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Holiday Lights in Little Rock: GloWild, the Capitol & More

GloWild lights up the Little Rock Zoo on select nights through Jan 3. UA Little Rock's free Winter Fest is Nov 17, and North Little Rock's free Northern Lights festival is Nov 21. Saturday, Dec 5 is the big downtown day: the Holiday Parade at 3 PM, then the State Capitol lighting at 5:30 PM.

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  • GloWild is closed Nov 8, Nov 26, Dec 24–25 and Jan 1, and runs rain or shine.
  • North Little Rock's Christmas Parade is Dec 13 on Main Street (start time not posted yet).
  • Sherwood's Trail of Lights has not posted 2026 dates yet.
  • Dates and times change, so check the official links before you go.
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    GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo

    MidtownSelect nights Oct 29, 2026–Jan 3, 2027; 5–9 PM (last entry 8:30)General admission $22.50 per person (ages 3+); Family 4-Pack $72. Members $19.50 / $64. 2 and under free. SNAP/EBT $10 per person at the gate (limit 6). Online fees may apply.

    A walk-through festival of giant silk lanterns at the zoo.

    Family 4-Pack is $72; SNAP/EBT $10 per person at the gate.

    Website SourceSee in the guide
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    Northern Lights Holiday Festival (North Little Rock)

    North Little RockSat Nov 21, 3–7 PMFree. Food, drinks and market items extra.

    A free festival in Argenta with lights, Santa photos, live music and a 38-foot tree.

    Website SourceSee in the guide
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    Little Rock Holiday Parade

    Downtown & River MarketSat Dec 5; parade 3 PMFree

    The Candy Cane Lane parade heads east on Markham from Broadway. Holiday photo op at the Statehouse Convention Center 2–5:30 PM.

    Website SourceSee in the guide

Dates and prices change — please confirm with each place before you go.

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Thanksgiving Break in Little Rock with Kids

Little Rock School District's fall break is Nov 23–27, 2026, and classes resume Nov 30. The Museum of Discovery opens on Monday, Nov 23 and runs a two-day camp. Thanksgiving morning brings the free Gobbler Turkey Trot, and AMFA's holiday musical opens the day after. Many places close on Thanksgiving Day, so check before you go.