Rediscover the charm of Victorian Eureka Springs in a relaxed post-holiday search for special treasures, many at reduced prices, during the Eureka Springs Gallery Associates' Secret Season on Jan. 1-31. Most of the nine gallery associates on Spring Street and one at the Crescent Hotel are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more ...

The Southern Living "Sarasen Bluff" Idea House in Hot Springs is a highlight not to be missed on the 2007 Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights. It presents a once-in-a-lifetime occasion to see this state-of-the-art dream home - featured in the August 2007 edition of the magazine - decked out in holiday finery for the season.

Christopher Thompson, a Conway resident and fan of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," wrote his own stage adaptation of the novel for an area theater.

Each year, approximately 100 bald eagles migrate to the Bull Shoals area. On Jan. 4-5 during Eagle Awareness Weekend, the Bull Shoals-White River State Park will offer activities centered around this national symbol. Events will include lake and river tours, guided bird walks, guest speakers, live bird demonstrations, kids' ...

Editor's note: The following if the first of a two-part series about events happening around Arkansas in March.

11th Annual First Security Conway Kids Triathlon will be held Aug. 9 at the University of Central Arkansas. Featured on Nickelodeon in 2007. Kids ages 7-15 years old will swim bike and run. All finishers receive a medal. No race day registration. Field limited to 400 participants. Contact Karen Mann at 450-7533 or e-mail ...