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Little Rock Daily’s Weekend Round-Up!

Friday, December 6

• 🎅 Christmas in the Park: Celebrate Christmas in the Park at Lake Willastein in Maumelle. There, you can take Pictures with Santa, take a Holiday train ride through trails, and even see circus acts.

• 👛 Support Local: Head to Pettway Square for The Night Market at Pettaway and enjoy a beer from Moody Brews!

• 🍽️ Start your weekend with Ease: Make a reservation for dinner at Ease Bistro. 

• 🎶Live Music: The Cals Ron Robinson Theater is hosting a celebration of Tom Petty with The Normal Noises at 8:00 p.m.

• 🎼 Musical Tradition: Join the Arkansas Choral Society, accompanied by members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, on Friday, December 6, for their 94th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah.

• ✍️Are you smarter than a 5th grader? Join the Sierra Nevada Buzzed Bee Spelling Contest & Toy Drive at Stickyz, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m., the show starting at 8 p.m., and one unwrapped toy required for admission.

• 💫 Holiday Magic: Experience The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays at the Robinson Center, starting at 7:30 p.m. – a thrilling, mind-blowing show for the whole family!

• 🎂 A Birthday Celebration: Join Coffee on Wheels for a one-year celebration at Dog Eat Dog Co. in East Village at 6 p.m., featuring 10+ local vendors, live music from 6–8 p.m., food from The Utopia Deli, exclusive merch, a costume contest, raffles, and free cake while supplies last!

• 🎄Hillcrest Holiday Cheer: Celebrate the Annual HMA Tree Lighting & Holiday Cheer at the Promenade with the tree lighting at 6 pm.

Saturday, December 7

• 🎅 📖 Storytime with Santa: Santa Claus will be at the Museum of Discovery at 10:30 to read a fun story and take photos! 

• 🏃🔔 Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell RUN: Get a running start on holiday fun at the Jingle Bell Run at Murray Park in Little Rock.

• ☕ Coffee Tasting: Ring in the Holiday season with a festive Holiday Coffee Tasting Workshop, at Nexus Coffee & Creative.

•  🎁 An Evening of Holiday Cheer: Bring the family to the BIG Little Rock Holiday Parade from 4-6 p.m. in Downtown Little Rock, followed by the Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss a chance to meet Santa Claus by the Statehouse Convention Center!

• 🎄A Hometown Christmas: Celebrate the season at Sherwood’s first-ever Winter Fest starting with the Annual Sherwood Christmas Parade at 10 a.m., featuring the theme "Hometown Christmas."

• ⭐ Christmas Market: Join The Humble Crumb’s annual Christmas Market on Saturday, starting at 8 a.m., featuring 15+ local vendors with unique hand-made products like pottery, jewelry, Christmas décor, and more.

Sunday, December 8

• 🎅 Sensory-Friendly Santa: Park Plaza is hosting a sensory-friendly Santa experience from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for guests with sensory processing differences, autism, or developmental disabilities.

• .🎻 Step into History: Don’t miss The Historic Arkansas Museum's 57th Annual Frolic from 12–4 p.m., featuring old-time reels, fiddle and dulcimer music, holiday crafts, shopping, ginger cake, and hot cider.

• 🎅 🤶 Festive Spirit: Enjoy the festive spirit at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center’s Holiday Open House from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with music, hot chocolate, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, kids' crafts, and sweet potato pie.

• ✨Open House: Join us for the Old State House Museum’s annual Holiday Open House from 1-5 p.m., featuring festive decorations, craft activities, games, refreshments, and holiday performances by local groups.

• 🍻Holiday Fun: Bring your kiddos and holiday cheer to Southern Tail Brewing, which will feature festive cookie decorating and a special visit from Santa Chris Kennedy from 5 to 7.

Throughout the weekend:

• 🎭 On Stage: Step into the glitz, glamour, and soulful sound of DREAMGIRLS presented by The Actors Theatre, on stage all weekend.

• 📚Family Fun: Madeline’s Christmas is on stage at AMFA - a perfect holiday family-friendly play.

• 🎶 Tomorrow, Tomorrow! The Studio Theatre presents Annie the Musical through December 15, 2024.

• 🌲 Experience Beauty: Enjoy a guided tour with lunch at P. Allen Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm. Explore beautiful gardens and enjoy a delicious meal.

• 🌙 PK After Dark: Join Petit & Keet for Late Night Happy Hour from 9p-midnight on Friday & Saturday.

• 🥂 Relax and unwind: Enjoy BCW’s Reverse Happy Hour Every Friday and Saturday from 9p to close.

• 🏮 Larger than Light: See the Little Rock Zoo in a whole new light at the GloWILD - A Larger Than Light Lantern Festival  through January 5. 

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Little Rock Daily's Guide to Christmas Lights in Central Arkansas

Want to enjoy some festive fun nearby? Check out these enchanting Christmas light displays, all within an hour's drive from Little Rock. They're perfect for a holiday road trip!

• 🚗 The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer: Get ready to soak up some holiday cheer! From Downtown Little Rock to Downtown Benton, the Christmas lights are all set to dazzle and delight.

• 🎄 Family fun: If you want to enjoy a cozy night out with family and friends or search for that picture-perfect spot for your Instagram feed, this guide has you covered with the top places to soak in the holiday spirit.

Check out our Christmas Light Display and plan your trip today! 

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• ✔️ Make a list, check it twice! Take a look at our Holiday To-Do List, created in collaboration with local realtor Ryan Stephens!

• 🏀 Giveaway: We've got a pair of tickets for the highly anticipated preseason matchup between the Razorbacks and the UCA Bears on Saturday, December 14th.

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