Batesville's White River Wonderland | The Christmas Capital of Arkansas®

Batesville is the Christmas Capital of Arkansas™

Every winter, Arkansas' oldest city, Batesville, transforms into the Christmas Capital of Arkansas™. Visitors flock to this town to enjoy millions of dancing lights throughout our 35-acre Riverside Park. But the magic doesn't stop there—enjoy carriage rides, ice skating, a parade, a Ferris wheel, free movies, and much more!

Beginning Wednesday, November 27, the White River Wonderland lights display will be open daily from 5 p.m. to midnight. Admission is free! The final chance to see the Lights will be on Monday, January 2, 2025.

White River Wonderland features millions of lights and welcomes thousands of visitors annually. Beyond the lack of admission cost, the feature that makes the display 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 experience the beauty up close? The entire show is walkable, with illuminated trails throughout the park. Guests can even take it a step further and enjoy skating. Make life-long memories with a trip to the Christmas Capital of Arkanasas™!

Learn more at whiteriverwonderland.com.