Santa at NWA Mall
What -- Santa is on hand to visit and take photos with boys and girls
When -- 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sundays
Where -- Center Court at the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville
Information -- northwestarkansasmall.com
Santa at Pinnacle Hills Promenade
What -- Santa is on hand to visit and take photos with boys and girls
When -- Noon-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 24
Where -- Next to Yum Yos Frozen Yogurt at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers
Information -- pinnaclehillspromenade.com
Lights of the Ozarks
What -- It takes city works more than 3,300 hours to put up almost half a million lights on the square for "Lights of the Ozarks," now in its 24th year. There will once again be carriage rides and camel rides on the square beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving.
When -- Through Jan. 1
Where -- Downtown Fayetteville square
Information -- thelightsoftheozarks.com
A Rogers Christmas
What -- The Christmas traditions of early Rogers will be the focus of a special exhibition. Stepping into the Hawkins House you will learn that much of the holiday season was focused on helping those less fortunate. With baked goods, canned foods, and clothing gathered for the local charity drive. You'll see that the family enjoyed winter fun with ice skating on a local pond or going sledding. The house will also be decorated in traditional pine boughs and holly; with a small tabletop tree decorated in tinsel, gilded nuts, homemade ornaments and candles.
When -- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. throughout December.
Where -- Rogers Historical Museum, 322 S. Second, Rogers
Information -- 621-1154 or rogershistoricalmuseum.org
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"It's a Wonderful Life"
What -- A live radio play
When -- Wednesday-Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. through Dec. 31
Where -- TheatreSquared at the Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville
Cost -- $10-$47
Information -- 443-5600
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Dec. 10
"A Christmas Story"
What -- The classic 1983 film adapted to the stage
When -- 2 p.m. Dec. 10, again Dec. 14-17
Where -- Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory in downtown Rogers
Cost -- $20-$32
Information -- 631-8988
Classic Christmas Concert
What -- Multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist David Phelps will be featured with his seven-piece musical entourage.
When -- 7 p.m. Dec. 10
Where -- Bentonville First Baptist Church, 220 S. Main St., Bentonville
Cos t -- $15
Information -- fbcbentonville.org
Harmonia Winter Concert
What -- Get a free Harmonia CD with admission. All proceeds go to Compassion Fayetteville to support its mission of creating a more compassionate Arkansas.
When -- 7 p.m. Dec. 10
Where -- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2925 Old Missouri Road, Fayetteville
Cost -- Suggested donation of $10 or more
Information -- compassionfayetteville.wordpress.com
Dec. 12
Pet Pictures with Santa
What -- Bring your fur babies to pose with St. Nick.
When -- 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12
Where -- Center Court, Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville
Information -- northwestarkansasmall.com
Dec. 13
Little Sprouts Holiday Hoopla
What -- Story and activity time for preschoolers and their parents.
When -- 9:30 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Dec. 13
Where -- Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville
Cost -- Tickets start at $4
Information -- bit.ly/lilsprouts
Dec. 14
Home For the Holidays
What -- A concert with pianist Jonathan Story
When -- 7 p.m. Dec. 14
Where -- Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
Cost -- $25 & up
Information -- 443-5600
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Dec. 15
Caroling on the Creek
What -- Music, art, Santa Claus and more than 20 choirs will perform. Santa will arrive via fire truck.
When -- 5 p.m. Dec. 15
Where -- Walter Turnbow Park and on the Shiloh Square, 110 W. Emma Ave., downtown Springdale
Information -- downtownspringdale.org
Dec. 16
Peel Mansion Open House
What -- Come visit the Peel Mansion all dressed up for Christmas. This year's theme is the Twelve Days of Christmas, so expect a different day's theme in each of the rooms as you tour the house.
When -- 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 16
Where -- The Peel Mansion, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville
Cost -- Free
Information -- 254-3870 or peelcompton.org
The Little Craft Show
What -- Arkansas' most talked about indie craft show, celebrated for the refreshing atmosphere, enthusiastic vendors and high quality handmade goods.
When -- Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 16
Where -- The Record, 104 S.W. A St., Bentonville
Cost -- $10 presale, $15 day of
Information -- thelittlecraftshow.com
Holiday Open House
What -- Cookies, hot chocolate and gift shopping in the museum store
When -- 2-5 p.m. Dec. 16
Where -- Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Ave. in Fort Smith
Cost -- Free
Information -- 783-7841
A Very SoNA Christmas
What -- A collection of favorite sacred and secular music celebrating the magic and beauty of Christmas, featuring the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas Singers, regional high school choirs and special guest soloists.
When -- 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16
Where -- Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville
Cost -- Tickets start at $10
Information -- 443-5600, waltonartscenter.org
Winter Wonderland Princess Ball
What -- Ten princesses and characters host this ball with fun activities such as crafts, face painting and sweet treats. There will be dancing, performances and sing-alongs.
When -- 4-6 p.m. Dec. 16
Where -- John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers
Cost -- $50
Information -- 799-6133, theprincesspartypalace.com
Frosty Flix & Skate-A-Long-- "The Santa Clause"
What -- Enjoy a festive holiday movie after skating to the soundtrack and grab a picture with your favorite star.
When -- Skate from 5-6:15 p.m. Dec. 16; movie starts at 6:30 p.m.
Where -- The Rink at Lawrence Plaza, 1101 S.W. Citizens Circle, Bentonville
Cost -- $10 presale, $15 day of
Information -- 464-7275, bentonvillear.com
Dec. 16 & 17
"The Nutcracker"
What -- A performance by Western Arkansas Ballet
When -- 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 & 2:30 p.m. Dec. 17
Where -- ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center at 55 South 7th Street, Fort Smith.
Cost -- $15-$25
Information -- 785-0152 or waballet.org
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Dec. 17
The Snowman: A Family Concert
What -- Presented by Walton Arts Center and the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, experience a special screening of the award-winning film "The Snowman" as SoNA musicians bring to life the extraordinary score.
When -- 2 p.m. Dec. 17
Where -- Baum Walker Hall, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville
Cost -- $9
Information -- 443-5600, waltonartscenter.org
Dec. 21
First Ornaments of Christmas
What -- A live multimedia project from Bryce Napier and surrounding group of artists; a Christmas-Indie classical multimedia rock opera. The 11-piece band performs with narrative breaks.
When -- 7 p.m. Dec. 21
Where -- Arkansas Public Theatre, Rogers
Cost -- $5
Information -- 631-8988
Dec. 22 & 23
Holiday Movies at the Victory Theatre
What -- Classic holiday movies, hosted by Main Street Rogers
When -- "It's a Wonderful Life," 7 p.m. Dec. 22; "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," 10 a.m. Dec. 23; and "Elf," 1 p.m. Dec. 23
Where -- Victory Theatre in downtown Rogers
Cost -- $10 on Dec. 22; $5 on Dec. 23
Information -- 936-5487
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Dec. 24 & 25
'Ozarks at Large'
What -- The annual "Ozarks at Large" Christmas show with music by Bernice and Bergen Hembree, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" read by Jason Suel, a disastrous family Christmas story by Ben Manatt of comedy troupe That's What She Said, 18 things to look forward to in 2018 with Becca Martin-Brown and music by the Squarshers
When -- 9 a.m. Dec. 24 & noon & 7 p.m. Dec. 25
Where -- KUAF, 91.3 FM, National Public Radio
Cost -- Free
Information -- kuaf.com
-- Deb Harvell
dharvell@nwadg.com
NAN What's Up on 12/10/2017