During the holiday season, downtown Fayetteville is turned into a sparkling wonderland. The community gathers to enjoy a parade, carolers, carriage rides, street vendors and more. Starting November 20, the Fayetteville square is illuminated by half a million lights from 5 pm to 1 am. The Lights of the Ozarks parade is organized by the University of […]
All aboard for an adult only happy hour train ride the Thursday night before the Children's Christmas Train event. This ride is focused on sharing the story of the Children's Christmas Train and the Children's Safety Center that will benefit from the funds raised this year. This fun filled evening includes live holiday entertainment, light […]
Jingle Mingle is an annual gathering which offers scholarship recipients and supporters a chance to mix and mingle and to usher in the holiday season. Jingle Mingle also serves as a fundraiser at which many individuals make their end-of-year gifts to support scholarships.
Graphic design students of the New Design School are paired with chefs or businesses to promote a sample of their food creation. Two scholarships are awarded at this event. The People's Choice scholarship is decided by the attendees when they vote on their favorite promotional food combination. The Juror's Choice scholarship is chosen by a local design professional.