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Where To Go On New Year’s Eve In Northwest Arkansas & The River Valley

ARKANSAS (KFSM) — There are several events happening in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley to ring in 2016. Here’s a list of some of the festiv...
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ARKANSAS (KFSM) — There are several events happening in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley to ring in 2016. Here’s a list of some of the festivities that are happening Thursday (Dec. 31).

BENTONVILLE:

New 365 at Crystal Bridges

Where: Main lobby of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

What: Guests will have access to all galleries, drinks and hors d’oeuvres from several chefs. There will also be dancing and musical performances by Crescent City Combo, The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, Smoky and The Mirror, Arkansauce, and more!

The event is only for those 21 and older.

Tickets: $65 per person, $48 for members.

Noon Year’s Eve Family Celebration

Where: Main lobby of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What: This family-friendly event is perfect for those who can’t wait until midnight to celebrate the new year. There will be music, dancing, magic, art-making, and more!

This event is free to the public.

FAYETTEVILLE:

Last Night Fayetteville

Where: Fayetteville Square

When: 7 p.m.

What: A performing arts festival that involves dozens of local musicians, actors, performers and artists on multiple stages. There will also be a puppet parade, world-famous Hog Drop and fireworks finale.

FORT SMITH:

Mayor’s New Year’s Eve Party

Where: Fort Smith Convention Center

When: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

What:  At this non-alcoholic party there will be live music, swing dancing, bounce-arounds, inflatables, laser tag, movies, games, a 10 p.m. pinata celebration, and a midnight balloon drop. There will also be food concessions.

POCOLA:

New Year’s Eve at Choctaw Casino

Where: Choctaw Casino in Pocola, Oklahoma

When: Starts at 7 p.m.

What:  A wide variety of music will be there, including quartets from the Fort Smith Symphony. Other bands will also be featured. Folks can enjoy beverages and entertainment throughout the venue. Choctaw Casino is also giving away $2,016 every 30 minutes!

The KISR ball drop will take place at midnight in the casino’s lobby.

The event is only for those 18 and older.

 

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