Christmas Lights

Explore our handy guide to holiday events, shopping tips, special opportunities, and everything else you need for a memorable season!

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Celebrate the Holidays in Bentonville

Family at Bentonville Square during Holiday Lights

Discover everything you need to plan your holiday season in Bentonville! This page is your key to experiencing the Lighting of the Square, the festive Christmas Parade by Downtown Bentonville Inc. and Bentonville Parks and Recreation, local Holiday Markets, and the best spots for shopping for unique gifts. Dive into our curated blogs and event highlights to uncover the magic of Bentonville during the holidays!

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Family-Friendly Holiday Happenings

 
Take the Family to the Rink at Lawrence Plaza

Lace-up your rental skates and glide into the season! This family-friendly ice rink opens November 23, 2024, and stays open through February 16, 2025. Secure your tickets online at Bentonville Parks and Recreation's website today to guarantee a fun-filled holiday outing—perfect for perfecting your spins and laughs on the ice!

Presented by Bentonville Parks and Recreation. 

City Supported Holiday Events

Dec 21, 2024

Lights on the Square

Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season at Lights on the Square in Downtown Bentonville! Every year, the Bentonville Parks and…

Holiday Shopping

Bentonville's Best Holiday-Themed Bars

Callisto

Discover Callisto: a tropical escape where expertly crafted cocktails meet mouthwatering bites in a sleek and elegant ambiance. At Callisto…

Bar Kapu

Our Story Bar Kapu, is a laid back bar serving tropical drinks and an elevated menu of Southeast Asian inspired small plates and finger foods…

Lady Slipper

Lady Slipper is at once exuberant and elegant and approachable. A speakeasy lounge and restaurant situated in the basement of Bentonville’s…

Hardwater Cocktail Room

Your New Favorite Bar COMING THIS SPRING Anchored between Downtown Bentonville and The Market District, Hardwater is a cozy yet elegant spot…