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Sure, this holiday season is far from normal, but there still plenty of fantastic ways to make some holiday memories in Little Rock. Here are some of the ones we’re looking forward to most!

Dec. 12 – Jan. 8: Holidays on Main: A Downtown Little Rock Winter Wonderland

You can drive or walk through downtown Little Rock’s holiday light spectacular. Highlights include special photo backgrounds, an electronic Christmas tree, and festive music.

Dec. 5, 12, 19: Santa Saturdays with Mr. and Mrs. Claws at the Little Rock Zoo

There’s no wilder holiday than one spent at the Little Rock Zoo! Stop by on the first three Saturdays of the month to see Mr. and Mrs. Claws – you can even have a socially distant photoshoot!

Dec. 12: Ugly Sweater Race

Looking to burn off a few holiday calories? Register for Little Rock’s annual Ugly Sweater Race. Grab your ugliest sweater and your favorite mask and knock out a 5k just in time for Christmas.

Dec. 12: Santa Paws

Grab your pet and their warmest sweater because it’s time to head to the North Pole to meet Santa! Pet photos with Santa are $5.

Dec. 12: Winter Wonderland

The Winter Wonderland experience will be a free, drive by spectacle starting at the intersection of 6th and Main streets in downtown Little Rock. Cars will drive through a series of vignettes where the professional dancers of Ballet Arkansas will perform sequences from the beloved holiday production of "The Nutcracker Spectacular.”

Dec. 18: Magic of the Nutcracker

Join Ballet Arkansas for a virtual Nutcracker experience featuring a past performance of "The Nutcracker Spectacular" including interviews with the Artistic Staff and performers.