Christmas Capital of Arkansas

Christmas Capital of Arkansas Every winter, Arkansas's oldest (and coolest) city, Batesville, transforms into the Christmas Capital of Arkansas®. Learn more at whiteriverwonderland.com.
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Enjoy millions of dancing lights at the Batesville Community Center & Riverside Park. But the magic doesn't stop there!

⛸️ 🎅 🎄 ☕️ 🚂 👓 Every winter, Arkansas's oldest city, Batesville, transforms into the Christmas Capital of Arkansas™. Visitors flock to our town to enjoy millions of dancing lights throughout our 35-acre Riverside Park. But the magic doesn't stop there—enjoy carriage rides, ice sk

ating, a parade, a Ferris wheel, free movies, and much more! The show features over a million lights and welcomes thousands of visitors each year. Beyond the lack of admission cost, the feature that makes the display so unique is the variety of ways visitors enjoy it. Watch the lights dance to holiday tunes from the warmth of your car. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the tunnel of lights with your closest loved ones. Ride our custom-built White River Express train with your whole family. For a limited time, enjoy the display from the top of our 70-foot tall Ferris wheel. Want to really experience the beauty up close? The entire display is walkable, with illuminated trails throughout the park. Guests can even take it a step further and enjoy the skating rink. Make life-long memories with a trip to Batesville’s White River Wonderland.

📱 Lost & Found – Winter Wonderland 📱City Hall currently has two very nice cell phones that were turned in from the Winte...
01/15/2026

📱 Lost & Found – Winter Wonderland 📱

City Hall currently has two very nice cell phones that were turned in from the Winter Wonderland event.

If you believe one of these phones may be yours, please call City Hall at 870-698-2400 to provide details and claim your item.

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas from the Christmas Capital of Arkansas. Activities at White River Wonderland will be close...
12/25/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from the Christmas Capital of Arkansas.

Activities at White River Wonderland will be closed on December 25 so employees can spend time with their families. But don’t worry, the lights will still be on, and we will be back at it on FRIDAY.

🎄 Christmas Eve glow hits different — peaceful, magical, unforgettable. Activities at White River Wonderland will be clo...
12/24/2025

🎄 Christmas Eve glow hits different — peaceful, magical, unforgettable.

Activities at White River Wonderland will be closed on December 25 so employees can spend time with their families. But don't worry, the lights will still be on, and we will be back at it on FRIDAY.

🎶 Sing along as the lights dance to festive tunes across the park.
12/23/2025

🎶 Sing along as the lights dance to festive tunes across the park.

🚗✨ Headed to White River Wonderland? Here’s how to get there + where to park! ✨🎄Follow the marked route into White River...
12/23/2025

🚗✨ Headed to White River Wonderland? Here’s how to get there + where to park! ✨🎄

Follow the marked route into White River Wonderland for an experience that keeps traffic moving and the magic glowing. 🎅💡 Traffic will be flowing in both directions, so please follow posted signage carefully.

Entering from the east (Newark, Jonesboro, Memphis):
Enter at the intersection of Harrison Street and 20th Street. While waiting to enter the park, use the left-hand lane and keep the right lane open for emergency vehicles and through traffic.

Entering from the south (Southside, Searcy, Little Rock):
Enter at the intersection of St. Louis Street and Myers Avenue. When traveling down St. Louis, use the right-hand lane and keep the left lane open for emergency vehicles and through traffic.

Entering from the north or west (Cave City, Mountain Home, Hardy):
Use either entrance. Merge early, use the inside lane, and keep the other lanes open for emergency vehicles and through traffic.

🚶‍♂️ Clearly marked walking routes will guide you through the entire display.

🅿️ Parking is available at the Batesville Community Center, White River Health, and Riverside Park for those attending walk-through nights or special events.

🚫 Please keep all business driveways and side street driveways clear at all times.

Plan ahead, arrive with patience, and get ready to soak in the Christmas Capital of Arkansas®! 🎁❄️

💫 Only a few nights left before Christmas — soak in every sparkle.
12/22/2025

💫 Only a few nights left before Christmas — soak in every sparkle.

🎄 Capture that perfect holiday family portrait under the lights.
12/21/2025

🎄 Capture that perfect holiday family portrait under the lights.

🎢 Slide into Saturday with unlimited Avalanche Mega-Slide fun.
12/20/2025

🎢 Slide into Saturday with unlimited Avalanche Mega-Slide fun.

✨ The skating rink is glowing brighter than ever — glide into the weekend.
12/19/2025

✨ The skating rink is glowing brighter than ever — glide into the weekend.

What's your favorite White River Wonderland memory? Drop your photos in the comments below.
12/18/2025

What's your favorite White River Wonderland memory? Drop your photos in the comments below.

🍿 Your favorite Christmas classics continue all month long at the Melba Theater's FREE Christmas Movie Series!From timel...
12/17/2025

🍿 Your favorite Christmas classics continue all month long at the Melba Theater's FREE Christmas Movie Series!

From timeless favorites to festive family films, the Melba Theater transforms every night into a cozy holiday celebration — all at no cost to you.

Thank you to the sponsors who help keep this cherished tradition alive and accessible to everyone in our community: Batesville Printing; BK Christian Store; Centennial Bank; Citizens Bank; Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers; Independence County Abstract; Jay Shell, Attorney at Law; JK Hideaway; North Heights Church of Christ; The McKinley, Garnder, & Rice Families; Mark Martin Automotive; Mechanical Construction Services; Scott Wood and Stanley Wood Dealerships; Jay Chafin State Farm; The Toro Company; The University ogf Arkansas Community College at Batesville; and White River Now.

Address

1420 20th Street
Batesville, AR
72501

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 12am
Tuesday 5pm - 12am
Wednesday 5pm - 12am
Thursday 5pm - 12am
Friday 5pm - 12am
Saturday 5pm - 12am
Sunday 5pm - 12am

Telephone

(870) 698-2432

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