Celebrate the Holidays in Bentonville
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!
Explore Our Holiday Blogs & Guides
Bentonville's Holiday Square: Everything's a Stroll Away
The holidays in Bentonville are pure magic, and the best way to experience it is by stepping outside and strolling through our charming downtown. Enjoy the thousands of twinkling lights draped across the…
Five Can’t-Miss Family-Friendly Holiday Experiences in Bentonville, AR
Planning a family visit to Bentonville this holiday season? Make time for an evening under the downtown lights, a spin around the ice rink, and a little shopping for gifts made close to home. From familiar…
Dec 5, 2026
Art Together: Cookie Cutters
Craft your very own custom cookie cutter! Using strips of food safe aluminum, you'll design, bend, and rivet together a personalized cookie…
Nov 21, 2026
City of Bentonville's 2026 Lighting of the Square
Get ready for one of the most magical nights of the year! Every year, the Bentonville Square transforms into a holiday wonderland lit by over…
Nov 21, 2026
Merry & Bright Market
The lights, the music and the holiday magic await at Merry & Bright Market, returning for its third year at Ledger. Grab a coffee at…
Nov 19, 2026
Winter Lights & Market
Winter Lights is coming soon to the Ozark Discovery Canopy, a new outdoor playscape on the Crystal Bridges Campus. After dark, the ODC will…
Nov 27, 2026
Winter Market of NWA
Join Us for the Annual Winter Market of NWA! 🎄 Celebrate the magic of the season at the Winter Market of NWA — a festive, family-friendly…
Dec 1, 2026
A Grand Holiday at The Compton
Whether you're celebrating with colleagues, friends, or family, A Grand Holiday at The Compton brings the warmth of a private holiday…
Dec 4, 2026
Holiday market in downtown Bentonville (Dec 2026)
The magic of European holiday markets is coming to Downtown Bentonville!!! 🎄✨🎁 We're SO excited to announce our first-ever Holiday Market!…
Dec 12, 2026
The 2026 Bentonville Christmas Parade
It's almost time... 🎅 Save the date for the Bentonville Christmas Parade! This year's parade will be on December 12th at 6 pm in downtown…
Dec 20, 2026
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in…
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 Anchored between Downtown Bentonville and The Market District, Hardwater is a cozy yet elegant spot that’s infused with…
