Holiday

The winter holiday season is finally here and there is SO MUCH to do in and around CoMo! We’ve compiled a number of holiday events and activities into one convenient place to help you plan the perfect celebration!

Light/Holiday Displays & Festivals

  • Festival of Trees

    • December 10, 2022 | 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
    • Hallsville Fairgrounds – 500 Hwy OO, Hallsville, MO
    • Holiday displays, treats, and crafts organized by local businesses and non-profits.
  • Kwanzaa and Black-owned Expo

    • December 10, 2022 | 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
    • Armory Sports Center – 701 E. Ash
    • Celebrate Kwanzaa and community with socializing, entertainments, holiday food and more.
  • Santa’s Work Crew Light Show – Equipment Share

    • Dec. 15 – Dec. 17, 2022 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
    • Equipment Share – 5710 Bull Run Dr.
    • Enjoy festively lit construction machines and more. Free admission with a donation of a nonperishable food item.
  • 15th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade

    • December 16, 2022 | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
    • Centralia City Square – 1195 West Singleton
    • Parade of tractors adorned for the holiday season.

Music, Performing Arts & Nightlife

  • The Holiday Magic Drag Show

    • December 1, 2022 | 8:00 p.m. doors, 9:00 p.m. show
    • The Blue Note – 17 N. 9th Street
    • Holiday-themed drag show presented by Nclusion Plus.
  • Winter Bluegrass Bash

    • December 3, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. doors, 8:00 p.m. show
    • The Blue Note – 17 N. 9th Street
    • Live seasonal music in the style of bluegrass.
  • Etienne Charles Creole Christmas

    • December 4, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. doors, 7:00 p.m. show
    • The Blue Note – 17 N. 9th Street
    • Presented by the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series, an evening of seasonal jazz music.
  • Holiday Happy Hours

    • December 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 2022 | 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
    • Rose Music Hall – 1013 Park Ave.
    • Celebrate the holidays with cold drinks and good people.
  • White Christmas – Stephens College

    • December 9, 10, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m. | December 11 at 2:00 p.m.
    • Macklanburg Playhouse – 100 Willis Ave.
    • Seasonal musical performed by the students at Stephens College.
  • The Kay Brothers Christmas

    • December 11, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. doors, 7:00 p.m. show
    • The Blue Note – 17 N. 9th Street
    • Live seasonal music performed by talented local artists.
  • Ponies Improv Comedy

    • December 16, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. show
    • Talking Horse Productions – 210 St. James St.
    • Holiday-themed improv comedy that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Family Activities & Shopping

  • Holiday Picnics at the Magic Tree

    • December 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-24, 2022 | 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
    • Magic Tree – 4200 Merchant Street
    • Enjoy a holiday meal prepared by the Old Neighborhood Cafe inside of a heated, decorated bubble in view of the Magic Tree.
  • It’s a Wrap!!

    • December 3, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Talking Horse Productions – 210 St. James. St.
    • Shop holiday stocking stuffers and work with a team of wrappers to compose the perfect gift.
  • Holiday Gift Bag Printing

    • December 3, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    • Access Arts – 2109 Cottle Drive
    • Screenprint a pre-made holiday gift bag design or make your own!
  • Pet Photos With Santa

    • December 3, 2022 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
    • Lizzi & Rocco’s – 550 E. Green Meadows Rd.
    • Bring your pets in to take holiday photos with Santa and help raise money for the Spay & Neuter Project.
  • Holiday Shopping & Fun on the Farm

    • December 3, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • Curly Eye Farm – 6701 W. Gillespie Bridge Rd.
    • Enjoy shopping a range of holiday goodies and interacting with alpacas.
  • Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Extravaganza 

    • December 4 & 6, 2022 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
    • Tiny Town Play Cafe – 901 E. Nifong Suite B
    • Join Tiny Town Play Cafe for an evening of hot cocoa, snacks, Christmas crafts, and photos with the Elf on the Shelf.
  • Holiday Swag Workshop

    • December 10, 2022 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
    • Serenity Valley Winery – 1888 Co Rte. 342, Fulton, MO
    • Create gorgeous holiday swag for your home using fresh, handpicked greens.
  • Wire Snowflake Ornaments Workshop

    • December 13, 2022 | 5:15 – 6:45 p.m.
    • Access Arts – 2109 Cottle Drive
    • Craft your own one-of-a-kind snowflake to decorate your home this holiday season.
  • Merry Grinch-Mas

    • December 13, 2022 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
    • Hillcrest Community Center – 1907 Hillcrest Dr.
    • Grinch-themed holiday party for young kids with crafts and activities.
  • Cookies & Cocoa With Santa

    • December 16, 2022 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
    • Columbia Real Estate – 2100 W. Broadway
    • Family-friendly event where photos can be taken with Santa.

