There are tons of great events happening in

Arkansas this weekend!!

We’ve gathered up a list of several for you here, but be sure to check Facebook’s events section to see all your options!

Click the red text to visit the Facebook page with information about each event.

However you spend your weekend,

We hope it’s a good one!

NOTE: As always, 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 9th

FRIDAY AT 6 PM

Holiday Glow Art Walk

Russellville Downtown

It's time for the biggest Art Walk of the year! It will be December 9th from 6- 8:30 p.m. with fireworks starting at 8:30. It is our Holiday Glow Art Walk complete with a visit from Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause, several types of art forms including performance art, and fireworks to end the night. We are planning on making this the largest one yet with more music and art than we have had before! With any questions about the event or getting placed as a performer or artist, e-mail msrarevents@gmail.com with contact and pictures/ videos of your work. Happy Holidays from us at Main Street Russellville!

Event by Main Street Russellville

FRIDAY AT 7:30 PM

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

Simmons Bank Arena

We’re excited to announce we’ll be back for 2022 with the return of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More and we want to see you there!

Event by Live Nation Concerts, Simmons Bank Arena and Trans-Siberian Orchestra

FRIDAY AT 2 PM – 4 PM

BIP (Berry Important Person) Tea Party!

Wildflower Cafe AR

It's a BIP (Berry Important Person) Tea Party!

Enjoy afternoon tea with Muriel Fahrion, creator of Strawberry Shortcake and the Care Bears. Tickets include tea refreshments & a photo with the artist.

Dress is casual, but Strawberry Shortcake costumes and inspired outfits are welcome and encouraged!

This fundraiser supports River Valley United Way.

Event by River Valley United Way

FRIDAY AT 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Ballet Arkansas Presents "The Nutcracker Spectacular"

Robinson Center

The “Nutcracker Spectacular” is the largest and longest running holiday production in Arkansas, featuring live music by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and a cast and crew of nearly 400! Join Ballet Arkansas at the Robinson Center for an unforgettable celebration of the season - featuring exciting updates and additions for all to enjoy. And don’t forget to visit the area’s largest Nutcracker Boutique in the lobby and take a piece of the production home with you.
Event by Ballet Arkansas

Saturday, December 10th

SATURDAY AT 10 AM – 1 PM

Cutest Christmas Pet Contest

Get your four-legged friend all dressed up and come down to the Arbors for our Cutest Christmas Pet Contest!
To enter your pet, just bring a new toy to donate to the Pope County Foster Care Coalition.
Prizes will be awarded to the winner in the following categories...
- Best Dressed
-Most Unique
-Crowd Favorite
Santa will be on-site for photos and we will have free hot chocolate and cookies for everyone! We hope you can join us!

Event by Tabatha Davis Team - Live.Love.Arkansas

SATURDAY AT 12 PM – 3 PM

Winter Wonderland

Cotton Shed Vintage Market, Bryant, AR

Our Winter Wonderland is back!

Bring the kiddos out to enjoy our magical Christmas snow - more than 300 gallons of it!

Enjoy free hot chocolate and Christmas goodies. And make sure you have your camera or phone to get some pictures in front of our snowy holiday backdrop!

This is our Christmas gift to you - to thank you for another AMAZING year and wish you a very Merry Christmas!

Event by Cotton Shed Vintage Market

SATURDAY AT 5:30 PM

A Perfect Image Second Annual Sip and Shop

A Perfect Image Salon & Boutique

Join us for our second annual Sip and Shop! December 10th from 5:30-8:30! We will have special guests joining us this year - @auntmelviebrownies & @foreverlinked.ar

The first 30 people in the door will be entered to win a $200 Visa gift card!

Event by A Perfect Image Salon & Boutique

SATURDAY AT 10 AM – 10 PM

Downtown Mistletoe Madness

Downtown, Conway

Mistletoe Madness will kick-off the final 2 weeks before Christmas. Visitors to downtown Conway will find store-wide holiday markdowns the rule of the day! While you shop or dine in Downtown Conway, enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas: the giant 100-foot Ferris Wheel at Roger's Plaza, the bell of the mighty Brothers' Engine #1 as it makes it way around Rogers Plaza and carolers as they stroll through downtown.!

Event by Conway Downtown Partnership

SATURDAY AT 12 PM – 4 PM

Meet Santa on The Rooftop

The Rooftop, 340 Central Ave, Hot Springs

Up on The Rooftop, click, click, click! Down through the chimney with good St. Nick!

Meet us at The Rooftop on December 10th for visit from Santa!!!

Parents, enjoy one of our signature cocktails while your kids sip hot chocolate with Santa Clause! We will have a photo opportunity for you to snap a few pictures! Then end the day with some homemade cookies.

Don't forget a jacket, The Rooftop gets almost as cold as the North Pole! Don't worry if you forget we do have heaters to keep our guests warm.

We'll see you at The Rooftop!

Event by The Rooftop

Sunday, December 11th

SUNDAY AT 12 PM – 9 PM

S’mores with Santa & Friends (Hosted by Clarksville Seniors Project Graduation)

The Barn at Sleepy Hollow, 1758 Co Rd 3348, Clarksville, AR

Receive digital copies of photos with copyrights, hot chocolate, and s’mores by the firewall, door prizes, a concession stand will be open for lunch/dinner/snacks, and more! Santa, Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, Elsa, Elves, and more characters will be available for photos! A family photo set will be available for family photos!

Tickets will be $8 with children 3 and under FREE. This is a fundraiser that goes to Clarksville Seniors Project Graduation! Come out and enjoy and help support our seniors! Merry Christmas!!

Event by The Barn at Sleepy Hollow

SUNDAY AT 1 PM – 4 PM

Paint your Pup: Bark Bar + Painting with a Twist

Bark Bar, 1201 South Spring Street Little Rock, AR

What a pawfect gift. Join Painting with a Twist at Bark Bar to paint your pup! Pricing includes entry to Bark Bar, as well as access to drink specials!

Sip. Paint. Relax. Unleash your inner artist with us! Never painted before? No problem! Let our talented local artists guide you as you paint your pet!

E-mail a picture of your pet before this session to have your canvas pre-sketched! Send photos to studio108@paintingwithatwist.com. Photo guidelines: Limit one pet per canvas. Photo must be a high resolution image of your pet. The better the photo quality, the better the painting! Photos from the neck up are best, paws are hard to paint! We must receive picture at least 48 hours before class time in order to attend.

We are limiting class sizes, have disposable aprons upon request, and are disinfecting any shared items or surfaces after each use.

SEATING ARRANGEMENTS: If you have friends that you would like to be seated with, please put their name(s) in the seating/notes section.

Humans 21+, Dogs 4 mos+. Fill out this. form before you visit: BarkBar.com/Memberships

Event by Bark Bar