Lights of the Ozarks
Visitors stroll around the square beneath twinkling trees and illuminated displays while festive music plays. Local vendors and food trucks offer hot cocoa and seasonal snacks, and nearby restaurants host dining steps from the display. Guests can also carry drinks to-go within the designated outdoor refreshment zone while admiring the lights.
Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 All ages Free and open to the public.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Nightly, 5 p.m.–1 a.m.; Light Night begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 20.
Neighborhood
Historic Downtown Square
Food & Drink
Vendors and food trucks around the Square offer hot cocoa, seasonal treats, and snacks; food trucks are on East Avenue every night except Monday, and to-go drinks from participating downtown bars and restaurants can be enjoyed in marked public areas.
Parking
There are several public parking lots around downtown Fayetteville. Monday is the best night to drive around the Square, since East Avenue is closed to traffic on other nights. Downtown parking options are within easy reach of the Square.
Pets
Well-behaved pets are welcome on a leash. Doggy waste bags are available at the southwest corner of the Square at Block and Mountain.
Tips & Advice
- Use a downtown public parking lot if you plan to walk around the Square, since East Avenue is closed to traffic on nights other than Monday.
- Visit on Monday if you want to drive around the Square; East Avenue is closed to traffic on other nights.
- Bring a leashed dog if you wish; waste bags are available at the southwest corner of the Square at Block and Mountain.
- Visit the food trucks on East Avenue on a night other than Monday, when they are set up there.
- Use the public restrooms inside Fayetteville Town Center Tuesday through Sunday; they are unavailable on Mondays.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free and open to the public.
- Light Night is the season-opening celebration on November 20.
- The Lights of the Ozarks Parade takes place on December 3.
- Santa visits the Downtown Square on Fridays, December 4, 11, and 18.
- Holiday Movie Nights take place on Saturdays, December 5, 12, and 19.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Fayetteville Parks Maintenance Division
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I see and do around the Square?
Walk among more than 500,000 LED lights, illuminated displays and trees while holiday music plays. Vendors and food trucks offer seasonal treats and hot cocoa.
Where can I find food and drinks?
Food trucks are on East Avenue every night except Monday, and downtown restaurants are nearby. Participating bars and restaurants offer to-go drinks for marked public areas in the Outdoor Refreshment Area.
Where can I park, and can I drive around the Square?
Public parking lots are available around downtown. East Avenue is closed to traffic on nights other than Monday, when driving around the Square is recommended.
Are pets welcome?
Well-behaved pets are welcome on a leash. Doggy waste bags are available at the southwest corner of the Square at Block and Mountain.
Are there any visitor facilities or activities for children?
Public restrooms are available inside Fayetteville Town Center Tuesday through Sunday, but not Mondays. Children can leave letters in the Santa mailbox in front of the Visitors Center before Christmas.
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