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Recreation team has been working on for months!" Over in Eureka Springs, the annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest starts on Nov. 14 in shop windows all over downtown. Visitors are invited to "stroll the shops and vote for their favorite display." The winner will be announced on Dec. 10 at Basin Spring Park. Photos for voting and more information on all things Christmas in Eureka Springs at christmasineureka.com. Bentonville • Lighting of the Bentonville Square — Bentonville Parks and Recreation lights up the downtown square in Bentonville at 6 p.m. Nov. 19. downtownbentonville.org • Bentonville Christmas Parade — 6 p.m. Dec. 10 in downtown Bentonville. This year's theme is "Colors of the Season." Find out more about the parade and the route at downtownbentonville.org. • "The Nutcracker" — The classic ballet is presented by Northwest Arkansas Ballet at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and 1 & 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Tickets are $25-$35 at nwaballet.com/the- nutcracker. Eureka Springs • Holiday Window Decorating Contest — Voting begins on Nov. 14 for the favorite shop window in downtown Eureka Springs. Winner will be announced Dec. 10 at Basin Spring Park. Vote at christmasineureka. com/holiday-window- decorating-contest. • Drive-Through Light Display — At the Great Passion Play starts on Nov. 24 and continues until Dec. 31 at 935 Passion Play Road. www.greatpassionplay.org/ christmas. • Snow Train Village — With 300 buildings from a 1930s to 1950s landscape of small-town America, three Lionel 0 scale trains, a Lionel 0 scale trolley, and a Polar Express train starting Nov. 27. Hours are 4-8 p.m. Fridays, 2-8 p.m. Saturdays and 4-8 p.m. Sundays. Admission $5, kids 5 and younger free. Great Passion Play Grounds, 935 Passion Play Road. greatpassionplay.org/snow- train-village-display • 54th Annual Silver Tea — The Crescent Hotel is transformed into a Winter Wonderland for the annual tea with silver trays full of tea cookies and sandwiches from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Donations accepted with proceeds benefiting a local charity. 253-9766. Fayetteville • The Community Creative Center Holiday Market opens at 9 a.m. Dec. 3 with an open house with drinks and snacks. The market will run through Dec. 18. Winter workshops available from Nov. 6 to Dec. 11. See communitycreativecenter.org for more information. • Christmas Ornament Making — Artist Pamela Ledin leads a free afternoon Christmas ornament making class, 3 p.m. Nov. 13 at The Art Gallery at NWA Mall, 4201 N. Shiloh Drive. • Lights of the Ozarks — With over 500,000 LED lights, the Fayetteville square will come to life at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 followed by a parade. Lights will be on display nightly from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Lights out happens at 1 a.m. Jan. 1. Free. • Santa — He'll be in downtown Fayetteville on the following dates to meet and snap photos with during Lights of the Ozarks. There is no cost to meet or take photos with Santa. Dates will be: Nov. 18, 5-9 p.m.; Dec. 9, 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 10, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 11:, 3-6 p.m.; Dec. 16, 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 17, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 18, 3-6 p.m. • Jingle Bell Jog — Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in the 10th Annual Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Children's Fun Run at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road. Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, elf ears, and anything that sparkles and jingles are highly encouraged. 5K begins at 9 a.m. ($45) and the Children's Fun Run will start at 10 a.m. ($17.50 - prices increase after Nov. 17) Light snacks are included the morning of the race starting at 8 a.m. No pets please. bgozarks. org • Royal Winnipeg Ballet's "The Nutcracker" — Returns to Walton Arts Center and feature Canada's premiere ballet company, a cast of local children and Tchaikovsky's memorable score. Performances are 7 p.m Nov. 25; 2 & 7 p.m. Nov. 26 and 2 p.m. Nov. 27. Tickets are $20- $53 at waltonartscenter.org. • Martina McBride's Joy of Christmas Tour — Country music star Martina McBride will bring her annual The Joy of Christmas Tour to the Walton Arts Center at 7 p.m. Dec. 18. Tickets are $99-$149 at waltonartscenter.org. • Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, — A Christmas musical involving the past, present and future with Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Dec. 2 and 2 & 8 p.m. Dec. 3, Walton Arts Center. Tickets $32-$62 at waltonartscenter.org • The Swingles: Together for the Holidays — London-based acappella group The Swingles brings their holiday tour to the Walton Arts Center at 4 p.m. Dec. 4. Tickets are $10 at waltonartscenter.org. • The Snowman: A Family Concert —The tradition continues! Join in for a special screening of "The Snowman," based on Raymond Briggs' classic children's book, with the original score performed live by SoNA. Following the screening, acclaimed Music Director Paul Haas will lead the audience in a sing-along of other holiday favorites. 2 p.m. Dec. 11 in Baum Walker Hall at the Walton Arts Center. Tickets are $10 at waltonartscenter.org. Fort Smith • Ice Skating Rink — A soft opening of the Community Rescue Mission synthetic ice skating rink starts at 2 p.m. Nov. 25. Rink will be open through Jan. 2. More information at fortsmithiceskating.com. • Tree Lighting — Keep Fort Smith Beautiful hosts a tree lighting ceremony complete with carolers and food trucks starting at 5 p.m. Nov. 26 in Cisterna Park, 1001 Garrison Ave. • Christmas Parade — Hosted by by Bonneville House, Clayton House, and Fort Smith Museum of History the parade starts at 3 p.m. Dec. 10 around Garrison and Rogers Ave. There will be a hot chocolate, cookie and candy cane booth available. Rogers • Rogers Christmas Parade — The Rotary Club of Rogers and the Rotary Club of Downtown Rogers will coordinate the parade beginning at Fifth and Poplar streets through downtown on First and Walnut Streets. 7 p.m. Dec. 2. Springdale • Christmas on the Creek — With a hot cocoa crawl starting at Turnbow Park, a Cycling Santas bike ride (noon, starting at Turnbow Park), live music, a holiday market (Mill Street & Shiloh Square / Turnbow Park), pictures with Santa (Shiloh Museum of Ozark History Grounds ) & the lighting of the tallest live Christmas tree in Northwest Arkansas (Turnbow Park). All of the festivities culminate with a Christmas Parade of the Ozarks hosted by the Rodeo of the Ozarks (starting at 6 p.m. at Emma Avenue) 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 26. downtownspringdale.org. NOVEMBER 13-19, 2022 WHAT'S UP! 37 ROUNDUP Events Continued From Page 12 See Events Page 39 A Christmas celebration begins at 4 p.m. Nov. 19 prior to the lighting of the Bentonville square. There will be Main Stage performances by Adrija Dance, Mariachi Amistad, Turning Pointe Dance Center, Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation, Ozark Ballet Theater, Beer & Hymns, Ocean Waves and Chinese Association of Northwest Arkansas. There will also be a Santa Workshop with crafts and activities for kids. There will be pictures with Santa available during the event. Lighting is promptly at 6 p.m. (Courtesy Photo)