Holiday of Lights celebrations are kicking off early this year with some of our towns having holiday events in early November. Others are still keeping the December tradition and will have their main street lightings and parades in the first week or two of December. And there is still more to experience. Take a look below for some of our top picks.

Searcy, Arkansas starts their Holiday celebrations in November and continues with an event or experience almost every day in December. From painting an ornament to carriage rides, or a holiday movie at the Rialto Theatre. Plus a self guided tour through Pioneer Village as they deck out for the holidays.

For more information on all of the Holiday of Light events happening in December in Searcy go to

https://www.experiencesearcy.com/holiday-of-lights Or
Holiday of Lights for the latest updates

Also in White County is Romance Christmas Tree Farm in Romance, Arkansas. Get a great photo op in front of the old fashion Christmas Cottage and pick your own tree. Visit romancechristmastreefarm.com for more information.

Greers Ferry and Heber Springs both will have their Christmas Open House in early November. Learn more here under events.

Fairfield Bay will kick off the Holiday with their celebrations the first week in December. Learn more here.

If your up for a scenic drive through quaint small towns with the traditional old fashioned main street Holiday appeal be sure to visit downtown Heber Springs, or downtown Searcy to see the courthouse lightings and take a drive down main street. To add a little spice to your holiday experience in Heber Springs stop in at Jitterbug Cafe for a holiday cocoa or coffee. Also, Searcy has many cafes to choose from for your favorite holiday cocoa or coffee plus they are not short on scones, muffins, and other holiday delights.

For Nature Lovers keep an eye out for The Magness Lake Trumpeter Swans. They are expected to arrive in Heber Springs once colder weather arrives. Usually late November to early December. You can learn more here. And learn about conservation here.

If you love trains you’ll fall head over heels at Ruland Junction Train Museum in Heber Springs, Arkansas. With some trains 100 years old. Visit Ruland Train Museum for more information.

Have a safe and happy holiday!