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Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Northwest Arkansas, 2026.

We found three Christmas markets and winter events in and around Northwest Arkansas with 2026 dates posted: two holiday markets and one winter wonderland event. One is free to get in. They’re in Fayetteville and Bentonville. Each card has the dates and hours, what it costs to get in, and notes on strollers and things for little kids.

The quick answersChecked
Is there a German Christmas market?None with 2026 dates near here yet.Not yetIs there a winter wonderland?Lights of the Ozarks: from Nov 20.1 eventIs it free?1 of 3 are free to get in.1 free

Last checked · 3 markets · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

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Every market, by opening date

Tap one for hours, prices, stroller notes and what’s there for little kids.

20NovFriLights of the OzarksWinter wonderland · to Jan 1 · Historic Downtown Square4DecFriDowntown Bentonville Holiday MarketHoliday market · Fri. Dec. 4, 5–10 p.m. · Bentonville Square and the A Street Promenade5DecSatNWA Makers Holiday Pop-Up & Holly FestHoliday market · Sat. Dec. 5, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. · 4290 S. School Ave.

Markets

Christmas markets and winter events near NW Arkansas

Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer’s, venue’s or city’s own page.

Nov20to Jan 1

Lights of the Ozarks

Historic Downtown Square · Fayetteville, AR · downtown

Winter wonderland
Hours
Lighting ceremony Nov 20 at 6 p.m. Parade Dec 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Price
Not listed
For kids
More than 500,000 LED lights around the square.
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Dec4Fri

Downtown Bentonville Holiday Market

Bentonville Square and the A Street Promenade · Bentonville

Holiday market
Hours
Fri. Dec. 4, 5–10 p.m.
Price
No ticket listed
Strollers
Not listed

Good to know: Downtown Bentonville's first evening holiday market, modeled on European Christmas markets, with local makers along the promenade.

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Dec5Sat

NWA Makers Holiday Pop-Up & Holly Fest

4290 S. School Ave. · Fayetteville, AR · about 12 miles from Northwest Arkansas

Holiday marketFree entry
Hours
Sat. Dec. 5, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Price
Free
Strollers
Not listed
For kids
A Hollyfest parade at 10 a.m., Santa parachutes in at 11 (weather and ceiling permitting), and Santa photos 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Good to know: More than 40 local makers plus food trucks.

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Before you go

Market day with little ones

TimingGo when it opensWeekday afternoons and opening hour are the least crowded, which makes a stroller much easier.
DressLayer upOutdoor markets get cold after dark. Mittens and a blanket for the stroller help.
StrollerCheck the stroller noteSome markets get packed on weekend evenings. A carrier can be easier there.

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Good questions

Christmas markets in Northwest Arkansas: the FAQ

Lights of the Ozarks at Historic Downtown Square: Nov 20 – Jan 1. Downtown Bentonville Holiday Market at Bentonville Square and the A Street Promenade: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. No ticket listed. NWA Makers Holiday Pop-Up & Holly Fest at 4290 S. School Ave.: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Free.

Lights of the Ozarks (Fayetteville, AR · downtown): Nov 20 – Jan 1.

Downtown Bentonville Holiday Market: Not listed. NWA Makers Holiday Pop-Up & Holly Fest: Not listed.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.

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