Christmas tunes have already started playing on the radio, which must mean that it’s time to celebrate the holidays! Luckily, most of these unique winter festivals take place after Thanksgiving, so you can enjoy that special family holiday before caroling away under the Christmas lights. Here are just a few of my favorite winter festivals in Missouri.
- Dicken’s Christmas - Warrensburg
Warrensburg Main Street Inc.
Warrensburg Main Street Inc. Stroll through downtown Warrensburg from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 3rd and enjoy include horse and wagon rides, carolers, live music, chestnut roasting on an open fire, a tree lighting ceremony and much more.
Address: 121 N Holden St. Warrensburg, MO 64093
- Silver Dollar City Old Christmas Time - Branson
Silver Dollar City Attractions/Facebook
Silver Dollar City Attraction/Facebook Known as one of the best holiday festivals in the Midwest, Old Christmas Time at Silver Dollar City boasts one of the best holiday parades, extravagant light displays, visits with Santa and more. It takes place November 5th to December 30th.
Address: 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy Branson, MO 65616
- Christmas On The Square - Camdenton
Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce
Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce/Facebook Create crafts in the city hall and snack on holiday treats as you wait for Santa Claus to visit. This small, local festival takes place on December 3rd.
Address: 1 Ct Cir NW Ste 5 Camdenton, MO 65020
- Clarksville Christmas Market - Clarksville
Clarksville Christmas Market/Facebook
Clarksville Christmas Market/Facebook Over 100 vendors will be showcasing and selling their goods in the historic apple shed in Clarksville. Snag the perfect gift, listen to carolers, visit with Santa or pick up a Silver Pine Christmas while you’re there.
Address: 702 S 2nd St. Clarksville, MO 63336
- Holidays Come Alive - Kansas City
Union Station Kansas City Inc.
Union Station Kansas City Inc./Facebook Features holiday dance showcases, craft fairs, visits from Santa Claus and more. It starts November 18th and ends with a New Year’s Eve Bash on December 31st.
Address: 30 W Pershing Rd. Kansas City, MO 64108
- Christmas in Old Time - Florrisant
Florissant Old Town Partners/Facebook Each child that visits with Santa will receive a gift at this cozy little festival in Old Town Florissant. Come Saturday, December 3rd from 2-4:40 p.m.
Address: 955 St Francois St. Florissant, MO 63031
- Christmas at Hermann Farm - Hermann
Hermann Farm/Facebook Enjoy a 19th-century Christmas at Hermann Farm. Features historic tours, music, storytelling, exhibits, a strolling Father Christmas, a German Belsnickle, winter tram rides and more. It takes place December 3rd - 4th.
Address: 526 E. First Street Hermann, Missouri
- Christmas Traditions - Saint Charles
Saint Charles Christmas Traditions/Facebook
Saint Charles Christmas Traditions/Facebook This month-long festival takes place from November 25th to December 24th and celebrates holiday history, literature, and folklore. Address: 230 S. Main St. St. Charles, MO 63301
- Holiday and Christmas Festival - Ste. Genevieve
VisitSteGen/Facebook
VisitSteGen/Facebook This weekend festival in historic Sainte Genevieve features a Christmas parade, carriage rides, photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and over thirty free musical programs performed throughout the historic district. It takes place December 3rd - December 4th.
66 S Main St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
Outside of family and friend parties, how do you like to spend the holiday? Let us know!
Warrensburg Main Street Inc.
Stroll through downtown Warrensburg from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 3rd and enjoy include horse and wagon rides, carolers, live music, chestnut roasting on an open fire, a tree lighting ceremony and much more.
Address: 121 N Holden St. Warrensburg, MO 64093
Silver Dollar City Attractions/Facebook
Silver Dollar City Attraction/Facebook
Known as one of the best holiday festivals in the Midwest, Old Christmas Time at Silver Dollar City boasts one of the best holiday parades, extravagant light displays, visits with Santa and more. It takes place November 5th to December 30th.
Address: 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy Branson, MO 65616
Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce
Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce/Facebook
Create crafts in the city hall and snack on holiday treats as you wait for Santa Claus to visit. This small, local festival takes place on December 3rd.
Address: 1 Ct Cir NW Ste 5 Camdenton, MO 65020
Clarksville Christmas Market/Facebook
Over 100 vendors will be showcasing and selling their goods in the historic apple shed in Clarksville. Snag the perfect gift, listen to carolers, visit with Santa or pick up a Silver Pine Christmas while you’re there.
Address: 702 S 2nd St. Clarksville, MO 63336
Union Station Kansas City Inc.
Union Station Kansas City Inc./Facebook
Features holiday dance showcases, craft fairs, visits from Santa Claus and more. It starts November 18th and ends with a New Year’s Eve Bash on December 31st.
Address: 30 W Pershing Rd. Kansas City, MO 64108
Florissant Old Town Partners/Facebook
Each child that visits with Santa will receive a gift at this cozy little festival in Old Town Florissant. Come Saturday, December 3rd from 2-4:40 p.m.
Address: 955 St Francois St. Florissant, MO 63031
Hermann Farm/Facebook
Enjoy a 19th-century Christmas at Hermann Farm. Features historic tours, music, storytelling, exhibits, a strolling Father Christmas, a German Belsnickle, winter tram rides and more. It takes place December 3rd - 4th.
Address: 526 E. First Street Hermann, Missouri
Saint Charles Christmas Traditions/Facebook
This month-long festival takes place from November 25th to December 24th and celebrates holiday history, literature, and folklore. Address: 230 S. Main St. St. Charles, MO 63301
VisitSteGen/Facebook
This weekend festival in historic Sainte Genevieve features a Christmas parade, carriage rides, photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and over thirty free musical programs performed throughout the historic district. It takes place December 3rd - December 4th.
66 S Main St. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
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Address: 30 W Pershing Rd. Kansas City, MO 64108Address: 702 S 2nd St. Clarksville, MO 63336Address: 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy Branson, MO 65616
