Festivals, farm days and family-friendly happenings across the Ozarks. Browse what’s coming up and make some plans.
Glide under twinkling lights at the outdoor Christmas ice skating rink at Cassidy Station in Nixa, open daily through December 31.
Walk through more than 225,000 lights in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at Gardens Aglow on select December nights in Springfield.
Enjoy cocoa, cookies, Santa photos and the big tree lighting at the Nixa Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 4.
Enjoy a festive breakfast buffet and photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves at the historic Worman House at Big Cedar Lodge.
Shop local vendors, food trucks and festive drinks at the Holiday Market at Cassidy Station in Nixa on Saturday, December 5.
Shop local craft vendors, sip holiday cocktails and meet Santa and the Grinch at Christmas at the Mill at 14 Mill Market in Nixa on December 5 and 12.
Floats, bands and Santa roll down historic Main Street at the Republic Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5 at 3 p.m.
Watch Santa and one lucky child light the big Christmas tree at Big Cedar Lodge on Saturday evenings in December and on Christmas Eve.
Catch floats, bands and Santa at the 72nd Annual Nixa Christmas Parade, Red, White & Blue Christmas, on Sunday, December 6 at 2 p.m.
Watch the Adoration Nativity Scene light up above Lake Taneycomo and enjoy Branson's 78th Adoration Parade on Sunday, December 6.
Build a fresh holiday wreath with the florists at Cassidy Flower Co. in Nixa on Monday, December 7. All materials are included.
Decorate three of Cookie Grandma's famous sugar cookies in The Depot at Cassidy Station in Nixa on Wednesday, December 9.
Every month, we’ll send the full Ozarks events calendar straight to you. Festivals, markets, family outings and everything worth planning around, all in one easy email.
