The end of the year holidays are just around the corner and now is the perfect time to make plans for a fun and relaxing Eureka Springs Christmas!
Eureka Springs knows how to celebrate and this becomes doubly evident come the holidays. The whole town gets into the spirit with festive lights, creative decorations, holiday sales, and a seemingly endless series of festive events. We’ve light shows, house tours, concerts, sleigh rides, parades, caroling, tree-lightings, Santa, food, drink, and more!
Best of all, 5 Ojo’s location on a large wooded lot atop the highest peak within city limits provides a real sense of quiet privacy- yet downtown attractions are just a short stroll or trolley ride away!
Read on to learn more about what makes a Eureka Springs Christmas so very special!
Eureka Springs Christmas Events 2024
Great Passion Play Christmas – Nov 29 to Jan 1, 5pm to 8pm
Celebrate the season at The Great Passion Play with a Christmas light show, a forest of over 250 Christmas trees, a snow village with rains, and more! Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
The Lights Get Lit in Basin Spring Park – Nov 30, 5pm – 6pm
Gather in historic Basin Spring Park for the annual holiday light lighting ceremony, featuring Santa, caroling, Eureka Springs’ mayor, and more.
The Nutcracker Sweets at The Aud – November 30, 6pm – 7:30pm
Ignite Dance presents its version of the Nutcracker performance to the community. Tickets.
Crescent Hotel Christmas Tree Forest – all December
Enjoy a whole host of fun, seasonal events at the 1886 Crescent Hotel, including more than 30 brightly decorated Christmas trees. Other attractions include The Top of the Crest Holiday Hangout, Breakfast with Santa, sleigh rides, ice-skating and more!
Thorncrown Christmas – Dec 1, 11am – 12pm
Experience the majestic beauty of Christmas in a breathtaking all glass chapel nestled among the trees in the Ozarks.
Christmas Parade of Lights – Dec 6, 6pm to 7pm
One of the state’s most popular night-time parades, with floats, walkers, bands, and thousands of lights.
Christmas Tour of Homes – Dec 7
Enjoy a festive, self-guided, Victorian walking tour through one of the country’s largest historic districts. See grand Victorian homes decorated for the season and learn about each property’s history. Fascinating, fun, and festive! Get your tickets before they sell out!
Living Windows in Downtown Eureka – Dec 14, 5pm to 7pm
See real people acting out Christmas scenes in downtown shop windows, along with Santa in the Park, carolers singing in the streets, and more!
Jinglin’ Jeep Parade – Dec 21, 6pm to 7pm
This annual parade through downtown is a lot of fun for Jeep and Holiday enthusiasts alike.
Happy Holidays!
We’ve only just highlighted some of our holiday season’s bigger attractions. Learn more and see the full list of holiday events at www.visiteurekasprings.com. What shape would your dream holiday getaway to Eureka Springs take? Let us know and we’ll help make it a reality!
5 Ojo is proud to be the only 4-star, historic inn in Eureka Springs and would love to help you discover the charm of a Eureka Springs Christmas. We even offer gift certificates. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to find a Eureka Springs getaway under their tree Christmas morning?
Happy Holidays!