Upcoming Events
Peter and the Starcatcher - Harding University
“PETER AND THE STARCATCHER”
February 27 – March 1 — Ulrey Performing Arts Center
Discover the untold story of Neverland. Before Captain Hook, before Wendy, before Peter Pan. The winner of five Tony awards, complete with marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, "Peter and the Starcatcher" is a play with music that playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love.
First Robotics Competition
Competitions will be from 8:30am to 5pm Friday and Saturday at Lion Arena.
Spring Sing - Harding University
Thursday, April 10 | 7pm
Friday, April 11 | 7pm
Saturday, April 12 | 2pm and 7pm
Rialto Family Film Festival
Creative Group of Arkansas is excited to host the Rialto Family Film Festival in Searcy, Arkansas. The festival's mission is to provide a space where families can experience the artistry of independent cinema. We aim to curate and showcase high-quality films that are accessible to all ages. We welcome both children's films and faith-based films but by no means limit the festival to those genres - we invite filmmakers to submit any works that meet our criteria below.
We're hosting the festival in the Rialto Theater, a historic movie theater that has been in continuous operation since it was first constructed in the early 1920's. The festival is a two-day event which will host panels of experts, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, food trucks, and of course, lots of films.
A detailed schedule will be available as we get closer to the event.
Support for the Rialto Family Film Festival is provided in part by the Searcy A&P Commission, by the Arkansas Arts Council, and agency of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment of the Arts, by Harding University, and by Equip—Bible Online.
Cinco de Mayo Festival
Join us on FRIDAY May 2nd from 7:30pm-11pm for food, music, art, and more to celebrate Searcy's annual Cinco de Mayo festival!
We are excited to offer another year of:
- Food Trucks
- Food fundraiser for El Puente
- Live DJ
- Midnight Mercado
- Games
The festival will kick off at 7:30pm with a traditional parade.
This is a FREE EVENT.
We hope to see you there!
Chocolate Gravy Cookoff
It’s time to see if your grandma truly makes the best chocolate gravy!
World Championship Chocolate Gravy Cookoff
Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9 – 11 a.m.
Downtown Searcy – East Side of Court Square
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
Arkansas Day of Hope
Harding University would like to invite you to Arkansas Day of Hope.
Did you know that hope is a leading indicator of well-being in adults and children? Using the evidence-based science of hope, the Arkansas Hope Summit will offer a deep-dive into strategies to build hope in yourself and others.
Featuring Chan Hellman, PhD, Founder of Hope Research Center at University of Oklahoma, Co-Author of “Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life” with a special appearance from Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and First Lady Sarah Stitt.
During this free event, you’ll learn how to:
- Transform organizational culture using the science of hope
- Produce stronger outcomes & achieve your mission more effectively
- Boost personal productivity & wellness
Learn more and reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arkansas-day-of-hope-at-harding-university-tickets-1088786322199
New Year's Eve Ball Drop
Join us for an unforgettable New Year's Eve Bash bringing you the best songs from the ultimate decades—the iconic 90s and 2000s—pure nostalgia, reimagined!
Get ready to dance the night away as we transport you back to the 90s and 2000s with unforgettable hits and iconic beats! This Downtown street party will have you moving and grooving to the soundtrack of the greatest decades.
Date: December 31, 2024
Time: 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue: Downtown Searcy
Headliner:
Dialup90s with the BurntCDs
Based from Fayetteville, AR, Dial Up's mission was always really simple: create an experience for people filled with only the best songs, from only the best decade in music and do it in a way ONLY Dial Up knows how!
Highlights of the Night: Countdown to the Ball Drop, Live music from Dialup90s, Street Dance Party, and Laser Show. Courthouse Projection Imaging, Food Trucks and more.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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 as we celebrate the birth of Christ together!
Train Rides at Berryhill Park
Join us for free train rides at Berryhill Park on Saturday, December 21 from 6pm to 8pm.
A Christmas Concert of Worship: First Baptist Church Searcy
"No Other King" - A Multi-Generational Christmas Concert of Worship led by the Music/Worship Teams of FBC Searcy.
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!
First Baptist Church
105 South Spring Street
The Living Nativity 2024
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.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
13th Annual Snowflake Ball
Please join the AR Distinguished Young Women for their 13th Annual Snowflake Ball on Saturday, December 14th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the White County Cooperative Extension Service Complex. Tickets are $30. There will be dinner, dancing, door prizes, and more!
The Living Nativity 2024
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.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Characters, Cocoa & Cookies
UPDATE: Due to the chance of rain, Characters, Cocoa and Cookies has been moved to Searcy Lion Arena.
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 2024
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.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Living Nativity 2024
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.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Living Nativity 2024
CANCELED 12/8 DUE TO RAIN. 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.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
2024 Searcy Christmas Parade
The 2024 Searcy Christmas Parade is happening Saturday, December 7 in Downtown Searcy and is presented by Unity Health.
The parade will travel north on Spring, west on Arch, north on Spruce, east on Race and north on Davis, ending at Berryhill Park.
HUGE thank you to our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Unity Health
Santa Sponsor/Grand Marshall Sponsor: NorthStar Searcy
Friends of the Parade: AR Care and Pruitt Insurance
To register your float, vehicle or horse for the parade, please visit: https://www.experiencesearcy.com/christmas-parade-sign-up.
The Living Nativity 2024
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.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Princess & Super Hero PJ Party: Sweet Peep
Come join us for our annual Pajama Party. We will have sweet treats, hot chocolate, music/movie and hanging out all day in our comfortable holiday pjs. Adopt a 16" stuffy and get a free pajama or Christmas outfit designed to fit your new stuffy (11a-6p while supplies last). Ariel and Spiderman will be here from 4-5pm for character meet and greet and all the photos you wish to take.
The Polar Express PJ Party
Join Main Street Searcy for The Polar Express PJ Party at the Historic Rialto Theater on Saturday, December 7 at 10am.
The Living Nativity 2024
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.
Friday, December 6 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 7 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 8 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 11 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Friday, December 13 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Sounds of Christmas: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
Join Harding University for The Sounds of Christmas with Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill, The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and the Harding University Grand Chorus. Tickets can be purchased at hardingtickets.com.