3W Magazine

Breakfast with Santa
2016-12-03 | Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
Start off your holiday season by sharing a breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus. They’ll have lots of fun treats planned for children of all ages, including a yummy breakfast, a personal visit & a keepsake photo with Santa, gingerbread cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus, ornament crafting and more.

A Very SoNA Christmas
2016-12-03 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) kicks off the 2016-17 Season with its ever-popular Christmas Pops concert on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Walton Arts Center. Performed under the baton of acclaimed SoNA Music Director Paul Haas, A Very SoNA Christmas will include your favorite sacred and secular music celebrating the magic and beauty of Christmas. Also featuring The SoNA Singers, Schola Cantorum, and special guest soloists.

Tea Kettle Falls Hike
2016-12-03 | AR
Enjoy nature factoids, bird watching and naturalist discoveries during this on- and off-trail hike to Tea Kettle Falls. Bring your hiking boots, daypack, camera and waterbottle.

Jingle Bell Jog 5K and Reindeer Fun Run
2016-12-03 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ Jingle Bell Jog 5K and Reindeer Fun Run is a great way to support the Garden while enjoying a winter morning on the Lake Fayetteville Trail. You can run or walk, get your picture with Santa, enjoy delicious pastries, hot chocolate and coffee from Kruton’s Catering, and win door prizes. There will be awards for best run times and costumes, so put on that ugly Christmas sweater and wear something that jingles!

The Snowman: A Family Concert
2016-12-04 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) continues the 2016-17 Season with the return of its much-loved holiday family concert on Sunday, Dec. 4 at Walton Arts Center. Presented by SoNA and Walton Arts Center, experience this very special screening of the award-winning film “The Snowman” as SoNA musicians bring to life the extraordinary score in an afternoon that is sure to enchant your little ones.

Burlsworth Trophy Luncheon
2016-12-05 | NWA Convention Center, Springdale, AR, United States
The Burlsworth Trophy is given to college football’s most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on.

The 12 Gardens of Winter
2016-12-08 09:00 - 20:00, 2016-12-15 09:00 - 20:00, 2016-12-17 09:00 - 20:00, 2016-12-22 09:00 - 20:00, 2016-12-29 09:00 - 20:00 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
Experience the magic of the 12 Gardens of BGO as they are transformed into a land of holiday cheer! As night falls, the Garden will light up and activities will be available for all ages. Treat yourself to a hot beverage from Trailside Coffee Company and enjoy activities for children.
The 12 Gardens of Winter will take place Thursdays in December & Saturday, December 17 from 9 am until 8 pm

Gala at the Peel Mansion
2016-12-10 | The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
This year’s Gala at the Peel Mansion will include a five course wine paired dinner, courtesy of sponsor Trencher Family Estates, along with a tour of the beautiful additions and improvements of The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens.

Christmas Open House
2016-12-17 10:00 - 15:00 | The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The Peel Compton Foundation is hosting their annual Christmas Open House.

Viva Las Vegas
2016-12-31 21:00 | DoubleTree Suites, 301 SE Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The New Year’s Eve with Soul Viva Las Vegas event features professional poker tables, blackjack, texas hold-em, craps, roulette and slot machines. There will also be hors d’oeuvres, a midnight champagne toast, libations, live music, silent auction and more.

Lights of the Ozarks
2017-11-17 - 2017-12-31 | Fayetteville Square, Fayetteville, AR, United States
During the holiday season, the Fayetteville square us turned into a sparkling winter wonderland. The community gathers to enjoy a parade, carolers and street vendors.

VIP Jingle Mingle
2017-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Interior Fabrics and Design, 4155 N Steel Blvd, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Kick off the holiday season with Junior League of NWA!

O'Night Divine Charity Ball
2017-12-02 | John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Enjoy a night of fun and philanthropy at Mercy Health Foundation’s O’Night Divine Charity Ball. This event features entertainment by rising country music star Chris Lane, drinks, dinner, dancing and much more! Last year’s Charity Ball raised more than $1 million for the local community.

Children's Christmas Train
2017-12-02 08:00 - 2017-12-05 15:00 | Emma Street Depot, Springdale, Arkansas
Join the Children’s Safety Center for a unique family event featuring a train ride with Santa, family activities in Santa’s village and more. Children and families are encouraged to dress in holiday attire.

Jingle Bell Jog
2017-12-02 09:00 - 11:00 | AR
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks presents the Jingle Bell Jog 5K and Reindeer Fun Run. Run or walk in the Jingle Bell Jog 5K and enjoy a complimentary breakfast, door prizes, music and special guests. Sign up individually or form a team of five friends. Kids under twelve can also sign up for the Reindeer Fun Run.
Overall and division awards will be presented in the 5K, and overall and finisher medals will be presented in the Fun Run. This year’s 5K will be chipped timed. Get into the holiday spirit and wear your Santa hats, elf ears — anything that sparkles and jingles — BGO will be giving out prizes and awards for best costumes too!

Winter Dreams Tour of Homes
2017-12-03 | AR
Join the Junior League of NWA for the 19th Annual Winter Dreams Tour of Homes, which features beautifully holiday-decorated homes throughout Benton and Washington counties. This event has become a festive, time-honored tradition to kick off the holiday season.

Breakfast with Santa
2017-12-03 08:00 - 11:00 | Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
Kick off the Christmas season with a family-friendly event featuring breakfast, Christmas crafts, cookie decorating, and a personal visit with Santa.

Jingle Mingle
2017-12-07 | AR
The 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. The Jingle Mingle also serves as a fundraiser at which many individuals make their end-of-year gifts to support scholarships.

Winter Gala
2017-12-07 17:00 - 20:00 | New Design School, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Students studying graphic design at the New Design School are paired with a chef to promote a sample of their food creation.

Gala at the Peel Mansion
2017-12-09 | The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The annual Christmas Gala at The Peel Mansion is The Peel Compton Foundation’s signature event. Guests will enjoy a five-course wine-paired dinner along with a social hour including first pairings prior to the seated dinner.

Festival of Stars Toy Drive
2017-12-15 | AR
Help make the holidays brighter at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Your generous donations to the Festival of Stars will allow patients and families to receive gifts and items they will enjoy.

Christmas Open House
2017-12-16 10:00 - 15:00 | The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The Peel Compton Foundation’s Christmas Open House gives the public the opportunity to see the mansion decorated for a Victorian Christmas. This years theme is the Twelve Days of Christmas, so each room will be decorated accordingly.

O' Night Divine Charity Ball
2018-12-01 | AR
The annual Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas O’ Night Divine Charity Ball is a black-tie event featuring a top-notch entertainer and an over-the-top after party. Proceeds will enhance health care services across Northwest Arkansas. More information is available at www.mercy.net/northwestar/giving.

Children's Christmas Train
2018-12-01 | AR
Join the Children’s Safety Center for a unique family holiday event featuring a train ride with Santa Claus and his elves, family activities in Santa’s village, pony rides and more. For more information, please visit www.childrenssafetycenter.org.

Breakfast with Santa
2018-12-01 | Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus welcome kids of all ages to a winter wonderland at the Arts Center of the Ozarks. The event includes a scrumptious breakfast, holiday crafts, decorating fresh-baked cookies, playing with the elves and getting a picture with Santa Claus. For more information, visit www.acozarks.org.

Christmas Open House
2018-12-01 | The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The Peel Compton Foundation’s Christmas Open House gives the public a unique opportunity to see the mansion decorated for a Victorian Christmas. Please visit www.peelcompton.org for details.
