If I am missing an event or have incorrect info, please let me know at littlerock@aboutguide.com. December 1-2 is the big weekend this year. That is when the Little Rock and North Little Rock parades and capital lighting take place.
The radio station playing Christmas music is B98.5 FM. They will be playing Christmas music all the time until midnight on Christmas night.
The River Market on Ice Skating Rink is open the entire season, starting on November 17.
Events around Arkansas are found on page 2.
Nov 7 - 12
Holiday House
Statehouse Convention Center
Times vary. Holiday shopping for gifts and decor. Junior league fundraiser.
November 12 throughout Christmas
Santa is at the Mall
Santa is at Park Plaza and McCain Mall starting on the 12.
Nov 17
Museum School Annual Holiday Sale
Clear Channel Metroplex
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.
Nov 17
River Market on Ice Grand Opening
River Market Pavilions
Skating demos and radio Disney to celebrate the grand opening of the rink. It opens through January 5.
Nov 29 - January 1
Sherwood's Festival of Lights
Sherwood Forest
6-9:30 p.m.
Holiday light display featuring Robin Hood, forest animals, Santa’s workshop and more. Free admission, donations accepted.
Nov 25
Moscow Ballet's "The Nutcracker"
Robinson Center Music Hall
3:00 p.m.
Tickets $30-$195.
Ballet Arkansas presents The Nutcracker Dec 7-9
November 25
Storybook Holidays at The Peabody Little Rock
Begins at 11 a.m. Santa Claus will serve as honorary duck master to escort the
Peabody ducks from their palace, then the Peabody will hold a
tree-lighting ceremony with some other fun family activities. Call 501-399-8059 for details.
November 27 through December 1
Behold the Lamb: Live Nativity in Van Buren
Two shows nightly at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Van Buren County Fairground
This is a great production and features live animals, actors, singing and cocoa. It's a great way to remember the reason for the season. It's free.
November 28 - December 30
Burns Park Holiday Lights
Burns Park Funland Drive
Drive Through Lighting Display. Admission is $5 per car. You can walk through the lights on December 3rd.
November 29-December 1
CARTI Auxiliary Festival of Trees
Statehouse Convention Center
Festival of trees has many events including. my favorite, the Tux and Trees gala on December 1. Admission varies and benefits Arkansas cancer patients. Most events feature a silent auction of great items, including decorated trees.
November 29
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: $40.00 per person.
November 30-Decemeber 30
Irving Berlin's White Christmas at The Rep
The Rep
Musical adaptation of "White Christmas."
November 30
Festival After Dark
Statehouse Convention Center 101 E. Markham St
A holiday mixer for singles and couples. Live entertainment. Part of CARTI's Festival of Trees.
December 1
City of Little Rock's Big Jingle Jubilee Holiday Parade & Capital Lighting
3:00 p.m.
Downtown Little Rock
Parade and Capitol lighting ceremony. Admission is free.
December 1
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 1
Tree Lighting in the Promenade
From 12-6 p.m. Live entertainment and Santa makes an appearance in horse drawn sleigh.
December 1
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 1
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 1
Santa at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center
Holiday activities and Santa. It's free. 501-374-4242
December 2
Cocoa with the Clauses at Arvest on Ice
Santa and the Misses will be sharing cocoa, cookies and Christmas wishes at the River Market's ice rink. 501-375-2552
Dec 2
North Little Rock Christmas Parade
Main Street
2 p.m.
Begins on Pershing Blvd at Main Street.
Dec 2
Hillcrest Tree Lighting
Allsop Park
Santa comes early to Hillcrest. He'll be on hand to meet your kids and help them light their Christmas tree.
December 2
Old State House Holiday Open House
Old State House Museum
1-4:30 p.m.
Crafts, carols, cookies and punch. Free admission.
December 2
Nutcracker Tea
The Capital Hotel
2-4 p.m.
Take photos with the nutcracker characters and tea. Call 501-223-5150.
December 2
Mid-America Museum's Taste of the Holidays
500 Mid America Boulevard
Tickets are $65 in advance or $75 at the door.
