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Christmas Lights in Conway, AR

The top places to see Christmas lights in Conway this season are GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo (Oct 29 – Jan 3), Northern Lights Holiday Festival (Nov 21 – Nov 21) and Baptist Health Illuminate (Nov 28 – Nov 28). We've mapped 1 display in Conway and 12 more nearby (7 tree lightings, 2 parades, 1 walk-thru). 10 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Baptist Health Illuminate

Tree lighting Β· Conway, AR Β· Not listed

Opens soon

Nov 28 – Nov 28

Near Conway (within 25 miles)

GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo

Walk-thru Β· Little Rock, AR Β· Ticketed (see zoo Eventbrite listing)

On now

22 miOct 29 – Jan 3

Northern Lights Holiday Festival

Event Β· North Little Rock, AR Β· Free

Opens soon

22 miNov 21 – Nov 21

North Little Rock Christmas Parade

Parade Β· North Little Rock, AR Β· Not listed

Opens soon

22 miDec 13 – Dec 13

Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony

Tree lighting Β· Little Rock, AR Β· Free

Opens soon

23 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Sherwood's Enchanted Forest Trail of Lights

Drive-thru Β· Sherwood, AR Β· Free (donations welcome)

18 mi

Promenade at Chenal Christmas Tree

Tree lighting Β· Little Rock, AR Β· Free

20 mi

Mid City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Tree lighting Β· North Little Rock, AR Β· Free

22 mi

North Little Rock Mayor's Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· North Little Rock, AR Β· Free

22 mi

Capital Hotel Christmas Tree

Tree lighting Β· Little Rock, AR Β· Free

23 mi

River Market District Holiday Lights

Neighborhood Β· Little Rock, AR Β· Free

23 mi

Little Rock Holiday Parade

Parade Β· Little Rock, AR Β· Free

23 mi

SoMa Tree at The Bernice Garden

Tree lighting Β· Little Rock, AR Β· Free

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Conway: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Conway?

Popular picks this season include GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo (Oct 29 – Jan 3), Northern Lights Holiday Festival (Nov 21 – Nov 21), Baptist Health Illuminate (Nov 28 – Nov 28) and Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 13 displays are mapped in and around Conway, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Conway?

Free options include Northern Lights Holiday Festival, Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony, Sherwood's Enchanted Forest Trail of Lights and River Market District Holiday Lights. 10 of the 13 displays near Conway are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Conway?

Yes. Sherwood's Enchanted Forest Trail of Lights (Free (donations welcome)). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

When do Christmas lights start in Conway?

The earliest Conway-area displays turn on Oct 29, 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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