Hours of Operation
& Event Schedule
All activities and events are subject to weather conditions and may be changed or canceled without notice. While we strive to provide timely updates about any changes, last-minute decisions may result in delayed notifications. Thank you for your understanding.
2024 Season Schedule
Opening Night: Nov 27
5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Thanksgiving to Christmas: Nov 28 - Dec 22
Sunday-Thursday • 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Friday-Saturday • 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
Closing Night - Dec 23
Monday • 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
This season we are not opening after Christmas. Our last night of the season will be December 23.
The gate closes at the advertised closing time; guests will not be able to exit their vehicle 10 minutes prior to that time to experience taking pictures with our displays, meeting Santa, or visiting the concession stand. If you would like to exit your vehicle, please arrive early enough to provide yourself enough time to do so.
Hours subject to change.
We strongly encourage guests to visit our Facebook page the day of their visit. We use Facebook to provide timely communication for day of events as well as any change to our schedule. In the event there is unfavorable weather forecasted, we will post our weather policy, in the early afternoon. Should we have to close, we will post as such. Our Facebook page can be found here.
Special Events Calendar will be updated soon.
Christmas at the Park is excited to present several Special Event Nights thanks to our partnerships and sponsors. Take photos with Santa, run the Ugly Christmas Sweater Fun Run, go Community Caroling, and more!
Santa’s Village
There are many fun activities to do at Santa’s Village which is open every night that Christmas at the Park is open. Some of the activities are included in the price of admission and others are available at an additional fee. Please see our FAQ page for more information.
Opening Night -Nov 27
Be the first to see the lights on opening night! Take pictures with our displays around the concession area, meet Santa, Howl, and Scarlet. First 2,500 vehicles receive a Christmas at the Park souvenir cleaning cloths.
Thanksgiving Night - Nov 28
Create a new tradition! Visit Christmas at the Park on Thanksgiving Day.
Wild Ones Ranch Petting Zoo - Nov 29-30
Wild Ones Ranch is Northeast Arkansas premier mobile petting zoo! Come snuggle and smile as you visit some of our amazing animals! From the barnyard to the wild we have it all!
Jingle Express - Nov Nov 29-30
Children can take a ride around Santa’s Village on our barrel train, the Jingle Express!
Car Clubs Highlight Night - Nov 30
Fast Glass Corvettes is a club for the Chevrolet Corvette enthusiast in Northeast Arkansas and The Crowley's Ridge Cruisers Car Club is for the old car enthusiast. Come see an incredible collection of classic cars from 5:30pm - 8:00pm.
Santa Shuffle Fun Run - Dec 3
Want a chance to walk/run through the lights of Christmas at the Park? Join us for the Santa Shuffle Fun Run on Tuesday, December 3, for the chance to see our displays up close! Register through the Race Roster link below for the Fun Run ($10) and a T-shirt ($25) or pay night of (t-shirts while supplies last).
The REAL Santa will be present, but we encourage participants to try their best to imitate. Gates open at 5:30 and close at 6:30 for the Fun Run to begin shortly thereafter. This night is specifically for those guests who want to walk through the lights; gates will not reopen.
Community Christmas Caroling - Dec 3
Come together as a community this Christmas season and sing well known Christmas Carols beginning at 6:30 and ending about 7:00.
Mini Tennis Activity - Dec 3
Join Northeast Arkansas Tennis Association under the lights at Christmas at the Park for a fun night of red ball rallies. No experience needed, so come out to learn about tennis & rally with friends & family.
Pay What You Can Night/Jonesboro A&P Commission Highlight Night - Dec 4
Christmas at the Park also wants to provide an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the experience of holiday lights and magic. We are excited to offer nights where admission is chosen by our guests. This allows guests without the ability to afford the regular admission to attend at a discounted rate or for free, and those who choose to pay more will help pay it forward.
