Events in Northwest Arkansas | Fayetteville Calendar

Open Streets on the Square at Lights of the Ozarks

12/08/2023 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Every Week until 12/22/2023

Downtown Fayetteville Coalition (DFC) invites you downtown as we unveil a new way to experience Lights of the Ozarks, the 30-year-old holiday light display and celebration in the historic Fayetteville Square. Join us as we transform our historic square into a car free, pedestrian paradise on Friday nights in December.

This Lights of the Ozarks Open Streets event is a free and open to the public celebration of community, local business, and the holiday spirit. It’s a wonderful opportunity for family and friends to shop local and enjoy the enchanting festive atmosphere while strolling the car-free streets. All people, bikes, and roller skates are welcome!

Visitors can enjoy a variety of holiday festivities on these Open Street Car-Free Nights including:

December 1

  • Local Talent on the Arvest Plaza from 6-9pm
  • Mitzvah Holiday Art Market inside the Fayetteville Town Center

December 8

  • Santa on the Square from 5-7pm
  • Holiday Haul - A Shopping Event Highlighting our Women-Owned Businesses
  • Local Talent on the Arvest Plaza from 6-9pm

December 15

  • Santa on the Square from 5-7pm
  • Fayette-VINTAGE Market inside the Fayetteville Town Center
  • Local Talent on the Arvest Plaza from 6-9pm

December 22

  • Local Talent on the Arvest Plaza from 6-9pm

 

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Holiday Haul Bisoxual Pop Up

12/08/2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This event does not repeat

Join us for some shopping and contribute to a good cause! 

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Sleet City Winter Market

12/09/2023 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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We are so excited to host our outdoor winter market next Saturday, December 9th!

We’ll have art, lots of vintage, and a variety of handmade treasures! We can’t wait to see you!
Sweet poster by @ultimatealternativewaver

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U of A School of Art Winter Art Market

12/09/2023 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Join the School of Art for the first annual school-side Winter Art Market on Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and support and purchase art from students and student organizations! The Winter Art Market will be held at the Studio and Design Center in the Windgate Art and Design District at Hill Ave. and MLK Blvd in south Fayetteville.

Also check out the current exhibitions on display from our Foundations students and the recently opened United States International Poster Biennial 2023.

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'Deck The Halls' Holiday Pop-Up Market

12/09/2023 12:00 pm
This event does not repeat

Join us at 'Deck The Halls' Holiday Vendor Pop-Up market at Boston Mountain Brewing & Supply. Sip, shop, and savor the season with locally handcrafted treasures & finds. Support local artisans and find the perfect gifts!
The market will include:
•Permanent Jewelry
•Oddities
•Handmade Jewelry
•Plants
•Home Made Seasonal Treats & Baked Goods
•Clothing
• And More!

All ages are welcome.

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Gar Hole-idays Winter Market

12/09/2023 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This event does not repeat

December 9th we'll have a full lineup of music, vendors, food, and drinks for you to enjoy while getting ready for the second night of the Gar Hole-idays Winter Showcase.

@austin_cash56, @jessharpmusic, and @chicken__milk will be performing throughout the day. You don't want to miss it!

Not to mention a stellar lineup of vendors ranging in vintage, art, clothing, ceramics, jewelry, and more! Start tackling that holiday shopping list with locally made and sourced goodies.

Food & drink by our favorites at @bottlerocketsubs and @buxtons.heady.smoke. Plus you can pop in for a delicious libation from The AM/PM Bar.

Saturday, December 9th from 12pm-5pm @ 546 W Center St, Fayetteville, AR.

We'll see you there!

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U of A School of Art Winter Art Market

12/10/2023 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
This event does not repeat

Join the School of Art for the first annual school-side Winter Art Market on Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and support and purchase art from students and student organizations! The Winter Art Market will be held at the Studio and Design Center in the Windgate Art and Design District at Hill Ave. and MLK Blvd in south Fayetteville.

Also check out the current exhibitions on display from our Foundations students and the recently opened United States International Poster Biennial 2023.

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FayetteVINTAGE Winter Market

12/15/2023 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This event does not repeat

Food. Fun. Music. and yes, Vintage!

Join us on December 15th for our biggest FayetteVintage Market of the year -- this time in the heart of downtown Fayetteville!

This fully indoor market will include all of the unique gift giving, winter break celebrating, block party fun you can imagine and include:

• A selection of carefully curated vintage vendors and local artisans
• food trucks
• Live entertainment and DJ
• Cash bar
• hourly raffles, giveaways, Photo Booth, VIP lounge, and MUCH more!

This market is a can't miss, and will be the perfect way to celebrate the end of finals and beginning of winter break before the holidays!

Stop by and stock up on one of a kind gifts for your loved ones and treat yourself and your friends to all of the can't miss fun!

Event Ticket
$5.00 - $25.00;  See link for more info...

Open Streets on the Square at Lights of the Ozarks

12/15/2023 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Every Week until 12/22/2023

Downtown Fayetteville Coalition (DFC) invites you downtown as we unveil a new way to experience Lights of the Ozarks, the 30-year-old holiday light display and celebration in the historic Fayetteville Square. Join us as we transform our historic square into a car free, pedestrian paradise on Friday nights in December.

This Lights of the Ozarks Open Streets event is a free and open to the public celebration of community, local business, and the holiday spirit. It’s a wonderful opportunity for family and friends to shop local and enjoy the enchanting festive atmosphere while strolling the car-free streets. All people, bikes, and roller skates are welcome!

Visitors can enjoy a variety of holiday festivities on these Open Street Car-Free Nights including:

December 1

  • Local Talent on the Arvest Plaza from 6-9pm
  • Mitzvah Holiday Art Market inside the Fayetteville Town Center

December 8

  • Santa on the Square from 5-7pm
  • Holiday Haul - A Shopping Event Highlighting our Women-Owned Businesses
  • Local Talent on the Arvest Plaza from 6-9pm

December 15

  • Santa on the Square from 5-7pm
  • Fayette-VINTAGE Market inside the Fayetteville Town Center
  • Local Talent on the Arvest Plaza from 6-9pm

December 22

  • Local Talent on the Arvest Plaza from 6-9pm

 

LOTO Open Streets IG

Young-spired "Santa's Little Helpers" Christmas Market

12/16/2023 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This event does not repeat

Young-spired Market is a vibrant community where creative young minds find a platform to shine. Shoppers discover unique treasures, handcrafted with passion, while vendors, young entrepreneurs and artists, showcase their talents and learn the art of entrepreneurship. Join us in fostering a world where dreams are celebrated, creativity thrives, and inspiration knows no bounds.

Be part of our Young-spired Market family and let's create something wonderful together.

 

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