Community Events
Littles in the Library
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
🎉 Littles in the Library is the place to be on Friday mornings at 10 AM! 🧸📚 Bring your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for a joyful time of community, play, and connection at the Independence County Library—because playtime isn’t just fun, it’s ...
White River Wonderland
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Every winter, Arkansas's oldest city, Batesville, transforms into the Christmas Capital of Arkansas®. Visitors flock to this town to enjoy millions of dancing lights. But the magic doesn't stop there—enjoy carriage rides, ice skating, a parade, free ...
Holiday SPECtacular
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce invites families to experience White River Wonderland like never before at this year’s Holiday SPECTacular — a one-of-a-kind celebration that transforms the Christmas Capital of Arkansas® into a glowing, ...
Pam Setzer and Brad Apple at Polk & Paddle
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Live Music featuring Pam Setzer and Brad Apple
Small Business Saturday
Our local merchants deserve more than a cliche shout out, which is why Main Street Batesville makes it a priority to make this day a celebration! Between epic downtown sales, Christmas characters, an appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the annual Tree ...
Bejeweled Christmas Tree Workshop
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate Small Business Saturday at BAAC! Get into the holiday spirit with our Festive Bejeweled Christmas Tree Painting Workshop! You’ll learn how to paint a beautiful Christmas tree on canvas panel and embellish it with shimmering gems, sequins, ...
Bejeweled Christmas Tree Workshop for Kids
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Celebrate Small Business Saturday at BAAC! Join us for a fun and festive kids’ workshop where participants will create a sparkling, bejeweled Christmas tree painting—the perfect way to celebrate the Citizens Bank Tree Lighting Ceremony happening that ...
Citizens Bank Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
While you're shopping downtown on Small Business Saturday, come gather around the Batesville Christmas Tree inside the Citizens Bank Pocket Park. Enjoy hot chocolate, Christmas sing-alongs, and a telling of "The Night Before Christmas". The tree will ...
Holiday SPECtacular
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce invites families to experience White River Wonderland like never before at this year’s Holiday SPECTacular — a one-of-a-kind celebration that transforms the Christmas Capital of Arkansas® into a glowing, ...