December in Arkansas means that the festive hustle and bustle has arrived. You may drive through one of these light displays or plan a getaway at this cozy glampground; however, the holiday fun isn’t over until you’ve taken a walk through this garden light show. Arkansas is filled with wintry activities, but the Garvan Woodland Gardens Christmas lights is one of our favorite holiday traditions. Let’s take a peek at this beautifully bedazzled botanical garden and see why these are some of the best Christmas lights in Arkansas.

The most beloved outdoor light show is positively beaming every holiday season.
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Every year the Garvan Woodland Gardens transforms from its kaleidoscopic flora to a dazzling array of lights. The 210-acre garden is enveloped in over five million lights!
Each garden has a different theme that gives a glowing otherworldly experience.
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Some of the gardens are simply enhanced with blankets of lights while others will have dragons, towering holiday characters, and musical light shows.
Pointing out snowmen and nutcrackers is fun but the ice tunnel and other lit paths make this experience incredibly enchanting.
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The scenes are certainly photo-worthy but we love any chance to be immersed in Christmas lights! Stay merry during your walk with a free cup of hot chocolate or tuck into some snacks at the garden's Chipmunk Cafe.

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Many of the displays play off of the garden's typical floral scenes, but with even bolder and brighter execution.
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The frog pond is filled with oversized flowers, butterflies, and critters that will delight any age. One of our other favorite nature-inspired scenes is the ice dandelion meadow. It's a field filled with LED bulbs that gradually change colors for a very calming, yet magical experience.
But you'll also find dragons, dolphins, jellyfish, peacocks, and so much more. Plus traditional Christmas scenes!
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And the paths through the trees... wow! It's ethereal and magical all in one. Time your visit just right, and you might even be able to catch a sunset too. How much dreamier can Christmas lights get??
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The garden light show typically opens the end of November and runs until the end of December, so be sure to pay a visit during those limited weeks!
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Open every day except Christmas, ticket prices vary and are limited nightly - so make sure you book your tickets early! To learn more about the display or to purchase passes for the whole family, visit the Garvan Woodland Gardens website.

Can't make it in person? For a little snippet of the light show you can watch this video:

 

Are you excited to explore this year’s Garvan Gardens Christmas lights? What’s your favorite aspect of walking through a holiday display of this caliber? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

If you’ve yet to experience Christmas at Garvan Gardens, don’t miss out this year! While you’re in Hot Springs, be sure to also check out the town’s beloved year-round Christmas shop. You can also book a stay at this cozy winter cabin, which is just a short drive from the botanical garden and everything that Hot Springs has to offer.

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Every state loves to feel festive and bright during the holiday season. We have compiled a list of the best Christmas towns in Arkansas you’ll want to be sure to visit. From the small town of Batesville to the charming town square of Piggott, there’s Christmas spirit everywhere you look.

  • If you’re in Fayetteville, take time to visit the Stewart Family Light Display. It’s more than just Christmas lights, it’s like an entire Christmas village, complete with pony and train rides.
  • Eureka Springs has a month-long Christmas Festival that’s just as magical as it sounds. From parades to Christmas tree forests and businesses showing off their Christmas decorations, it’s just where you want to be to get into the Christmas spirit.

 

What are some unique Christmas lights in Arkansas?

One of the most unique displays of Christmas lights has got to be in Hot Springs, Arkansas at the Mid-America Science Museum. Here, there is a "Dino Lites" walking trail winding through 21 acres and best of all, it’s lined with dinosaurs. It has now become an annual tradition for local businesses to adopt a dinosaur over the holidays and have a chance to decorate the dinosaur in Christmas cheer. The results are an entertaining treat all museum visitors are sure to love.

Are there any Christmas train rides in Arkansas?

The short answer to this question is yes! The Arkansas & Missouri Railroad offers some of the best holiday train rides in Arkansas. You’ll feel like you’re headed to the North Pole on any of their magical journeys and if you’re lucky, you may catch a view of Santa!

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