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The Saline County Library will host “Legends of the Arkansas Backwoods” on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, featuring local comic book author and illustrator Gustav Carlson. The evening program invites community members to explore state folklore, cryptid lore, and live illustration at the Benton Branch. Read more below. The presentation will run from 5:30 p.m. to […]
The historic Royal Theatre in downtown Benton will open its 7th annual Royal Haunted House on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, offering three weekends of Halloween scares, handmade animatronics, and immersive mazes. Sponsored by Arvest Bank in partnership with Lisowe Lights, the seasonal attraction will operate Thursday through Saturday nights through Halloween. Read more below. Located […]
Registration is officially open for the 2026 Saline County Christmas Parade. Get ready for sparkling floats, marching bands, and holiday displays in Downtown Benton. This year’s event features the theme “A Fairytale Christmas” ✨ and includes cash prizes for top parade entries. It also coincides with the annual lighting of the lavish and whimsical Saline […]
SAT DEC 5 The Little Rock Holiday parade will be held Saturday December 5th at 3pm along Broadway and W Markham. Capitol Lighting Ceremony follows at 5:30pm. Apply to be in the parade, now until November 9th. https://www.littlerock.com/participate-in-the-parade/ SUN DEC 6 City of Benton Christmas Tree Lighting at Owens-Moody Park – details coming. See more […]
Harmony Grove High School will host the Cardinals & Crowns Holiday Pageant on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026, to raise funds for student musicians in the high school band. The festive community event invites boys and girls of all ages to compete in formal and holiday wear at the Harmony Grove Middle School Cafeteria. Read more […]
Tickets are now on sale for Glitz & Garland 2026, central Arkansas’s premier holiday shopping showcase presented by the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce. The annual three-day event will take place Nov. 5–7 at the Benton Event Center, featuring dozens of local vendors, catered dining, and brand-new private shopping hours. Read more below. Held at […]
The Saline County Library has kicked off its annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest for 2026, offering free pumpkins to residents and inviting participants of all ages to submit spooky, fun, or silly creations. Submissions are open through Oct. 7 at all library branches. Read more below. Beginning Oct. 1, community members can pick up a free […]
The Glen Rose High School History Club is inviting the community to its 3rd annual Field of Flags display and inaugural community Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. The public event will begin at 9:30 a.m. on the front lawn of Glen Rose High School, located at 14334 Highway 67 in Malvern. Read […]
The City of Alexander is inviting the community to a day of autumn activities at its upcoming Alexander Fall Fest on Oct. 3rd. Read more below. The family-friendly festival is 12 – 6 p.m. at Alexander City Park at 15665 Robert Evans Road. Admission is free. Expect a range of attractions for visitors of all […]
The Saline County Library has unveiled its schedule of Halloween events for October 2026, offering free family-friendly activities across its branches in Benton and Bryant, as well as a community movie night at Mills Park. Highlights of the seasonal lineup include the return of the popular Costume Closet, a pumpkin decorating contest, Trunk-or-Treat, folklore presentations, […]