December 2
Mosaic Templars Holiday Open House
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 9th & Broadway, Little Rock
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Holiday music, crafts and refreshments. Admission is free.
December 3
Dashing Thru the Lights
Burns Park, North Little Rock
A fun stroll through the Holiday Lights Display (1 mile). Admission is $5 per person, or $10 per family.
December 6
Little Rock Wind Symphony presents "A Christmas Celebration"
Second Presbyterian Church
3:00 p.m.
Concert.
December 7
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Verizon Arena
3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Lights, fire and music. Tickets $43.00-$88 through Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000.
Dec 7-8
Holiday Tour of Homes
West Little Rock
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wildwood Park's Holiday Tour of Homes highlights a lineup of six magnificent homes in West Little Rock. Admission is $25-30. The 7th is the private viewing party. Admission to it is $75. 501-821-7275.
December 7-9
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, 10 a.m. -8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Free admission.
December 7-9
Toys for Tots "Toy Hill"
KSSN Parking Lot, Clear Channel Metroplex on 10800 Colonel Glenn Rd
Donate toys, with a parade and special events.
December 7-9
Arkansas Chamber Singers Christmas Event
Arkansas Old State House Museum
Time varies.
Christmas carols. Free admission.
December 7-9
Ballet Arkansas' "The Nutcracker"
Robinson Center Music Hall
7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday
Tickets $45-52.
December 8
Light up the Night 5k
At 5 p.m. in the River Market, in honor of Jennings Osborne. Participants are encouraged to wear lighted clothing as they dash through the lights in the River Market.
December 8
Holiday Hayride at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
A holiday hayride complete with hot cocoa and marshmallows. $10 adults, $5 children. 501-868-5806.
December 8
Christmas in the Wild
Little Rock Zoo
9:30-11:00
Meet Santa and see the animals get their presents. Light refreshments and arts and crafts. Admission $15 for non-members, $10 for members. 501-661-7203.
December 9
Christmas in the Quarter Historic Home Tour
2-6 p.m.
Quapaw Quarter UMC, 1601 W. Louisiana
A trolley guided tour of decorated historic homes in the Quapaw Quarter with refreshments and Christmas music. Tickets are $20.00 per person, call 501-375-1600.
Dec 11
Mannheim Steamroller
7:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Walton Arts Center (Fayetteville)
For tickets call 479-443-5600.
Dec 14
Victorian Christmas Magic-Lantern Show
Old State House Museum
6:30 p.m.
The American Magic-Lantern Theater re-creates a gay nineties Victorian Christmas Magic-Lantern Show. 501-324-8663.
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "Happy Holidays"
Times vary.
Fun, holiday concert. Tickets $18-58.
December 14
8th Ever Nog-off at the Historic Arkansas Museum
This eggnog competition is from 5 to 8 p.m. and admission is free. 501-324-9351.
December 14
Home(brew) for the Holidays
Old State House
A fun way to sample holiday beers from the Arkansas Homebrewers Association. It's free and at the
December 14
Spirited Art Reindeer Create Date for Kids
Spirited Art, 5612 R Street
2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Spirited Art is having a special event where one child and parent can paint for $45 per pair.
December 15
Christmas in the Wild
Little Rock Zoo
9:30-11:00
Meet Santa and see the animals get their presents. Light refreshments and arts and crafts. Admission $15 for non-members, $10 for members. 501-661-7203.
December 15
Top of the Rock Chorus presents "Jingle Jam"
Sherwood Forest (1111 Maryland Avenue in Sherwood)
6 p.m.
Tickets are $33.
December 15
Santa Cruise at the Arkansas Queen Riverboat
100 Riverfront Drive
Boarding begins at 1:30 p.m.
December 15-16
Gingerbread House Workshops
The Capital Hotel
Saturday's event is adults only and starts at 7 p.m. Sunday's is for families. Santa will be there Sunday too.
December 16
Holiday Concert at the Arsenal
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
2:30 p.m.
Piano and vocal concert. Admission is free. 501-372-3372.
December 22
Holiday Hayride at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
A holiday hayride complete with hot cocoa and marshmallows. $10 adults, $5 children. 501-868-5806.
