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ONGOING
Branson – Festival of Lights Drive 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Indian Point – Enchanted Forest
Silver Dollar City – Old Time Christmas
Sunrise Beach – Enchanted Village of Lights 5:00 pm – 11:00pm
Festival of Lights Ice Skating: Saturday, November 17 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Jordan Valley Ice Park. Free ice skating will also be offered at various times on November 22, 23, 24 and 30, as well as December 1, 2, 8, 15, 22, 25, and 26. Admission is free with a skate rental fee of $2.50. Sponsored by the Jordan Valley Ice Park, for questions please call 417-866-7444.
”My Three Angels”: November 23 through December 15 at the Vandivort Theatre; times vary. Admission ranges from $10 - $18. For more information please call 417-831-8001 or 888-452-0930 or visit Vandivort Theatre.
”Disney’s Aladdin Jr.”:November 29 through December 15 at the Springfield Little Theatre. Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for kids 14 and under. For more information please call 417-869-1334 or visit Springfield Little Theatre.

NOVEMBER 16
Houston – Tree lighting celebration 4:30 pm
Willard - Frisco Trail Lighting ceremony 6:30 pm – 8:00pm
Ozark – Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting, Finley River Park 6:00 pm

NOVEMBER 17
Ozark – Christmas Parade 6:00pm
Eldon – Merchants Christmas Celebration 9:00am – 5:00 pm
Springfield - Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony at the plaza just east of Jordan Valley Ice 5:00 pm
Discovery Center 22nd Annual Festival of Trees: Saturday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Springfield Discovery Center. Admission is $100. Sponsored by Bank of America, for questions please call 417-862-9910.
Willard – Christmas Parade 10:00 am

NOVEMBER 22
Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk: Thursday, November 22 at 8 am in downtown Springfield. Race fee is $15 in advance and $20 day of race. Sponsored by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, for questions please call 417-864-1049.

NOVEMBER 23
Bolivar – Light the Park, Dunnegan Memorial Park 6:00pm – 8:00pm

NOVEMBER 24
Houston – Taste of Christmas
Warsaw – Lighting Ceremony
Warsaw - Christmas Parade

NOVEMBER 25
Mount Vernon – Christmas Parade

NOVEMBER 29
Webb City – Christmas Parade 7:00 pm

NOVEMBER 30
Ava – Christmas Frolic on the Square
Shell Knob – Lighting of the Christmas Star
Midtown Victorian Homes Tour: Friday, November 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Sponsored by the Midtown Neighborhoods Association, for questions please call 417-873-7149.
WinterFest 2007 Visual and Performing Arts Festival:Friday, November 30 from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, December 1 from 10 am to 10 p.m., and Sunday, December 2 from noon to 5 p.m. at Hammons Hall. Admission is free, for more information please call 417-836-7678.

DECEMBER 1
Appleton City – Christmas in the Country Craft Show
Ava – Craft Show
Ava – Christmas Parade
Camdenton – Christmas for Kids on the Square 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Crane – Christmas Parade 6:00pm
Eminence – Christmas Parade 6:00pm
Houston – Tour of Homes
Kimberling City – Christmas Tour of Homes
Monett – Little Mr. & Miss Merry Christmas Pageant 6:00 pm
Neosho – Christmas Parade
Nevada – Christmas Parade 6:00 pm
Nixa – Christmas Tree Lighting 7:00pm
Rogersville – Christmas Parade 12:00pm
Salem – Christmas Parade 5:30pm
Stockton – “A Living Christmas” 6:00pm – 9:00 pm
Thayer – Christmas Parade 2:00pm
Willow Springs – Christmas Parade 6:00 pm
Midtown Victorian Homes Tour: Friday, November 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Sponsored by the Midtown Neighborhoods Association, for questions please call 417-873-7149.
WinterFest 2007 Visual and Performing Arts Festival:Friday, November 30 from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, December 1 from 10 am to 10 p.m., and Sunday, December 2 from noon to 5 p.m. at Hammons Hall. Admission is free, for more information please call 417-836-7678.
Candyland at the Food Bridge: Saturday, December 1 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Jefferson Avenue footbridge off of Commercial Street. Admission is free. Sponsored by Commercial Club and The Kitchen. For more information, please call 417-880-3435.
David Benoit’s Charlie Brown Christmas:Saturday, December 1 at 8 p.m. at Hammons Hall. Admission ranges from $16 to $26. For more information, please call 417-836-7678 or 888-476-7849.

