As the holiday season approaches, Arkansas transforms into a dazzling place to live that offers countless enchanting displays.
Here are 10 must-see holiday light events across the state.
Whether you’re planning a family outing, a romantic evening, or a fun adventure with friends, these displays promise memories and moments for you to capture in photos and video.
That’s what we plan to do, anyway. If you can’t make it, check back here to see video and photos from some of the events shot by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette staff.
P.S. Click on the event names for more information.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Lights of the Ozarks, 6 p.m., Historic Downtown Square in Fayetteville
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, 12-7 p.m., The Promenade at Chenal in west Little Rock
Northern Lights Holiday Festival, 3-7 p.m., Argenta Plaza in North Little Rock
Holiday Lights Opening Night (ticketed event), Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Bright the Night, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Capitol Avenue and Main Street in Little Rock
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27
White River Wonderland, Chaney Drive in Batesville
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Trail of Lights, 5 p.m., 420 Dee Jay Hudson Drive in Sherwood
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Illuminate, 3-7 p.m., Rogers Plaza in Conway
FRIDAY, DEC. 6
Christmas in the Park, 5 p.m., Lake Willastein Drive in Maumelle
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
86th Arkansas State Capitol Christmas Lighting Ceremony, 5:30 p.m., 500 Woodlane St., Little Rock
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