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White River Wonderland


YES—The Christmas Capital of Arkansas® Lights Display is still happening in 2025!

 
Riverside Park may be under renovation, but the holiday magic isn’t on hold. This year’s White River Wonderland will bring all your favorite traditions in a brand-new layout—bigger, brighter, and even more fun around the Batesville Community Center, Chaney Drive, and 20th Street.

Just 99 days until the lights return! Check back on November 1 for the full schedule.

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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. 


Want to 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.
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White River Wonderland features millions of lights and welcomes thousands of visitors annually. Admission to the lights display at Riverside Park is FREE! Donations are accepted.

Open November 27 to January 2

Open Daily from 5 p.m. to midnight.

One of the best ways to experience the sights and sounds of the White River Wonderland is from the comfort of a horse-drawn carriage. Carriage Rides can get chilly. We recommend wearing warm clothing and bringing a blanket. 


Open November 29 until December 30
Closed December 25

Sunday – Thursday: 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 5:30 – 10 p.m.

$10 per person for ages two and up.
Tickets must be purchased in person. No reservations are accepted.

Enjoy White River Wonderland's millions of dancing lights from the comfort of our custom-built White River Express train. The train can get chilly. We recommend wearing warm clothing and bringing a blanket. 


Open November 29 until December 30
Closed December 25

Sunday – Thursday: 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 5:30 – 10 p.m.

$6 per person for ages two and up.
Tickets must be purchased in person. No reservations are accepted.

Enjoy the dancing lights at the White River Wonderland from our synthetic-surface skating rink.


Open November 29 until December 30
Closed December 24 and 25

Sunday – Thursday: 6 – 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 6 – 10 p.m.

$6 per person for 1 hour
$125 for 2-hour party (discounts available for schools)

Bring your camera and your kids and take some Selfies with Santa at the White River Wonderland. 


The big guy is checking his calendar twice, and we will publish dates and times soon!

Enjoy the dancing lights at the White River Wonderland from above!


Open December 13 – 21

Sunday – Thursday: 5 – 10 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 5 – 11 p.m.


Ferris Wheel inclement weather policy: The White River Wonderland will operate continuously throughout the scheduled time. The Ferris Wheel will not run if winds are 67 mph or higher, the ground becomes too saturated, or lighting has struck within the last 30 minutes. If this happens during your scheduled time, please fill out this form, and we will work with you to find a new time for your ride. We will not reschedule rides for those who are late or miss their scheduled rides for non-weather-related issues. 

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