'll have four options available:

Beginner: Riding 3-Cs at a 15-20 min one way pace.
Beginner +: Learning to ride Miller's Goat Loop.
Intermediate: Riding Miller's Goat at a faster pace.
Intermediate +: Riding Chickalah at a comfortable pace.

If you don't have a bike message us! We may have a couple of options for you!

Happy Bike Riding!