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Christmas Lights in North Little Rock, AR
The top places to see Christmas lights in North Little Rock this season are GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo (Oct 29 – Jan 3), Northern Lights Holiday Festival (Nov 21 – Nov 21) and North Little Rock Christmas Parade (Dec 13 – Dec 13). We've mapped 4 displays in North Little Rock and 10 more nearby (7 tree lightings, 2 events, 2 parades). 11 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near North Little Rock (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in North Little Rock: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in North Little Rock?
Popular picks this season include GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo (Oct 29 – Jan 3), Northern Lights Holiday Festival (Nov 21 – Nov 21), North Little Rock Christmas Parade (Dec 13 – Dec 13) and Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony (Dec 5 – Dec 5). In all, 14 displays are mapped in and around North Little Rock, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in North Little Rock?
Free options include Northern Lights Holiday Festival, Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony, Sherwood's Enchanted Forest Trail of Lights and A Small Town Christmas in Benton. 11 of the 14 displays near North Little Rock are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near North Little Rock?
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 North Little Rock?
The earliest North Little Rock-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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