Tonight, we are excited to highlight the Jonesboro A&P Commission, a Jingle Bell Sponsor. We are grateful for the partnership their organization has been to Christmas at the Park. Visit the attraction to drive through a snowflake forest, a light tunnel the length of a football field, enjoy hot chocolate, take pictures with Santa, and more! A sponsor highlight night is an evening we thank a sponsor for their support. All highlight nights are open to the public.
RightFiber Highlight Night - Dec 5
Join RightFiber by Ritter Communications, a Jingle Bell Sponsor, on Thursday, December 5, for a night of festive films and holiday crafts! Enjoy a complementary, fresh-baked cookie while watching a holiday themed movie projected under the stars, and get creative while making magical reindeer food. Activities and movie begin at 5:30. Crafts and cookies are until supplies last. We'll see you at the park on December 5!
Breaking Bonds Benefit & Ground Crew Highlight Night - Dec 6
Join us for the Breaking Bonds Benefit. Breaking Bonds Ministry’s mission is to help men overcome addiction whether it be to drugs, alcohol, or anything else. To help restore families torn apart from the bondage brought by drugs, alcohol, or anything else.
Tonight, we are excited to highlight Ground Crew, our Presenting Sponsor. The Ground Crew team has been providing Christmas Décor to individual and commercial clients across NEA for over 20 years and is thrilled to provide an attraction that everyone can enjoy. Visit the attraction to drive through a snowflake forest, a light tunnel the length of a football field, enjoy hot chocolate, take pictures with Santa, and more! A sponsor highlight night is an evening we thank a sponsor for their support. All highlight nights are open to the public.
Wild Ones Ranch Petting Zoo - Dec 6 - 7
Wild Ones Ranch is Northeast Arkansas premier mobile petting zoo! Come snuggle and smile as you visit some of our amazing animals! From the barnyard to the wild we have it all!
Jingle Express - Dec 6 - 7
Children can take a ride around Santa’s Village on our barrel train, the Jingle Express!
Camp Fire Pizza - Dec 6 - 7
Camp Fire Pizza will have “Pizza Pop Ups” on select nights at Christmas at the Park!
KAIT8 News Highlight Night - Dec 9
Join KAIT8 News, a North Pole sponsor, on Monday, December 9 for some holiday fun! You’ll get to see the Storm Tracker lit up and in-person, and meet some of your favorite KAIT8 News reporters and meteorologists. You might even get to see behind-the-scenes as the Storm Team goes LIVE from the park! And the first 300 cars through the gate will get a special KAIT8 Christmas ornament! We can’t wait to see you there!
Jonesboro Royalty is coming to Christmas at the Park - Dec 10
Prepare to be enchanted as Miss Jonesboro Volunteer and Miss Jonesboro Teen Volunteer grace us with their presence at Christmas at the Park on December 10. It's an evening of elegance and holiday magic that you won't want to miss.
We're thrilled to announce that these lovely ladies will be joining us from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. They will be here to meet, greet, and create magical moments with our wonderful community!
We believe in sharing the joy of the season, and their visit is an exciting way to do just that. Come and be a part of the festivities, where the spirit of the season comes to life.
Jonesboro Radio Group night for Make-A-Wish presented by Central Chevrolet - Dec 13
Join your favorite air personalities from the Jonesboro Radio Group tonight: 104.9 The Fox, Mix 106.3, 100.5 The Eagle, Hot 107.5, 98.5 The Outlaw, and 92.7 EZ FM! The JRG team loves all things Christmas! Join us in supporting one of our favorite organizations, the Make A Wish Foundation! Be sure to tune to 92.7 EZ FM when you enter and sing along with your favorite holiday tunes! A sponsor highlight night is an evening we thank a sponsor for their support. All highlight nights are open to the public.
Wild Ones Ranch Petting Zoo - Dec 13 - 14
Wild Ones Ranch is Northeast Arkansas premier mobile petting zoo! Come snuggle and smile as you visit some of our amazing animals! From the barnyard to the wild we have it all!
