Missouri Winter Tourism Guide
Find the events, displays and activities to put you in the holiday spirit in our winter tourism guide. Read the stories.
The 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.
Magic Tree allows a peaceful place for people to enjoy with family and friends and take in the sight of Christmas lights.
Warm Springs Ranch is a breeding farm for the Budweiser Clydesdales. During the holidays, it becomes a winter wonderland.
The decorated boats entered are judged at least four categories, and the first- place winner in each receives $400.
The virtual ceremony will be an interactive experience for viewers to watch a tree-lighting moment through Facebook Live.
From Nov. 26 until Jan. 1, more than 150,000 lights will illuminate the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden.
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 historic Pythian Castle in Springfield will hold a New Year’s Eve party this year, encouraging Great Gatsby attire of the guests.
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 become a staple in Rolla, a way to celebrate its German connections.
A main attraction will be sprucing up the Sikeston Depot Museum and Cultural Center with the theme, "Santa in Candy Land."
Visitors will be able to taste, watch, smell and hear a traditional French Christmas.
The two-day event will offer caroling, horse wagon rides and plenty of winter-themed displays and activities.
Holiday Park features the largest holiday lights display in northwest Missouri.
Since 1837, shoppers have strolled along the historic Main Street to browse for holiday gifts and eat at area restaurants.
The theater will show "The Polar Express" Dec. 18. Hot cocoa, pajamas and a whole lot of fun await.
In 2019, the city of Moberly decided to pack all of its holiday events into one big day to celebrate the season. The Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce tied a number of smaller events together to bring more people out during the holidays.
Visitors can sample German Christmas cookies, view German art exhibits and more at the traditional outdoor market.
The popular Cookie Walk offers a chance for door prizes and time for last-minute holiday shopping.
Visitors can buy antiques, hand-crafted gifts, homestyle meals and more from local shops.
Shops create entire sets and scenes with different characters portrayed under the theme.
For over 60 years, the town of Marceline has been selling peanuts on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It has become a winter tradition known a…
Event starts at 10 a.m. with the annual Christmas Market opening at 11 a.m.
Wild Lights' visitors can expect animal-themed displays throughout the zoo, including Starry Safari and Jungle Bell Rock.
Visitors can make a 1-mile loop around the decorated park, which takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes.
The month-long festival features characters and festivities from around the world.
The garden illuminates the sprawling landscape and historic buildings though Jan. 8.
Guests can interact with "Polar Express" characters and with Santa Claus in festively decorated tents.
Join the Kansas City Ballet as they perform Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet on various dates from Dec. 3 through 24.
The show will feature lights, musical performances, historical highlights, celebrity guest messages and fireworks
Strawberry Swing Merry Market has become a Kansas City tradition with vendors selling handmade and vintage items.
On Nov. 19, visitors are invited to walk or drive to Howard Station Park at 6:30 p.m. to see the mayor light the tree.
Visitors drive through a display of 500,000 lights and 275 animated displays.
This evening entertainment show of holiday songs, dances and fireworks has been a holiday tradition for many years.
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