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Every year, Easter offers a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends and partake in fun activities for all ages. We’ve put together a list of some of the activities going on in and around Columbia this weekend in celebration of Easter.

  • Easter Candy and Treats at The Candy Factory

    • Saturday 4/16/22
    • 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • 701 Cherry St., Columbia, MO 65201
    • Saturday will be the last chance to purchase delicious treats and Easter bundles from local icon, The Candy Factory, before the holiday on Sunday!
  • Goat Yoga at Logboat Brewery – For a Cause!

    • Saturday 4/16/22
    • 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. // 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
    • 504 Fay St., Columbia, MO 65201
    • Get in a good stretch, play with goats, enjoy arts and crafts, and help raise money for the Missouri Contemporary Ballet.
  • Barnyard Snuggle at Four Oaks Farm

    • Saturday 4/16/22
    • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. // 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • 11805 E. Judy School Rd., Columbia, MO 65202
    • Enjoy a petting zoo that includes pigs, donkeys, goats, alpacas, peacocks, chickens, as well as baby goats, ducklings, and more!
  • Easter Brunch and Activities at Dive Bar

    • Sunday 4/17/22
    • 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    • 1116 Business Loop 70 E., Columbia, MO 65201
    • Dive Bar will be serving a delicious brunch followed by an egg hunt, trivia at 2:00 p.m. and karaoke at 6:00 p.m.
  • Bonkers Egg-cellent Easter Party

    • Sunday 4/17/22
    • 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    • 3812 Buttonwood Dr., Columbia, MO
    • Participants will be able to select their own lucky egg and enjoy discounted/free activities
  • Easter Brunch at The Bistro

    • Sunday 4/17/22
    • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • 14020 W. Hwy BB, Rocheport, MO 65279
    • Enjoy a special brunch menu and holiday cocktails.

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Staying in town? Plans fall through? Simply don’t feel like cooking or seeing your in-laws? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here is a list of Columbia restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving so you still have plenty of options for a nice meal.

  • 11Eleven*

    • Reservations Required*
    • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
    • 1111 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 – 573.818.6207
  • Applebee’s

    • 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (all locations)
    • 2601 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 – 573.442.3640
    • 2010 Interstate 70 Dr. SW., Columbia, MO 65203 – 573.445.5759
  • Bob Evans

    • 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (limited menu)
    • 3000 Clark Ln., Columbia, MO 65202 – 573.814.3256
  • Cracker Barrel

    • 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (limited menu)
    • 3304 Clark Ln., Columbia, MO 65202 – 573.474.9977
  • Glenn’s Café

    • 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.
    • 29 S. 8th, Columbia, MO 65201 – 573.447.7100
  • Golden Corral

    • 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • 3421 Clark Ln., Columbia, MO 65202 – 573.814.3305
  • Hy-Vee Kitchen

    • 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (all locations)
    • 25 Conley Rd., Columbia, MO 65201 – 573.442.7703
    • 405 E. Nifong Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201 – 573.442.8595
    • 3100 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203 — 573.447.0133
  • IHOP

    • 24 Hours
    • 51 Conley Rd., Columbia, MO 65201 – 573.442.9242
  • TGI Friday’s

    • 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    • 3030 Interstate 70 Dr. SE., Columbia, MO 65201 – 573.817.2440
  • Truman’s Bar and Grill

    • 2:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
    • 3304 W. Broadway Business Park Ct., Columbia, MO 65203 – 573.445.1669
  • Waffle House

    • 24 Hours
    • 904 Vandiver Dr., Columbia, MO 65202 – 573.441.1100
    • 2701 S. Providence Rd., Columbia, MO 65203 – 573.449.1515

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