Missouri Holidays
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Jan 25 2025Valentine Ball - Linn Creek
Dance and light buffet, music of the Big Band Era. 7 pm - 10 pm. -
Mar 8 - 9 2025Irish Eagle Days - Louisiana
A special weekend of dining and music to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. -
Apr 19 2025Loyalty Day Parade - St. Clair
Show of community patriotism hosted by VFW and AM Legion of St. Clair. -
Jul 31 - 31 2025Sunday Night Barbeque and Fireworks - Lake Ozark
Labor Day Weekend Sunday Night Party above the Lake. Barbecue, live music for dancing and listening by Pitchfork, children's games and organized fun, ... more » -
Sep 25 - 27 2025Fine Arts and Photography Show - Lexington
All artists and youth welcome! Free to the public at the Lexington Auditorium. Thursday, 30th 3-8pm Friday,, 10am -7pm Saturday, 10am -2pm ... more » -
Sep 13 2025A Haunting in the Hills - Eminence
Join us as we bring to life some of the spooky old Ozark 'haints' by flickering lantern light. Bring your flashlight and lawn chair. Held at near the ... more » -
Sep 26 2025Halloween Storytelling - Bufordville
Bring the whole family and gather around the bonfire to enjoy spooky stories told by a professional storyteller. Afterwards enjoy light refreshments. ... more » -
Sep 27 2025Halloween Happenings - Lesterville
Join our vaudevillians as we have some Halloween fun at the park amphitheater. Afterwards, if you dare, we'll wander into the park to meet some creatu ... more » -
Sep 27 2025BOOterflies at the Butterfly House - Chesterfield
No tricks, just treats on a special Halloween scavenger hunt throughout the Butterfly House and grounds. Kids two to eight years of age, wear your cos ... more » -
Oct 3 2025Haunted Cave Tours - Leasburg
Ghosts, goblins and ghouls abound below the ground on Halloween night! Join park staff for an exciting evening of "Halloween Hauntings" in the cave. H ... more » -
Oct 4 2025Frontier Fright Night at Fort Osage - Sibley
Bathed in the eerie glow of campfires and candlelight, you will take a "spine-tingling" trip into the past at Fort Osage. -
Christmas Lighting Ceremony and Parade - Butler
Kick off the holiday season with the lighting of the historic Butler Square and evening parade. Businesses open later for shopping. -
Oct 11 2025Times to Cherish: A Victorian Christmas - Plattsburg
The Christmas season begins with Victorian festivities, including horse-drawn carriage rides through historic Plattsburg. -
Oct 12 2025Merchants Christmas Open House - New Madrid
Merchants in Historic Downtown New Madrid have a special showing of all new Christmas merchandise and displays. Refreshments served. Hours: 1 - 5 p ... more » -
Oct 19 - 17 2025Santa's Magical Kingdom - Eureka
Drive through the Midwest's largest and most spectacular light display with over two million lights and breathtaking animation. Santa in person, and h ... more » -
Oct 22 2025Veteran's Day Observance - Athens
The historic Thome-Benning House will contain displays of military memorabilia and free refreshments. A memorial service will be held at the Athens ce ... more » -
Oct 22 2025O'Fallon Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - O'Fallon
The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held from 6:00-8 p.m. with Live choral music and Holiday characters � see the Jolly Old Elf, himself! City t ... more » -
Oct 23 2025Downtown Lighting Festival - Columbia
See all of downtown illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights. Countdown starts at 5:30 pm. Lights go on at exactly 6 pm. -
Oct 25 2025City Lights Festival - St. Joseph
Victorian themed holiday festival featuring horse drawn carriage rides, carolers, an appearance by Father Christmas, lighted Christmas parade and a do ... more » -
Oct 25 2025Annual Messiah Performance - Independence
Start your holiday in style. Hear the 300-voice choir sing the beloved Messiah that tells of the wonderful Christmas story. -
Oct 29 - 27 2025Branson Landing's Winter Wonderlanding - Branson
The Branson Area Festival of Lights is a community-wide celebration, from November 1st through December 31st. The anchor display is the Branson Area F ... more » -
Oct 31 2025Living History Night in the Village - Clinton
Living History program in turn-of-the-century village. An evening of living history fun throughout the Museums complex. With village merchants, school ... more » -
Oct 31 2025Christmas on the Memphis Square - Memphis
Christmas is in the air. Christmas lights are lit, Santa visits, Christmas caroling, stores open late, food, prizes, surprises and lots more fun for t ... more » -
