November 19 - December 31, 2011
Follow the Sparkle across the Natural State!
The Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights officially kicks off the week of Thanksgiving and lasts through the Christmas holiday. Over 60 communities across the state join in the celebration hosting lighting events, parades, carriage rides, music and more. It's a great time to enjoy the holiday festivities in your community and travel around the state to enjoy others!
Get a Trail of Holiday Lights brochure here, or at any Bank of America, Best Western, Shell Superstop or Arkansas Welcome Center. For more information, visit Arkansas.com/TrailofHolidayLights and check out the official Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights Facebook fan page.
In the Ouachita Mountains seek out: Arkadelphia, Gurdon, Hot Springs, Hot Springs, Mena & Waldron.
Hot Springs:
Lights on the Landscape Nov 19 - Dec 31st at Garvan Woodland Gardens.
Chili Cook-Off & Downtown Lighting Ceremony with Ned Perme at Arlington Park on Nov 22nd beginning at 5:00 pm
The Santa Parade on Dec 5th at 6:30 pm
Lighting of the Garland County Courthouse, Dec 6th, 6:00pm
See our Calendar of Events for more details on these in our area.