How to Get Involved

Eureka Springs is the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable Christmas! This holiday season offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with holiday shoppers and visitors while spreading festive cheer. Whether you own a restaurant, bar, hotel, or shop, there are plenty of ways to get involved and make the most of the season.

Ways to Get Involved

  1. Participate in Events or Host Your Own:
    Join the holiday events listed on our site or create unique offerings to draw in visitors. Submit your events to the calendar for maximum exposure.
  2. Join the Christmas Parade:
    Showcase your business in this year’s “Boardgame Christmas”-themed parade. Sign up here.
  3. Be Part of New Year’s Eve Festivities:
    With the NYE Water Drop growing bigger each year, connect by hosting themed events, offering unique merchandise, or creating holiday-inspired menus and drinks. For parade participation, email Jana at jokaylor@eurekasprings.org.

Get LIT!

  1. Residential Decorating Contest:
    Compete for awards like Freakin’ Eurekan, Winter Wonderland, The Grinch, Hallmark, or The Griswold. Decorate by November 30th for a chance to win—winners will be announced on December 6th before the parade. Sign up here.
  2. Business Window Decorating Contest:
    Light up your shopfront! Decorations must be complete by November 15th, with winners announced on December 6th. Sign up here.

Get Festive

  1. Decorate Like a Pro:
    Transform your space into a holiday wonderland—go big, bold, and bright!
  2. Offer Seasonal Specials:
    Add holiday-themed drinks, dishes, or merchandise to your lineup.
  3. Host Holiday-Themed Events:
    • Christmas Karaoke or caroling nights.
    • Holiday trivia or themed game nights.
    • Christmas movie marathons.
    • Themed nights like Santa Night, Elf Night, or Hallmark Night.
  4. 12 Days of Christmas Specials:
    Treat guests to daily deals or festive surprises.
  5. Organize a Scavenger Hunt:
    Create an Elf on the Shelf hunt to entertain and engage visitors.
  6. Holiday Pop-Up Events at Your Shop:
    • Gingerbread or cookie decorating nights.
    • Ornament or holiday craft sessions.
    • S’mores & hot cocoa gatherings.
    • Santa storytelling evenings.
    • Visits from Santa, the Grinch, or the North Pole crew.
  7. Shops: Offer Free Gift Wrapping:
    Delight shoppers with complimentary gift-wrapping services.

Make this holiday season unforgettable for visitors and locals alike—spread the joy and get involved!