Christmas at the Lake of the Ozarks
Christmas is a special time with family, close friends, and loved ones... Why not spend it at the best vacation spot in Missouri? The Lake of the Ozarks is beautiful and fun year-round, and there are several great things to enjoy in the area as a visitor or as a full-time resident. Your Favorite Real Estate Team has the best realtors at the Lake of the Ozarks and we love finding your dream home and helping you enjoy your new life at the Lake. Today we've put together a list of great, Christmas-themed events around the Lake area for you to enjoy. Check it out!
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AT OLD KINDERHOOK
Nov 27, 2020 - Dec 20, 2020
The Ice at Old Kinderhook
678 Old Kinderhook Dr.
Camdenton Missouri 65020
"Join us through December 20th, 2020 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for Christmas Village festivities.
Make plans to spend time with family and friends this holiday season as we kick off the holidays on The Ice at Old Kinderhook with family-friendly events and; beautiful Christmas music. Create some great memories with your family and friends that will last lifetime.
This event is open to the public. Come join the fun!
Food, beverage, ice skating, and skate rental fees apply.
If you would like to make a weekend out of it, we have a special Christmas Village Hotel Package available, just call The Lodge, 573-317-4314, for more information.
Please visit our website for complete Christmas Village events."
CAMDENTON CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE
Dec 05, 2020, 10 am
Camdenton Square
Camdenton MO 65020
"Children and their parents are invited to attend the annual Christmas on the Square on Saturday, December 5, 2020 on the Courthouse Quadrant of the Square in downtown Camdenton.
Activities will begin at 10:00 AM which includes games, ornament making, prize drawings, craft tables, music, cookies petting zoo, hot dogs, hot chocolate, and more! In addition, attendees can register for ham drawings provided by Camden County elected officials. All activities are free, including the hot dogs and hot chocolate. Be sure to bring your camera for the photo opt with the Christmas cutouts!
This event is sponsored by the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce."
CHRISTMAS AROUND VERSAILLES
Dec 05, 2020, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Downtown Versailles
100 E Newton Street
Versailles Missouri 65084
"12pm-5pm – Visit Vendors
12:30pm – Santa Arrives at Square Deals
5:30pm – Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Park
Make sure to come out and visit all participating vendors from 12pm-5pm for a chance to win one of 2 grand prizes, each worth over $250 of items from our vendors.
Pick up a passport with any participating vendor and get your passport signed. Return completed passport books to any participating location for a chance to win one of the grand prizes. Vendors will have all kinds of specials as well as holiday goodies for shoppers.
The Chamber, the City’s Park and Recreation Team, the Morgan County Health Center, and KS95 will be teaming up to finish the day’s festivities from 5:30-6:30pm at the Versailles City Park by having a Christmas tree lighting ceremony with warm hot chocolate, and music played by KS95. Oh, and don’t forget your chance to sit on Santa’s lap to let him know what you want for Christmas. While you are at the park make sure that you enjoy all of the Christmas light displays."
PICTURES WITH SANTA AT STONE CREST MALL
Dec 05, 2020 - Dec 12, 2020
Stonecrest Book & Toy store
3797 Osage Beach Pkwy
Osage Beach MO 65065
"Santa will be at Stonecrest Book & Toy store with professional photographers taking pictures for a small fee. The event is Saturday December 5th 10am-1pm & Saturday December 12th 10am-1pm."
OLD TYME CHRISTMAS IN LINN CREEK
Dec 19, 2020, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Camden County Museum
206 South Locust
Linn Creek Missouri 65052
"A celebration of the Christmas Season throughout the Museum. Breakfast with Santa from 9-11am, crafts & games & lunch from 11-2pm. At 2pm the Young Museum Players present their production "O Holy Knight""
ENCHANTED VILLAGE OF LIGHTS
Nov 19, 2020 - Jan 02, 2021, Open Nightly 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm (10:00 pm Fri, Sat & Holidays)
Laurie Fairgrounds
269 Fairgrounds Drive
Laurie MO 65037
"The City of Laurie presents the Enchanted Village of Lights at the Laurie Fairgrounds. The Enchanted Village of Lights is one of the largest drive-through holiday light parks in Mid-Missouri. There is no charge to drive through the Enchanted Village, but any donations are greatly appreciated."
