North Little Rock’s Northern Lights Festival

North Little Rock’s Northern Lights event is a magical winter celebration that transforms the Argenta Arts District into a festive wonderland. Held annually, this holiday event features stunning light displays, live entertainment, holiday markets, and family-friendly activities. Visitors can enjoy the dazzling lights, listen to carolers, take photos with Santa, and savor seasonal treats from local vendors. The event aims to bring the community together in the spirit of the holidays, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere that enchants residents and visitors alike.

A free holiday event for all ages, Northern Lights will have a holiday market; photos with Santa (Black Santa ARK LLC); live music by Bad Habit; a special guest DJ; and North Little Rock’s 38-foot Christmas tree. Food trucks as well as Flyway Brewing will have food and drinks available for purchase. For mixed drinks or more food options, restaurants and bars within the Argenta Outdoor Dining District allow patrons to order to-go beverages to consume within dining district boundaries, which include Argenta Plaza.

The weekend of the festival will be busy with more holiday fun in North Little Rock: within walking distance of the festival at the corner of Bishop Lindsey Avenue and Magnolia Street, Piccolo Zoppé Winter Circus presented by North Little Rock Tourism will perform November 23 through December 8. Since 1842, the Zoppé family from Italy and now stationed in Arkansas has been entertaining families around the world. Ticket are available online at https://secure.piccolozoppe.com/. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy both events.