Holidays

Rogers Public School students built handmade gifts and organized events to give single parents support, rest and holiday joy through the district’s Community First initiative.

T2’s new adaptation of "It’s a Wonderful Life" brings Bedford Falls to the stage with eight actors playing 40 roles, blending theatricality, live carols and a fresh take on the classic holiday story.

The holidays are nearly here, and downtown Springdale businesses are getting ready to celebrate. Nando Garcia is events and programs manager for the Downtown Springdale Alliance. He joined Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis over Zoom last week to discuss upcoming happenings brimming with holiday spirit.

It's never too early to start thinking about the holidays. Mount Sequoyah Center’s Festival of Trees kicks off Nov. 14 in Fayetteville, featuring family photos with Santa, holiday trivia, local art markets, and more. The annual celebration also raises funds to preserve the historic campus.

Today's Ozarks at Large is an edited broadcast of the 2024 Fort Smith Chorale Christmas Concert.

Becca Martin-Brown returns to discuss modern events with a deeper history with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams. This week, they discuss Arkansas Public Theatre's "A Christmas Story" with artistic director Ed McClure.

Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Features Editor April Wallace joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to discuss local events occurring this weekend, from holiday shopping to storytime with Santa.

Becca Martin-Brown returns to discuss modern events with a deeper history with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams. This week, they discuss TheatreSquared's beloved "A Christmas Carol" production with its creative director, Bob Ford.

April Wallace of the "Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette" joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to suggest local happenings this weekend, like Winter Nights and Blippi at the Walton Arts Center, a nutcrackin' Super Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library, Avoca's Country Christmas Parade and following cookie social, and more.

As the holiday season arrives, there’s a certain magic that fills the air. For many, part of that magic is finding gifts for loved ones and friends. Curated, local holiday markets are more than just places to shop, they're a celebration of community, creativity and the spirit of the season.