VERSAILLES UNITY CIRCLE OF LIGHTS
Nov 26, 2020 - Jan 01, 2021
Versailles City Park
Hwy 5 and Hwy 52
Versailles Missouri 65084
"The city of Versailles will light up its city park for the Unity Circle of Lights from Nov. 26 - Jan. 1. The holiday light park is named after the "Unity Circle," a monument erected at the park entrance to show cooperation among various entities in the community.
The Unity Circle of Lights is located at the junction of Highways 5 and 52 and will feature as many as 40 lighted displays, including several animated holiday scenes for the family. The park is open from dark until midnight and admission is free."
OSAGE BEACH HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE PARK
Nov 30, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Osage Beach City Park
950 Hatchery Road
Osage Beach Missouri 65065
"Free Holiday Lights Drive-Thru Park. Over 100 Holiday themed light displays to enjoy at the Osage Beach City Park.
Open evenings, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, November 28th through December 31st."
ELDON'S LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Dec 05, 2020 - Dec 14, 2020, 5:15 p.m.
Downtown Eldon to Rock Island Park
Eldon Missouri 65026
"Eldon Lighted Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 5 5:15 p.m. Downtown Eldon and Rock Island Park Holiday magic comes alive in Eldon for the Annual Lighted Christmas Parade &Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 5. The parade kicks off the evening's holiday festivities but much more is in store at Rock Island Park following the parade. Watch the splendor unfold with the lighting of the Magic Tree, listen to the Eldon High School choir perform the sounds of the season as you enjoy hot chocolate and s'mores, and visit with Santa before you take a stroll to see the Christmas trees decorated by community businesses, organizations and individual sponsors. Come early and shop the Christmas Market at Warehouse 55 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and visit with Santa at the Eldon Community Center from 2:30-4 p.m."
LAKE OZARK CHRISTMAS PARADE
Dec 12, 2020, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark Missouri 65049
"The 36th Annual Lake Area Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 1:00 pm. The Parade will line up at 242 starting at the HH & Bagnell Dam Blvd. intersection, and will turn right to proceed down Bagnell Dam Boulevard to the Dam.
Please note the changes this year! The parade starts at 1 pm and line-up is at 11:30 am sharp."
LAKESIDE CAFE HOLIDAY BUFFET
Nov 23, 2020 - Jan 03, 2021, Saturday & Sunday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Lakeside Cafe at OYC
500 Yacht Club Landing Drive
Lake Ozark MO 65049
"During this holiday season LakeSide Café would like you to join us for our award winning weekend brunch buffet.
We are open every Saturday & Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Our buffet has many delicious options to choose from and features made to order omelets, pancakes, French Toast and Egg’s Benedict.
Print the ad for $5 off your next visit."
CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS
Dec 12, 2020, 5:30 PM - Cocktail Party; 6:30 PM - Dinner
The Lodge of Four Seasons; Campana Hall
315 Four Seasons Drive
Lake Ozark Missouri 65049
"A Benefit Sponsored by the Christmas for Kids Committee, Kiwanis Club of Ozark Coast and Lake Area Businesses. Proceeds provide underprivileged children at Lake of the Ozarks and surrounding communities with two Christmas gifts per child plus a $15 gift certificate for the lake area resale shops for each child. Funds left over after providing Christmas for the children go to organizations we support throughout the year: CADV, Children’s Learning Center, Hope House, Kids Harbor, Lake Area Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Lake Area Helping Hands, Lake Regional Pediatrics, LOFD Car Seat Program, LOSA, Ronald McDonald House (Columbia, MO), School of the Osage Cares for Kids, Scholarships for Kids, Share the Harvest Food Pantry, Tri County YMCA, Wonderland Camp, and many more.
Doors will open at 5:30pm for cocktail hour and dinner will be served at 6:30pm.
Sit-down meal served (three-course meal).