Oct 31 - 6 2025Celebration Of Lights - O'Fallon
Thru Dec. - The Celebration of Lights will begin the Friday after Thanksgiving with a special walk-thru night the first Tuesday in December, closed Ch ... more » -
Oct 31 - 6 2025Carriage Rides through the Celebration of Lights - O'Fallon
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides through Christmas Lights and Displays 2006. Approximately 20 minute tour. Both private carriages seating 1-6 adults and gro ... more » -
Nov 1 2025Holiday Open House and Lighting of Independence Square Courthouse - Independence
The festivities will begin with the arrival of jolly old St. Nick himself in a horse drawn sleigh. The rest of the day will include school choirs, a ... more » -
Nov 1 2025Peanut Night & Lighting Ceremony - Marceline
The entire town of Marceline will come to life with the lights and sounds of Christmas, plus peanuts with prizes. -
Nov 1 2025Hanging of the Greens - Arrow Rock
Begin your holiday season with the Hanging of the Greens ceremony. Join the Christmas caroling as the evergreen boughs are hung along the boardwalk fo ... more » -
Nov 1 - 3 2025Yesteryear Christmas Exhibit - Arrow Rock
Christmas decorations of the past, made from dried leaves, pinecones, ribbon, spices, seed pods, fruit, cedar and paper, will be exhibited. Handouts w ... more » -
Nov 1 2025Breakfast With Santa - Lake Ozark
Bring the entire family and neighbors to spend a morning with Mr and Mrs Claus, enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat Kid Friendly Buffet, and see a few Christ ... more » -
Nov 1 2025Kimmswick Christmas Preview Party - Kimmswick
Wonderful old time Christmas feeling with carolers, horse drawn trolley provided by by the Merchants Association. Entire town decorated in an old time ... more » -
Nov 1 2025Holiday Walk - Kirkwood
Great gift ideas throughout downtown, Santa Claus, free rides on the holiday trolleys, free refreshments at participating merchants. Hours: 10 a.m. ... more » -
Nov 1 - 27 2025An Old Time Christmas - Branson
An Old Time Christmas is one of the nation's most acclaimed holiday events, profiled as one of the top Christmas celebrations in the country by USA ... more » -
Nov 7 2025Higginsville Holiday Parade and Lighting Ceremony - Higginsville
At the beginning of the Holiday Season, Higginsville turns on its holiday lights and hosts a parade of lights on downtown Main St. -
Nov 7 - 9 2025Christmas in the Valley - Ironton
Bring the whole family and join us for Christmas in the Valley beginning every Thanksgiving Weekend, when the joy of the season begins. See the Annual ... more » -
Nov 7 - 9 2025Festival of Lights Christmas Auto Tour - Wappapello
This event is open to all who want to help usher in the holiday season by decorating a campsite with as many lights and ornaments as possible. The op ... more » -
Nov 8 2025Clinton Merry Main Street - Clinton
Join us for a day of shopping and cheer as we get merry on main street! This event will include a special coupon book, displays, and the chance to kno ... more » -
Nov 8 2025Christmas Lighting Ceremony - El Dorado Springs
Start off the holiday season with some local shopping and fun festivities! Small Business Expo during the day (Time TBA) Parade at 3pm The city tur ... more » -
Nov 8 2025Veterans' Day Event - Anderson
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Nov 8 2025Mayor's Christmas Tree Lightning - Excelsior Springs
See Santa and the beautiful Hall of Trees on display in the Hall of Waters and our mayor's tree lightning. -
Nov 8 2025O'Fallon Veterans Day Ceremony - O'Fallon
The Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial Walk, located on the Southeast corner of Veterans Memorial Parkway & Belleu Creek Road ... more » -
Nov 8 2025Veteran's Day Services - Sikeston
This celebration of our nation's freedom and the men and women who sacrificed to protect it is observed annually. -
Nov 9 2025Annual Country Christmas Walk - Ste. Genevieve
Come enjoy mulled wine, holiday wine baskets, and gifts, parade with Santa and Mrs. Claus, local carolers. -
Nov 12 2025Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony - Platte City
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, children caroling, food and drink. Play the Main Street Gameboard to win prizes, enjoy yummy treats, holiday childrens craft ... more » -
Nov 14 - 15 2025Step Back In Time Christmas Festival - Jamesport
The town will be decorated in full Christmas attire. There will also be a craft show, cookie walk, and carriage rides. -
