Events in Central Arkansas to get you in the Christmas Spirit!



1) River City Men's Choir

Thursday the 10th, River City Men's Choir is performing at Trinity United Methodist Church at 7 (both nights) for free. It's absolutely wonderful and a real treat! You need to get their early as it always fills up and there's a limit on the number of people they let in due to safety fire laws. Their first performance was yesterday at 3 pm. Here's a link for their website http://www.rivercitymenschorus.com/


2) Christmas Lane and Christ Play

First Assembly Church in North Little Rock is having their annual Christmas Lane and Christmas Play. Christmas Lane features different booths serving various treats like popcorn, hot chocolate, hot dogs, cookies, peanuts, candy, etc...and all free...plus kids rides and Santa. That starts before the play. The play is usually a musical and very funny for the entire family. At intermission they usually give out prizes based on your registering when you come in - not mandatory (kids prizes).Friday 12-11 Christmas Lane 6-7:45 and play at 8 pm
Saturday 12-12 Christmas Lane 6-7:45 and play at 8 pm
Sunday 12-13 Christmas Lane 4-4:45 and play at 6 pm
All Free! For more info and/or directions call them at 501-758-8553 or visit their website at http://www.firstnlr.com/

3. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "Jingle Bell (Little) Rock"

Dec. 9-19th from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Fun, holiday concert.


4. Little Rock Wind Symphony presents "Christmas Kaleidoscope"

Dec. 10th at 7:30pm. Located at Second Baptist Church, 222 E. 8th Street


5. Holiday Tour of Homes

December 12 - in West Little Rock from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wildwood Park's Holiday Tour of Homes highlights a lineup of seven magnificent homes in West Little Rock. Admission is $30. 501-821-7275.


6. Christmas in the Wild

December 12 - at the Little Rock Zoo from 9:00-11:00 a.m. or 1:00-3:00 p.m. Meet Santa and enjoy milk and cookies. You can join Santa as he delivers gifts to the zoo animals. 501-661-7203.

7. Annual Family Holiday Concert

December 12 at the North Little Rock High School East Campus Auditorium. Featuring the AR Symphony Orchestra and a holiday fair with crafts and the chance to meet Santa.


8. Dashing Thru the Lights

December 12 at Burns Park, North Little Rock. A fun stroll through the Holiday Lights Display (1 mile). Admission is $5.


9. The Nutcracker

December 12-139. Ballet at the Robinson Center Music Hall at 7 p.m. or Saturday @ 3 p.m. Sunday Tickets - $32 for adults and $22 for children.


10. Arkansas Chamber Singers Holiday Concert

Dec. 13th @ 3 p.m.Cathedral of St. Andrew, 617 Louisiana St.Carols by candlelight.


11.Holiday Open House Museum of Discovery

Dec. 13th from 1 - 4 p.m. Free admission.


12. Nutcracker Tea Peabody Hotel

Dec. 13th @ 12:15 and 1:45 p.m. Take photos with the nutcracker characters and tea. Tickets are $32 for adults and $22 for kids.


13. Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "A Leahy Family Christmas"

Dec. 18-19th at the Robinson Center Music Hall. For tickets and additional information, call 501-666-1761.