Upcoming Events
The Living Nativity 2024
The Christmas story comes alive as you drive through the streets of Bethlehem and see exotic animals, handmade costumes, live characters and more. Visitors come face-to-face with the Roman guards at the city gates before being swept into an authentic-looking and multidimensional experience of the first Christmas.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
A Christmas Concert of Worship: First Baptist Church Searcy
"No Other King" - A Multi-Generational Christmas Concert of Worship led by the Music/Worship Teams of FBC Searcy.
Join us for a time of music, worship, and celebration as we are led by choir and orchestra members of all ages! Kids, students, and adults all come together to sing and play some of your Christmas favorites in congregational sing-a-long moments, as well as share some powerful Christmas anthems that will communicate and celebrate the gospel message of Jesus!
First Baptist Church
105 South Spring Street
Train Rides at Berryhill Park
Join us for free train rides at Berryhill Park on Saturday, December 21 from 6pm to 8pm.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Join us for one of our favorite worship experiences of the year! Our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight service is a special time for the entire family as we celebrate the birth of Christ together!
New Year's Eve Ball Drop
Join us for an unforgettable New Year's Eve Bash bringing you the best songs from the ultimate decades—the iconic 90s and 2000s—pure nostalgia, reimagined!
Get ready to dance the night away as we transport you back to the 90s and 2000s with unforgettable hits and iconic beats! This Downtown street party will have you moving and grooving to the soundtrack of the greatest decades.
Date: December 31, 2024
Time: 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue: Downtown Searcy
Headliner:
Dialup90s with the BurntCDs
Based from Fayetteville, AR, Dial Up's mission was always really simple: create an experience for people filled with only the best songs, from only the best decade in music and do it in a way ONLY Dial Up knows how!
Highlights of the Night: Countdown to the Ball Drop, Live music from Dialup90s, Street Dance Party, and Laser Show. Courthouse Projection Imaging, Food Trucks and more.
13th Annual Snowflake Ball
Please join the AR Distinguished Young Women for their 13th Annual Snowflake Ball on Saturday, December 14th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the White County Cooperative Extension Service Complex. Tickets are $30. There will be dinner, dancing, door prizes, and more!
The Living Nativity 2024
The Christmas story comes alive as you drive through the streets of Bethlehem and see exotic animals, handmade costumes, live characters and more. Visitors come face-to-face with the Roman guards at the city gates before being swept into an authentic-looking and multidimensional experience of the first Christmas.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Characters, Cocoa & Cookies
UPDATE: Due to the chance of rain, Characters, Cocoa and Cookies has been moved to Searcy Lion Arena.
Pancakes with Santa
Come have pancakes with Santa at the annual Searcy Kiwanis Club “Jim Lankford” Pancakes with Santa. Cost $5 per ticket with $20 max per immediate family.
The Living Nativity 2024
The Christmas story comes alive as you drive through the streets of Bethlehem and see exotic animals, handmade costumes, live characters and more. Visitors come face-to-face with the Roman guards at the city gates before being swept into an authentic-looking and multidimensional experience of the first Christmas.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Living Nativity 2024
The Christmas story comes alive as you drive through the streets of Bethlehem and see exotic animals, handmade costumes, live characters and more. Visitors come face-to-face with the Roman guards at the city gates before being swept into an authentic-looking and multidimensional experience of the first Christmas.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Living Nativity 2024
CANCELED 12/8 DUE TO RAIN. The Christmas story comes alive as you drive through the streets of Bethlehem and see exotic animals, handmade costumes, live characters and more. Visitors come face-to-face with the Roman guards at the city gates before being swept into an authentic-looking and multidimensional experience of the first Christmas.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
2024 Searcy Christmas Parade
The 2024 Searcy Christmas Parade is happening Saturday, December 7 in Downtown Searcy and is presented by Unity Health.
The parade will travel north on Spring, west on Arch, north on Spruce, east on Race and north on Davis, ending at Berryhill Park.
HUGE thank you to our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Unity Health
Santa Sponsor/Grand Marshall Sponsor: NorthStar Searcy
Friends of the Parade: AR Care and Pruitt Insurance
To register your float, vehicle or horse for the parade, please visit: https://www.experiencesearcy.com/christmas-parade-sign-up.
The Living Nativity 2024
The Christmas story comes alive as you drive through the streets of Bethlehem and see exotic animals, handmade costumes, live characters and more. Visitors come face-to-face with the Roman guards at the city gates before being swept into an authentic-looking and multidimensional experience of the first Christmas.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Princess & Super Hero PJ Party: Sweet Peep
Come join us for our annual Pajama Party. We will have sweet treats, hot chocolate, music/movie and hanging out all day in our comfortable holiday pjs. Adopt a 16" stuffy and get a free pajama or Christmas outfit designed to fit your new stuffy (11a-6p while supplies last). Ariel and Spiderman will be here from 4-5pm for character meet and greet and all the photos you wish to take.
