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 22

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 23

Create a new tradition! Visit Christmas at the Park on Thanksgiving Day.

Wild Ones Ranch Petting Zoo - Nov 24-25

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 24-25

Children can take a ride around Santa’s Village on our barrel train, the Jingle Express!

Car Clubs Highlight Night - Nov 25

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.

Pay What You Can Night - Nov 29

Christmas at the Park 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.

Wild Ones Ranch Petting Zoo - Dec 1 - 2

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 1 - 2

Children can take a ride around Santa’s Village on our barrel train, the Jingle Express!

Community Christmas Caroling - Dec 5

Come together as a community this Christmas season and sing well known Christmas Carols beginning at 6:30 and ending about 7:00.

Santa Shuffle Fun Run - Dec 5

Want a chance to walk/run through the lights of Christmas at the Park? Join us for the Santa Shuffle Fun Run on Tuesday, 12/5, for the chance to see our displays up close! Register through the Race Roster link below for the Fun Run ($15) and a T-shirt ($15) 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.

Pay What You Can Night/Jonesboro A&P Commission Highlight Night - Dec 6

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 by Ritter Communications Highlight Night - Dec 7

Join RightFiber by Ritter Communications, a Jingle Bell Sponsor, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 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 7!

Ground Crew Highlight Night - Dec 8

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 8 - 9

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 8 - 9

Children can take a ride around Santa’s Village on our barrel train, the Jingle Express!

Camp Fire Pizza - Dec 8 - 9

Camp Fire Pizza will have “Pizza Pop Ups” on select nights at Christmas at the Park!

Arkansas Glass Container Corporation Highlight Night - Dec 9

Join Arkansas Glass Container Corporation, a Jingle Bell sponsor, on Saturday, Dec. 10! A sponsor highlight night is an evening we thank a sponsor for their support. All highlight nights are open to the public.

K8 News Highlight Night - Dec 12

Join K8 News, a North Pole sponsor, on Tuesday, December 12th for some holiday fun! You’ll get to see the Storm Tracker lit up and in-person, and meet some of your favorite K8 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 little gift from the K8 family. We can’t wait to see you there!

Jonesboro Royalty is coming to Christmas at the Park - Dec 12

Prepare to be enchanted as Miss Jonesboro Volunteer and Miss Jonesboro Teen Volunteer grace us with their presence at Christmas at the Park on Dec. 12. 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.

Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield Highlight Night - Dec 14

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.

Jonesboro Radio Group night for Make-A-Wish presented by Central Chevrolet - Dec 15

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 15 - 16

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 15 - 16

Children can take a ride around Santa’s Village on our barrel train, the Jingle Express!

Camp Fire Pizza - Dec 15 - 16

Camp Fire Pizza will have “Pizza Pop Ups” on select nights at Christmas at the Park!

St. Bernards Medical Group Highlight Night - Dec 16

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 17

Tonight, we are excited to highlight Lamar Advertising, a Jingle Bell Sponsor. Lamar is proud to partner with Christmas at the Park again for 2023! 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!"

Rotary International Benefit Night - Dec 18

Christmas at the Park is partnering with Rotary International to promote inclusion and equitable access in our community. Tonight, a percentage of the proceeds will benefit Rotary International’s programs, which provide community leadership that improves quality of life and supports youth enrichment. Please join us on this night to be a part of shaping sustainable futures and bridging cultural differences in our community.

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 21st 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.

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!

Camp Fire Pizza - Dec 22 - 23

Camp Fire Pizza will have “Pizza Pop Ups” on select nights at Christmas at the Park!

Closed - Dec 24-28

We will be closed from Christmas Eve to December 28. We want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

Wild Ones Ranch Petting Zoo - Dec 29 - 31

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 29 - 31

Children can take a ride around Santa’s Village on our barrel train, the Jingle Express!

Camp Fire Pizza - Dec 31

Camp Fire Pizza will have “Pizza Pop Ups” on select nights at Christmas at the Park!

New Years Eve/Night of Fireworks/Closing Night - Dec 31

Bid goodbye to 2023 with your family and friends at Christmas at the Park! Come see the bright lights all around! Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m., gates will close at approximately 9:15 p.m. Fireworks included in admission purchase, no additional charge to park. Parking is first come. 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!