Batesville's White River Wonderland | 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!

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. Enjoy the display from the top of our 70-foot-tall Ferris wheel for a limited time. 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 Arkansas®!