Events in Little Rock December 2015

The Tree 

     First Baptist Little Rock, 62 Pleasant Valley Drive, will present The Tree again this year.

     It was scheduled for December 11, 12 and 13, but another performance has been added on December 10 because of the great ticket sales.

     The Tree will have a cast of more than 250 people and a 40-foot living Christmas tree. There will be 150 singers, a 35 piece orchestra, dancing, dramatic presentations and more. 

    Performance times are 7 p.m. December 10, 11 and 12, and 3 p.m. December 12 and 13. Tickets are $5 for reserved seating. Visit thetree.christmas to order your tickets.   

Holiday Crafts Open House 

    The Plantation Agriculture Museum will open its grounds and buildings to the public for its fifth annual Holiday Crafts Open House 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. December 19. 

   You can enjoy making crafts while sipping hot cocoa and nibbling on family favorite treats.  Crafts that can be taken home include: felted soap, gilded walnut Christmas ornaments, cotton boll angels, holiday cotton potholders and more.  The museum’s annual Christmas graham-cracker house contest will be conducted while crafts and activities are presented to visitors. The museum’s gift shop will have storewide 20% discounts.  

    Admission to the museum and Christmas treats are free. Participation in the craft making is $2 per craft or $20 for the entire family. The Museum is 20 minutes from Little Rock at the junction of U.S. Hwy. 165 and Arkansas Hwy. 161. For information, call Linda Leatherwood at 961-1409. 

Nog-off

     Historic Arkansas Museum has one of the most fun holiday events each year with its Nog-off.

     The Museum’s 11th Nog-off, a culinary celebration of this favorite Christmas drink and a friendly competition for the best eggnog in town, will be held 5 - 8 p.m. December 11.

     It is free and open to the public.  The Museum is located at 202 East Third St. Free parking is available.  

Tim Ernst Photography

    Experience the stunning nature photography of Tim Ernst ”A Rare Quality of Light- 40 Years of Wilderness Photography,” which will be exhibited 1 - 4 p.m. December 13 at the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center downtown. It is free and open to the public. 

     Mr. Ernst is a nationally recognized photographer, and his images will inspire you to explore the natural beauty of our state. The center is located at 602 President Clinton Avenue. 

The Gingerbread Man’s Excellent Christmas Adventure

  “The Gingerbread Man’s Excellent Christmas Adventure” will be presented at the Arkansas Arts Center’s Children’s Theatre December 4 - 20.

      Tickets are $12.50 or $10 for Arts Center members and groups of 10 or more.  Children under the age of 2 will be admitted free.

  Enjoy this wacky holiday adventure with your kids.  arkarts.com.

Holiday Pops 

     The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s most popular and longest running tradition brings holiday cheer to music lovers of all ages.  

   Performances will be 7:30 p.m. December 18 and 19 and 3 p.m. December 20 at the Connor Performing Arts Center, 12701 Hinson Road in west Little Rock. 

     Adult tickets range from $19 to $58. Student and active military tickets will be $10.  Kids will be admitted free. For more information, visit arkansassymphony.org.  

The Circus

     Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will be at Verizon Arena December 23, 26 and 27.  Show times are: 7 p.m. December 23; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. December 26; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. December 27.

     Tickets start at $10 for kids and $20 for adults.  975-9131. 

     The Arkansas Chamber Singers will present The Peace of Christmas December 11-13 at the Old State House Museum.  This concert is free and open to the public.

     It will be held 7 p.m. December 11 and 12 and 3 p.m. December 13.  It will feature traditional music for the season.

Santa at the Capital Hotel

     Inside the Capital Hotel’s festively decorated lobby, Santa will meet with kids to hear their Christmas wishes.  Bring your children to meet Santa 1 - 3 p.m. December 6, 13 and 20. This event is free and open to the public. 

     In addition, there will be two opportunities to hear stories read by Santa around the Capital Hotel Christmas tree:  6 - 8 p.m. December 21 and 22.  The cost is $10.

Christmas Cookies 

     The Capital Hotel pastry chef will give a lesson in cookie decorating 10 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. December 19.  

    The cost is $55 for one adult and one child. Decorate cookies and take them home.