Carolling at Compton Gardens
2019-12-11 10:45 - 11:15 (America/Denver) | Compton Gardens, 312 N. Main St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Second-grade students from R.E. Baker Elementary School in Bentonville will be singing traditional and modern Christmas carols. There will be candy canes and hot cocoa for all in attendance. For more details, visit www.peelcompton.org.

Christmas Concert with Daniel Rodriguez
2019-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | AR
Get tickets now for this Christmas Concert with Daniel Rodriguez, a full-time guitarist, composer and guitar teacher who resides in Dallas. His rock instrumental album entitled, “Unstoppable,” and his Classical Guitar Christmas CD, “Tidings of Comfort and Joy,” are available on iTunes and Spotify. The event benefits LifeSource International. To purchase seats, go to lifesourcenwa.org/donate and click “donate.” Be sure to select the “Christmas Concert” fund from the dropdown box. If you have any issues, please call the office at 479.521.4000.

A Tuna Christmas
2019-12-13 - 2019-12-15, 2019-12-19 - 2019-12-22 | The Victory Theater, 116 S. 2nd St., Rogers, AR, United States
In this hilarious sequel to “Greater Tuna,” it’s Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including the hot competition in the annual lawn-display contest. In other news, voracious Joe Bob Lipsey’s production of “A Christmas Carol” is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from “Greater Tuna” and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun. “A Tuna Christmas” is a total delight for all seasons. For more details, visit www.arkansaspublictheatre.org.

Cookie Decorating Party
2019-12-14 | The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Decorate holiday cookies at The Peel Mansion. For more details, visit www.peelcompton.org.

Viva Las Vegas: New Year’s Eve with Soul
2019-12-31 | Four Points by Sheraton, 211 SE Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Come out and ring in the New Year at Souls Harbor NWA’s annual Viva Las Vegas: New Year’s Eve with Soul. There will be professional poker tables, raffles, wine pull, dancing, games, midnight champagne toast and silent auction. For more information, visit www.soulsharbornwa.org.

***POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 2021*** - Christmas at the Mansion
2020-12-04 | The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
***POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 2021*** – Kick off the holiday season with a festive journey of food and libations at The Peel Mansion. For more details, visit www.peelcompton.org.

Mercy Health Foundation NWA SnowBall Effect Charity Campaign
2020-12-04 - 2020-12-18 | AR
The 2020 Mercy Health Foundation NWA SnowBall Effect Charity Campaign is a unique and exciting digital experience through which new and long-time supporters can continue to help Mercy carry out its mission of providing exceptional care. Mercy Health Foundation NWA encourages you to get creative while you build your very own digital site, which can be branded for your corporation, family or friends group. Encourage your team to participate by donating, voting on projects your sponsorship gift will help support, and sharing their stories of Mercy’s impact on their lives. Together, with your support and the support of those closest to you, we can begin the SnowBall Effect of giving back and make a positive impact on health care in Northwest Arkansas. For more information, visit www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/communities/northwest-arkansas/.

***CANCELED*** - Children’s Christmas Train
2020-12-05 | AR
***CANCELED*** – The Arts Center of the Ozarks is partnering with the Arkansas Missouri Railroad for the Children’s Christmas Train. Festivities include photos with Santa, craft stations, cookie decorating stations, pony rides, a winter wonderland and more. The train runs from Springdale to Johnson and back every hour. Proceeds benefit the Arts Center of the Ozarks’ children’s arts and education programming. For more information, visit www.acozarks.org.

***POSTPONED TO DEC. 4, 2021*** - O’ Night Divine Charity Ball
2020-12-05 18:00 | John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***POSTPONED TO DEC. 4, 2021*** – The annual Charity Ball at the John Q. Hammons Center is a black-tie event featuring top-notch entertainment, dinner, live auction and an over-the-top after party. Proceeds support enhanced programs, services and capital needs at Mercy Northwest Arkansas. For more information, visit www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/nwa.

