2023: Christmas events across the ArkLaMiss!

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Looking to branch out and try something new this holiday season? Check out this tree-mendous list of Christmas activities happening across the ArkLaMiss!

Arkansas

Union County

Junk Christmas Tree Workshop
- Dec. 3, 2-4 p.m.
- $10 per person, $15 for a parent and child
- Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
El Dorado Christmas Parade
- Dec. 7, 2023, 7 p.m.
- The parade route begins on 18th Street and ends at the intersection of Peach and Jefferson Streets
Smackover Holiday Light Extravaganza
- Mid-November to late December, 6-8 p.m.
- $5 for adults, $3 for children under 10
- Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
SouthArk Shine Show Ornament Dash
- Dec. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- One $25 ticket allows two people to enjoy holiday treats and take home a piece of art.
- El Dorado Conference Center
A Blane Howard Christmas
- Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
- $16-30 for tickets
- First Financial Music Hall
FBC Celebration Orchestra presents “The Gift”
- Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m.
- First Baptist Church, 200 W Main St., El Dorado, AR 71730

Louisiana

Ouachita Parish

Candy Cane Lane
- Nov. 10 - Dec. 31, 6-10 p.m. daily
- Family vehicle - $25; Commercial Vehicle - $50
- 170 Hwy. 151 North, Calhoun
Freedom Trees
- Nov. 11 - Dec. 31
- Free
- Chennault Aviation & Military Museum, 701 Kansas Lane, Monroe
Christmas at Kiroli
- Nov. 24 to Dec.25, 6-9 p.m.
- $10 per vehicle, $20 per commercial bus or large van
- Kiroli Park, 820 Kiroli Road, West Monroe
Land of Lights
- Nov. 25 - Dec. 31, 5:30-10 p.m.
- Free
- Corner of Cotton and Pine Street, West Monroe
Santa’s Christmas Village
- Dec. 1-23, Thursdays through Sundays
- $12 for ages two and up
- Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum, 323 Walnut Street, Monroe
Christmas at the Biedenharn
- Nov. 30 - Dec. 30, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- $10 for adults, $8 for military/seniors, $5 for students
- Biedenharn Museum and Gardens, 2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe
Wagon Rides
- Nov. 24-26, Dec. 1-2, 8-9,15-16, 22-23, 29-30; 5:30 - 8 p.m.
- $10 for adults, $5 for kids
- Alley Park, 250 Trenton Street, West Monroe
Christmas Open House
- Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m.
- Free
- Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, 2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe
City of Monroe Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
- Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m.
- Free
- Monroe Civic Center, 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
Christmas on the River 5K and Walk
- Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.
- $35 per ticket
- Alley Park, 250 Trenton Street, West Monroe
Twin City Ballet Nutcracker Tea
- Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- $15 per ticket
- Monroe Civic Center, 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
Christmas on the River Festival Downtown West Monroe
- Dec. 2, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Free
- Alley Park, 250 Trenton Street, West Monroe
Sterlington Christian Christmas Parade
- Dec. 2, 9-6:30 a.m., Parade starts at 6:30 a.m.
- Free
- Sterlington Holiness Tabernacle, 504 LA-2, Sterlington
Bawcomville Redneck Christmas Parade
- Dec. 2-3, 10 a.m.
- Free
- The parade goes down Smith Street from Riser Elementary School to Jonesboro Road
Journey to Bethlehem
- Dec. 2-3, 2-5 p.m.
- Free
- Cedar Crest Baptist Church, 3245 Arkansas Road, West Monroe
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ouachita Christmas Parade
- Dec. 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Free
- Downtown Monroe and West Monroe
Christmas on the River Fireworks
- Dec. 2, 6 p.m.
- Free
- Downtown Monroe Rivermarket and West Monroe Levee
Twin City Ballet Christmas Gala
- Dec. 2, 7 p.m.
- $25 per ticket
- Monroe Civic Center, 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
Christmas Singalong
- Dec. 5, 1 p.m.
- Ouachita Parish Public Library, 1800 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201
A Bluesy Christmas with DK Harrell
- Dec. 22, 7 p.m.
- $40 for non-members; $35 for members
- Strauss Theatre Center

Lincoln Parish

Holidays in CedarTown
- Nov. 9 - Nov. 11
- Civic Center, Ruston
Carriage Rides
- Nov. 17-18, Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16
- $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under
- Downtown, Ruston
Lincoln Lights up the Pines
- Nov. 30
- Tickets range from $10-20
- Lincoln Parish Park, 211 Parish Park Road, Ruston
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Ruston Community Theatre production)
- Nov. 30
- Dixie Center for the Arts, Ruston
Christmas on the Farm
- Dec. 2
- 1301 Hwy 563, Dubach
Holiday Arts Tour
- Downtown Ruston
- Dec. 2
Holiday Sip & Stroll
- Dec. 7
- Downtown Ruston
Cultural District Community Caroling
- Dec. 7
- Railroad Park, Ruston
Travis Ledoyt’s Sun and the Stars Christmas
- Dec. 9
- Dixie Center for the Arts, 212 N Vienna Street, Ruston
Cookies with Santa
- Dec. 9
- Historic Fire Station, 200 E Mississippi Ave, Ruston
Christmas at the Ruston Sports Complex
- Dec. 16
- Ruston Sports Complex
Christmas Parade
- Dec. 16
- Downtown, Ruston
Ruston Rudolph Run 5k
- Dec. 16
- Registration is $20 through Dec. 15 (includes T-shirt; registration is $25 on the day of the run.
- Ruston Sports Complex
Christmas Movie Night
- Dec. 22
- Dixie Center for the Arts, 212 N Vienna Street, Ruston
Home for the Holidays
- Dec. 29
- Dixie Center for the Arts, 212 N Vienna Street, Ruston

Union Parish

Christmas in the State Park
- Dec. 9-16, 5:30-9 p.m.
- $10 per car, $20 per bus
- Lake D’Arbonne State Park, 3628 Evergreen Road, Farmerville
Downsville Charter Breakfast with Santa
- Dec. 9, 11 a.m.
- $10 for the first two kids, $5 after
- Downsville Community Charter School, 4787 LA-151

Morehouse Parish

Run Run Rudolph 5k/Family Fun 1 Mile Walk
- Dec. 2, 2-5 p.m.
- 15190 A M Baker Road, Bastrop

Richland Parish

Whoville
- Dec. 16, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Rayville Arts Center, 193 LA-3048, Rayville

West Carroll Parish

Christmas Chicken Paint Party
- Nov. 16, 5-7 p.m.
- Main Street Medical Aesthetics Company, 210 East Main Street, Oak Grove
Christmas in the Grove
- Dec. 1-2, 5 p.m.
- Lingo Center Oak Grove, 10284 Hwy 17, Oak Grove

Jackson Parish