Events around Arkansas are found on page 2
November 21
Museum School Annual Holiday Sale
Arkansas State Fair Grounds
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Museum school faculty and students showcase their wares. Articles include potter, jewelry, woodwork, glass and more. Admission is free. Enter at Howard St. gate.
November 23
Turkey Bowl
Professor Bowl (901 Towne Oaks)
7 p.m.
Benefits Arkansas Foodbank Network. Registration for a 4 person team is $120 and prizes will be awarded to the best bowlers. Your 5th player is going to be a "local celebrity."
Saturdays from November 28 to December 20; Sundays, December 6 - December 20
Arkansas Queen Ho Ho Ho Cruise
10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
A special cruise with Santa Claus and his elves. Sandwiches, drinks and snacks are available on the cruise. They also have a Christmas music cruise Sundays though Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.. Please call for additional details and reservations 501-372-5777.
November 28
The Promenade at Chenal Christmas Tree Lighting
3-6 p.m.
Chamber singers, Santa Claus and more. Free admission.
November 29
Storybook Holidays at The Peabody Little Rock
Begins at 10:45 a.m. Santa Claus will serve as honorary duck master to escort the world famous Peabody ducks from their palace, then the Peabody will hold a tree-lighting ceremony. Call 501-399-8059 for details.
November 30
Tree Trimming Party at Williams Library
1800 Chester Street
4 p.m.
December 3
Sugar Plum Ball
Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom
A daddy-daughter date night to benefit CARTI. Features a silent auction, dancing, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts. Admission: $30.00 per person.
December 3 - 5
33rd Annual CARTI Auxiliary Festival of Trees
Statehouse Convention Center
Festival of trees has many events including. my favorite, the Tux and Trees gala. Admission varies and benefits Arkansas cancer patients. Most events feature a silent auction of great items, including decorated trees.
December 4 - 6
Arkansas Craft Guild Christmas Showcase
Statehouse Convention Center, Gov. Hall I
A juried show of contemporary art and fine crafts by over 100 members of the Arkansas Craft Guild. Hours: Friday, 10am-8pm; Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm.
December 4 - 20
"Merry Christmas Mouse!"
Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theater
Admission is $14 for adults, $10 for kids.
December 5
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
This is a fun 5k run in downtown Little Rock. Participants wear seasonal costumes, tie jingle bells to their shoelaces and take to the streets. You can register on the website.
December 5
City of Little Rock's Big Jingle Jubilee Holiday Parade & Capital Lighting
3:30 p.m.
Downtown Little Rock
Parade and Capitol lighting ceremony. Admission is free.
December 5
Arkansas Chamber Singers Capitol Event
5 p.m.
The Little Rock Club, 400 West Capitol
Tickets are $100 per person. Fireworks and a silent auction.
December 5
Breakfast with Santa at the Statehouse Convention Center
Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom
9-10:30 a.m.
Benfits CARTI, holiday meal, entertainment and photos with Santa. Admission is $15.
December 5
Breakfast with Santa at Children's Hospital
Arkansas Children's Hospital
7 a.m. - noon
Santa comes on a big, red fire truck to meet your kids. firefighters from the Little Rock Fire Department cook and serve attendees a meal of pancakes, eggs, sausage and fruit. The children in attendance have the opportunity to take a picture with Santa, create holiday crafts, call the North Pole and enjoy festive music. Tickets $10-15.
December 5
Season's Treatings
Little Rock Zoo
Create fun projects to give to the animals at the zoo, ride the train and have a light snack. Admission is $20.
December 6
North Little Rock Christmas Parade
Main Street
2 p.m.
Begins on Pershing Blvd at Main Street.
December 6
Holiday's at the Arsenal
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
12:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Choirs, card-making, Santa and story tellers. There will be light refreshments too. Admission is free.
December 6
Mosaic Templars Holiday Open House
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 9th & Broadway, Little Rock
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Holiday music, crafts and refreshments. Admission is free.
December 9 - 19
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "Jingle Bell (Little) Rock"
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Fun, holiday concert.
December 10
Little Rock Wind Symphony presents "Christmas Kaleidoscope"
Second Baptist Church, 222 E. 8th Street
7:30 p.m.
Concert.
December 12
Holiday Tour of Homes
West Little Rock
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wildwood Park's Holiday Tour of Homes highlights a lineup of seven magnificent homes in West Little Rock. Admission is $30. 501-821-7275.
December 12
Christmas in the Wild at the Little Rock Zoo
9:00-11:00 a.m. or 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Little Rock Zoo
Meet Santa and enjoy milk and cookies. You can join Santa as he delivers gifts to the zoo animals. 501-661-7203.
December 12
Annual Family Holiday Concert
North Little Rock High School East Campus Auditorium
Featuring the AR Symphony Orchestra and a holiday fair with crafts and the chance to meet Santa.
December 12
Dashing Thru the Lights
Burns Park, North Little Rock
A fun stroll through the Holiday Lights Display (1 mile). Admission is $5.
December 12-13
Ballet Arkansas' "The Nutcracker"
Robinson Center Music Hall
7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday
Tickets $32 for adults and $22 for children.
December 13
Arkansas Chamber Singers Holiday Concert
3 p.m.
Cathedral of St. Andrew, 617 Louisiana St.
Carols by candlelight.
December 13
Holiday Open House
Museum of Discovery
1 - 4 p.m.
Free admission.
December 13
Nutcracker Tea
Peabody Hotel
12:15 and 1:45 p.m.
Take photos with the nutcracker characters and tea. Tickets are $32 for adults and $22 for kids.
December 18 - 19
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "A Leahy Family Christmas"
Robinson Center Music Hall
For tickets and additional information, call 501-666-1761.
December 19
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Verizon Arena
3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Lights, fire and music. Tickets $25.00-$62.75 through ticketmaster, 800-745-3000.
December 19
Christmas Celebrity Karaoke
Wildwood Park
7 p.m.
Sponsored by 103.7 The Buzz.