***POSTPONED TO APRIL 23, 2021*** - Plant a Seed Soirée
2020-12-10 | AR
***POSTPONED TO APRIL 23, 2021*** – This annual fundraising event for the NWACC Foundation features a reception, entertainment and a seated dinner. For more information, visit www.nwaccfoundation.org.

A December to Remember
2020-12-18 | AR
Welcome the holidays with A December to Remember to support compassionate end-of-life care in NWA! This year, Circle of Life will celebrate the moments we hold closest to our hearts during our virtual holiday celebration featuring Jenee Fleenor, 2019 CMA Musician of the Year. She’s a member of Blake Shelton’s band and performs regularly in the house band of NBC’s “The Voice.” A December to Remember is presented by the Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, Walmart and Sam’s Club. For more details, visit www.nwacircleoflife.com.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT ON DEC. 21*** - Burlsworth Trophy Luncheon
2020-12-21 | AR
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT ON DEC. 21*** – The Burlsworth Trophy is awarded to college football’s most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on. For more information, visit www.burlsworthtrophy.com.

"Tiny Beautiful Things"
2021-10-20 - 2021-12-05 | AR
A celebration of the simple beauty of being human, this funny and deeply touching exploration of resilience is based on Cheryl Strayed’s (Wild) journey as the beloved anonymous advice columnist for “Dear Sugar.” Over the years, thousands of people turned to Sugar for words of wisdom, compassion and hope. At first unsure, Sugar finds a way to weave her own life experiences together with the deep yearning and heartrending questions from her readers. It is adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, the Academy Award-nominated writer of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org.

"Marie and Rosetta"
2021-11-17 - 2021-12-12 | AR
Born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, Sister Rosetta Tharpe became a legend, bringing fierce guitar and swing to gospel music – and blazing a path for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix and Ray Charles. “Marie and Rosetta” chronicles her first rehearsal with a young protégée, Marie Knight, as they prepare for the tour that would establish them as one of the great duos in music history. For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org.

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2021-11-30 - 2021-12-05 | AR
Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory … to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before – get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more at this everlasting showstopper! For more details and tickets, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

Snowball
2021-12-01 - 2021-12-12 | AR
Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas’ Snowball 2021 is a unique and exciting experience through which new and long-time supporters can help Mercy carry out its mission of providing exceptional care. There is an outdoor concert Dec. 4 with country music artist Adam Doleac, an unforgettable 300-drone Christmas lights show, walking tour of Crystal Bridges North Forest Lights, unique gift boxes and much more! Continue the momentum online Dec. 1-12 by making a donation online. Donations received through Snowball 2021 will support needs in the areas of: Cardiology | Neurosciences | Women’s & Children’s | Area of Greatest Need. For more information, visit give.mercyhealthfoundation.net/NWASnowBall2021.

"A Christmas Carol"
2021-12-03 - 2021-12-26 | Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR, United States
A T2 Original. Brimming with stage magic and holiday cheer, TheatreSquared’s adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” boldly reimagines Dickens’ classic ghost story and sets the stage for a new Northwest Arkansas tradition. Three spirits come to visit the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and take him on a fantastic journey through past, present, and future. But will it be enough to save him? For all ages. For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org/.

Burlsworth Trophy Dinner
2021-12-06 19:00 | Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The Burlsworth Trophy is awarded to college football’s most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on. For more information, visit www.burlsworthtrophy.com.

December Holiday Mixer
2021-12-09 | Osage House, 243 Pace Lane, Cave Springs, AR, United States
Network of Executive Women Northwest Arkansas is hosting a December Holiday Mixer at 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at Osage House. For more details, visit https://www.newonline.org/region/northwest-arkansas.

Distribution Day
2021-12-10 | AR
Every year, families in the Sharing & Caring Christmas program receive their gifts and basic necessities at what Sharing & Caring of Benton County warmly refers to as Distribution Day. For more details, visit www.sharingandcaringkids.com.

Mean Girls
2021-12-14 - 2021-12-19 | AR
Direct from Broadway, “Mean Girls” is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey, composer Jeff Richmond, lyricist Nell Benjamin and director Casey Nicholaw. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. For more information, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Children’s Fun Run
2021-12-18 | AR
Runners and walkers of all levels and ages are invited to participate in the 9th Annual Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Children’s Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, elf ears – anything that sparkles and jingles is highly encouraged. The 5K beings at 9 a.m. and the Children’s Fun Run starts at 10 a.m. For more details, visit www.bgozarks.org.

