Not every holiday to-do needs to involve long lines at a busy mall. The town of Van Buren will be having horse-drawn carriage rides and other fun festive activities along historic Main Street during their upcoming Jingle & Mingle event. Complete your holiday season with an enchanting ride.

We’ve only had a tiny tease of winter so far but the holiday season is well underway in the Natural State.

Facebook/Old Town Van Buren Hopefully we can forgo any ice storms and just have some beautiful snow to enjoy.

Van Buren will be hosting a perfect event to begin the month of festivities.

Facebook/Old Town Van Buren The Jingle & Mingle on Main Street will on Dec. 1st, 2019 from 10 am - 8 pm. This all-day event will have fun activities for everyone in the family. Even Santa will be joining in on the festivities.

In addition to the photo op with Santa, all of the shops on Main Street will be having a holiday open house.

Facebook/Old Town Van Buren Enjoy snacks, sales, and living window displays as you stroll up and down the street.

And of course the most magical part of the evening will the carriage rides.

Flickr/Becky The enchanting rides will be $5/families or $2/person and two different types of carriages will be available. The personal carriage is perfectly cozy for small families of three or couples. The larger open carriage can hold up to 8-10 people.

There’s no better way to enjoy the holiday season than with a lovely carriage ride through historic Van Buren.

Facebook/Old Town Van Buren For more information on this festive event, follow this link.

What’s your favorite Arkansas holiday traditions? Share yours with us in the comments below!

Facebook/Old Town Van Buren

Hopefully we can forgo any ice storms and just have some beautiful snow to enjoy.

The Jingle & Mingle on Main Street will on Dec. 1st, 2019 from 10 am - 8 pm. This all-day event will have fun activities for everyone in the family. Even Santa will be joining in on the festivities.

Enjoy snacks, sales, and living window displays as you stroll up and down the street.

Flickr/Becky

The enchanting rides will be $5/families or $2/person and two different types of carriages will be available. The personal carriage is perfectly cozy for small families of three or couples. The larger open carriage can hold up to 8-10 people.

For more information on this festive event, follow this link.

While you’re on Main Street, be sure to have a bite at this delicious smoked meats trolley stop.

If you’d like more holiday inspiration, try one of these winter attractions that don’t involve long lines at the mall. Just be sure to check for this year’s hours and dates.

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