Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Holiday happenings
Lots of festive fun abounds in Northwest Arkansas.
HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET COMMUNITY CREATIVE CENTER
Through Dec. 25 — The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville hosts the Community Creative Center’s “Holiday Gift Market” in the Bob McBride Studio. The market will be open during all Walton Arts Center holiday performances. Information: (479) 5712706 or communitycreativecenter.org.
GASLIGHT GALA CLAYTON HOUSE
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6:30 to 10 p.m. — The “Gaslight Gala” at Clayton House in Fort Smith will benefit the Fort Smith Heritage Foundation. The fundraiser will include hors d’oeuvres, drinks, historical characters, auction, music and carriage rides. Tickets are $50. VIP and corporate sponsorships are available. Information: (479) 7833000 or claytonhouse.org.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS
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8:30, 9:15 and 10 a.m. — “Breakfast With Santa,” hosted by the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale, will include a visit and photo with Santa, breakfast, cookie decorating and Christmas crafts. Tickets are $10 for adults and $15 for children. Information: (479) 751-5441 or artscenteroftheozarks. org. BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS
JINGLE BELL JOG
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9 a.m. — The “Jingle Bell Jog” 5K race and “Reindeer Fun Run” to benefit the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will be held at the garden in Fayetteville. The 5K will be a timed event, with awards presented immediately after the race. The benefit will include pastries, hot chocolate, coffee, music, door prizes and special guests. Register at registerwizard.com. Registration is $25 for the 5K and $10 for the fun run, which will begin at 10 a.m. Information: (479) 5308084 or bgozarks.org.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS TRAIN CHILDREN’S SAFETY CENTER
2 8 a.m to 3 p.m. — The “Children’s Christmas Train” to benefit the Children’s Safety Center will run from
8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with rides departing every hour on the hour. The journey on the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad will take passengers from the Springdale depot to Johnson, and back, in a restored 1940s passenger coach car. Tickets are $10 for children ages 3 to 12, $20 for adults and free for children age 2 and younger. Information: (479) 8726183 or childrenssafetycenter.org.
O NIGHT DIVINE MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
2 6 p.m — The Mercy Health Foundation’s 2017 charity ball, “O Night Divine,” will be held at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. The evening will include dinner and a live auction. Tickets for the blacktie benefit are limited. Information: (479) 338-2990.
JINGLE MINGLE SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
7 6 p.m. — The 17th annual Jingle Mingle to benefit Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas will be at the Barn at the Springs in Springdale. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music. Tickets are a suggested $25 donation. Information: (479) 935-4888 or spsfnwa.org.
WINTER GARDEN BALL HEALING GARDENS OF NWA
9 6 to 11 p.m. — The inaugural “Winter Garden Ball” to benefit the Healing Gardens of Northwest Arkansas will be at the Center for Collaboration in Bentonville. The evening will include jazz, drinks, a cider bar and dancing at the after party. Tickets are $125 for general admission and $150 for VIP. Information: (479) 366-6944 or rachel@ healinggardensofnwa.org.
GALA AT THE PEEL MANSION PEEL COMPTON FOUNDATION
9 6 p.m. — The Peel Compton Foundation will host its annual “Christmas Gala” featuring a five-course, paired gourmet wine dinner. Attire for the fundraiser is cocktail for women and business for men. Tickets are $125. Information: (479) 254-3870 or peelcompton.org/gala.