"Stone in his Pockets"
2022-11-09 - 2022-12-18 | TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Hollywood comes to rural Ireland in this hilarious multi-award winner “Stones in his Pockets,” which ran for four years in London’s West End. Small-town Irishmen Charlie and Jake are hired as extras in an epic American movie, but when a famous actress take a shine to Charlie—and tragedy strikes—chaos ensues. A hilarious clash of cultures that pits harsh reality against Hollywood endings. For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org/stones-in-his-pockets.

"A Christmas Carol"
2022-12-01 - 2022-12-24 | TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
The inventive, magic-filled T2 original — a new Northwest Arkansas family tradition. Three spirits come to visit the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and take him on a fantastic journey through past, present, and future. But will it be enough to save him? For all ages. This play was adapted by Amy Herzberg & Robert Ford from the novel by Charles Dickens. For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org/christmas-carol.

Christmas at Peel Mansion
2022-12-02 | The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States

Tails of Love Preview Party
2022-12-02 | Springdale Country Club, 608 W. Lakeview Dr., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Humane Society of the Ozarks 12th annual Tails of Love Preview Party will be 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2 at Springdale Country Club. The event features live and silent auctions, light fare, wine and beer, and live music. Tails of Love is a coffee table photo book showcasing amazing dogs and owners throughout Arkansas! For more information, visit https://hsozarks.org/shop/ols/categories/tails-of-love.

Dancing with Our Stars
2022-12-02 | 21c Museum Hotel, 200 NE A St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Children’s Tumor Foundation’s Dancing with Our Stars Northwest Arkansas will take place Dec. 2 at the 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville. A spin-off of the popular annual dance competition that has taken place in Little Rock since 2006, Dancing with Our Stars brings together local celebrities, professional dancers, and NF Heroes for a one-night ballroom competition to raise money and awareness for neurofibromatosis research. NF Heroes are those who have demonstrated remarkable courage and a positive spirit living with NF.
The Northwest Arkansas stars vying for a chance to take home the coveted mirror ball trophy are:

Jeremy Bobo, Owner and Social Media Specialist, District 21
Cody Duley, Realtor(r) and Co-Owner, The Duley Group (with Keller Williams Market Pro Realty)
Tara Gartman, Vice President, Retail Development at Paramount Global
Brandon Munson, Owner, Munson Chiropractic
Lindy O’Neal, Veterinarian, Animal Medical Clinic
Thai Trower, Head of Global AML and Sanctions Operations, Google, Inc.

For the second year, the NWA dance competition fundraiser features a cocktail reception, seated dinner, silent auction, and dancing. Last year, $100,000 was raised, contributing to the $3 million dollars raised and invested in the Arkansas community over the last 26 years. Money raised at this year’s event will support the first-ever adult disciplinary pilot clinic at the University of Arkansas.
For more information or to purchase your virtual ticket or sponsorship, please visit ctf.org/dwosnwa.

O' Night Divine Charity Ball
2022-12-03 | AR
Rooted in a mission of providing compassionate care and exceptional service, Mercy is driven to address the health care needs of all persons. Through collaborative partnerships, Mercy Health Foundation impacts the flourishing of our communities by inviting into our ministry those who have a passion to improve quality of life and make care accessible for all.
Mercy Health Foundation’s O’ Night Divine Charity Ball is one avenue in which the organization engages the community. This year’s event will boast a NEW format with something for everyone. Choose how you and your guests would like to spend the evening with us: Patrons Dinner or the After Party or both. The dinner portion is being redesigned for a smaller gathering to celebrate the past and share important information about Mercy’s future. The After Party is where want you to be loud and celebrate the night away with us!
For more information about Mercy Health Foundation NWA, visit https://mercyhealthfoundation.net/communities/nwa/.

Freedom Frosty 5K 2022
2022-12-03 | AR
