New This Year: Free Activities Offered at Winter Nights!

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 

New Holly Jolly Holiday Classes at Winter Nights

Not even the Grinch can steal our holiday cheer! Winter Nights will return to Walton Arts Center Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Nov. 14-Dec. 21. This festive, family-friendly holiday bar and gathering space open 6 pm-midnight offers indoor and outdoor seating options surrounded by twinkly holiday décor to get you into the spirit of the season.   

New to Winter Nights this year are several hands-on holiday classes that will help you become a top holiday hostess this year. Learn more about each class below! 

Holiday Lights Cocktail Class  

'Tis the season to get lit! After the annual lighting event at Lights of the Ozarks on the Square, join us and keep the holiday cheer going with a special Holiday Lights Cocktail Class on Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 pm. For $45 you’ll enjoy light, festive bites while learning how to mix two holiday cocktails that will dazzle your party guests all season long.   

The holiday spirit doesn’t stop there! You’ll also get to sip and savor a flight of Winter Nights cocktails, featuring seasonal favorites that are sure to light up your night! You'll leave with cocktail recipes, bright holiday memories and maybe even some new friends! Must be 21 or older to participate.  

Meus Centerpiece Workshop  

Get your home holiday-ready with a floral arrangement that’s sure to impress! Join us for a holiday floral workshop on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 pm where you'll learn tips and tricks from the expert florists at Meus Floral Studio. While crafting your own gorgeous holiday arrangement, you’ll also enjoy a wine and cheese pairing to inspire your next gathering.   

The workshop includes all floral arrangement supplies including the vessel, one beverage of your choice, three wine and cheese pairings and light holiday snacks! Get ready to host the ultimate holiday party with beautiful blooms and delicious bites for only $95 per person. Limited space remains! 

Winter Nights Cocktail Classes 

You also can get tickets for our Winter Nights Cocktail Classes at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 14 and Thursday, Nov. 14 and at 6 pm on Friday, Nov. 15. For $39 you’ll learn to make two specialty drinks while enjoying light appetizers from Fayetteville High School’s Brightwater culinary students and be out in plenty of time for the show or to grab dinner on Dickson Street.   

Level up your holiday activities this winter at Walton Arts Center! Reserve your spot in our new holiday classes now at waltonartscenter.org or by calling the box office at 479.443.5600 weekdays 10 am-5 pm.  

Reserve Your Cozy Snow Globe at Walton Arts Center Now!

Your favorite holiday event is back at Walton Arts Center Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Nov. 14-Dec. 21. Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy our twinkly holiday decor, complete with our enclosed snow globes! This festive, family-friendly holiday bar and gathering space is open 6 pm-midnight, offering both indoor and outdoor seating options.   

Reservations are open now for our enclosed snow globes – the perfect way to comfortably enjoy our outdoor wonderland in the Bradberry Rose Garden and Amphitheater. Each globe can accommodate groups of four to eight people, so they are perfect for a holiday outing with friends and family!   

Snow globe reservations are $200 for an hour and a half and include exclusive access to a dedicated cocktail server, a loaded s’mores kit and three holiday kettle corn samplers. After reserving a snow globe, you will be able to pre-purchase additional festive concessions to make your night merry, including beer and cocktail flights, bottles of wine or Prosecco and pizza from Marley’s Pizzeria. Our snow globes sell out quickly, so don’t wait.  

No reservation? No problem! Walk-ins are always welcome. There are fire pits for roasting and toasting outside, and inside Joy Pratt Markham Gallery is additional seating and festive space for gathering.  

As part of the Fayetteville Outdoor Refreshment Area, Winter Nights will also offer to-go alcoholic beverages until 10 pm nightly. So, grab a drink on your way to or from Lights of the Ozarks.   

Making plans for a larger private event? We can accommodate parties of up to 400 people! Book your worry-free holiday gathering by emailing events@waltonartscenter.org.  

Reserve your snow globes now at waltonartscenter.org or by calling the box office at 479.443.5600 weekdays 10 am-5 pm.