Nov 14 - 17 2025Vaile Victorian Christmas Tour - Independence
Elegant Victorian Christmas will honor yuletides past with profusions of garlands, ribbons, fruit and flowers. Friday after Thanksgiving through Dece ... more » -
Nov 14 - 17 2025Holiday Lighting - Independence
Thousands of lights, festive decorations with opening ceremony the weekend after Thanksgiving through December. Elder Steve Nelson Director. -
Nov 14 2025Children's Lantern Parade & Lighting of Weihnachtsstrasse - Hermann
Participate in childrens parade and sit around the fire as the Christmas Street lights are turned on. 6pm. A Christmas tree lighting ceremony after th ... more » -
Nov 14 - 22 2025Christmas Street - Weihnachsstrasse - Hermann
Drive or walk thru the lower City Park RV campground and see the beautiful lights. -
Nov 14 2025Winter Wonderland - Louisiana
Lighted parade from the high school to Main Street. at 6:30 PM. The arrival of Santa Claus at Don Flansburg Park is one of the highlights. Luminaries ... more » -
Nov 19 - 25 2025Christmas in the Park - Lee's Summit
Christmas in the Park is one of Jackson County Parks and Recreation's most celebrated events of the year. Three hundred thousand lights and 175 animat ... more » -
Nov 21 2025Annual Clinton Christmas Parade and Lighting Ceremony - Clinton
Annual Christmas Parade and Lighting Ceremony! Find yourself a good spot and settle in to watch the Lighting of the Square and Magic Tree followed by ... more » -
Nov 21 - 26 2025Christmas Traditions - St. Charles
From Thanksgiving to Christmas, St. Charles welcomes you to the decorated shops and restaurants on historic Main Street. See the town crier, drum and ... more » -
Nov 21 2025Holiday Parade of Lights - Washington
Always held the Friday after Thanksgiving, the Annual Holiday Parade of Lights will take place November 26th at 6 pm. 6:00 PM 8:00 PM The parade ... more » -
Nov 21 - 14 2025Clearwater Festival of Lights Auto Tour - Piedmont
The auto tour is open to all who want to help usher in the holiday season by decorating a campsite with as many lights and ornaments as possible. The ... more » -
Nov 22 - 26 2025Annual Lake Lights Festival - Laurie
Through Dec. Celebrate the holiday season with a kick-off to the Lake Lights Festival on Saturday after Thanksgiving with a grand bonfire, complimenta ... more » -
Nov 23 2025Parade of Lights - Cape Girardeau
Join us at dusk for a beautiful parade of lights, with music and floats; sure to put you in the Christmas Spirit. Starting at Capaha Park, the parade ... more » -
Christmas Parade, Bazaar and Homes Tour - Sarcoxie
A trio of activities held each year during the holiday season. Santa comes to town during the parade, bringing candy for all the youngsters. The baz ... more » -
Holiday Homes Tour - Butler
Butler puts on its holiday best with its homes tour and Santa's Workshop. Lots of Holiday tradtion. -
Dec 1 - 31 2002Winterfest - St. Joseph
Experience the sights and sounds of the holidays in traditional St. Joseph style. -
Dec 31 2007New Years Eve - Maryland Heights
Start with dinner, drinks and dancing at Westport Plaza's fine restaurants. Also, enjoy an enchanting fireworks display at 6:00 p.m. from the Village ... more » -
Dec 30 2014New Year's Eve Celebration - Osage Beach
Call for reservations at 800-826-8272. -
Dec 28 2024First Night - Columbia
Mid-Missouri's premiere New Year's Eve celebration! Enjoy a wide variety of entertainment and activities at 11 locations in downtown Columbia. Special ... more » -
Nov 6 - 13 2025Frosty The Snowman - Centralia
Christmas open house featuring snowmen of all types. Special hours Sat. 12/6 10:30 am to 4:30pm, Sun, 12/7 2-4pm, Thurs. 12/11 6-9 pm -
Nov 7 - 9 2025Family Christmas/Festival of Lights - Potosi
Family Getaway. Cuddle up by the fireplace, take a hayride through the Ozark hillside or drive through the beautiful Christmas light display. Christma ... more » -
Nov 7 - 14 2025Annual Candlelight Christmas Walk - Augusta
First 2 Fridays - A stroll through Historic Augusta, our shops, wineries, churches, brewery--lumenaries line the streets, roasted chestnuts, bonfire, ... more » -
Nov 7 - 6 2025Celebration Of Lights - O'Fallon
The Celebration of Lights will begin the Friday after Thanksgiving with a special walk-thru night the first Tuesday in December, closed Christmas Eve ... more » -
Nov 7 - 6 2025Carriage Rides through the Celebration of Lights - O'Fallon
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides through Christmas Lights and Displays 2006. Approximately 20 minute tour. Both private carriages seating 1-6 adults and gro ... more » -
