11 Christmas Light Displays In Arkansas That Are Pure Magic

Christmas light displays are one of the very best things about the holiday season. The bright, twinkling lights and cheerful displays are guaranteed to offer a big, old dose of holiday spirit sure to put a smile on your face. Below you’ll find 11 of the best displays of Christmas lights in Arkansas, and you should make this entire list your holiday light bucket list right now because you won't want to miss a single one.

1. Lights of the Ozarks (Fayetteville Square)

Each year Fayetteville Parks and Recreation decorates the Fayetteville square with over 400,000 lights. The event stretches from mid-November until the end of December, so you have plenty of time to check it out. On the square you’ll find carriage rides, hot cocoa, Santa, and so much more magic, we can’t begin to list it all. You’ll find Fayetteville Square at the intersection of Block, Mountain, East & Center Streets, and you can learn more at the Lights of the Ozarks event page.

2. Arkansas State Capitol

In downtown Little Rock, the Capitol dazzles during the holidays. Visit the Capitol building at 500 Woodlane Street in Little Rock. Follow the Arkansas State Capitol on Facebook for more information about this epic event!

3. Saline County Courthouse (Benton)

Located in Benton, the Saline County Courthouse is part of the Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights. It makes that list because it’s absolutely fantastic. The lights generally turn on from mid-November through the end of December, and during this time, festivities such as the annual Christmas Parade, happen as well. You’ll find thousands of lights all over the block that holds the courthouse at 200 North Main Street in Benton.

4. Garvan Woodland Gardens

If you’re looking for literally millions of lights, you need to go to Garvan Woodland Gardens. They’ve spread 4.5 million bulbs across 17 acres, and each acre is amazing. Their holiday lights last through the end of December, and it is a delightful holiday wonderland you simply must experience. Garvan Woodland Gardens is located at 550 Arkridge Road in Hot Springs.

5. White River Wonderland (Batesville)

Riverside Park in Batesville is set right beside the White River, and there’s nothing quite like what happens to it around Christmastime. People come from all over to see the park illuminated by thousands of lights. There are also carriage rides and an amazing skating rink! You’ll find White River Wonderland in Riverside Park at 1850 Chaney Drive in Batesville.

6. Paris

You don’t have to go overseas to see Paris in the winter. Paris, Arkansas, is an adorable town and there’s no better time to see it than when it’s all lit up for the holidays. From the replica of the Eiffel Tower to the amazing lights at the Logan County Courthouse, you won’t want to miss this adorable Christmas town.

7. Downtown Bentonville

Downtown Bentonville is a vision at Christmastime when its square is alight in thousands of flickering, twinkling lights. The square is amazing during the holiday season, and there are plenty of small businesses lining it where you can finish up your shopping list. You can find downtown Bentonville at Main and Central Streets.

8. Finney’s Christmas Wonderland (Crossett)

With over a million lights and literal miles of extension cords, Finney’s Christmas Wonderland certainly lives up to its (admittedly awesome) name. This place has over 150 cut-outs and a biblical theme. You’ll find Finney’s Christmas Wonderland at 123 Goshen Road in Crossett.

9. Enchanted Land of Lights and Legends (Pine Bluff)

This is Arkansas’s largest drive-thru light display. At 1.3 miles with over 250 displays, this one is a wonder all its own. This display has been repeatedly lauded as among the best in the Natural State. You can visit it at Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Regional Park, which you’ll find on U.S. 65 B in Pine Bluff.

10. Lights of the Delta (Blytheville)

Lights of the Delta bills itself as the Mid-South’s largest holiday lighting festival, and they are not wrong. With over six million lights, this display is sprawling and spectacular. They have a Jingle Bell Park and Santa’s workshop. Be sure to check the website (linked above) for dates and details on this year's display. You’ll find them at 1405 Airbase Highway in Blytheville.

11. Downtown Eureka Springs

If you can imagine a better place to spend your holiday time than in a Victorian village, congratulations because we sure can’t! In downtown Eureka Springs, you’ll find all the holiday fun you can imagine: light displays, great food, and endless shopping. Eureka Springs is located in Carroll County.

Well, what do you think? Which of these best Christmas light displays in Arkansas have you visited before? Any epic displays we missed? Share them in the comments below! If you're feeling up for a bit of adventure this holiday season, why not hop in the car and go on a drive? We have created an entire road trip of Arkansas Christmas lights and we just know you're going to love it!