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Christmas Open House
2017-12-16 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | 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.

Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Reindeer Fun Run
2018-12-01 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
Runners and walkers of all levels and ages are invited to participate in the annual Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Reindeer Fun Run on Dec. 1. Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, elf ears – anything that sparkles and jingles is highly encouraged! Runners and walkers who pre-register will receive a swag bag. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. and the Fun Run for ages 12 and younger starts at 10 a.m. The 5K course begins & finishes inside the Botanical Garden and is out & back along the Lake Fayetteville Trail. The kids’ Reindeer Fun Run takes place inside the garden. For more details, visit www.bgozarks.org.

Cookies with Santa Fundraiser
2018-12-01 | Grace Point Church, Bentonville, AR, United States
Jack and Jill of America Inc. Northwest Arkansas Chapter’s annual Cookies with Santa Fundraiser will be held from 2-5 p.m. Dec. 1 at Grace Point Church. In addition to cookies and hot cocoa, there will be an opportunity to take Selfies with Santa, storytime with Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating, face painting and ornament making. Tickets are $15 for each child participating. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation. Tickets can be purchased in advance by contacting jackandjillnwa@gmail.com.

Winter Dreams Tour of Homes
2018-12-02 | AR
Join the Junior League of Northwest Arkansas for this annual event. This is a festive, time-honored tradition to kick off the holiday season by touring beautifully decorated homes throughout Benton and Washington counties. For more information, please visit www.juniorleaguenwa.org.

Burlsworth Trophy Luncheon
2018-12-03 | Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, 1420 S. 48th St., Springdale, AR, United States
Each year, the Burlsworth Trophy is awarded to the college football player who most embodies the values that Brandon Burlsworth stood for. The luncheon will be held at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center. Please visit www.burlsworthtrophy.com for more information.

On Your Feet!
2018-12-04 - 2018-12-09 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything. “On Your Feet!” takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this record-making and groundbreaking couple who, in the face of adversity, found a way to end up on their feet. The musical features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century — and one of the most inspiring stories in music history. For more details, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

Network of Executive Women Mixer
2018-12-04 16:30 | AR
The Network of Executive Women Mixer will be at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4. For more details, visit https://community.newonline.org/northwestarkansas/home.

Winter Fundraiser
2018-12-06 | AR
Students studying graphic design at the New Design School are paired with a chef to promote a sample of their food creation. For more details, visit www.newdesignschool.org.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
2018-12-14 - 2018-12-16, 2018-12-20 - 2018-12-23 | Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! For more details, visit www.arkansaspublictheatre.org.

Christmas at the Mansion
2019-12-06 | The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Kick off the holiday season with a festive journey of food, libations and learning at The Peel Mansion. For more details, visit www.peelcompton.org.

Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Children's Fun Run
2019-12-07 | AR
Walk, run and be merry at this annual event at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, elf ears and any attire that sparkles or jingles are highly encouraged. For more details, visit www.bgozarks.org.

Santa at the Mansion
2019-12-07 | The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Santa Claus will be visiting The Peel Mansion to take pictures in conjunction with Christmas themed story time. For more information, visit www.peelcompton.org.

Children's Christmas Train
2019-12-07 08:00 - 15:00 | Arkansas Missouri Railroad Springdale Depot, 306 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Enjoy fun and festivities aboard the Children’s Christmas Train, including a winter wonderland of games and activities. The train runs from Springdale to Johnson and back every hour. Other activities include photos with Santa, craft stations and cookie decorating, pony rides, and other fun activities. Bring your family and start a new tradition with this family fun activity for the holidays! Proceeds benefit the Arts Center of the Ozarks’ children’s arts and educational programming. Tickets available at https://amtrainrides.com/schedule/.

O' Night Divine Charity Ball
2019-12-07 18:00 | John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
The annual Charity Ball at the John Q. Hammons Center is a black-tie event featuring a top-notch entertainer and an over-the-top after party. Proceeds support enhanced programs and services at Mercy Northwest Arkansas. For more information, visit mercyhealthfoundation.net/communities/northwest-arkansas/charityball/.

Winter Dreams Tour of Homes
2019-12-08 | AR
Get in to the holiday spirit by touring beautifully decorated homes in Northwest Arkansas this season. For more details, visit www.juniorleaguenwa.org.

The Burlsworth Trophy Luncheon
2019-12-09 | Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, 1420 S. 48th St., Springdale, AR, United States
The Burlsworth Trophy Luncheon will be Dec. 9 at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. The Burlsworth Trophy is given to college football’s most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on. For tickets and more details, visit www.burlsworthtrophy.com.

Carolling at Compton Gardens
2019-12-11 10:45 - 11:15 | 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.
