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Christmas Lights in Bentonville, AR
The top places to see Christmas lights in Bentonville this season are Winter Lights at Crystal Bridges (Nov 19 – Jan 2), The Light Show NWA (Nov 20 – Jan 2) and Christmas Lights on the Bentonville Square (Nov 21 – Jan 1). We've mapped 4 displays in Bentonville and 9 more nearby (5 events, 4 parades, 2 tree lightings). 10 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Bentonville (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Bentonville: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Bentonville?
Popular picks this season include Winter Lights at Crystal Bridges (Nov 19 – Jan 2), The Light Show NWA (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Christmas Lights on the Bentonville Square (Nov 21 – Jan 1) and Lights of the Ozarks Light Night (Nov 20 – Nov 20). In all, 13 displays are mapped in and around Bentonville, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Bentonville?
Free options include Christmas Lights on the Bentonville Square, Lights of the Ozarks Light Night, Lights of the Ozarks and Springdale Holiday Window & Storefront Decorating Competition. 10 of the 13 displays near Bentonville are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Bentonville?
Yes. The Light Show NWA ($25 per vehicle Mon-Thu; $35 Fri-Sun and Christmas week; season pass $85). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Bentonville?
Yes. The Light Show NWA and Lights of the Ozarks. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Bentonville?
The earliest Bentonville-area displays turn on Nov 19, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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