Plan your festive adventure in Little Rock with our comprehensive guide. For those deeply connected to Little Rock and those just making connections, our guide is your festive roadmap.
One of the highlights this holiday season is The Nutcracker at Robinson Center, where classical ballet meets dazzling holiday cheer, enchanting audiences of all ages. Arkansas State Capitol Lighting offers a stunning display of twinkling lights that elevate the festive spirit in the heart of the city. And the Cirque Dreams Holidaze is something you definitely don't want to miss, combining acrobatics and spectacular visuals for a captivating holiday performance. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Little Rock
- 20th Annual Nog-Off Tournament of Champions
- Ugly Sweater Race 5K & Elf Dash
- The Nutcracker at Robinson Center
- Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
- Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony
- North Little Rock Christmas Parade (North Little Rock)
- A Very Merry Motown Christmas
- A Christmas Story: The Musical (North Little Rock)
- 56th Annual Christmas Frolic
- Holiday Craft Fair at Arkansas State Fairgrounds
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Little Rock Events Events
20th Annual Nog-Off Tournament of Champions (Little Rock) • 0.6 miles
Annual competition for the best eggnog
Ugly Sweater Race 5K & Elf Dash (Little Rock) • 0.8 miles
Festive 5K race with an Elf Dash for kids
The Nutcracker at Robinson Center (Little Rock) • 0.9 miles
Arkansas's largest holiday production with live orchestra
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Little Rock) • 0.9 miles
Beloved Dr. Seuss tale brought to life on stage.
Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony (Little Rock) • 0.9 miles
Historic 87th anniversary Capitol lighting ceremony
North Little Rock Christmas Parade (North Little Rock) • 1.0 miles
Festive holiday parade with a 'Christmas Around the World' theme
A Very Merry Motown Christmas (Little Rock) • 1.1 miles
Holiday concert with fresh Motown-inspired arrangements
A Christmas Story: The Musical (North Little Rock) • 1.1 miles
A beloved holiday movie classic brought to life on stage
56th Annual Christmas Frolic (Little Rock) • 1.2 miles
1800s holiday traditions with living history and music
Holiday Craft Fair at Arkansas State Fairgrounds (Little Rock) • 1.8 miles
Annual showcase of traditional and contemporary Arkansas crafts
Wreaths Across America at Little Rock National Cemetery (Little Rock) • 2.4 miles
Honoring veterans with remembrance wreaths
GloWILD at Little Rock Zoo (Little Rock) • 2.4 miles
Enchanting holiday light displays throughout the zoo.
Little Rock Zoo GloWILD (Little Rock) • 2.4 miles
Dazzling lantern displays transform the zoo into a magical wonderland.
GloWild Lantern Festival (Little Rock) • 2.4 miles
Dazzling lantern displays transform the zoo at night.
Motley's Christmas Tree Farm (Little Rock) • 8.8 miles
Full-service farm for choosing and cutting your own Christmas tree
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