Today
Christmas Parade of Lights -- With the theme "Welcome to Toyland," 6 p.m., Spring Street in downtown Eureka Springs. 253-8737 or eurekaspringschamber.com.
Rogers Christmas Parade -- Tree lighting at Frisco Park followed by the woodland-themed Christmas parade, 7 p.m., downtown Rogers. 936-5487 or mainstreetrogers.com.
"A Christmas Carol" -- Presented by the Northwest Arkansas Audio Theater, 7:30 p.m. today & 3 p.m. Sunday, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $5-$10. 751-5441 or www.acozarks.org.
"Ghosts of Christmas" -- With illusionist Sean-Paul and "ghost talker" Juliana Fay, 8 p.m. today & Saturday, 8 p.m. Dec. 10 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17, Intrigue Theater, 80 Mountain St. in Eureka Springs. $24.95-$79.95. 855-446-8744 or intriguetheater.com.
Saturday
Christmas Open House -- Meet the firefighters, take a Fire Safety House tour, check out the fire station, fire truck and ambulance and take part in many more activities for adults and kids, including photos with Santa with proceeds benefiting the SFD Benevolent Fund, 1-3 p.m., Springdale Fire Station 1, 417 Holcomb St. in Springdale. 751-4501.
Candlelight Tour of Homes -- Self-guided walking tour of Eureka Springs' most beautifully restored homes, 3-8 p.m., Eureka Springs. $20 ticket includes use of Eureka Springs trolley between tour homes. eurekaspringspreservationsociety.org.
Figure Skating Show -- With the Arkansas Figure Skating Association, 8:30 p.m., The Rink at Lawrence Plaza in Bentonville. Free. 464-7275.
Christmas Forest Tree Lighting -- Dozens of Christmas trees decorated by local charities and available for viewing and voting through Dec. 31, 6 p.m., east lawn of the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. 253-9766 or www.christmasatthecrescent.com.
Santa in the Park -- Visit with Santa while enjoying kids' crafts, eating s'mores, musical entertainment and more, 1-3 p.m. Saturday & Dec. 10, Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. Free. eurekaspringsdowntown.com.
Christmas Concert -- With Native American flute recording artist John Two Hawks, featuring Finnish singing star Johanna Kurkela, 7 p.m., Eureka Springs City Auditorium. $15. www.johntwohawks.com or eurekaspringsdowntown.com.
"The Nutcracker" -- Join the Northwest Arkansas Conservatory of Classical Ballet with guest artists from Northwest Arkansas Ballet Theatre as they perform the full length classical ballet, 7 p.m. Saturday & 2 p.m. Sunday, Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. $25 at the door. www.nwaballet.com.
Breakfast With Santa -- Santa's workshop will will make an appearance as attendees make holiday crafts with Mrs. Claus and take photos with Santa while being served breakfast by Santa's helpers, with a ride on the Children's Christmas Train to follow, 8:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10 a.m. breakfast times, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Proceeds benefit the Children's Safety Center of NWA. 751-5441 or www.acozarks.org.
"The Christmas Story Through Song" -- With the ACO Chorale, 7:30 p.m., Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. $10. 751-5441 or www.acozarks.org.
Sunday
Santa's Sunday Brunch -- Brunch served from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and photos with Santa from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Crystal Ballroom of the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. $27.95. Reservations required. 253-9766 or www.christmasatthecrescent.com.
Dec. 8
"Ozarks at Large" Christmas Show -- KUAF 91.3FM presents its annual Christmas show offering live music from local bands, giveaways and a reading of "The Polar Express," 6:30 p.m., Walker Community Room at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Free. 856-7000 or faylib.org.
Dec. 9
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" -- This classic holiday play tells the tale of an unlikely trio on a mission to save Christmas, 8 p.m. Dec. 9, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 & Dec. 11, Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. 751-5441 or www.acozarks.org.
Dec. 10
All-Star Jazzy Christmas -- Critically acclaimed saxophonist Tim Warfield and an all-star cast will perform arrangements of holiday songs, 7:30 p.m., Starr Theater at the Walton Arts Center, 495 Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Tickets start at $30. 571-2762 or waltonartscenter.org.
Wampus Wonderland -- A holiday craft show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville. cattywampuscoop.com.
"The Nutcracker" -- Presented by the Northwest Arkansas Regional Dance Company, 7 p.m. Dec. 10 & 2 p.m. Dec. 11, Heritage High School Auditorium, 1114 S. Fifth St. in Rogers. $6-$12. 636-6678.
