ARKANSAS, USA — Central Arkansas is ready to celebrate the holidays with these festive light displays that are fun for the whole family!
Garvan Gardens Winter Garden Festival in Hot Springs
Where: Garvan Gardens - 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs National Park
When: Nov. 19 - Dec. 31, 4 - 9 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day
Cost: $15 for adults, $5 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under
GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo
Where: 1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock
When: Select dates from 5 - 9 p.m. until Jan. 7
Cost: $17 for zoo members, $20 for the general public (ages 3 years old and up). Kids 2 years old and younger are admitted for free, and parking is free.
A Trail of Holiday Lights at Sherwood's Enchanted Forest
Sherwood's Enchanted Forest Trail of Lights is a mile-long drive-thru trail of holiday lights.
Where: Sherwood Sports Complex, 511 Bear Paw Road
When: Nov. 20 - Dec. 30, from 6 - 9:30 p.m. The gates to the Sports Complex will close at 9:30 p.m. to allow ample time for the vehicles within the parking lot gates to make it through the trail.
Cost: Admission is free but donations to fund future displays are accepted.
Santa on Sayles in Jacksonville
Where: 10301 Sayles Rd., Jacksonville
When: Sunday - Thursday 5:45 - 9:30 p.m. & Friday - Saturday 5:45 - 10:30 p.m. Weather permitting.
Cost: Free, though donations are appreciated.
Hot Springs Holiday Lights on Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs
Where: Central Ave. between Reserve and Fountain St., in Hot Springs National Park
When: Nov. 23 - Jan. 4
Cost: Free
DinoTrek at the Mid-America Science Museum
Where: 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs
When: Fridays and Saturdays from 5 - 7 p.m. from Nov. 26 - Dec. 18
Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for children ages 3-12, $11 for seniors aged 65 and older, teachers, and military.