Christmas in the Ozarks!
- John-Michael Scurio
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
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 2025
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 29, 2025
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.
November 29, 2025
Join us in the Basin Spring Park for a good ole Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with a special visit from Fiddling Santa and his elves! All are welcome to this free family-friendly event!
December 5, 2025 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 13, 2025 Downtown, 5-7 p.m
Our window displays come alive with this annual Eureka Springs tradition! Elves, Santa, and delightful characters come alive for kids and adults to be surprised! The evening is sprinkled with holiday spirit as the magic unfolds one shop after the other. Free 2-hour metered street parking for the month of December in Downtown Eureka Springs.
December 20, 2025, 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.
December 20, 2025, Downtown, 5:30 p.m.
Just before the Jeep Jinglin' Parade takes off, the Dickens carolers will take to song in Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs. This delightful tradition is great for the whole family. Dress warm and bring your singing voices. This event will get you in the spirit of Christmas for sure.
Begins after Thanksgiving and continues through December 31, 2025!
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 is open on the following days:
Mondays thru Thursdays 10:00am-5:00pm
Fridays 10:00am-8:00pm
Saturdays from 12:00pm-8:00pm
Sundays from 4:00pm-8:00pm
Admission is by donation.
*New for 2025*
December 6, 2025 Downtown, 6 p.m
Step inside the warmth and wonder of the season during Christmas at the Inns – a Hearth & Hospitality Tour of Eureka Springs.
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, guests are invited to tour some of Eureka’s most beautifully decorated lodgings. Enjoy historic bed & breakfasts, charming boutique inns, and grand historic hotels. Each property will open its doors to showcase holiday magic, offering hot cider, cocoa, cookies, and festive cheer along the way.
Each stop is a celebration of holiday décor and hospitality. Guests will also have the chance to cast their vote for “Fan Favorite,” and one outstanding inn will be recognized for its creativity and spirit.
This enchanting tour is set to become a cherished tradition, complementing Eureka Springs’ Christmas season and offering visitors a unique way to experience the town’s holiday charm. * This is not the Preservation Society's Tour of Homes. This is a brand new event hosted by the chamber of commerce. *
