family Christmas events Ozarks

Gingerbread house float in a small town Christmas parade

Republic Christmas Parade | Main Street Republic

November 11, 2026

Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Big Cedar Lodge

Tree Lighting Ceremony | Big Cedar Lodge

November 11, 2026

Vintage truck decorated for a small town Christmas parade

Nixa Christmas Parade | The X Center

November 11, 2026

Lighted outdoor nativity scene at night for the Branson Adoration Parade

Branson Adoration Parade & Nativity Lighting | Downtown Branson

November 11, 2026

Santa greeting guests at Breakfast with Santa at Big Cedar Lodge

Breakfast with Santa | Big Cedar Lodge

November 11, 2026

Christmas cookie decorating workshop at Cassidy Station

Cookie Decorating Workshop | Cassidy Station

November 11, 2026

Runners with race bibs in front of a lit Christmas tree at a holiday fun run

Santa’s Christmas Explosion Run | Rutledge Wilson Farm Park

November 11, 2026

Ballet dancers in white tutus performing the snow scene in The Nutcracker

Springfield Ballet’s The Nutcracker | Landers Theatre

November 11, 2026

Cookie decorating and story time with Mrs. Claus at Finley Farms

Cookie Decorating & Story Time with Mrs. Claus | Finley Farms

November 11, 2026

Crowd gathered around a lit Christmas tree at a community tree lighting

Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony | McCauley Park Nixa

November 11, 2026