Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – Christmas at the Park returns to Joe Mack Campbell Park from Thursday, Nov. 26 through Wednesday, Dec. 24 for the 2026 holiday season, with new attractions, $10 drive thru only nights, and more to enjoy in Santa’s Village.
“We want families to have a place to slow down and enjoy Christmas together,” said Adam Sartin, founder of Christmas at the Park. “This year, we’re adding more activities while giving guests a $10 option to enjoy the lights. Whether you come for the drive-through or spend the evening in Santa’s Village, we want you to leave with a Christmas memory.”
New light displays will join returning favorites along a drive-through route spanning more than a half-mile and featuring over 400,000 lights, including Snowflake Forest, the 300-foot lighted tunnel, and A-State favorites Howl and Scarlet.
Guests can choose between two experiences. Select evenings offer the drive-through only for $10 per vehicle. Full experience nights include the drive-through and access to Santa’s Village, with admission of $20 or $25 per vehicle, depending on the date. Some activities and purchases carry additional fees.
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Returning favorites in Santa’s Village include visit and photos with Santa, the Jingle Express train ride, Wild Ones Ranch petting zoo, Christmas crafts, fire pits, concessions, and the gift shop. Families can take Santa photos using their own phones.
This year’s additions include an inflatable obstacle course and multi-game inflatable, mechanical bull, slime bar, balloon artist, face painting, and a food truck. Special attractions and vendors will be available on select nights.
Newly confirmed Christmas Stories will bring local readers to the park on Sunday evenings for holiday stories beside the 30-foot Christmas tree in Christmas Square. Families can bring a blanket and settle in together beneath the lights. Other highlights include an opening-night tree lighting, the Santa Shuffle Fun Run benefiting Rock Steady Boxing, and car club night.
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The new Great Sloth scavenger hunt will invite guests to spot and count sloths along the route for a chance to win a weekly prize. A Season of Giving will also feature six social media giveaways.
For the first time ever, the attraction will be operating on Christmas Eve, with the first 200 children visiting Santa receiving a gift from the big man himself.
Christmas at the Park is made possible by guest attendance and the support of these sponsors: Ground Crew, Jonesboro Media Group, KAIT8, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, City of Jonesboro, Lamar Advertising, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, ARtents, Gibson’s Sign-Mart, Henninger Electric, Jonesboro Occasions, Jonesboro Chamber, MC Express, Pakmail, and St. Bernards Medical Group.
Christmas at the Park is located at 600 Harry Drive in Jonesboro. For operating dates, hours, admission details, attraction availability, giveaway rules, and the complete special-event schedule, click here and follow Christmas at the Park on Facebook.
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