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A Merry December in NWA: The Holiday Issue | EMS Connect

  • Carlie Neel
  • Nov 19, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Dec 15, 2025


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Welcome to EMS Connect, your bi-weekly look at the people, places, and happenings that make Northwest Arkansas feel like home. Each issue highlights local events, community favorites, and businesses shaping the region — all curated to help you stay connected to the heartbeat of NWA.


Local NWA Events


Promotional image for The Nutcracker ballet presented by Classical Arts Entertainment in Fayetteville, Arkansas, featuring international ballet dancers and highlighting a holiday performance at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center in Northwest Arkansas.

The Nutcracker | Dec. 15th


The most magical way to spend a winter day, this holiday favorite will feature world class ballet artists, hand painted sets, and more than 200 stunning costumes. This family-friendly performance full of holiday charm will be the perfect activity for the whole family. 

📍 Faulkner Performing Arts Center, Fayetteville


Santa Claus posing with two children beside a red mailbox during the Santa in the Basin Park event in historic downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Santa in the Basin Park | Dec. 20th, 12PM-5PM

The spirit of Christmas is coming to Basin Park. Santa will be making a special stop in Eureka Springs this year to take pictures with all the girls and boys. Bring the whole family and enjoy the festive atmosphere and holiday magic.

📍 Historic Downtown, Eureka Springs


Promotional image for Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings in Fayetteville, Arkansas, featuring glowing candles and holiday décor for a festive live music performance.

Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings | Dec. 27th

Come and gather for a magical evening of carols by candlelight. A live string quartet will fill the concert halls, creating the most joyous, peaceful escape during the busiest time of the year.

📍 TheatreSquared, Fayetteville 



NWA Businesses


Atlas Infrastructure Group logo featuring an orange globe-inspired “A” icon and the words “Atlas Infrastructure Group” on a dark background, representing a Northwest Arkansas construction and infrastructure company.

Atlas Infrastructure Group (AIG)


Needing a team that builds with purpose and precision? Atlas Infrastructure Group aligns expert divisions under as one network, offering concrete, roofing, millwork, and more. From retail spaces to industrial facilities and government projects, Atlas is helping to develop the region’s growth one job at a time.

📍 702 SE 5th St,  Bentonville


Exterior storefront of Ozark Mountain Bagel Co. in Northwest Arkansas, featuring the OMB logo and “Bagels” signage on the building.

Ozark Mountain Bagel Co.


Need a morning pick-me-up? This family-owned bakery is serving authentic, New York-style bagels in our beloved NWA. Every bagel is baked fresh daily. Perfectly chewy on the outside, soft on the inside. You can grab a sandwich, a freshly brewed cup of coffee, and a spread of cream cheese to start your day off right.

📍 Locations in Bentonville, Rogers, & Bella Vista



Interior of Yeyo’s El Alma de México restaurant in Bentonville, Arkansas, featuring warm wood tables, modern seating, and a stylish bar area in a contemporary Mexican dining space.

Yeyo's El Alma de México


Craving authentic flavors? Yeyo’s celebrates the heart of Mexico with vibrant dishes crafted from ingredients grown on their heritage farm. Run by Chef Rafael Rios, a five-time James Beard Award semifinalist, Yeyo’s offers a bold dining experience for all. One that has earned national recognition, including a spot on The New York Times’ 50 Best Restaurants in America list.

📍 801 SE 8th St, Bentonville



Thanks for staying connected with us!


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