North Little Rock Tourism invites you “home for the holidays” in North Little Rock!
“Our signature event, Northern Lights, has been such a fantastic experience for our community and visitors,” said Erica Warden, Director of Events. “We have a chance to expand on that success with two months of holiday fun. This will be the first time Piccolo Zoppé has performed in North Little Rock, and we are excited to bring them to our city.”
The holiday season kicks off with North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, November 7, at 6 p.m. at Argenta Plaza at 510 Main Street in North Little Rock. The community is invited to attend the ceremonial lighting of the city’s 38-foot Christmas tree.
The Thursday following the lighting ceremony, on November 9, the Piccolo Zoppé Winter Circus will begin performances in the parking lot at Bishop Lindsey Avenue and Magnolia Street (behind Rock Region METRO’s streetcar barn). Since 1842, the Zoppé family from Italy and now stationed in Arkansas has been entertaining families around the world. The circus, sponsored by North Little Rock Tourism, will have performances through November 19. Ticket information and a performance schedule will be released later.
On Saturday, November 18, North Little Rock Tourism, City of North Little Rock and Argenta Arts District will host its annual Northern Lights Holiday Festival at Argenta Plaza. The free, family-friendly festival includes photos with Santa, live entertainment, vendors, food trucks and holiday activities for children. An event schedule and more details to come.
The final anchor holiday event in North Little Rock will be the North Little Rock Sertoma Christmas Parade south on Main Street from Pershing Boulevard to downtown North Little Rock on Saturday, December 3, at 2 p.m.
Along with its holiday events, North Little Rock offers a convenient shopping and dining experience for visitors. Small businesses and attractions also host holiday events, which will be added to North Little Rock’s events calendar at northlittlerock.org/events.
November 7, 6 p.m.: North Little Rock Mayor’s Tree Lighting
Location: Argenta Plaza, 510 Main Street, North Little Rock AR 72114
Details: North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick will lead the ceremonial lighting of the city’s Christmas tree at Argenta Plaza.
NEW: November 9 – November 19: The Piccolo Zoppé Winter Circus
Location: Bishop Lindsey Avenue & N Magnolia Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114
Details: North Little Rock Tourism is excited to bring Piccolo Zoppé Circus to North Little Rock for the first time! Since 1842, the Zoppé family from Italy and now stationed in Arkansas has been entertaining families around the world. The Piccolo Zoppé Winter Circus is a magical European circus with ballerinas on horseback, European pastries and holiday magic.
November 18: Northern Lights Festival
Location: Argenta Plaza, 510 Main Street, North Little Rock AR 72114
Details: North Little Rock’s annual holiday festival returns to Argenta Plaza November 18, 2023! Free, family-friendly holiday fun includes photos with Santa, live entertainment and kids’ holiday activities.
December 3: North Little Rock Sertoma Christmas Parade
Location: Main Street (Pershing Boulevard to Broadway), North Little Rock
Details: Hosted by the City of North Little Rock, the North Little Rock Sertoma Club and North Little Rock Tourism, the annual Christmas parade highlights the local community and encourages all to get in the holiday spirit.