Holiday Open House -- Music, food, drink and art for sale, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 10 & 11, Heartwood Gallery, 428 S. Government Ave. in Fayetteville. 444-0888 or heartwoodgallery.com.
Christmas at the North Pole -- Featuring members of the Ozark Figure Skating Club, 1 & 5 p.m., The Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale. $5-$8. Erin Spandorf at 562-714-2309 or erinv24@gmail.com.
"A Holiday Sing" -- The Bella Vista Women's Chorus presents a benefit for the library expansion project with featured guests Perfect Harmony, 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 20 Boyce Drive in Bella Vista. Free-will offering. 715-6154.
Light the Hills -- Luminaries light up the park setting the stage for a Christmas card shopping experience, 5-9 p.m., Basin Spring Park, 3 Spring St. in Eureka Springs. EurekaSpringsChristmas.com.
Open House -- Learn the history of the city and shop the museum's gift shop for unique Christmas gifts, locally made wooden toys, handcrafted pottery, Nantucket baskets and more, 2-5 p.m., parade at 3 p.m., Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Ave. in Fort Smith. 783-7841 or www.fortsmithmuseum.org.
"The Nutcracker" -- Western Arkansas Ballet's 31st annual performance, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 & 2:30 p.m. Dec. 11, ArcBestCorporation Performing Arts Center, 55 S. 7th St. in Fort Smith. $15-$25. 785-0152 or www.waballet.org.
Downtown Living Windows -- With the theme "Toyland," the windows of shops downtown come alive with actors inside and grand holiday displays, 3-6 p.m, Main Street in Eureka Springs. eurekaspringsdowntown.com.
Dec. 11
Christmas at the Clayton House -- With the Fort Smith Chorale, Santa, crafts, holiday refreshments and more, 1-3:30 p.m., Clayton House museum, 514 N. Sixth St. in Fort Smith. 783-3000 or claytonhouse.org.
Dec. 16
Home for the Holidays Concert -- A benefit concert for the Flint Street Food Bank, 7-10 p.m., Eureka Springs City Auditorium. Donation of two non-perishable canned goods. www.eurekasprings.org.
Dec. 17
Figure Skating Show -- With the Arkansas Figure Skating Association, 6 p.m., The Rink at Lawrence Plaza in Bentonville. Free. 464-7275.
Dec. 18
"A Holiday MusiCOOL" -- Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra and Youth Orchestra present "Christmas Around the World" and photos with "cool" Santa, 2:30 p.m., Riordan Hall, 3 Riordan Drive in Bella Vista. 855-5036.
Christmas Concert -- With the Melody Pond Band and other area musicians, 4 p.m, Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St. Free to the public. 856-7000 or faylib.org.
Through Dec. 22
Polar Express Train Ride -- Departs the historic 1906 depot in downtown Branson, Mo. For dates and departure times, visit bransontrain.com or call 800-287-2462.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker -- Heat up your Christmas tradition with a contemporary mash-up of a timeless holiday story, 7 p.m., Baum Walker Hall at the Walton Arts Center, 495 Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Tickets start at $22. 571-2762 or waltonartscenter.org.
Through Dec. 23
A Very Electric Christmas -- Lightwire Theatre will light up the stage with friendly caroling worms, dancing candy canes, nutcracker soldiers and other glow in the dark creatures incorporating classic holiday stories, 7 p.m, Baum Walker Hall at the Walton Arts Center, 495 Dickson St. in Fayetteville. Tickets start at $10. 571-2762 or waltonartscenter.org.
Through Dec. 24
Snow Village and Train Exhibit -- A nostalgic holiday journey back through the 1930s, '40s and '50s with a display of more than 600 pieces including the Polar Express and other Lionel trains, Gaskins Switch Village of shops in Eureka Springs. $2-$5. For dates and times, visit www.eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org or call 253-9417.
War Eagle Christmas Trees -- Come see nostalgic War Eagle decked out in festive lights and greenery, stroll the historic bridge, browse local artisan crafts and gifts at Creekside Creations, enjoy coffee and handmade cinnamon rolls at Creekside Treats and choose your family's fresh, pre-cut Christmas tree, 3-7 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays, 1-7 p.m., Sundays, located at Blackburn Homestead, 11036 High Sky Inn Road in Hindsville. 799-3014 or www.facebook.com/wareaglechristmas.
This calendar will continue through Christmas Eve. Send submissions to Jenn O'Bryan at jobryan@nwadg.com.
NAN What's Up on 12/02/2016