Benton to host nightly events in December for Small Town Christmas

See the list Benton’s Small Town Christmas events below. See the list of alllll the holiday events at www.mysaline.com/holiday-events.

Lights, a carriage, ice skating and more – this December, downtown Benton transforms into a holiday wonderland filled with festive traditions and family fun. It all began with the City’s Tree Lighting on November 30th. See the list of Benton’s Small Town Christmas events happening in the historic downtown area. Read more below. 🎄

The City of Benton turns up the sparkle and Christmas spirit every year. There are lights everywhere, and it started on November 30th with with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. See Matt Albright’s pictures below:

This event is part of a long list of events downtown. Next up was the Saline County Christmas Parade. See Matt’s video and photos at https://www.mysaline.com/sc-christmas-parade-2025/. You might be in one:

Here’s the list of all of Benton’s Small Town Christmas events in Downtown Benton:

⛸️Throughout December – Ice Rink at Farmers Market (Free & no reservations!)

🎄Nov 30 – Benton Tree Lighting Ceremony at Owens Mooney Park 5pm

💡Dec 1 – Saline County Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting in Downtown Benton 6pm

🚓Dec 2 – Popcorn with The Benton Police Dept at Farmers Market 6-7:30pm

🪖Dec 3 – Army National Guard at Farmers Market 5:30-7pm

🎅🏻Dec 6 – Santa In The Park/Mistletoe Market at River Center 9 Am-2pm

🍬Dec 8 – Saline Co Boys Girls Club at Farmers Market 5:30-6pm

☃️Dec 9 – Empact One Snowball Fight at Farmers Market 5:30 -7pm

🌀Dec 10 – Hurricane Creek FCU at Farmers Market 5:30-7pm

🎅🏻Dec 11 – Santa at Courthouse 6-8pm

🎅🏻Dec 12- Santa at Courthouse 6-8pm