Missouri Winter and Holiday Guide
The holiday season is looking different this year, but we've gathered up virtual, drive-thru and other events and activities from around Missouri in our winter tourism guide. Read the stories.
Visitors can still get the tree farm experience with a saw and sled in tow— all while respecting safety guidelines.
Warm Springs Ranch is a breeding farm for the Budweiser Clydesdales. During the holidays, it becomes a winter wonderland.
During a “Contactless Claus” visit, Santa will sit behind an acrylic barrier called the "Magic Santa Shield.”
Magic Tree allows a peaceful place for people to enjoy with family and friends and take in the sight of Christmas lights.
Hickory Ridge Orchard provides holiday fun during the season with festive activities and gift shopping.
What once started as a home display turned into a community extravaganza of 300,000 lights at the Logboat Brewing Co.
Branson Limousine and Executive Charter, Inc. will help citizens get into the holiday spirit with a Christmas lights tour.
Branson’s Festival of Trees helps those in need with profits from its Christmas tree and wreath displays.
The orchestra will present "Christmas Cookies" on Dec. 5 with holiday favorites and "Smorgasbord" on Jan. 9 with music from Northern European countries.
Take a self-guided interactive tour through the museum, which displays 400 original artifacts from the Titanic.
At the Bonniebrook Gallery, Museum and Homestead, visitors can peek into the life of Rose O’Neill, creator of the Kewpie.
Guests spending the night in this Joplin apartment can watch a film, read memorabilia or bathe in the original bathtub.
On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Greg and Liss Mathis gather with others to read passages from Luke II in the Bible.
Ste. Genevieve's holiday event, once known as the Country Christmas Walk, will kick off with a parade and include 24 musical performances.
Christkindl Markt has been a staple annual tradition in Rolla for the last seven years.
The two-day event will offer caroling, horse wagon rides and plenty of winter-themed displays and activities.
The lighting ceremony begins at 4 p.m. in Vasterling Suites Courtyard, with music to begin at 5:30 p.m. and the tree lighting at 6:20 p.m.
The property is home to 20 horses, 100 beef cattle, a few cats and dogs and endless opportunities for adventure.
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” will run Dec. 22 and 23 virtually at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre.
Since 1837, shoppers have strolled along the historic Main Street to browse for holiday gifts and eat at area restaurants.
Showings of "A Christmas Story," "It’s a Wonderful Life" and a special "The Polar Express" viewing in November, December.
Visitors can shop and take a socially distanced hayride through the streets while listening to outdoor performances.
On weekends, visitors can go on a hayride into the fields to choose and cut down their own Christmas trees.
The mansion was originally built in 1855, when St. Joseph was known as the "Queen of River Cities."
Mark Twain's Boyhood Museum prepares to host a Birthday Bash for the author's 185th birthday. The festivities will also serve as a holiday kickoff.
Visitors can sample German Christmas cookies, view German art exhibits and more at the traditional outdoor market.
Kirkville's local theatre company Curtain Call will offer a virtual performance of a Christmas classic.
Hannibal's community prepares for the holiday season with a gingerbread-building competition.
The popular Cookie Walk offers a chance for door prize and moment for last-minute holiday shopping.
During the holidays, The Farmer's House sells special themed packages and other homemade gifts to support its work with young adults.
Visitors can make a 1-mile loop around the decorated park, which takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes.
The “window walk” brings back the long-lived tradition of going downtown to see festive windows.
The ceiling paintings from the Sistine Chapel have been reproduced using state-of-the-art technology.
The rink is open regardless of temperature, and admission is valid for an entire day.
Wild Lights' visitors can expect animal-themed displays throughout the zoo, including Starry Safari and Jungle Bell Rock.
The garden illuminates the sprawling landscape and historic buildings though Jan. 2.
Kansas City's only public outdoor ice skating rink is in its 48th season.
Snow Creek, 35 miles outside Kansas City in Weston, offers skiing and snowboarding from December to mid-March.
Visitors drive through a display of 500,000 lights and 275 animated displays.
The show will feature lights, musical performances, historical highlights, celebrity guest messages and fireworks
Strawberry Swing Market started in 2011 and has become a year-round Kansas City tradition.
In January, the Kansas City metro area is coming together for Kansas City's 12th annual Restaraunt Week.
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