Photo courtesy Silver Dollar CitySilver Dollar City's Old Time Christmas celebration runs through December 30.
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This Week in Springfield, Missouri
Find the best things to do this weekend in Springfield and around southwest Missouri.
by Katie Pollock Estes
Nov 21 2024 at 8 a.m.
November 21–28
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November 22: Ozark Jubilee Tribute Concert
Historic Fox Theatre
This event supports History Museum on the Square and celebrates the nationally-syndicated live stage show, The Ozark Jubilee, which premiered in 1955 and originated in Springfield. It’s hosted by Jeff Houghton and features several entertainers.
November 22–December 8: A Christmas Carol: The Musical
Landers Theatre
See Ebenezer Scrooge get a new lease on life after he’s visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future in this musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, performed by Springfield Little Theatre.
November 23: A Rountree Christmas
Rountree Neighborhood
Ready for some holly jolly local shopping? Peruse the charming businesses located near the intersection of Pickwick Avenue and Cherry Street while you munch on some festive holiday treats and sips. Plus, Santa will be there with carriage rides through the neighborhood.
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November 21: RaeLynn
Aetos Center for the Performing Arts
Country music fans get a double whammy when they attend this show: They get to see Academy of Country Music New Female Vocalist nominee RaeLynn perform, and they get to help raise money for Springfield-based nonprofit organization Harmony House.
November 22: Cup O’Cheer Homes Tour
Springfield and Nixa
Support Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks and the work they do in our region by attending their annual homes tour. It features tours of five gorgeous local houses, a market where you can shop for gifts, and even a holiday tea.
November 23: Mayor’s Tree Lighting Holiday Show
Park Central Square
Downtown Springfield kicks off Christmas with performances by local artists, a Santa visit, holiday story time with Mayor Ken McClure, free carriage rides through Downtown and more.
November 24: Friendsgiving Supper Club
Good Spirits & Co. Headquarters
If you haven’t tried the monthly Supper Club at Good Spirits & Co’s headquarters in Rountree, this is a fun one to start with. There are 22 seats available for a four-course meal with a Thanksgiving theme.
November 24: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Gillioz Theatre
This stage performance of Tchaikovsky’s beloved The Nutcracker features an international cast of world-class ballet dancers, beautiful puppets and gorgeous costumes.
November 26: A Magical Cirque Christmas
Hammons Hall
Your favorite holiday music is the soundtrack for this world-class, cirque-style performance featuring incredible acrobatics on a festive stage.
November 22–December 30: Jingle!
Ozark Mountain Sports Complex
This immersive seasonal experience surrounds guests with sparkling lights and lots of Christmas joy. There’s an ice-skating trail, a village filled with fun holiday vendors, great food and drink, indoor sledding and lots more.
Through December 30: An Old Time Christmas
Silver Dollar City
Christmas in Silver Dollar City is a winter favorite in the Ozarks. The park is decked out in 6.5 million holiday lights, festive live shows and delicious treats only available during An Old Time Christmas.
Through December 28: J.Ho.Ho.B. Pop-Up
J.O.B. Public House
Get festive at J.O.B. Public House every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through the end of December. Their twinkling seasonal pop-up features the usual drinks and bites plus special stuff like holiday events.
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November 28: Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Downtown Springfield
Get a little exercise before you dig into your Thanksgiving feast. This beloved Turkey Day race—in its 30th year—raises funds for the Springfield-Greene County Park Board Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund, Ozarks Food Harvest and Developmental Center of the Ozarks.
November 29: Christmas Kick-Off Party
Cassidy Station
There is so much holiday cheer at this event! You can glide around on the outdoor ice skating rink, see the lighting of Cassidy Station’s windmill, watch an outdoor movie and roast s’mores.
November 29: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Gillioz Theatre
Every year, the Gillioz dives into the holiday season by showing one of the best Christmas movies out there: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. And this is an all-in, super-fan sort of thing. Viewers are encouraged to dress in their best Christmas Vacation–inspired outfits.
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I’m Katie Pollock Estes, and I’m 417’s Editorial Director. I’ve been here almost 19 years, spending my workdays hunting for the best things to do and people to know in the Ozarks—and working with writers to share it all with you. Got a tip? Email me your story ideas for Datebook and 417 Magazine!
