Winter Nights returns to Walton Arts Center Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Nov. 14-Dec. 21 with lots of free activities for families and adults – no reservations required.
Winter Nights is a festive, family-friendly holiday bar and gathering space open 6 pm-midnight offering indoor and outdoor seating options surrounded by twinkly holiday décor to get you into the spirit of the season. Family Fun Nights presented by Cox Mobile are planned for 6-8 pm, and programming geared toward adults will begin at 8 pm each night.
KARAOKE NIGHTS
Every Thursday, Nov. 14-Dec. 19 (excluding Thanksgiving Day)
Time: 8:30-10:30 pm
All we want for Christmas is YOU… to come sing with us! In partnership with Big Box Karaoke, we’re giving you five chances to be the star of the show at karaoke night. This is a judgment-free zone, so break out your tacky sweater and sequins, queue up your favorite song and grab the mic! We can’t wait to hear you jingle all the way.
TRIVIA NIGHTS
Date: Every Friday, Nov. 15-Dec. 20
Time: 8-10 pm
Grab all your “Whos” (who know all the “whats”) and join us every Friday for trivia at Winter Nights, hosted by Challenge Entertainment! First, second and third place will win prizes. See below for themes.
Nov. 15 – The Grinch
Nov. 22 – General Knowledge
Nov. 29 – Holiday Movies
Dec. 6 – General Knowledge
Dec. 13 – Millennial Night
Dec. 20 – General Knowledge
LIVE MUSIC
Date: Every Saturday, Nov. 16-Dec. 21
Time: 8-10 pm
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell ROCK! Join us for covers, original music and holiday songs by talented local musicians. See below for artist lineup.
Nov. 16 – Travis Kidd
Nov. 23 – TJ Scarlett
Nov. 30 – TBD
Dec. 7 – Who Shot JR
Dec. 14 – Dane Ervin
Dec. 21 – TJ Scarlett
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS PRESENTED BY COX MOBILE
Date: Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nov. 14-21 (excluding Thanksgiving)
Time: 6-8pm
Winter Nights isn’t just for adults this year. In fact, every evening we have something special to offer the kiddos in your life! Thursdays are craft nights, Fridays are full of board games and movies, and Saturdays are story times with celebrity guests. We’ll also have kid-friendly snacks for sale, like kettle corn, pretzel bites, hot chocolate, s’mores and ice cream. And while you’re here, parents – check out our delicious cocktail menu! Mocktails are also available.
Nov. 14 – Craft Night
Nov. 15 – Family Game Night
Nov. 16 – Story time with Jason Suel of Good Day NWA and Later with Jason Suel
Nov. 21 – Craft Night
Nov. 22 – Family Game Night with special guest Inspyral Circus “Elf”
Nov. 23 – Story time with Jasmine Hudson of Black Paper Party and BlackownedNWA
Nov. 29 – Family Game Night
Nov. 30 – Story time with Papa Rap
Dec. 5 – Craft Night
Dec. 6 – Holiday Movie Night: Frozen with special guests Inspyral Circus “Snow King & Queen”
Dec. 7 - Story time with Gwen Rockwood & Shannon Magsam of NWAMotherlode.com
Dec. 8 – Family Game Night
Dec. 12 – Craft Night
Dec. 13 – Holiday Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas with special guests Inspyral Circus “Jack & Sally”
Dec. 14 – Story time with 40/29 News Anchor Lakyra Banks
Dec. 19 – Craft Night
Dec. 20 – Family Game Night
Dec. 21 – Story time with KFSM Channel 5 News Anchor Daren Bobb