Upcoming Events
Farmers Market
Main Street Searcy’s Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 8am to noon during the summer.
Chocolate Gravy Cookoff 2026
Join us for the World Championship Chocolate Gravy Cookoff in beautiful Downtown Searcy!
Taste the unique goodness of our Chocolate Gravy dishes, created by the best cooks around!
Then, help us select the 2026 People's Choice Winner.
It's just $10 to experience chocolate gravy heaven and get a taste of each entry. So wear your elastic-waist pants and join us!
Thank you to the sponsors, First Security Bank & OnlyInArk.com
Pioneer Village Spring Open House
Join Pioneer Village for an old-fashioned celebration of the Spring season. The Open House event features fun for the entire family including vendors, food, and of course, local history. #ExperienceSearcy
New Years Eve Bash
9th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
Downtown Searcy | December 31, 2025
Ring in the New Year at Searcy’s biggest celebration of the year! Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Bash filled with iconic music, high-energy entertainment, and an electric downtown atmosphere as we count down to midnight together.
Dance the night away to live music from Deepwood Mac, bringing timeless favorites to life with a nostalgic twist you’ll love. As the clock ticks toward midnight, experience the excitement of our high-energy countdown and iconic ball drop, followed by a street dance party that keeps the celebration going.
Enjoy stunning courthouse projection imaging, a dazzling laser show, and mouth-watering eats from some of your favorite local food trucks. From the music to the visuals to the crowd, this is the ultimate way to welcome the New Year in Searcy.
Event Details
December 31, 2025
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Downtown Searcy
Headliner: Deepwood Mac
Deepwood Mac is a Fleetwood Mac tribute band from Northwest Arkansas, known for delivering unforgettable performances of Fleetwood Mac classics along with select Pink Floyd favorites. Featuring talented local musicians and creative arrangements, the band also performs Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety on select occasions.
Highlights of the Night
• Live music from Deepwood Mac and Dialup90s
• Countdown to the New Year & Ball Drop
• Street Dance Party
• Laser Show
• Courthouse Projection Imaging
• Food Trucks and more
Celebrate the past, present, and future — and start the New Year right in Downtown Searcy. 🎉
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
First Baptist Church Searcy
105 S. Spring Street
Searcy, AR 72143
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!
Santa Clause Movie at the Carmichael Center
Join us at the Carmichael Community Center to watch Santa Clause on the big screen! Free popcorn and water will be served. Bring blankets or lawn chairs!
Train Rides at Yancey Park
Join us for free train rides at Yancey Park on December 20 from 6pm to 8pm.
Christmas at the Black House
Join us for Christmas at the Black House! Tours, Refreshments, Strings and Things Band, and our exclusive exhibit is Lee Watts Artwork.
Train Rides at Yancey Park
Join us for free train rides at Yancey Park on December 19 from 6pm to 8pm.
Christmas Concert of Worship
Sunday December 14th, 2025 at 6:00pm
First Baptist Church Searcy
105 S. Spring Street
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! Always a great time of worship and celebration of the gospel! Also, a great opportunity to invite family and friends to join and hear the gospel message through Christmas music!
The Living Nativity
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.
December 5-7, 10, and 12-14 | 6pm-9pm
The Living Nativity
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.
December 5-7, 10, and 12-14 | 6pm-9pm
The Living Nativity
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.
December 5-7, 10, and 12-14 | 6pm-9pm
Train Rides at Yancey Park
Join us for free train rides at Yancey Park on December 13 from 6pm to 8pm.
Characters, Cocoa & Cookies
Join us at Lion Arena for Characters, Cocoa & Cookies! Meet your favorite characters and enjoy treats from our awesome sponsors. Plus, the Grinch will make a special appearance during this event.
Presenting Sponsor: State Representative Les Eaves
Cookies: WildFlower Bakery
Punch: NorthStar
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
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.
December 5-7, 10, and 12-14 | 6pm-9pm
Train Rides at Yancey Park
Join us for free train rides at Yancey Park on December 12 from 6pm to 8pm.