Holiday of Lights kicked off in early December and most of our small towns had their main street lightings the first week. However, there is still more to experience. Take a look below for some of our top picks.

Searcy, Arkansas has 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.

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.

The Magness Lake Trumpeter Swans are expected to arrive once colder weather arrives. Usually late November to early December. You can learn more here. And learn about conservation here.

If your up for a scenic drive through quaint small towns with the 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. In Heber Springs be sure to 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.

The small town of Greers Ferry, Arkansas is having their Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in City Park on December 9th at 5:30 PM with Santa and Hot Cocoa.

Have a safe and happy holiday!