The Polar Express PJ Party
Join Main Street Searcy for The Polar Express PJ Party at the Historic Rialto Theater on Saturday, December 7 at 10am.
The Living Nativity 2024
The Christmas story comes alive as you drive through the streets of Bethlehem and see exotic animals, handmade costumes, live characters and more. Visitors come face-to-face with the Roman guards at the city gates before being swept into an authentic-looking and multidimensional experience of the first Christmas.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Sounds of Christmas: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
Join Harding University for The Sounds of Christmas with Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill, The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and the Harding University Grand Chorus. Tickets can be purchased at hardingtickets.com.
Don't Stop Praying: Matthew West
SAVE THE DATE | Award-winning Christian artist Matthew West will be in Searcy for his Don’t Stop Praying Tour on November 21 at the Searcy Performing Arts Center. Get your tickets now for an inspiring evening of music and worship!
A Chamber Christmas
A Chamber Christmas
Thursday, Nov. 21 | 7 p.m.
Cone Chapel
A Christmas concert featuring the Harding Jazz Band, Chamber Singers, String Quartet and Percussion Ensemble. Complimentary admission for all guests.
Lighting Ceremony
Join us as we light up Searcy at the 2024 Lighting Ceremony sponsored by Hart Construction! This year we are back at Berryhill Park. There will be a real reindeer, pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, coffee and more. We can’t wait to see you there!
Pumpkins & Peppermints Holiday Craft Fair
Join us at the Carmichael Center on Saturday, November 9 from 9am to 3pm for the annual Holiday Craft Fair!
Fall & Christmas Decorations
Food
Elegant Jewelry
Gift Items (Birthday, Thanksgiving, & Christmas)
Holiday Open House
Start your holiday shopping in Searcy Sunday, November 3! Businesses in Downtown and throughout Searcy will be participating. Check back for updates as it gets closer to the event.
While most businesses will be open from 1-4 p.m., times may vary, so check FB pages or contact businesses directly with questions.
Pioneer Village Open House
Join Pioneer Village for an old-fashioned celebration of the Fall season. The Open House event features fun for the entire family including vendors, food, and of course, local history. This year's event will be Saturday, November 2 from 10am to 4pm, and Sunday, November 3 from 12pm to 3pm. #ExperienceSearcy
Hero Halloween Hangout
Calling all kids! Get your costumes ready and head to the Carmichael Community Center on Halloween night for a spooktacular event!
Come Trick or Treat with our local heroes—our first responders will be there handing out candy! And don’t miss a special showing of the original Casper on the big screen!
Hero Trick or Treat: 6pm - 6:30pm
Casper Movie Showing: 6:30pm
It’s going to be a fun-filled evening of treats and Halloween fun. We can’t wait to see you there!
This event will take the place of Trick or Treat on the Square. Please make plans to attend!
Hocus Pocus Party at the Rialto
Rise and shine, witches and warlocks! Main Street Searcy invites you to a spellbinding morning at our Hocus Pocus Party, held at the Historic Rialto Theater!
Join us for a morning of magical fun! We’ll enchant you with FREE witch’s brew punch (beware, it’s brewed with a bit of mystery) and snap photos of all the witches, ghouls, goblins, princesses, and superheroes for our enchanting costume contest.
After the spell-casting Hocus Pocus movie, we’ll award bewitched prizes to the most magical costumes, and every little witch, wizard, and creature will leave with special tricks and treats to start their day on a spooky note!
Tickets are $10 — all proceeds benefit Main Street Searcy. Special thanks to our enchanting sponsor, First Security Bank, and The Soda Jerk for providing the mystical witch’s brew punch!
Start your day with a little hocus, a little pocus, and a whole lot of magic!
Funnel Cake 5K & Cotton Candy Classic
Registration is open for Main Street Searcy’s annual Funnel Cake 5K & Cotton Candy Classic in conjunction with Get Down Downtown 2024. 5K and 1-Mile events are Saturday, September 28 starting at 8am. https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Searcy/DowntownFunnelCake5k?fbclid=IwY2xjawE-zJhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYHCHT1pV-gyQYOmJRduVFvEHK6UyK6f1SoUO3Pechpb1sEU7_fwWkLxvQ_aem_r1kDHwZKRY80LnauD4UTAA