Nov 8 - 18 2025Annual Candlelight Tours - St. Joseph
Tour this historic museum decorated for the holidays in the warm ambience of candlelight. Each room decorated by a different local florist or designer ... more » -
Nov 8 2025The Loop Holiday Walk - University City
Treat yourself to international shopping and dining experiences during the Loop Holiday Walk from noon to 4 p.m. Santa arrives at noon. Children can h ... more » -
Nov 8 - 9 2025Holiday Gift and Goodies Show - Perryville
Over 100 booths. Live entertainment, free coffee and cappuccino, concessions, door prizes, Santa, warm and friendly atmosphere. Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 ... more » -
Nov 9 2025Christmas on the Square - Grant City
Lights, entertainment, Santa, soup supper and lots of fun. -
Nov 9 2025Christmas at Maplewood - Columbia
Celebrate Christmas Past at the historical Maplewood Home. Guides dressed in 19th century attire will escort guests through decorated halls. Delightfu ... more » -
Nov 10 - 10 2025Christmas Along the Mississippi - Clarksville
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Nov 14 2025Christmas on the River - Parkville
Enjoy light classical music and holiday seasonal favorites featuring a 1,000-voice childrens choir, lighting ceremony, fireworks and more. -
Nov 14 - 16 2025Christmas in Kimmswick - Kimmswick
Beautiful event sponsored by Kimmswick Historical Society the 1st full weekend in December. Journey back to a time gone by with horse drawn carriage r ... more » -
Nov 14 - 12 2025Festival of Lights Christmas Auto Tour - Wappapello
This event is open to all who want to help usher in the holiday season by decorating a campsite with as many lights and ornaments as possible. The op ... more » -
Nov 15 - 23 2025Winter Wonder Land Drive Thru Lighted Display - Cuba
Annual Lighted drive-thru includes more than 50 individual displays. -
Nov 15 2025Cuba Arts Council Christmas Memories - Cuba
Christmas Memories is a compilation of area resident's stories of Christmas pasts, set to song and dance. -
Nov 15 2025Ozarks Old Fashioned Christmas - Eminence
Join us at "Dusk" for a candle-lit path, tour of the school and mill, victorian carolers, handbell choir and more. Five tours scheduled. -
Nov 15 2025Christmas Open House - Athens
The historic Thome-Benning House will be decorated in Christmas fashion. Features of the event include caroling and Christmas music, period re-enactor ... more » -
Nov 16 2025Annual Christmas House Tour - Cuba
Annual Christmas House Tour Wonderful decorated 7 homes. Each has a special display of Christmas. -
Nov 17 - 17 2025Celebration of Trees - Independence
Celebrate Christmas by viewing four 8-ft. trees and one 18-ft. tree all decorated in international themes of peace. -
Nov 18 2025Mountain Grove Christmas Parade - Mountain Grove
Second Saturday - Evening parade features beautifully lighted floats, bands, antique cars, horses and Santa Claus. -
Nov 18 2025Just an Old-Fashioned Christmas in Plattsburg - Plattsburg
Downtown family events. Traditional tour of seven Victorian churches - each with a 15 minute Christmas program. -
Nov 18 - 18 2025Santa's Magical Kingdom - Eureka
Drive through the Midwest's largest and most spectacular light display with over two million lights and breathtaking animation. Santa in person, and h ... more » -
Nov 20 2025Fun Auction - Mt. Vernon
Christmas Season - Local residents collect their receipts from participating local merchants and turn them in for bidding points. Then an auction is h ... more » -
Nov 21 - 22 2025Christmas Candlelight Tours - New Madrid
Oldest American city west of Mississippi offering free Candlelight tours in a Victorian Home and a Open House at Museum and One Room School decorated ... more » -
Nov 22 2025French Christmas Open House - Ste. Genevieve
This annual celebration highlights the music, food, customs and decorations of an early French Christmas celebration known as Le Revellion. Costumed g ... more » -
Nov 23 2025Church Walk - Louisiana
The Louisiana Area Historical Museum hosts the annual Christmas Mid-town Church Walk starting at the Bethel A.M.E. Church. After a 15 minute program a ... more » -
Nov 23 2025Warsaw Lighting Ceremony, Christmas Parade and Santa Day - Warsaw
Start the day from 9-12 at the Warsaw Community Building with the Keyboard Kids and Santa! Bring the kids for fun crafts and a chance to get their pi ... more » -
Nov 26 - 26 2025Christmas in the Park - Lee's Summit
Christmas in the Park is one of Jackson County Parks and Recreation's most celebrated events of the year. Three hundred thousand lights and 175 animat ... more » -