Drink stations located in different areas of the room for less wait.
One of the best silent and live auctions at the Lake will be returning.
Heartland Dueling Pianos presents: "Tony the Piano Man" for your evening entertainment.
In following the Christmas for Kids tradition, each person is asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy with a value of $20, or a $20 cash donation upon entry.
If purchasing a table of 10 is not an option for you, we will offer single tickets to be purchased in advance for $70 per person. This includes entrance into the event at 5:30pm, sit down dinner, auction item purchase opportunities, and evening entertainment.
RSVP your table today! Without you, Christmas for over 1,600 lake area children will not be possible!
Must be 21 to enter.
For Reservations, Sponsorships, or More Information contact: Katie Royal at KatieRoyal12@gmail.com or 573-216-9046."
CIRCLE THE LAKE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Dec 19, 2020, Leave Big Surf Waterpark at 10 am
954 State Highway Y
Linn Creek MO 65052
"Circle the Lake with Christmas Cheer!
Join us for a community wide outdoor Christmas Caroling event. With vocalist from Main Street Music Hall, we'll travel around the Lake stopping at nursing and assisted living facilities spreading Christmas Cheer!
Leave Big Surf Waterpark at 10 am. Buses available for transportation.
See images for caroling stops."
HOLIDAY DINNER AT THE LODGE OF FOUR SEASONS
Dec 24, 2020 - Dec 25, 2020, Christmas Eve: 5 pm - 9 pm & Christmas: 5 pm - 10 pm
HK's at The Lodge of Four Seasons
315 Four Seasons Drive
Lake Ozark MO 65049
"Join The Lodge of Four Seasons for Christmas Dinner. HK’s Restaurant offering Holiday Menu Selections
Menu options include: Roasted Turkey, Chicken Oscar "HK's Style", Baked Salmon, Bone-In Smoked Pork Chop, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Appetizers, & Desserts
Make Reservation online at OpenTable.com or call 573-365-8509."
Lake of the Ozarks Christmas Displays
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AT OLD KINDERHOOK
Nov 27, 2020 - Dec 20, 2020
The Ice at Old Kinderhook
678 Old Kinderhook Dr.
Camdenton Missouri 65020
"Join us through December 20th, 2020 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for Christmas Village festivities.
Make plans to spend time with family and friends this holiday season as we kick off the holidays on The Ice at Old Kinderhook with family-friendly events and; beautiful Christmas music. Create some great memories with your family and friends that will last lifetime.
This event is open to the public. Come join the fun!
Food, beverage, ice skating, and skate rental fees apply.
If you would like to make a weekend out of it, we have a special Christmas Village Hotel Package available, just call The Lodge, 573-317-4314, for more information.
Please visit our website for complete Christmas Village events."
CAMDENTON CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE
Dec 05, 2020, 10 am
Camdenton Square
Camdenton MO 65020
"Children and their parents are invited to attend the annual Christmas on the Square on Saturday, December 5, 2020 on the Courthouse Quadrant of the Square in downtown Camdenton.
Activities will begin at 10:00 AM which includes games, ornament making, prize drawings, craft tables, music, cookies petting zoo, hot dogs, hot chocolate, and more! In addition, attendees can register for ham drawings provided by Camden County elected officials. All activities are free, including the hot dogs and hot chocolate. Be sure to bring your camera for the photo opt with the Christmas cutouts!
This event is sponsored by the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce."
CHRISTMAS AROUND VERSAILLES
Dec 05, 2020, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Downtown Versailles
100 E Newton Street
Versailles Missouri 65084
"12pm-5pm – Visit Vendors
12:30pm – Santa Arrives at Square Deals
5:30pm – Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Park
Make sure to come out and visit all participating vendors from 12pm-5pm for a chance to win one of 2 grand prizes, each worth over $250 of items from our vendors.
Pick up a passport with any participating vendor and get your passport signed. Return completed passport books to any participating location for a chance to win one of the grand prizes. Vendors will have all kinds of specials as well as holiday goodies for shoppers.
