Holiday SPECtacular
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce invites families to experience White River Wonderland like never before at this year’s Holiday SPECTacular — a one-of-a-kind celebration that transforms the Christmas Capital of Arkansas® into a glowing, immersive world of holiday magic.
This year’s Holiday SPECTacular debuts special-edition Holiday SPECS, whimsical glasses that turn every twinkle of light into dazzling, holiday-shaped displays. Thousands of local students will receive their Holiday SPECS at school and are encouraged to bring their “magic glasses” to the park, where millions of lights will burst into festive life before their eyes.
During opening weekend, beloved Christmas movie characters will help kick off the celebration — handing out official Christmas Capital of Arkansas® Holiday SPECS and spreading cheer to guests of all ages.
The Holiday SPECTacular will take place Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29, from 5–9 p.m. at the Batesville Community Center grounds, offering families an evening filled with live entertainment, character appearances, and festive activities while Riverside Park renovations continue.
Friday, November 28 • 5 – 9 p.m.
Meet Elsa + Anna
Saturday, November 29 • 5 – 9 p.m.
Meet the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who
Admission to White River Wonderland is free and open to the public.
This event is made possible through the generous support of Bad Boy Mowers, First Community Bank, Merchant’s & Planter’s Bank, Spartan Mowers & UTVs, Ozark Mountain Poultry, Peco Foods, The UPS Store, Centennial Bank, FARCO, FNBC, and Mini Mall Storage.
While visiting White River Wonderland, guests can enjoy fan-favorite attractions such as Selfies with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, the White River Express, the Avalanche Mega-Slide, Reindeer Racing, synthetic-surface ice skating, and festive treats from the Christmas Concession Stand.
For more information about the Holiday SPECTacular and all Christmas Capital of Arkansas® events, visit whiteriverwonderland.com or follow Christmas Capital of Arkansas on social media.
