The Eureka Springs Christmas Committee — a collaboration between City Hall, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Eureka Springs Transit, City Advertising & Promotion, Heart of Eureka and the Chamber of Commerce — has issued a call to the community to participate in this year’s holiday activities.
This year, Christmas in Eureka Springs sparkles brighter than ever as the town transforms into a winter wonderland! From Thanksgiving weekend through New Year’s Eve, the city comes alive with parades, performances, and unforgettable Ozark holiday experiences for the whole family.
Here is a schedule of events:
Kickoff to Christmas Weekend
NOV. 28-30
The season begins with the Kickoff to Christmas Weekend, when holiday cheer sweeps across town as Victorian homes, hotels, shops, and attractions light up the winter night!
Friday, Nov. 28
• Wizards of Winter, 7:30 p.m., The Auditorium.
• Holiday Hangout and Lights at The Great Passion Play open up.
• Holiday Window Decorating Contest begins.
Satur day, Nov. 29
• Shop Small Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Basin Spring Park.
• Eureka Springs Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5 p.m., Basin Spring Park.
• The Nutcracker Sweets, 6 p.m.The Auditorium.
A Dickens Christmas
Dec. 4–7
Step into the spirit of A Christmas Carol as Eureka Springs embraces a Dickens theme of festive redemption and small-town warmth.
Thursday, Dec. 4
• Silver Tea, 1:30 p.m., Crescent Hotel
Friday, Dec. 5
• Meet the Makers Craft Show, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Main Stage.
• Downtown Christmas Parade — Scrooge Theme, 6 p.m.
• Free Movie: Jim Henson’s “The Muppets Christmas Carol, 7:30 p.m., The Auditorium.
Satur day, Dec. 6
• Meet the Makers Craft Show, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Main Stage.
• Christmas Open House, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., La Grange Lavender Co.
• Santa in the Park, noon to 5 p.m., Basin Spring Park.
• The Eureka Express — A Magical Christmas Storytime, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Train Station.
• Christmas at the Inns Tour by the Chamber of Commerce, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Free Christmas Movie: “Scrooged,” 7:30 p.m., The Auditorium.
Sunday, Dec. 7
• Arkansas Highlands Brass Band Christmas Concert, 2 p.m.
• Teddy Bear Tea, 3 p.m., Crescent Hotel.
Sweet Sounds of the Season
Dec. 12-13
Downtown Eureka Springs fills with music, treats, and glowing windows as mid-December brings back a few of the town’s favorite holiday traditions.
Friday, Dec. 12
• Cocoa & Cookie Crawl, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., downtown.
• Home For The Holidays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Auditorium.
• Gifts from the Heart, 7:30 p.m., Opera in the Ozarks.
Satur day, Dec. 13
• Grinch Breakfast, 10 a.m. to noon, Crescent Hotel
• Santa’s Village, noon to 5 p.m., Crescent Hotel
• Santa in The Park, noon to 5 p.m., Basin Spring Park.
• The Eureka Express — A Magical Christmas Storytime, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.,
Train Station.
• Gifts from the Heart, Opera in the Ozarks, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Living Windows & Mrs. Ropers, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., downtown.
• Free Movie: “Scrooged,” 7:30 p.m., The Auditorium.
Sunday, Dec. 14
• Santa Brunch, 10 a.m. to noon, Crescent Hotel.
• Santa’s Village, noon to 5 p.m. Crescent Hotel.
• Gifts from the Heart, 2 p.m., Opera in the Ozarks.
• Ozarks Chorale Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., The Auditorium.
Finish the List
Dec.19–21
The final weekend before Christmas is filled with cozy pajamas, carols, and jingling Jeeps!
Friday, Dec.19
• Candlelight Service, 4:30 p.m., Thorncrown Chapel.
• Downtown Christmas PJs Scavenger Hunt, 5 p.m .to 7 p.m.
• Night of 1,000 Santas Pub Crawl, 7 p.m. to midnight, downtown
Satur day, Dec. 20
• Santa In The Park, noon to 5 p.m., Basin Spring Park
• The Eureka Express — A Magical Christmas Storytime, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Train Station
• Handel’s Messiah with Voices of the Ozarks NWA, 2 p.m., Opera in the Ozarks
• Caroling in The Park, 5:30 p.m., Basin Spring Park.
• Jinglin’ Jeep Parade, 6 p.m., downtown.
• Free Christmas Movie: TBA, 7:30 p.m., The Auditorium.
All Weekend Long
• Finish The List — Christmas PJ shopping & last-minute gift deals and steals, downtown
New Year’s Eve Bash with a Splash
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Ring in 2026, Eureka Springs style!
The city’s New Year’s Eve Bash with a Splash kicks off with a Carnival- Style Parade at 8:30 p.m., bursting with color, music and festive energy as it winds through the heart of downtown.
Enjoy live music all evening long, featuring Jenna and The Soul Shakers at 9 p.m. and Fossils of Ancient Robots at 11 p.m., accompanied by an electrifying laser light show to close out the year.
Between sets, the celebration heats up with captivating stunts by FloZark Fire Twirlers at 9:45 p.m., and MelonLight’s surprise flash mob at 10:30 p.m. Grab a warm drink or cocktail, pop into a local shop to warm up, and soak in the magic of the night. Then, as the clock nears midnight, gather in Basin Spring Park for the grand finale — the iconic Water Drop, honoring Eureka’s legendary springs as it splashes into the Ozarka Water Bucket with a spectacular “splash” to welcome the new year!
Holly Route
Take a festive ride on the “holly” route with a stepon- and-off trolley ride through Eureka’s dazzling lights and photo opportunities from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 through Dec. 20, Tickets are $4 cash and $6 online.