DECEMBER 2
Branson – Adoration Parade 5:30pm
Kimberling City – Christmas Parade
Neosho – Open Houses
Nixa – Christmas Parade 2:00pm
Sounds of Christmas:Sunday, December 2 at 2 p.m. at Hammons Hall. Free admission. Sponsored by Missouri State University, for questions please call 417-836-5454.

DECEMBER 6
Waynesville – Christmas on the Square 6:30 pm

DECEMBER 7
Versailles – “The Nutcracker”
First Friday Artwalk: Friday, December 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. in downtown Springfield. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Springfield Regional Arts Council. Admission is free, for more information please call 417-862-2787.

DECEMBER 8
Aurora – Christmas Parade 2:00pm
Bolivar – Christmas Parade 2:00pm
Buffalo – Christmas Parade 10:00 am
Houston – Christmas Parade and Dog Show
Lake Ozark – Christmas Parade
Marshfield – Santa’s Workshop 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Marshfield – Christmas Parade 5:00 pm
Monett – Christmas Parade 5:00 pm
Mountain Grove – Christmas Parade
Republic – Breakfast with Santa 9:00 am
Rolla – Christmas Parade 5:00 pm
St. James – Christmas Parade 5:00 pm
West Plains – Christmas Parade 1:00 pm
Downtown Christmas Parade: A Story Book Christmas: Saturday, December 8 at 1 pm in downtown Springfield. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Urban Districts Alliance. For more information on the parade, including the parade route, please visit It’s All Downtown – Christmas Parade or call 417-831-6200.
Home for the Holidays Symphony Concert: Saturday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Hammons Hall. Admission price ranges from $8 to $31. Sponsored by the Springfield Symphony. For more information, please call 417-836-7678.
Jingle Bell 5K Run: Saturday, December 8 at 8:30 am at Jordan Valley Park. Race fee is $20 in advance and $25 race day. Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. For more information, please call 417-224-3321.

DECEMBER 9
Aurora – Santa Train and Christmas Open House
Hollister – Santa Train 6:00 pm

DECEMBER 15
St. Robert – Christmas on the Boulevard 6:00 pm
Shell Knob – Children’s Christmas with Santa
Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas: Saturday, December 15 at 8 p.m. at Hammons Hall. Admission price ranges from $19 to $29. Sponsored by Juanita K. Hammons Hall. For more information, please call 417-836-7678 or 888-476-7849.
”Hansel and Gretel”: Saturday, December 15 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Landers Theatre. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/students, and $6 for children 10 and under. Sponsored by the Springfield Ballet. For more information, please call 417-862-1343.
Jordan Valley Holiday Ice Show:Saturday, December 15 at 3 p.m. at the Jordan Valley Ice Park. Sponsored by the Jordan Valley Figure Skating Club. Admission is $5, for more information please, call 417-866-7444.
”Holiday Magic: Concert: Saturday, December 15 at 7 p.m. at the Gillioz Theatre. Admission price ranges from $10 to $15. Sponsored by Children’s Choirs of Southwest Missouri. For more information, please call 417-885-7880.

DECEMBER 16
Eminence – Christmas Lighting Contest
Lebanon – “The Christmas Gift” 3:00pm

DECEMBER 31
First Night of Springfield: Monday, December 31 at 5:30 p.m. in a variety of downtown venues. Admission is $8 per person or $30 for a family 4 pack. Sponsored by the Springfield Regional Arts Council. For more information, please call 417-831-6200.