Shopping for the perfect gift for loved ones on your holiday list? The 2024 Holiday Markets Guide is sure to have what you're looking for in Central Arkansas, the Little Rock Metro, and North Little Rock. We've also included specialty markets and events just a short drive away.
🎁 Holiday Markets 🎁
Sip & Shop @ Sage Boutique & Marketplace in Sherwood
- Tuesday, Dec 3, 5-7 pm
International Feast and Market @ Record Downtown, Bentonville
- Thursday, Dec 5, 5-9 pm
- Join us for a festive celebration of global cuisine and shopping.
Christmas Shopping Extravaganza in Conway benefitting Alzheimer's Arkansas
- Thursday, Dec 5, 9 am at various locations
Christmas Market @ The Humble Crumb Bakery in Sherwood
- Saturday, Dec 7, 8 am
- Shop over 15 vendors selling unique, hand-made products including pottery, Russian tea, hand-poured candles, manger scenes, Christmas decor and ornaments, hand-print art projects for kids, and more!
🌟 Festive Events 🌟
Find more Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Arkansas here!
📍North Little Rock - Maumelle - Sherwood - Jacksonville - Scott - LRAFB
Piccolo Zoppé - A Boutique Circus @ Argenta Arts District - Nov. 22-Dec. 8, 2024
Free Pictures with The Grinch @ Arkansas Circus Arts - Dec 20
📍Little Rock Metro & Roland - Benton - Bryant - Alexander - Bauxite
GloWILD SEA Lantern Festival - Select dates Nov 7, 2024 to Jan 5, 2025
- Sensory Night, Thursday, Dec 12 | New Year's Eve Party, Tuesday, Dec 31
57th Annual Frolic @ Historic Arkansas Museum - Dec 8
- The Frolic is a tradition for many people and families who come year after year to dance old-time reels, listen to the fiddle and hammer dulcimer, take part in holiday crafts, shop in the Museum Store, snack on ginger cake, and sip on hot cider.
20th Ever Nog-off: Tournament of Champions @ Historic Arkansas Museum - Dec 13
- We're bringing back some of our winningest, most creative, and all-time favorite champions to find out who makes the best eggnog in town.
A Ferncliff Christmas @ Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center - Dec 13-15
- Experience the Nativity story in a whole new way in this 45-minute Walk the Nativity Trail!
- Reserve your time slot with a vehicle ticket on Eventbrite ($20-$30 payable upon arrival in cash)
Merry Movies at the Museum: The Muppet Christmas Carol @ Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts - Dec 18
- The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale!
🚘 Cabot
Downtown Christmas Parade & Celebration @ Main Street - Dec 14
- This year's theme is "Christmas Movies"
- The parade begins on Main Street at 5 pm followed by a FREE community event at the Cabot Municipal Complex with hot chocolate, food, crafts, & pictures with Santa!
🚘 Hot Springs
Piccolo Zoppé - A Boutique Circus @ The Majestic Lot
🚘 Russellville
Do Portugal Circus @ Pope County Fairgrounds - Fri-Sun, Nov 29-Dec 1
🚘 Greenbrier
Glisten in Greenbrier @ Matthews Park - Nov. 30, 2024 to Jan. 4, 2025
- Central Arkansas' premier winter wonderland with lights, the FAB&T skating rink, special events, and more!
- Tree Lighting on Sat., Nov. 30th
- Christmas Parade "Music Notes and Christmas Floats!" on Thur., Dec. 12th
Piccolo Zoppé - A Boutique Circus @ Glisten in Greenbrier - Dec. 20, 2024 to Jan. 4, 2025
While we strive to keep our guides and calendars as up-to-date as possible, weather and other unforeseen circumstances may delay or cancel events. Call ahead to confirm or check social media for updates before going. You can find that information on the event listing if it was available at publication.