The Chamber, the City’s Park and Recreation Team, the Morgan County Health Center, and KS95 will be teaming up to finish the day’s festivities from 5:30-6:30pm at the Versailles City Park by having a Christmas tree lighting ceremony with warm hot chocolate, and music played by KS95. Oh, and don’t forget your chance to sit on Santa’s lap to let him know what you want for Christmas. While you are at the park make sure that you enjoy all of the Christmas light displays."
PICTURES WITH SANTA AT STONE CREST MALL
Dec 05, 2020 - Dec 12, 2020
Stonecrest Book & Toy store
3797 Osage Beach Pkwy
Osage Beach MO 65065
"Santa will be at Stonecrest Book & Toy store with professional photographers taking pictures for a small fee. The event is Saturday December 5th 10am-1pm & Saturday December 12th 10am-1pm."
OLD TYME CHRISTMAS IN LINN CREEK
Dec 19, 2020, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Camden County Museum
206 South Locust
Linn Creek Missouri 65052
"A celebration of the Christmas Season throughout the Museum. Breakfast with Santa from 9-11am, crafts & games & lunch from 11-2pm. At 2pm the Young Museum Players present their production "O Holy Knight""
(Photo Credit: FunLake)
Light Displays & Parades
ENCHANTED VILLAGE OF LIGHTS
Nov 19, 2020 - Jan 02, 2021, Open Nightly 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm (10:00 pm Fri, Sat & Holidays)
Laurie Fairgrounds
269 Fairgrounds Drive
Laurie MO 65037
"The City of Laurie presents the Enchanted Village of Lights at the Laurie Fairgrounds. The Enchanted Village of Lights is one of the largest drive-through holiday light parks in Mid-Missouri. There is no charge to drive through the Enchanted Village, but any donations are greatly appreciated."
VERSAILLES UNITY CIRCLE OF LIGHTS
Nov 26, 2020 - Jan 01, 2021
Versailles City Park
Hwy 5 and Hwy 52
Versailles Missouri 65084
"The city of Versailles will light up its city park for the Unity Circle of Lights from Nov. 26 - Jan. 1. The holiday light park is named after the "Unity Circle," a monument erected at the park entrance to show cooperation among various entities in the community.
The Unity Circle of Lights is located at the junction of Highways 5 and 52 and will feature as many as 40 lighted displays, including several animated holiday scenes for the family. The park is open from dark until midnight and admission is free."
OSAGE BEACH HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE PARK
Nov 30, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Osage Beach City Park
950 Hatchery Road
Osage Beach Missouri 65065
"Free Holiday Lights Drive-Thru Park. Over 100 Holiday themed light displays to enjoy at the Osage Beach City Park.
Open evenings, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, November 28th through December 31st."
ELDON'S LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Dec 05, 2020 - Dec 14, 2020, 5:15 p.m.
Downtown Eldon to Rock Island Park
Eldon Missouri 65026
"Eldon Lighted Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 5 5:15 p.m. Downtown Eldon and Rock Island Park Holiday magic comes alive in Eldon for the Annual Lighted Christmas Parade &Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 5. The parade kicks off the evening's holiday festivities but much more is in store at Rock Island Park following the parade. Watch the splendor unfold with the lighting of the Magic Tree, listen to the Eldon High School choir perform the sounds of the season as you enjoy hot chocolate and s'mores, and visit with Santa before you take a stroll to see the Christmas trees decorated by community businesses, organizations and individual sponsors. Come early and shop the Christmas Market at Warehouse 55 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and visit with Santa at the Eldon Community Center from 2:30-4 p.m."
LAKE OZARK CHRISTMAS PARADE
Dec 12, 2020, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark Missouri 65049
"The 36th Annual Lake Area Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 1:00 pm. The Parade will line up at 242 starting at the HH & Bagnell Dam Blvd. intersection, and will turn right to proceed down Bagnell Dam Boulevard to the Dam.
Please note the changes this year! The parade starts at 1 pm and line-up is at 11:30 am sharp."