Nov 27 - 27 2025Precious Moments Inspiration Park's Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony - Carthage
The Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony at Precious Moments Inspiration Park begins at 5:30 p.m. in November and runs through December. The ceremony is ... more » -
Nov 27 - 27 2025Annual Lake Lights Festival - Laurie
Celebrate the holiday season with a kick-off to the Lake Lights Festival on Saturday after Thanksgiving with a grand bonfire, complimentary cookies, h ... more » -
Nov 27 - 27 2025Enchanted Village of Lights - Laurie
Drive-thru Christmas light display. Over one mile of lights, several are animated. Thanksgiving Day through December. -
Nov 28 2025Living Windows Festival - Columbia
With The District's Living Windows Festival, Christmas shopping has never been so much fun. Live holiday displays, carolers, carriage rides, holiday l ... more » -
Nov 28 - 30 2025Meramec Music Christmas Shows - Steelville
Great family fun!! Join us for a winter wonderland and all that Christmas joy!! The Meramecs. Call for information. Christmas in Steelville weekend w ... more » -
Nov 28 - 28 2025Branson Landing's Winter Wonderlanding - Branson
The Branson Area Festival of Lights is a community-wide celebration, from November 1st through December 31st. The anchor display is the Branson Area F ... more » -
Nov 28 - 27 2025An Old Time Christmas - Branson
An Old Time Christmas is one of the nation's most acclaimed holiday events, profiled as one of the top Christmas celebrations in the country by USA ... more » -
Nov 29 2025Downtown Christmas Parade and Musicfest - Nevada
Spotlight is on Miss Merry Christmas contestants and Santa's official arrival to Vernon County. Many decorated entries. -
Nov 29 2025Big Spring Park Lighting Festival - Neosho
Holiday Favorites sung by Central Elementary 2nd Grade Choir Reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" Appearances by Willie Wildcat & Cliffo ... more » -
Nov 29 2025Festival of Lights - Lexington
Enjoy a lighted Christmas parade and live performances of festive holiday music. Have your picture taken with Father Christmas. 7pm. -
Nov 29 2025Christmas in Camdenton - Camdenton
Children can enjoy games, refreshments, Christmas carols while waiting for the arrival of Santa via fire truck. -
Nov 29 2025Festival of Lights - Mexico
Lighting of the historic downtown Village Square. -
Nov 29 - 21 2025Christmas Traditions - St. Charles
From Thanksgiving to Christmas, St. Charles welcomes you to the decorated shops and restaurants on historic Main Street. See the town crier, drum and ... more » -
Nov 30 2025Christmas at the Lake - Nevada
A festive Christmas, lighted drive around Nevada's scenic Radio Springs Lake. -
Nov 30 2025Festival of Christmas - Bolivar
First Sunday Evening - The Festival of Christmas is a community worship service inaugurating the Christmas season. It is attended by overflowing crowd ... more » -
Nov 30 2025St. James Chamber of Commerce Parlor Tour - St. James
Area homes, bed and breakfast inns and historic churches decorated in holiday themes. Tickets and refreshments available at the St. James Tourist Info ... more » -
Dec 1 - 2 2025Elves¹ Workshop - Liberty
Children are invited to visit the nature center for facepainting, treats, SANTA, and more. The Elves¹ Holiday Store will be open for children only. P ... more » -
Dec 4 2025Christmas on the Square - Waynesville
This has become a very popular event in the community. Held the first Thursday evening in December, it definitely kicks off the holiday season. Vendor ... more » -
Dec 5 - 19 2025Christmas Lighting Ceremony - Liberty
Thousands of lights and displays with special programs and nativities displayed from around the world. -
Dec 6 - 7 2025Live Nativity - Aurora
Presented by the Elm Branch Christian Church. -
Dec 6 - 14 2025Weihnachtsfest - Deutschheim State Historic Site - Hermann
Two weekends. This is a must see in Hermann. 10am to 4pm. Christmas open house with six different decorated 19th century Christmas trees, toy collecti ... more » -
Dec 6 2025Santa Comes to Town - Hermann
Caroling, Kettle Korn, cookies & cocoa. Santa arrives at the Big Pavilion by Fire Truck at 7:30 p.m. -
Dec 6 2025Christmas Parade - Rolla
10 am in downtown Rolla! -
Dec 6 2025Christmas in Marshfield - Marshfield
PTSG sponsors Breakfast with Santa from 7 a.m.—11:30 am at Webster Elementary School featuring Photo taken with Santa - Dog Show - Junior Jays sing ... more » -
Dec 18 2025Missouri Northern Arkansas Christmas Engine and Holiday Events - Aurora