Christmas Events (through December 31st):
- Arkansas State Capitol Lighting: Witness the dazzling illumination of the Capitol building on December 5th. Enjoy live music, carolers, and hot cocoa. Free to attend. https://www.littlerock.com/blog/little-rock-events-to-get-you-in-the-holiday-spirit/
- Trail of Lights at Sherwood’s Enchanted Forest: A mile-long, drive-thru route in Sherwood Forest featuring dozens of brightly-lit holiday displays. Reservations are required to attend, but admission is still free. Cash donations are welcome, or you can decide to pay for a “fast pass.”
- Open 6-9:30 p.m. through Dec. 30. For info, call 501.413.8030 or visit cityofsherwood.net.
- Arkansas State Capitol in Downtown Little Rock: The State Capitol has is illuminated for its 85th annual holiday display. Admission is always free. L
- Lights will shine each night through Jan. 2, with indoor hours of 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. – 9 p.m on weekends. For details, call 501.682.1010 or visit sos.arkansas.gov.
- GloWILD! at the Little Rock Zoo: Explore lanterns in the form of your favorite zoo inhabitants, plus holiday activities for the whole family.
- Check out GloWILD! 5-9 p.m. on select nights through Jan. 7. For more info, call 501.661.7200 or visit littlerockzoo.com.
- Argenta Plaza: If you are looking for great Holiday photos then this is a great spot with a massive tree, beautiful decorations, a photo frame, and proximity to great downtown restaurants and shops to treat your whole family to some holiday cheer.
New Year’s Eve Events (December 31st):
- The Toast: A Top-Tier NYE Experience: Dress to impress for this glamorous party at The Little Rock Marriott featuring a DJ, dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight. 21+ only. Tickets: $75+. https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ar–little-rock/new-years-eve-parties/
- New Year’s Eve at Willy D’s & DEEP Ultra Lounge: Enjoy live music, dancing, and a champagne toast at this popular downtown venue. https://www.facebook.com/willydslr/
- New Year’s Eve Party at Dugan’s Pub: Celebrate with friends and enjoy drink specials and a festive atmosphere at this lively pub. https://www.facebook.com/duganspub/
- New Year’s Eve Dinner at Cypress Social: Reserve your spot at an amazing dinner on Saturday, December 30th, or Sunday, December 31st, from 4-10 PM with a delicious four-course dinner from Executive Chef Aaron Fowler. Check out the menu and pricing below and secure your spot today! Reservations are required for this event. To make yours, call 501-916-2670 or email reservations@cypresssocial.com.
- New Years Eve at The Joint: Ring in the new year with all your friends at The Joint! On Sunday, December 31, our doors will open at 8 p.m. for a full night of comedy, fun, food and live music. A catered meal will be served at intermission of our 2-act comedy A FERTLE HOLIDAY, then just before midnight your complimentary champagne will be served as we ring in 2024. More information at: https://www.thejointargenta.com/events/new-years-eve-party-w-the-main-thing
Additional Resources:
- Little Rock Events Calendar: https://www.littlerock.com/events/
- North Little Rock Events Calendar: https://northlittlerock.org/events/