(Photo Credit: FunLake)
Christmas Meals & Events
LAKESIDE CAFE HOLIDAY BUFFET
Nov 23, 2020 - Jan 03, 2021, Saturday & Sunday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Lakeside Cafe at OYC
500 Yacht Club Landing Drive
Lake Ozark MO 65049
"During this holiday season LakeSide Café would like you to join us for our award winning weekend brunch buffet.
We are open every Saturday & Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Our buffet has many delicious options to choose from and features made to order omelets, pancakes, French Toast and Egg’s Benedict.
Print the ad for $5 off your next visit."
CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS
Dec 12, 2020, 5:30 PM - Cocktail Party; 6:30 PM - Dinner
The Lodge of Four Seasons; Campana Hall
315 Four Seasons Drive
Lake Ozark Missouri 65049
"A Benefit Sponsored by the Christmas for Kids Committee, Kiwanis Club of Ozark Coast and Lake Area Businesses. Proceeds provide underprivileged children at Lake of the Ozarks and surrounding communities with two Christmas gifts per child plus a $15 gift certificate for the lake area resale shops for each child. Funds left over after providing Christmas for the children go to organizations we support throughout the year: CADV, Children’s Learning Center, Hope House, Kids Harbor, Lake Area Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Lake Area Helping Hands, Lake Regional Pediatrics, LOFD Car Seat Program, LOSA, Ronald McDonald House (Columbia, MO), School of the Osage Cares for Kids, Scholarships for Kids, Share the Harvest Food Pantry, Tri County YMCA, Wonderland Camp, and many more.
Doors will open at 5:30pm for cocktail hour and dinner will be served at 6:30pm.
Sit-down meal served (three-course meal).
Drink stations located in different areas of the room for less wait.
One of the best silent and live auctions at the Lake will be returning.
Heartland Dueling Pianos presents: "Tony the Piano Man" for your evening entertainment.
In following the Christmas for Kids tradition, each person is asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy with a value of $20, or a $20 cash donation upon entry.
If purchasing a table of 10 is not an option for you, we will offer single tickets to be purchased in advance for $70 per person. This includes entrance into the event at 5:30pm, sit down dinner, auction item purchase opportunities, and evening entertainment.
RSVP your table today! Without you, Christmas for over 1,600 lake area children will not be possible!
Must be 21 to enter.
For Reservations, Sponsorships, or More Information contact: Katie Royal at KatieRoyal12@gmail.com or 573-216-9046."
CIRCLE THE LAKE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Dec 19, 2020, Leave Big Surf Waterpark at 10 am
954 State Highway Y
Linn Creek MO 65052
"Circle the Lake with Christmas Cheer!
Join us for a community wide outdoor Christmas Caroling event. With vocalist from Main Street Music Hall, we'll travel around the Lake stopping at nursing and assisted living facilities spreading Christmas Cheer!
Leave Big Surf Waterpark at 10 am. Buses available for transportation.
See images for caroling stops."
HOLIDAY DINNER AT THE LODGE OF FOUR SEASONS
Dec 24, 2020 - Dec 25, 2020, Christmas Eve: 5 pm - 9 pm & Christmas: 5 pm - 10 pm
HK's at The Lodge of Four Seasons
315 Four Seasons Drive
Lake Ozark MO 65049
"Join The Lodge of Four Seasons for Christmas Dinner. HK’s Restaurant offering Holiday Menu Selections
Menu options include: Roasted Turkey, Chicken Oscar "HK's Style", Baked Salmon, Bone-In Smoked Pork Chop, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Appetizers, & Desserts
Make Reservation online at OpenTable.com or call 573-365-8509."
Living at the Lake of the Ozarks
Your Favorite Real Estate Team loves being part of the Lake of the Ozarks community and participating in the area's great events. If you love the area as much as we do and want to make the Lake your permanent home or find a vacation lake house, give our team a call!
CONTACT ED SCHMIDT FOR ALL YOUR LAKE OF THE OZARK REAL ESTATE NEEDS
Ed Schmidt, REALTOR
752 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Suite A
Lake Ozarks, Mo 65049
Phone: 573-240-9052
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