Eureka Springs Calendar of Events

Grinch Breakfast

the Crescent Hotel

The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa welcomes a special guest during this holiday breakfast in the Crystal Dining Room.  The Grinch will make his appearance at 10 AM-11 AM. Surprise the kids with green eggs and ham while parents can enjoy our scrumptious buffet. Perfect for a family photo. Reserve your table by calling 855-725-5720 (reservations open […]

Santa in the Basin Park

Basin Park Hotel 12 Spring St, Eureka Springs

Join Santa in the Basin Spring Park for a photo op and to deliver your Christmas wish list.

Santa’s Mountain Village

the Crescent Hotel

Join us for a weekend filled with holiday magic at Santa’s Mountain Village on Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM! Start the festivities on Saturday morning with a Grinch Breakfast from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by the grand opening of Santa’s Mountain Village at noon. Explore […]

Event Series Snow Train Village

Snow Train Village

the Great Passion Play

The Great Passion Play to hosts the largest train village display in the south! The exhibit consists of well over 300 buildings that take you back to a 1930s to 1950’s landscape of small-town America, with three Lionel 0 scale trains, a Lionel 0 scale trolley, and a Polar Express train. The Snow Train Village […]

Event Series Drive Through Light Display

Drive Through Light Display

the Great Passion Play

Experience Christmas from Thanksgiving night through January 1 with a by-donation drive-through light display with lights on from dark through 8:00 PM on Fridays through Sundays on the grounds of The Great Passion Play. During the day, you can experience the Holy Land, Museums, and Backstage Tour! Advanced reservations are required. Purchase those tickets now! Also, […]

Holiday Living Windows

Around Town

Our window displays come alive with this annual Eureka Springs tradition! Elves, Santa, and delightful characters come alive for kids and adults to be surprised! The evening is sprinkled with holiday spirit as the magic unfolds one shop after the other. Shop in the Living Christmas Card, stop in for treats at local shops and […]

Roaming Mrs. Ropers

Around Town

Be on the lookout for Kaftans, big jewelry, curly hair and frolicking follies of the 70’s Ropers, roaming around historic downtown Eureka Springs! Come and knock on our door, we’ve been waiting for you to join in on the fun! Welcoming all Helens, all genders welcome, Mrs Roper attire suggested for events. All are welcome.

Christmas Movie at The Aud

The Auditorium 36 S. Main, Eureka Springs

To celebrate this most wonderful time of the year, The Auditorium will be open for all to come sit in a cozy historic setting and watch a Christmas movie! This a free, family-friendly event which all are welcome to join. Movie: Daddy’s Home 2

It Is Well Christmas Service at Thorncrown Chapel

Thorncrown Chapel

We invite you to join us for our 2024 Christmas Services at Thorncrown Chapel. Every Sunday in December at 11am and a Candlelight Service on December 21st at 4:30pm.

Teddy Bear Tea at the Crescent Hotel

the Crescent Hotel

Make a Lifetime Memory when you join us for our 4th Annual Teddy Bear Tea. Guests are invited to savor a child-friendly tea menu and hot cocoa. Designed for young guests and their families. We encourage guests to bring their favorite Teddy Bear or doll to share tea with. Each paid adult admission includes one […]

MusicWorks Brass Band Holiday Concert at The Aud

The Auditorium 36 S. Main, Eureka Springs

Join MusicWorks Brass Band at the Auditorium on Sunday, December 15th at 3pm for a spectacular Holiday concert! Bring your family and a non perishable food item to donate to our local food bank.

Event Series Snow Train Village

Snow Train Village

the Great Passion Play

The Great Passion Play to hosts the largest train village display in the south! The exhibit consists of well over 300 buildings that take you back to a 1930s to 1950’s landscape of small-town America, with three Lionel 0 scale trains, a Lionel 0 scale trolley, and a Polar Express train. The Snow Train Village […]