Region 8 Christmas parades and events

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’ve made a list and checked it twice.

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Nov. 22-Jan. 2:

White River Wonderland in Batesville from 5 p.m. until midnight, attraction times and dates vary. To learn more, click here.

Nov. 22-Dec. 31:

Christmas at the Park from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at Joe Mack Campbell, 3021 Dan Ave. Closed Dec. 24-28.

Nov. 24-Dec. 27:

Coulter Celebration of Lights from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, 1600 S. College. Enter on College Street at the Thompson-Martin Gate.

Dec. 2-Dec. 23

Thursday, Nov. 30:

Keiser Christmas Parade: Thursday, Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The Library will host Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus with crafts and snacks beginning at 5 p.m. to be followed by Rivercrest Voices on the main stage beginning at 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 1:

Centennial Park Lighting - Paragould: Friday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.
Jonesboro FOA Christmas Parade: Friday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.
Wilson Winter Wonderland at The Grange at 6 p.m. will feature snow machines creating a gentle snowfall to transport you to a winter paradise.

Saturday, Dec. 2:

DJA’s Joy Fest 2023: Saturday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.
Hot Cocoa with The Grinch, from 2 to 3 p.m. at The Grange at Wilson Gardens
Annual Christmas Dinner, 119 East Loeb St. in Cardwell, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. No to-go plates this year. Those who are homebound should call or text Lonnie Ward 573-717-6733.
Live Drive-Thru Nativity Scene from 6-8 p.m. at Three Trees Cowboy Church, 222 Cross County Road 381 in Wynne. Free admission.
Cardwell’s Annual Christmas Parade at 7 p.m. Lineup will start at 6 p.m. at the Old Railroad Depot on North Main and Oak Street.

Sunday, Dec. 3:

Rector Christmas Parade at 1:30 p.m.
Christmas in the Patio - Blytheville: Sunday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. The event will feature Christmas trees, s’mores by the fire pit, hot chocolate & holiday music.
22nd Annual Brookland Christmas Parade at 2 p.m. Lineup will be in the high school parking lot. Judging will begin at 1 p.m. The theme is “Christmas Around the World.”
BIC Christmas Tour of Homes from 1 until 5 p.m. The tour will feature five beautifully decorated country homes. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door of any of the homes. Proceeds will benefit the Monette City Beautification Fund. For more information, call 870-486-2000 or 870-486-5487.
Christmas Market at the Paragould Community Pavilion from 1 until 5 p.m. Free admission.
Brickhouse Sunday Jam and Toy Drive from 5-8 p.m. Bring a toy or donations to help our neighbors in Northeast Arkansas. Bring your instruments and jam.
Live Drive-Thru Nativity Scene from 6-8 p.m. at Three Trees Cowboy Church, 222 Cross County Road 381 in Wynne. Free admission.

Monday, Dec. 4:

Osceola Christmas Parade: Monday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. The event will take place on Main Street, and Santa will also be at the Bingo Hall after the parade.

Tuesday, Dec. 5:

Just a Small Town Christmas - The event will take place on the downtown square of Kennett, Missouri on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It will feature Santa, elves, Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, live nativity, reindeer games, snow, and tree lighting with over 30 booths, an ugly sweater contest, a pet parade, and a festival of trees.
Reason for the Season Christmas Parade - Walnut Ridge: Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Line-up begins at 5 p.m. on Free Street.
Main Street Paragould’s Christmas Parade at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is the 12 Days of Christmas. Click here to register.
St. Bernards Santa Shuffle from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Joe Mack Campbell Park, 3021 Dan Ave.

Thursday, Dec. 7:

Friday, Dec. 8:

Live nativity at Rector First General Baptist Church, 834 East 9th St., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Santa Claus returns to the Wilson Winter Wonderland at The Grange at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9:

Live nativity at Rector First General Baptist Church, 834 East 9th St., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
17th Annual Cash Christmas Parade on Main Street starting at 6 p.m. Lineup will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Cache River Valley Seed for non-walking groups. Walking groups will convene at 5:15 p.m. at Jordan’s Kwik Stop. Admission is free, but they will be collecting school supplies to donate to the Westside Consolidated School District. Click here for more information or to register for the parade.
Live Drive-Thru Nativity Scene from 6-8 p.m. at Three Trees Cowboy Church, 222 Cross County Road 381 in Wynne. Free admission.
Parent’s Night Out & Polar Express PJ Party from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Earl Bell Community Center, 1212 S. Church St. in Jonesboro. Open to kids aged 4-12. Limited to 100 attendees.
Bald Knob Christmas Parade starting at 6 p.m. at 101 North Elm St.

Sunday, Dec. 10:

Live nativity at Rector First General Baptist Church, 834 East 9th St., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Delta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at 2 p.m. in Riceland Hall of the Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Dr. in Jonesboro. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here or by calling 870.761.8254.

Tuesday, Dec. 12:

K8 News Highlight Night at Christmas at the Park from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. You’ll get to see the Storm Tracker lit up and in-person, and meet some of your favorite K8 News reporters and meteorologists. The first 300 cars through the gate will receive a little gift from the K8 family.

Thursday, Dec. 14

Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit Coulter Celebration of Lights at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home.

Friday, Dec. 15

Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit Coulter Celebration of Lights at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. Winter slides from 4:30 to 9 p.m.
74th Annual Wilson Christmas Parade starting at 5:30 p.m. A light show will begin following the parade.

Saturday, Dec. 16

Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit Coulter Celebration of Lights at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. Winter slides from 4:30 to 9 p.m.
Ice Cream with Elsa at 2 p.m. at The Grange at Wilson Gardens, 15 S. Jefferson St.
Monette Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. in downtown Monette. Line-up begins at 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Joe Russell at 870-486-2000.
Winter Fest from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Bay Elementary School Gym, 700 School St. in Bay.

Sunday, Dec. 17:

Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit Coulter Celebration of Lights at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home.

Friday, Dec. 22:

Wilson Winter Wonderland at The Grange at 6 p.m.
The Fisher Street Community in Action Drive-Thru Toy Giveaway from 4 until 6 p.m. at 315 N. Allis St., across from the United Methodist Church’s parking lot in Jonesboro. Children 0-12 must be in car to receive toys.