Holiday of Lights Lighting Ceremony
Celebrate the opening of the season as Berryhill Park's holiday lights switch on. Visitors can meet Santa Claus, see a live reindeer, and enjoy treats including cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, and punch. The evening features emcees Barry Brandt from KATV Channel 7 and Heather Baker from AY Magazine and Arkansas Money & Politics.
What to Expect
Watch the lights turn on, meet Santa, and view live reindeer.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Experience Searcy
Food & Drink
Cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee are offered by sponsors; punch is also listed with an event sponsor.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and welcoming
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 5:30 PM–6:30 PM; festivities begin at 5:30PM; lights come on at 6PM sharp.
Tips & Advice
- Get there when the festivities start, because the lights come on right on time, half an hour later.
- Bring the kids early so they can meet Santa and see the live reindeer before the lights switch on.
- Dress for the evening in layers. Arkansas weather in November can call for a warm coat or just a light jacket.
- After the ceremony, look for other Holiday of Lights displays around Searcy, including the lights on the historic downtown courthouse square.
Special Events & Promotions
- Guest emcees Barry Brandt of KATV Channel 7 and Heather Baker of AY Magazine and Arkansas Money & Politics.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the ceremony?
Festivities start first, and then the Holiday of Lights display at Berryhill Park switches on right on schedule.
Can the kids meet Santa?
Yes. Santa is there, along with a live reindeer brought by Henard Foothill Equipment.
Are there treats?
Yes. Sponsors provide hot chocolate, cookies, coffee and punch.
Who hosts the evening?
Barry Brandt from KATV Channel 7 and Heather Baker from AY Magazine and Arkansas Money & Politics are the emcees.
What should we wear?
Bundle up in warm clothes. Then again, this is Arkansas, so it might be shorts weather.
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