Jingle Express - Dec 13 - 14
Children can take a ride around Santa’s Village on our barrel train, the Jingle Express!
Camp Fire Pizza - Dec 13 - 14
Camp Fire Pizza will have “Pizza Pop Ups” on select nights at Christmas at the Park!
St. Bernards Medical Group Highlight Night - Dec 14
Tonight, we are excited to highlight St. Bernards Medical Group, our Founding Sponsor. The physicians of St. Bernards Medical Group are committed to providing you with the best healthcare. Proverbs tells us that “a cheerful heart is good medicine.” We believe that Christmas at the Park is good medicine. Merry Christmas! Visit the attraction to drive through snowflake forest, a light tunnel the length of a football field, enjoy hot chocolate, take pictures with Santa, and more! A sponsor highlight night is an evening we thank a sponsor for their support. Some nights may include the sponsor being onsite and/or offering a giveaway. All highlight nights are open to the public.
Lamar Advertising Highlight Night - Dec 15
Tonight, we are excited to highlight Lamar Advertising, a Jingle Bell Sponsor. Lamar is proud to partner with Christmas at the Park again for 2024! As one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world, we think it is important to connect with local communities. This is why we are excited to spend the holidays with those in Northeast Arkansas. We hope to see you at this years' Christmas at the Park. Happy Holidays!"
Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield Highlight Night - Dec 19
Tonight, we highlight Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, a Jingle Bell Sponsor. A sponsor highlight night is an evening we thank a sponsor for their support. All highlight nights are open to the public.
Wild Ones Ranch Petting Zoo - Dec 20 - 21
Wild Ones Ranch is Northeast Arkansas premier mobile petting zoo! Come snuggle and smile as you visit some of our amazing animals! From the barnyard to the wild we have it all!
Jingle Express - Dec 20 - 21
Children can take a ride around Santa’s Village on our barrel train, the Jingle Express!
Camp Fire Pizza - Dec 20 - 21
Camp Fire Pizza will have “Pizza Pop Ups” on select nights at Christmas at the Park!
Alzheimer’s Winter Solstice - Dec 21
Christmas at the Park is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to help advance critical research and provide care and support to those impacted by Alzheimer’s. As part of the Association’s The Longest Day Campaign, we will come together on the Winter Solstice, December 21 at 7:00pm in the park. Please join us and light a luminary to symbolize that together, the strength of our light can outshine the darkness of Alzheimer’s. Luminaries will be available onsite or if you cannot attend in person please email Noelle Richardson at nrichardson@alz.org.
Christmas at the Park Expressway - Dec 21
Jonesboro Economical Transit presents Christmas at the Park Trolley Night. Ride a brand new JET trolley from Winter Wonderland's bus stop located on Madison Street, directly to Christmas in the Park! The trolley will drive through Christmas at the Park so that you and yours can enjoy the festive lights and installations. Afterward, be delivered right back downtown for more fun at Winter Wonderland. If you would like to get off the trolley and stay at Christmas in the Park to visit Santa or enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, you may catch the next trolley for a return trip. Please be mindful that service stops promptly at 8:30, so plan to leave before that time.
The cost is only $5 per person, which includes the trolley fare and admittance fees to the park. Children 12 and under ride for free.
Create memories and enjoy time with your loved ones, all from the comfort of a toasty warm trolley!
Wild Ones Ranch Petting Zoo - Dec 22 - 23
Wild Ones Ranch is Northeast Arkansas premier mobile petting zoo! Come snuggle and smile as you visit some of our amazing animals! From the barnyard to the wild we have it all!
Jingle Express - Dec 22 - 23
Children can take a ride around Santa’s Village on our barrel train, the Jingle Express!
Closing Night - Dec 23
Come see the bright lights all around! Drive through the wonderland, get one last cup of hot chocolate, and see the lights up-close and personal one last time - until next season!
