# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Northwest Arkansas, 2026

> We found three Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Northwest Arkansas with 2026 dates: two parades and one tree lighting or lighting night, two free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Lights of the Ozarks Parade** at East Avenue and the Historic Downtown Square, Downtown Fayetteville. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: 6:30pm. Price: Free. The parade loops clockwise around the Square under the holiday lights. Official page: https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/experience/lights-of-the-ozarks (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Bentonville Christmas Parade** at Bentonville Square, 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: 6pm. Price: No ticket listed. An evening parade around the downtown square, run by Downtown Bentonville Inc. Official page: https://downtownbentonville.org/do/bentonville-christmas-parade (checked 2026-10-30)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Light Night: Lights of the Ozarks switch-on** at Historic Downtown Square, Downtown Fayetteville. When: Fri, Nov 20, 2026. Time: 6pm. Price: Free. Fayetteville flips the switch on more than 500,000 lights. Official page: https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/experience/lights-of-the-ozarks (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Northwest Arkansas in 2026?
Lights of the Ozarks Parade: Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 6:30pm (Downtown Fayetteville). Bentonville Christmas Parade: Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 6pm (Bentonville, AR).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Northwest Arkansas?
Light Night: Lights of the Ozarks switch-on at Historic Downtown Square: Fri, Nov 20, 2026, 6pm.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Northwest Arkansas free?
Two of the three we list are free to watch: Light Night: Lights of the Ozarks switch-on and Lights of the Ozarks Parade. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
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 early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).