Shopping Season: 3 Holiday Shopping Events This Weekend
'Tis the season...to shop 'til you drop! There are three one-stop shopping events in central Arkansas this weekend (Nov. 21-23), each of which offer unique artwork and gifts for the hard-to-buy-for friends and family on your list.
1. Dazzle Daze at Conway Expo Center: Shop more than 85 merchants from several states to find unique gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. In addition to shopping, attendees can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, snack on refreshments from the Dazzle Deli and register for prizes. Dazzle Daze raises funds in support of health care at Conway Regional Health System. Pajama Party with Santa is 9 a.m. Nov. 21; Girls Night Out is 6-9 p.m. Nov. 20; general shopping is Nov. 21-22. For info: ConwayRegional.org/DazzleDaze.
2. Museum School Sale at the Metroplex Event Center: Take a walk through the Arkansas Arts Center Museum School Sale where you'll find original artwork, handcrafted items and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. All items are made by students or faculty members of the Arkansas Arts Center Museum School. The Member's Only Preview Party is 6-9 p.m. Nov. 21; general shopping is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 22 and includes a Kids Art Activity Area where parents can drop off ther children (ages 4-9) for safe and fun activities while mom and dad shop! Free parking and admission. For info: (501) 372-4000, ArkansasArtsCenter.org.
3. 37th Annual Holiday Craft & Gift Sale at Jacksonville Community Center: Capture the spirit of the season at the two-day 37th Annual Holiday Craft & Gift Sale. Purchase original works of art and unique gifts from Arkansas artists and vendors from surrounding areas. Handmade creations include woodwork, paintings, jewelry, holiday decor and more. Concessions available. Entry is $2, children ages 12-18 are $1. Sale dates: 2-8 p.m. Nov. 21 & 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22. For info: (501) 982-4171, CityOfJacksonville.net.