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Fayetteville Christmas Parade
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GREENWOOD
Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
Greenwood’ s traditional celebration starts with its mass Bean Feed at 5 p. m. with free beans, cornbread and water. The parade begins at 7 p. m. Entrants are asked to contribute personal toiletries of all types, baby wipe, diapers and laundry supplies for distribution by the Greenwood Schools Parent Center. The theme is Toyland Parade. The route starts along Main Street near the school district administration building, turns east on Center Street, and passes by the city square. Downtown Greenwood.
SPRINGDALE
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Dec. 12
5:30-7:30 p. m.
Whoville Holiday Whobilation
An evening full of festive fun including games, a bounce house, snacks, drinks, and a special visit from the Grinch.
Fort Smith Christmas Parade
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There is a Cheer Meister crowning at 6:30 p. m. Free. iNFiNiTi Athletics, 7321 West Sunset Avenue # Suite K.
BENTONVILLE
Dec. 13
9:30-11:30 a. m.
Donuts with Santa
A festive morning filled with donuts, drinks, games, a bounce house, and pictures with Santa! Wear your favorite Christmas outfit and take the whole family for a jolly good time. This event is perfect for all ages— register ahead or just show up and join the holiday fun! Free. iNFiNiTi Athletics- Bentonville, 305 Southeast 22nd Street.
FORT SMITH
Dec. 13
11 a. m.-2 p. m.
Fort Smith Museum of History Holiday Open House
The museum continues its tradition of free admission, hot chocolate and family activities before the 3 p. m. Fort Smith Christmas Parade. Enjoy holiday exhibits and refreshments before taking your place on
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Garrison Avenue for the parade. Fort Smith Museum of History, 120 Rogers Avenue.
FORT SMITH
Dec. 13
3 p. m.
Fort Smith Christmas Parade
Celebrate the holiday season at the 85th annual Fort Smith Christmas Parade. Festive floats, marching bands, and Santa Claus make appearances. Community groups, antique vehicle drivers and businesses go all out to create a long and colorful parade for children and families to enjoy. Garrison Avenue and Rogers Avenue, 6th Street through Towson Avenue.
BENTONVILLE
Dec. 13
6 p. m.
Bentonville Christmas Parade
Hundreds of floats, live groups, costumed characters, bands and Santa circle the festively lighted city square. Downtown Bentonville.
VAN BUREN
Dec. 13
6 p. m.
Downtown Grinchy Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade
A magical evening parade of lighted floats, vintage vehicles, marching groups and Christmas characters on the lavishly decorated Main Street, hosted by Historic Downtown Van Buren. vanburen. org.
FORT SMITH
Dec. 13-14
The Nutcracker
Western Arkansas Ballet presents its 40th annual
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performance in which a little girl dreams her wooden nutcracker becomes alive and sweeps her into fantastic adventures. The cast includes more than 115 local children and adults and is joined by WAB alumnus and River Valley native, Kelsey Corder dancing in the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Two performances only of this magical holiday ballet set to the music of Tschaikovsky. Tickets at waballet. org. ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center, 55 South 7th Street.
SPRINGDALE
Dec. 13-17 and Dec. 19-20
Springdale to Johnson Holiday Train Rides
Make memories by riding the A & M Railroad’ s vintage passenger train from the Springdale Depot to Johnson on a magical one-hour round trip excursion. Once aboard enjoy twinkling lights, holiday music, stories and even a visit with Santa himself. Cocoa and cookies are served. Also known as the Pajama Train, this trip is a chance for wonderful holiday photos of the family. Schedule and tickets are available at 479- 725-4017 or amtrainrides. com. Springdale Train Station, 306 E. Emma Ave.
VAN BUREN
Dec. 14-30
5:30-9 p. m. week nights; Closed Wednesdays; 11 a. m.-9 p. m. Saturdays
Jimmy Bell Real Estate Co. Ice Skating Rink
On an artificial rink, ice skaters of all ages can strap on blades and go for a spin. The rink is set up at the beautifully lighted Freedom Park in historic downtown. 957 Main Street, Van Buren.
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