Central Arkansas list of events to celebrate Christmas season

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The holiday season is in full swing, and here in Central Arkansas, there are many celebrations underway that are full of holiday cheer.

Whether you're a fan of Christmas lights, a good festive ballet, or just want to relax and have a glass of milk and cookies with Santa Claus, we've got you covered with a list of events that are sure to make your spirits bright.

Little Rock

• GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo - Select nights through Dec. 30 from 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
• Arkansas Craft Guild Christmas Showcase - Dec. 1-3 with times varying by date.
• Christmas cookies with Santa at CALS Children's Library - Dec. 2 at 10:00 a.m.
• Lighting ceremony at Arkansas State Capitol - Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m
• Christmas movies at the Ron Robinson Theater - Various dates/times
• The So Southwest Christmas Parade - Dec. 2 at 2:00 p.m.
• Ballet Arkansas Nutcracker Spectacular - Dec. 8 -10 - Various times
• Christmas Market at Chenal - Dec. 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Breakfast with Santa at the Little Rock Zoo - Dec. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• Nutcracker! Magic Christmas Ballet - Dec. 31 at 5:00 p.m.
• Arkansas Symphony Orchestra: Home for the Holidays - Dec. 15-17 - Various times
• River City Men's Chorus Holiday! 2023 Concert - Dec. 3, 4, 7- Various times
• The Bernice Garden tree lighting - Dec. 7 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• All Is Calm Christmas performance - Dec. 7-10- Various times
• Grinchmas breakfast at Pinspiration- Dec. 16 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus- Dec. 13- from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
• The Tree at First Baptist Little Rock- Dec. 7-10- Various times
• The Polar Express Storytime at Barnes & Noble- Dec. 15 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

North Little Rock

• Christmas Parade in North Little Rock - Dec. 3 - from 2:00 p.m. to 4: 00 p.m.
• Kingdom Covenant Church Annual Christmas Mall - Dec. 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Windsor Valley Luminary at North Hills and Osceola Drive- Dec. 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Conway

• Christmas Parade in Conway - Dec. 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Conway Men's Chorus 2023 Holiday Concert at Reynolds Performance Hall- Dec. 5 at 7:00 p.m.
• Share-a-Bear Holiday event at the McGee Center - Dec. 9 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Benton

• Saline County Christmas Parade - Dec. 4 at 6:00 p.m.
• Santa in the Park - Dec. 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 3: 00 p.m.
• A Christmas Story at The Royal Theatre - Dec. 7-17 - Various times
• Santa in the Courthouse for Special Needs Night - Dec. 8  from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Christmas in the City at Tyndall Park- Dec. 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Bryant

• Tree lighting festival- Dec. 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Hot Springs

• ELF at The Pocket Community Theatre - Nov. 30- Dec. 3 & Dec. 7 -10 - Various times
• Hot Springs Christmas Parade - Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m.
• Garvan Woodland Gardens Holiday Lights - Through Dec. 31 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Downtown holiday lights - Through January 2 

Sherwood

• Enchanted Forest Trail of Lights - Dec. 1-30 - from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
• Christmas party at Duran Youth Center- Dec. 8 - from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Ornament decorating at Duran Youth Center- Dec. 21- from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If you know of any special holiday events that we should add to our list, please send us an email at web@thv11.com.