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Writer's pictureJohn-Michael Scurio

I love Christmas!

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Eureka Springs, Arkansas is one of those delightful, magical destinations that glimmers during Christmas time. The winding streets of the Historic District are beautifully decorated this time of year, and the town truly comes to life with shimmering, blinking lights each evening all throughout this season. 


You know those little Christmas villages displayed on the mantle during the holidays?

That’s us!


We're that real-life town nestled here in the Ozarks. So, if you look at your little village perched there on your mantle, you're likely looking at what Eureka Springs, Arkansas, looks like during Christmas time.


A true holiday destination, our cozy, friendly mountain village sparkles with brightly lit Victorian gingerbread houses all across town.


Come visit us here in Eureka Springs this Holiday Seasons and consider participating in some of the memorable events featured below:

HOLIDAY EVENTS 2024

Discover your favorite events, restaurants and bars.


Local Tip#1: The restaurants link above includes Aquarius Taqueria Tequila & Mezcal Bar but that restaurant is now closed.


Local Tip#2: The bars link above is pretty accurate EXCEPT that it doesn't include the ever popular - Missy's White Rabbit Lounge (located on the Rainbow Stairs.)

November 30, 2024

Do all of your Christmas shopping before or after you come watch Eureka Springs light our town's Christmas tree in Basin Spring Park. Support our local businesses while strolling the streets of downtown Eureka Springs on Shop Small Saturday - November 30, 2024. For more information click the links above.

December 6th, Downtown, 6 p.m

One of Eureka's favorite parades. This year's Parade of Lights rolls at 6:00PM through the beautifully decorated downtown streets with floats, walkers, bands and thousands of lights.

December 21st, Downtown, 6 p.m.

The Jeep Jinglin' Parade in Eureka Springs is delightful. So many lights. So many jeeps. So much ducking joy! Santa and his elves travel through the beautifully decorated downtown streets with floats, walkers, bands and thousands of lights. For more information click the link above.

Begins after Thanksgiving and continues through December 31, 2024!

The Great Passion Play to hosts the largest train village display in the south beginning after Thanksgiving and continuing through December 31st​! The exhibit consists of well over 300 buildings that take you back to a 1930s to 1950’s landscape of small-town America, with three Lionel 0 scale trains, a Lionel 0 scale trolley, and a Polar Express train.


The Snow Train Village will be open on the following days:

  • Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays:  4:00pm-8:00pm

  • Admission is $5 per person with kids under 5 free.

December 7, 2024 2:00pm

The Christmas Tour of Homes, offers a unique opportunity to step inside some of Eureka Springs’ beautiful Victorian homes; all brightly lit and decorated for the season. This self-guided tour is curated and hosted by the Eureka Springs Preservation Society. Tickets are only sold online at this link: www.eurekaspringspreservationsociety.org

Merry Christmas From Eureka Springs, Arkansas

All The Joy is here!

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